Food + Beverage

Living the "Good Life"

Vidorra Cocina de Mexico Offers Modern Mexican Dining with Heart and Soul Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Ashley Estave Vidorra isn’t just a restaurant. It's a celebration. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by a symphony of color, energy, and the enticing aromas of a kitchen deeply rooted in Mexican tradition yet unafraid to innovate. True to its name, Vidorra (which translates “the good life”), is a place where the flavors are bold, the...

Food + Beverage

Date Night Destination

Old Ways Meet New Traditions at Wade's Landing Article by Ken G Crawford | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Wade's Landing Just at the intersection of Olive and Fannin Streets, where the sidewalks carry echoes of the past, a warm hum of conversation drifts from behind dark-paneled windows. Inside, the lighting softens, and couples settle into corners where glasses clink and dishes arrive with a low swirl of steam. It’s Wade's Landing, named for Terry Utley Wade, the geologist who...

Food + Beverage

Steak, Spirits, and Special Moments

Sear Steakhouse Hosts Private Events Where Every Toast and Taste Feels Celebrated Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Heather Caplick: Heather Lanae Photography It’s just before noon at Sear Steakhouse in Rockwall, and Executive Director Mandy Mendenhall is juggling a lunch reservation, checking emails, and preparing for the night’s private event. The steakhouse has a full calendar, and by fall, there’s rarely an empty day. “We fill up fast,” she says, laughing. “Some of our regulars...

Life + Culture

Every Child Deserves a Happy Halloween

Goblins, Goons, and Gummy Worms for All Article by Fatima Durrani Halloween is a widely anticipated holiday, but it can bring on anxiety and dread for those who suffer from food allergies, sensory overload, or certain diseases.  As a community, it’s important to educate ourselves on the physical and emotional impact these conditions have on our kids. For those children who feel excluded—and yet have to watch their costumed friends giggle as they devour Kit Kats and Snickers —we can make a...