FINE DINING, PRIX FIXE CULINARY DESTINATION Indulge in one of the most exclusive, memorable, and scenic dining experiences in the world. Hand-selected ingredients are incorporated into Southern European cuisine and served alongside the enchanting bank of Oak Creek. A prix fixe dinner menu sets the tone for Cress’s consummate fine-dining experience. The entire culinary team is renowned for their ability to elevate classic flavors. Dishes from the southern regions of Spain, Italy, and France are infused with local ingredients. Reservations are required and available for fine dining only, with limited availability. SUNDAY BRUNCH: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm CRESS ON…
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Located in the high country mountains of northern Arizona, Flagstaff’s four seasons are enviable by many. Summer temperatures average in the low 80s with sapphire blue skies and crisp mountain air, while the bounty continues into Fall with a panoramic canvas of quaking aspen and foliage offering hues of reds and purples. You will even experience a winter wonderland with an average of 108″ of snowfall in downtown. PLAY OUTSIDE, NO MATTER THE SEASON Flagstaff is a four-season hub of activity where an eclectic mix of small-town charm and endless outdoor adventure beckons. Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round with its…
THOUGHTFUL, ARTFUL, AND UTTERLY UNIQUE DISHES Tinderbox Kitchen is fine dining in Armani or jeans. With painstakingly honed entrees, over 100 wine options, and an expert staff to make sure you pair them right, Tinderbox is an experience you won’t find anywhere else. Recently named one of the best stops by Sunset Magazine and consistently ranked among the best restaurants in Arizona, Chef Mike Schmitz, is always busy creating dishes for our seasonal menus, and of course holiday or a surprise daily special. TINDERBOX KITCHEN 34 S San Francisco Street, Flagstaff (928) 226-8400 www.tinderboxkitchen.com BRIX RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 413…
Fort Worth is the epitome of everything cowboy related; once home to cattlemen, outlaws and cowboys themselves, it has kept its identity, albeit in a more urban environment, with interesting museums. Watch the Fort Worth Herd, the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive, take in a rodeo, or two-step the night away at one of Billy Bob’s honky-tonk concerts. FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS Step into the West Fort Worth is where the West begins, and nothing embodies Western heritage better than the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. From the original brick walkways to the wooden corrals, every inch of the Stockyards…
LEGENDARY. TEXAS. CUISINE. Simply put, the first Reata Restaurant started when a hungry west Texas rancher had a hankerin’ for some really great food. From the moment you pass through our doors, the unmistakable ambiance embraces you. Casual elegance abounds, whether you choose to lounge in the bar or take in the view from the rooftop patio. Reata’s most popular items include Tenderloin Tamales, Blackened Buffalo Ribeye, Chicken Fried Steak, Stacked Chicken Enchiladas and the all-time favorite Pan Seared Pepper Crusted Tenderloin. REATA RESTAURANT 310 Houston Street, Sundance Square • Fort Worth (817) 336-1009 www.reata.net ELLERBE FINE FOODS 1501 Magnolia…
A stone’s throw from the Dallas Metroplex, Waxahachie is a vibrant, authentic small-town Texas community and the “Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas!” Each summer, the city’s historic streets are lined with hundreds of beautiful pink crape myrtles in full bloom, celebrated by the Crape Myrtle Festival in July. BUY A LOVE LOCK No need to fly to New York, Paris, Seoul, or Moscow to leave a token of your love on public display. In keeping with the town’s slogan, “Waxahachie, A Place in the Heart,” the Ellis County Museum sells heart-shaped locks for $10 as a fundraiser. Couples attach their…
WELCOME, HAVE A SEAT Come and meet old friends for some new Southern cuisine, or make new friends with others who enjoy great eating! Then sit and relax knowing you can’t really make a wrong choice from our menu. And don’t forget to have one of their acclaimed desserts, which if you’re too full to eat now, will make a great take-home companion! From pastas and salads to burgers, sandwiches and so much more, come see what makes the Doves Nest one of Waxahachie’s best restaurants. DOVE’S NEST 105 W Jefferson Street • Waxahachie (972) 938-3683 www.dovesnestrestaurant.com CATFISH PLANTATION 814…
GREAT FOOD WITH GREAT PEOPLE When you are looking for a place to go out to eat that you know the whole family will love, think of Val’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza. At Val’s, it is all about you, the customer, and making sure your food is as good as it would be if your grandmother had made it herself. They have been serving up Italian favorites for lunch and dinner since 2005, and with a history of excellence, you can be sure you’ll like it here. HOURS Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-9pm Friday & Saturday: 11am-9:30pm Sunday: 11am-9pm MINEOLA LOCATION 130 E…
Pacific Airshow today announced tickets to the three-day spectacle in the sky are on sale beginning June 1, 2023 at 10 am PDT. The nation’s largest airshow by attendance returns to Huntington Beach from September 29 – October 1, 2023, with the largest collection of military hardware in the event’s history. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Canadian Forces Snowbirds and, for the first time in Huntington Beach history, the F-22 Raptor Demonstration team will join dozens of other military and civilian aviators from around the world. The show is expanding its General Admission viewing area stretching from the pier to…
BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN LA One of the longest-standing hotels in Downtown Los Angeles, Hotel Figueroa is an iconic beacon of progress in an ever-evolving city. Following a dazzling, two-year restoration inspired by its original 1926 Spanish Colonial splendor, the hotel has re-emerged as an urban oasis in L.A.’s cultural epicenter. With 268 rooms & suites spread over 14 floors and a coffin-shaped pool nestled within a botanical oasis in L.A.’s most dynamic neighborhood, Hotel Figueroa is as renowned for its substance as for its style. First commissioned nearly a century ago as an exclusive haven for professional women travelers—a…