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    10 Best Dressed

    Fashionistas live la dolce vita at Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas events

    Lindsey Wilson
    Sep 9, 2022 | 1:28 pm
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    Photo by Ashley Gongora

    Known as the unofficial opener of fall gala season in Dallas, Crystal Charity Ball's Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas event has become so popular that this year it was done in shifts.

    The traditional morning gathering at Neiman Marcus NorthPark Center was followed by an evening assembly, both of which began with a Champagne and Aperol spritz reception and finished with a daring fashion show from Dolce & Gabbana.

    Fashion show chair Jennifer Dix joined various brand representatives to welcome the large crowds to the third floor, which had been transformed to highlight D&G's breezy blue and white summer collection and new Casa home line, which is exclusively available at this particular location until November 1.

    We also got to see the designs on this year's Ten Best Dressed honorees, who — besides being incredibly stylish — have displayed impressive philanthropic chops over the past year.

    Strutting the runway were Marybeth Conlon, Tiffany Divis, Monica Eastin, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Meredith Land, Karla McKinley, Anne McPherson, Amy Prestidge, and Kim Quinn.

    This year's Hall of Fame honoree is Pat McEvoy, and the event's honorary chair Gene Jones walked on the arm of her husband, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

    Supporters in the crowd included Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Maria Netzer, Dana Edwards, Lara Osler, Emma Pate, Jenise Young, Lianne Bernstein, Barbie Cordier, Louise LaManna, Elva Firstenberg, Karen Pancorvo, Jordan Ramirez, Brooke Noffsinger, Taylor Angulo, Molly Ray, Amanda Markwald, Luane McWhorter, Michaela Dyer, Layne Pitzer, and Joan Eleazer.

    Then it was time for a glimpse at Dolce & Gabbana's fall 2022 ready to wear collection, which sported sharp silhouettes, playful faux fur, and futuristic vibes.

    A light meal leaned into the designers' Italian roots, with bottles of olive oil on each table and bruschetta, focaccia, and cannoli on the plates.

    As guests departed, they were encouraged to take home a D&G candle from the new home line.

    The independent nonprofit's grand finale, the Crystal Charity Ball, is set for December 3 at the Hilton Anatole.

    Chaired by Susan Farris, the ball is both an opportunity for Dallasites to dress to the nines and a reason to celebrate the independent nonprofit's beneficiaries.

    Since 1952, Crystal Charity Ball has distributed more than $175 million to the children of Dallas County. The 2022 fundraising goal of $7,180,555 will benefit eight beneficiaries in the areas of health, education, and social services.

    The 2022 recipients include:

    The Agape Clinic ($550,000)
    Baylor Oral Health Foundation ($1,602,596)
    Behind Every Door ($692,244)
    Educational First Steps ($500,000)
    Family Compass ($899,665)
    Hope Supply Co. ($770,028)
    Southwestern Medical Foundation for the benefit of UT Southwestern Medical Center ($960,000)
    The Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Project

    Victoria Cullum, Chandler Winslow, Sissy Cullum, Annie Griffeth

    Victoria Cullum, Chandler Winslow, Sissy Cullum, Annie Griffeth
      
    Photo by Ashley Gongora
    Victoria Cullum, Chandler Winslow, Sissy Cullum, Annie Griffeth
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    Tastemaker Awards

    Tastemaker Awards party salutes the best in Dallas restaurants in 2025

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 5, 2025 | 7:59 pm
    Dallas Tastemaker Awards
    Ashley Gongora
    Dallas Tastemaker Awards

    Foodies from all across Dallas showed up for the 2025 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, celebrating Dallas' top restaurants, bars, and chefs who've led the local dining scene most in the past year.

    After months of buildup, the winners were revealed at an awards ceremony and tasting event on on Thursday, May 1 at the Astoria Event Venue in Irving.

    The presentation of the awards was the pinnacle in a night of food and drink, in which more than a dozen nominated chefs and restaurants served up delicious bites, while bartenders crafted cocktails incorporating spirits from event sponsors including: Still Austin Whiskey and Hornitos Tequila, along with Pennsyvania-based Yuengling Beer, who served their traditional lager as well as Flight, their light lager.

    There were specialty cocktails from Silent Pool Gin (English G&T), Hornitos Tequila (Hornitos Paloma, ranch water, and neat), Reyka Vodka (Reyka espresso martini and cucumber martini), and Still Austin Whiskey (Still Austin old fashioned, plus neat pours of Straight and Cask Strength Bourbon and Rye Whiskey).

    Alcohol-free options included the Honey Berry Fizz from Punch Bowl Social, the Cucumber Garden mocktail from Seedlip, and an irresistible pistachio espresso martini from Ritual Zero Proof.

    Saratoga Spring Water kept everyone hydrated, and also dispensed goody bags containing a box of chocolates, notepad & pen, wine key, key chain, and bottle of water to the nominees. Brioche Gourmet handed out rich bread items to all attendees.

    The tastiest plates of the night included Chicken kofta meatballs from Goodwins, Peking duck wraps and spicy tuna cones from Komodo, Salmon bowl box and sesame rice noodles from Loro (served in a cool take-out box), rigatoni Genovese from Perch Bistro, pimento cheese and Benton's country ham sandwiches from The Porch, and pineapple char siu pulled pork baos from Scout at the Statler.

    Favorite sweet options included strawberry matcha and pink champagne macarons from Ollio Patisserie, and a medley of treats from LA 57 that included mini almond croissants, mini cannoli, and mini cajeta empanadas. Caffeine fans were rewarded with honey lavender cold brew from Well Grounded Coffee and iced coffee from Whataburger.

    After all that eating and drinking, it was time for the awards, delivered by charming emcee Mark Schechtman. For weeks leading up to the event, we published a special editorial series that highlighted nominees in nine categories. Winners were chosen by a panel of local food and beverage experts — except for the category of Best New Restaurant, which was voted on by readers in a bracket-style competition online.

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    Ashley Gongora

    Dallas Tastemaker Awards

    These winners were announced and presented with glass trophies, as the crowd enthusiastically cheered for each one:

    • Rising Star Chef of the Year: Roman Murphy, Perch Bistro
    • Pastry Chef of the Year: Ryan Stipp, Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
    • Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: The Porch
    • Bar of the Year: Columbian Country Club
    • Best Coffee Shop: Merit Coffee
    • Best Eatertainment: Chicken N Pickle
    • Best New Restaurant: Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge
    • Chef of the Year: Jeff Bekavac, Goodwins
    • Restaurant of the Year: Mister Charles

    A portion of the proceeds benefited Harvest Project Food Rescue, an indigenous led environmental nonprofit fighting food insecurity by redirecting surplus produce to DFW communities each week.

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    Hungry to be a part of it all next year? You can read about all the winners here, and we'll see you in 2026. The Tastemaker Awards ceremony is brought to you by The Yuengling Company, Brioche Gourmet, Still Austin Whiskey, Hornitos, Whataburger, Reyka Vodka, Silent Pool Gin, and PicMe Events. A portion of the proceeds benefitted our nonprofit partner, Harvest Project Food Rescue.

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