FOOD & DRINK
Honest family food and drink stories from local cafés, pizza stops, chocolate shops, BBQ joints, and the meals worth planning a route around.
Adventures
Year-Round · 2-3 hours
Elevated Pour: My Regular Go-To Spot for Unwinding in Angel Fire
A sophisticated wine bar with handcrafted cocktails, curated wine selection, and shareable small plates. My new favorite mountain escape in Angel Fire.
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July 2026 · 1–2 hours
North Texas Smoke BBQ: Texas Monthly Top 50 in Decatur, TX
A Texas Monthly Top 50 joint run by pitmaster Derek Degenhardt — outstanding brisket, ribs, and house-made sausage cooked over post oak in a small-town Decatur setting. Free beer at the door.
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July 2026 · 1–2 hours
Little Joe's Farmstead: Farm-to-Table with a Heart in Argyle, TX
A charitable farm-to-table restaurant in Argyle where every meal supports pediatric cancer families. Beautiful patio, giant coffee, outstanding burgers, and a story that makes you want to come back.
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July 2026 · 1–2 hours
Taverna Rossa: Our Family's Go-To Italian Spot in Southlake, TX
Craft pizza, rotating craft beers on tap, live music on weekends, and a vibe that works for date night and family dinner alike. Our go-to since 2018 — and The Bee's Knees pizza is a must.
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August 2026 · 1–2 hours
Farmhouse Cafe & Bakery: Local, Organic Breakfast in El Prado
A rustic farm-to-table cafe just north of Taos with mountain views, kinetic wind sculptures, and some of the best Eggs Benedict in Northern New Mexico.
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August 2026 · 30–60 min
Chokolá Bean to Bar: Taos's Finest Artisan Chocolate Shop
Handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolates, goat cheese truffles, brown butter brownies fresh from the oven, and the #1 dessert stop in Taos — right off the Plaza.
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September 2024 · 2 days
Taos Green Chile: The Ultimate Food Trail
We ate our way through every hole-in-the-wall in Taos. The green chile at that tiny spot on Paseo del Pueblo is life-changing.
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Coming Soon · 2–3 hours
Craft 64 Chandler: Top 50 USA Wood-Fired Pizza & Craft Beer
Downtown Chandler's best-kept secret — 30+ rotating craft beers brewed in-house, wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas ranked Top 50 in the USA five years running, and a patio vibe that makes you stay for one more slice.
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