Good morning, Dev Test County. Mark your calendars for October, when Dallas transforms into a culinary powerhouse. Chef Tiffany Derry's Shef Food + Wine Festival returns to Grand Prairie with celebrity chefs Duff Goldman and Kwame Onwuachi serving up delicious dishes alongside pickleball tournaments and panel discussions. Meanwhile, the Michelin Guide is poised to deliver its culinary verdict on Texas restaurants later that month, with chefs across the state anxiously awaiting those coveted stars that could put them on the global dining map.
Architecture enthusiasts have their own feast for the senses coming up as the 19th annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes showcases eight architectural wonders across the city. From modern haciendas to net-zero-energy residences, this diverse collection spans from Far North Dallas to Kessler Park. Tickets go on sale August 15, giving you plenty of time to plan your architectural adventure through some of Dallas' most extraordinary living spaces.
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👨🍳 Dallas food festival returns with star-studded chef lineup. Chef Tiffany Derry's Shef Food + Wine Festival will take place in Grand Prairie from October 24-26, featuring culinary celebrities like Duff Goldman and Kwame Onwuachi. The second annual event includes restaurant takeovers, pickleball tournaments, grand tastings, and panel discussions. Beyond the food, the festival partners with the Texas Restaurant Foundation to support workforce development and award scholarships to aspiring culinary students from Dallas.
🏠 Dallas' most exclusive home tour returns with architectural wonders. The 19th annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes will showcase eight diverse residences across the city on October 25-26. Featured properties include a modern hacienda, a ranch-inspired animal-friendly home, a net-zero-energy residence, and a restored historic property. Unlike geographically limited tours, this event spans from Far North Dallas to Kessler Park with designs from eight different architecture firms. Tickets go on sale August 15 starting at $55, with VIP options available for exclusive access to a ninth home.
🍽️ Texas chefs await Michelin's culinary verdict on October 28, 2025. The prestigious restaurant guide will announce its second round of Texas stars and other honors at an invitation-only ceremony in Houston. Last year marked Texas's Michelin debut, with Dallas restaurant Tatsu earning the state's only star in North Texas and no restaurant achieving the coveted 2- or 3-star status. For chefs, the Michelin recognition represents the "Olympics of food" that puts Texas dining on the global culinary map, with anonymous inspectors potentially visiting their restaurants any day.
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Spacious condo versatile upstairs suite: This 3-bedroom condo in Tara at Barrington, priced at $369,900, offers vaulted ceilings, a private patio, new quartz countertops, and a versatile upstairs suite that could serve as an in-law suite or office.
Historic farmhouse with bonus building: For $175,000, this historic 1920s farmhouse boasts a large kitchen, three bedrooms with new carpet, and a unique outbuilding that could serve as a workshop or reading retreat, all on a sloped lot across from Artemis Drive Park.
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
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