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The older I get, the more I realize the importance of being a good host and having the proper food and drink options for guests when they come over. I love cooking but sometimes I just want to chill a little and a create a bomb cheese board which pairs well when you’re casually having a friends over for a glass of wine or two. I think this is a true art and I finally came across my dream chease board at Anthrolologie a few weeks back. So of course, I could not wait to bring my cheese board to life!

Here’s what you need to build the cheese board of your dreams:

1. A cheese board. I love my marble and brass cheese board from Anthropologie but they have many more options that may fit your particular style. Luckily, they always have a great cheese board on sale if you don’t want to spend more than $50 for one. I honestly felt like I hit the jackpot when I found mine. It was sold out online but I found it in store on clearance. PLUS, they were having an additional 40% off clearance sale. WINNING! I knew it was meant to be when I saw it and I’m glad I didn’t settle for another cheese board. lol
2. Make it rain CHEESE. Choose a mix of cheese from a variety of textures. I stay away from stinky cheese! That’s not my thing. Here’s a list of some of my favorite cheeses that past guests seemed to enjoy: smoked gouda, brie, cheddar, pepper jack, cream cheese and maybe something fun I’ve never tried before.
3. Add something salty (meats and other things). My go-to salty items are usually olives, pickles, prosciutto, smoked salmon, salami, salted smoked almonds and maybe pepperoni.
4. Add something sweet. I’m not big on jams and things so I tend to add fruit like grapes or apples to my cheese boards. Fruits go really well with cheese.
5. Add crackers. Maybe Bread. Use plain sourdough or french bread. If you’re having people over for a good amount time, people tend to get hungry and will reach for the bread. Crackers are totally up to you. I lean more towards water crackers.
6. Fill in spaces. Fill in the spaces of your cheese board with garnishes, nuts, fruits or whatever is left over!

Happy hosting!

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Go to Internet Cafe 2 and grab a really good coffee at one of Dallas’ most instagrammable (is this a word?) coffee shops. Megan Wilkes, co-founder of Emporium Pies, and her husband, Paul Wilkes, former owner of Glass Optical, brings you a 300 square ft space with a nostalgic white and pink aesthetic.

Scroll down and take a look inside but don’t forget to go and take a look for yourself.

Photos by Benita (@wefoundbenny on IG)

Internet Cafe 2 is open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 2 PM and Saturday/ Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM.

with love,

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Three friends became the partners behind Las Almas Rotas out of a passion for mezcal and the culture that produces it. It all started when this group of friends would meet at each other’s house and share bottles of mezcal. From this grew Las Almas, a private social club based around the spirit.

They decided that even though none of them had backgrounds in bars or restaurants they would pull together their resources and open Dallas’ first bar dedicated solely to the spirits of Mexico.

Las Almas Rotas is in the business of not only entertaining their patrons but educating them on these unique spirits and their culture.

Las Almas Rotas, the first Mezcelaria in Expo Park,  features a small menu of Mexican food developed and executed by their chef Jose Luis, a 25-year veteran of the Dallas restaurant scene.

Las Almas Rotas is closed Monday and Tuesday. It opens Sunday through Wednesday from 5 PM till Midnight and Thursday through Saturday from 5 PM till 2 AM. Happy Hour is Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM.

Photos by Raecene Collins from the Sweet and Savory Blog (@sweetandsavoryblog)

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Find out how local bartender creates the Grassy Knoll cocktail at Bowen House located in Uptown, Dallas, Texas.

Bowen House is located at 2614 Boll Street where it opens Sunday to Tuesday 4 PM – “Until” and Wednesday to Saturday from 4 PM – 2 AM. Valet is located on Howland Street.

To Learn more about Bowen House, visit the post You Need to Drink Here: Bowen House

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Love opera or just curious?

Young Professionals under the age of 35 can now enjoy best available seating at the low price of $50 for your choice of the following performances at the Dallas Opera.

Wed 10/25 Samson & Dalila
Wed 11/1 La Traviata
Wed 2/14 The Ring of Polykrates
Wed 3/14 Sunken Garden
Wed 4/18 Don Giovanni

There is a limited number of tickets available at this pricing!  Check the Dallas Opera website to see if a performance is still available.

Ticket includes best available seating on Wednesday performances, access to the exclusive YP Lounge, access to the Community Beer Co. Lounge serving complimentary beer from the brewery AND the opportunity to network with other young professionals interested in art and cultural events.

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The Pin Show is an annual event that provides a platform for both emerging and established designers, mostly from the South West Region, and musical talent that aims to create an experience unlike anything before it.

The Pin Show team hope to bring together a show that provides the audience with the latest designs from designers you know and those you will discover, in every aspect of fashion. Whether you come for the streetwear, evening looks, bridal or the swimwear, you will be immersed in over 160 walks from more than 22 designers.

The Pin Show’s 2018 event marks their 10th anniversary and will feature emerging, established and some of the Pin Show’s favorite alumni!

Save the date for February 17, 2018 at the Bomb Factory.

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The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will host its signature fundraising event, the Mad Hatter’s Tea, Thursday, April 12, 2018.  Money raised through this event benefits “A Woman’s Garden”, one of the principal gardens at the Arboretum.  This garden is the only public garden in the nation conceived by women, funded and maintained by the efforts of women, and dedicated to the spirit of women.  That spirit includes the strength, ingenuity, creativity, and determination of all women.

The Mad Hatter’s Tea features an outdoor champagne reception, hat judging contest and some of the best people watching Dallas has to offer as ladies and gents stroll the Plaza showcasing their creative chapeaus.  The event presents a Runway Fashion Presentation by Jan Strimple Productions along with an auction of fabulous items and a tented luncheon at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

Will you be there?

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Carefully crafted cocktails along with sushi and other Japanese dishes fused with Peruvian flavors is what you can expect from Stirr’s sister restaurant, Nikkei Dallas. Much like it’s sister concept, Nikkei features a robust rooftop overlooking Dallas.

Nikkei’s exotic yet approachable menu reflects both Peruvian and Japanese cultures.

Downstairs features a flawlessly executed lounge while the rooftop patio provides an alternate atmosphere with stunning views.

Enjoy lite bites with bold flavors like the blistered Shishitos, fried calamari and sushi classics including the spicy Salmon, Tuna and California roll.

Nikkei Dallas is located at 2404 Cedar Springs #400 where it opens Friday to Saturday from 7 PM to 2 AM. The kitchen closes at 12 AM.

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Experience great cocktails in a plush, Victorian-style watering hole in a vintage house located in Uptown Dallas. Menu consists of one-of-a-kind cocktails & a meat heavy menu served in one of the best ambience in Dallas.

Honestly, if you didn’t know it was there, you wouldn’t know there was a bar inside this historic landmark that is Bowen House.

Whether it’s Wednesday or Saturday, you’re sure to be surrounded by craft cocktail connoisseurs alike.

And don’t forget to ask about the hidden Mezcaleria in the back.

Bowen House is located at 2614 Boll Street where it opens Sunday to Tuesday 4 PM – “Until” and Wednesday to Saturday from 4 PM – 2 AM. Valet is located on Howland Street.

Trust us, you’ll love it.

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Learn how to make Cocktail of the Week: Grassy Knoll from Bowen House by clicking here.