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Texas Rangers find tipsy new use for Arlington ballpark

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At long last, the Texas Rangers have found the ideal use for their ballpark. The club is hosting a series of wine tasting classes in the coming months, with the first offering, Wine 101, slated for February 14 at 7 pm.

For too long, the ballpark has been monopolized by actual baseball games when it could be dedicating itself to wine.

According to a spokesperson, the facility management has been brainstorming on alternate activities to make better use of the space.

Offered with everyone from the wine rookie to the veteran connoisseur in mind, the classes will highlight the fundamentals of wine origin, selection, and tasting.

Complimentary cheese boards will be provided by Delaware North.

The classes will be led by Tom Dobson, a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, who has traveled to wine regions all over France, Italy, Spain, and the United States.

The wine tasting classes join a series of painting classes, which kicked off in January.

These are the first offerings in a series of new experiences being hosted at Globe Life Park. Fans will have the opportunity to experience the ballpark in unique ways through various creative, active, and culinary classes. Each class will be hosted by local instructors with specialized skillsets and the ability to deliver world-class, hands-on experiences to guests.

The upcoming wine and painting class schedule is as follows:

Wine 101 – February 14, 7-9 pm
Painting – February 14, 7-9 pm
Painting – February 24, 10 am-12 pm
Wine 101 – February 24, 7-9 pm
Painting – March 9, 7-9 pm
French vs. American Wines – March 9, 7-9 pm
Painting – March 24, 10 am-12 pm

Tickets for the Wine 101 class are $30 and can be purchased at texasrangers.com/experiences or by stopping by the tours box office at the Grand Slam Gift Shop at Globe Life Park. Alcohol purchases are independent of the class ticket. Attendees will purchase their wine samples at the bar upon arrival for $10. The wine classes are only available to those 21 and older.

The February 14 class will be held in the Hyundai Club. Guests should park in Lot B and use the South Centerfield Gate Entrance.

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Spicy News

Spicy Korean chicken bowls from California make Texas debut in Prosper

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Korean chicken bowl from Flame Broiler

Spicy chicken is coming to Texas with a debut in Prosper: Called Flame Broiler, it's a California-based concept specializing in rice bowls topped with spicy Korean chicken, and will be located at 4580 W. University Drive #30, next door to the Cold Stone Creamery in Windsong Ranch Marketplace.

According to a Flame Broiler representative, it will open in spring 2025.

Flame Broiler was founded by South Korean immigrant Young Lee and his wife, Sarah, in Orange County, California in 1995. Their aim was to make it a spot combining South Korean and Los Angeles flavors.

They began franchising in 1999, and there are now more than 130 Flame Broiler locations across the country in California, Arizona, Florida, and Oklahoma.

The Prosper location will be the first in Texas.

The menu is designed to be a healthy take on South Korean dishes. True to the name, all the meats and vegetables are charbroiled, as they opt not to use fryers. Their spicier chicken items, such as the spicy Korean chicken bowls and plates, are prepared on a hotter than usual 550-degree grill.

Their signature is the chicken bowl with rice, featuring dark meat chicken tossed in a Korean spicy sauce that's a fiery blend of spicy peppers and sweet sesame, with your choice of white or brown rice, veggies, or salad.

Other options include white meat chicken, Angus steak bulgogi, or tofu.

You can also order in half-sizes as well as a plate version, featuring the same proteins and rice, with a side of coleslaw. Prices range from $8 for a bowl to $17 for a steak bulgogi plate.

Previously, Flame Broiler’s franchise program was on a five-year pause. The expansion to Prosper marks the first steps back into franchising, with VP of Restaurant Operations Gregg Rotcher leading the renewed efforts.

"I've devoted my entire career to restaurant leadership and operations, and I'm thrilled to play a part in Flame Broiler's expansion and success," says Rotcher in a statement. "I'm eager to assist our franchise partners and empower them to reach their objectives."

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