Food + Drink

Lick, slam, suck. That’s how you take a tequila shot. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor-ed. This may be you on National Tequila Day on Sunday, July 24. (If so, be responsible.

Chocolate has a pretty basic universal appeal and this September, Dallas is celebrating it. Yes, there will be samples! The 2016 Dallas Chocolate Festival will be held at the Addison Conference Centre.

Photos/Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Another reason to be ready to end your work day—happy hour at Del Frisco’s Grille at The Shops at Legacy.

This chilled soup recipe is a delight: rich, creamy and delicious! Please take note that it must be prepared ahead and chilled for at least 4 hours. Also do not substitute low-fat or reduced-fat products for the full fat ones.

Have a party with Cuellars’ Fajita Ranch. Photos/John Shipes The Cuellar family is primarily responsible for the popularity of Tex-Mex in America. The family created the El Chico’s brand in the 1940s and in 1981, Gilbert Cuellar Jr.

Easily overlooked or dismissed as just another casual eatery, Conky Joe Restaurant sits on Highway 75 just southwest of Park Boulevard and has deep Caribbean roots providing some authentically delicious dishes that make this an excellent option for l

Did you know arugula is yellow before it turns green? These guys are three days old. Photos/Chris Compomanes Tucked away in Plano is a small, urban operation called Nook Farms that produces today’s hottest gourmet garnish, microgreens.

Photos/Edoko Sushi & Robota The 4,223-square-foot Edoko Sushi & Robata is open! CityLine in Richardson is only the second location, and its first in Fricso was recently named the second best sushi restaurant in DFW by OpenTable.

I adapted this recipe from Everyday Food by Martha Stewart. This sweet, creamy soup contains milk instead of cream. It’s one of my favorites for summer entertaining.

Can’t get enough of the summer heat? Central Market is about to throw the “hottest” food festival in August. The 21st annual Hatch Chile Festival celebrates the Hatch pepper.