Rusted Rail in Crandall is now more than a half decade removed from its ownership change, renovation and rebranding. In August 2018, the property added Champion Bermuda greens, a new irrigation system, new cart paths, on-course restrooms and a new improved clubhouse that has become the epicenter of this fun and affordable experience. Originally opened back in the mid-1990s, …
Texas has hundreds, if not thousands, of options for barbecue. They run the gamut from food truck to chain restaurants, to craft barbecue. Sam Gibbins was the owner of one of those options, the Smoke Pit, which sat just east of Downtown Fort Worth. Gibbins, while still overseeing operations at the Smoke Pit, saw an opportunity to breathe life into …
Texas has many options for a great golf getaway. Unfortunately, many of them can be on the expensive side. What if I told you there is a rustic, fun resort just three hours from Dallas, that offers a fun golf course, pool, cabins, great dining and great customer service? I am sure you would be interested, right? The Hideout, located …
Troy Aikman is a Dallas icon. He led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl wins in the 90s, including winning the MVP in Super Bowl XXVII. Since his Hall of Fame playing career, Aikman has become a lot of things. He is a girl dad. He has been in the broadcast booth with FOX and now ESPN alongside Joe Buck, …
HISTORY Just south of Pittsburgh, nestled among sprawling Allegheny Mountain ridges, sits a property where dreams become reality. Despite being less than 40-years old, Nemacolin offers a remarkable combination of luxury accommodations, activities and experiences that are second to none. The history of Nemacolin is as unique as its amenities. In 1987, Joseph A. Hardy III, the founder of 84 …
Since it opened back in 1988, The Golf Club at Fossil Creek has been a great daily fee option and one of the only Arnold Palmer designs in the DFW area. For years, players have flocked to this Arcis property and consistently rave about customer service, course conditions and amenities. Just a couple years ago, Arcis pumped some cash into …
Dallas has no shortage of great steakhouses. From top-to-bottom, Big D offers some of the best beef in the entire nation. But, if you are in the mood for a great steak with some New Orleans charm, then Jack & Harry’s might be the spot for your next evening out. This 5,000-square-foot space, which sits in upscale Snider Plaza and …
Almost 25 years after the first dirt was moved, Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club continues to thrive. This 55+ active adult development in Fairview, just 35 minutes northeast of Dallas, is one of the most complete club experiences in the area. Around 1,200 homes sit on this near 600-acre property, which comes complete with a country feel, rolling vistas, …
UnaVida in Dallas’ West Village opened late last year and quickly became a much-discussed new addition to the culinary scene in Big D. UnaVida’s menu features familiar staples to those craving authentic Mexican fare, but almost all of them have a unique twist by award-winning Chef Matt McCallister and his team. If you peruse their website, you will see that …
When AVIDGOLFER last checked in with Jane Slater, the year was 2004. Jane was a fresh-faced reporter for CBS 11 here in Dallas and was working hard to cover local sports and other major events like the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA postseason and local golf tournaments such as the Byron Nelson and Colonial. Now, a decade later, Slater has …
