It’s been a spell since Infiniti offered a truly new vehicle. The good news is your patience will soon be rewarded. The anticipated debut of the third-generation 2025 QX80 SUV checks nearly all the boxes when looking for a good looking, comfortable, cool tech ride in the popular three-row land yacht people-hauler segment. Yes, QX80 is large, so you may …
For those of us who play golf regularly, birdies are a good thing. And if you are a resident of East Dallas, you now have another option for some birdies, and it is just as good as the ones you make on the course. Birdie’s Eastside is the newest brainchild of restauranteur Jon Alexis, who is known for his other …
Congratulations, avid golfers! We have officially made it to September and the worst of the summer heat is behind us. This year has certainly provided us with some unpredictable weather extremes. Now I know we are all looking forward to some amazing golf course conditions this fall. I also know the last thing you want to think about is turf/lawn …
Let’s face it; electric-powered vehicles are here to stay. Probably. If you’re old school like me, it took a while acknowledging the impending demise of petrol fuel rides. As they say, it’s best to adjust and survive rather than stubbornly hold onto dying technology. Every auto manufacturer has done so with varying degrees of success and acclaim. GMC’s plug-in entry …
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 …
Welcome, avid golfers, to the August edition of Ask the Superintendent. It is customary this time of the year that I share tips and facts about working and playing in the heat, and I certainly want everyone to play lots of golf and work safely when you are outside. So please check the AVIDGOLFER archives for the heat stress-related articles; …
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 …
Let’s say you are enjoying life and are financially secure. And let’s say you already have an SUV, four-door sedan or truck at the ready. What should a car enthusiast contemplate for their next rewarding sweet ride? I’d wholly recommend putting the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 55 Coupe on your radar. It qualifies as a grin-inducing adrenalin rocket while delivering gorgeous …
So, here’s the dilemma. You still have a pair and crave the need for speed. Like space shuttle, sucked-back-in-your-seat G-force speed. A giddy, testosterone-infused dragster thrust. However, you’re still saddled with schlepping the kids around and require a trunk for the honey-do cargo. What’s a speed freak to do? The 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is what. Especially the 20th anniversary …
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 …
