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    Top 40

    One Dallas institution makes Food & Wine's most important restaurants list

    Brandon Watson
    Aug 14, 2018 | 1:10 pm
    Tortilla soup from Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
    It's the home to this legendary tortilla soup.
    Photo courtesy of the Mansion on Turtle Creek Cookbook

    In celebration of its fourth decade of publication, Food & Wine magazine has issued a list of the "40 Most Important Restaurants of the Last 40 Years," and it includes one Dallas institution: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

     

    "Over the past four decades, the restaurant world has undergone massive transformations," the magazine says. "These 40 restaurants, some newly opened and some long closed, have paved the way for the country's current dining landscape."

     

    The list includes many of the expected icons of American cuisine, such as Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California; Spago in Los Angeles; and Eleven Madison Park in New York. But there are new restaurants as well, and even a fast-food chain, Shake Shack.

     

    About the Mansion, author Maria Yagoda praises the "extravagant estate" on which it resides, and acknowledges its role as a pioneer in Dallas.

     

    "The Dallas fine-dining gem opened to glowing reviews, with forward-thinking food and a wine list that prominently featured Texan producers," she says. "The space and cooking may evoke a European sensibility, but The Mansion is all Texas, invigorating the Dallas dining scene long before there was any scene to speak of."

     

    Other Texas restaurants that make the list include Brennan's in Houston. "Part of what makes this Creole fine-dining landmark so special is the chefs it launched to stardom," Yagoda says.

     

    In Austin, the magazine goes with a more down-home (if equally obvious) choice of Franklin Barbecue, where the secret weapon is "the sublime brisket [that] has inspired countless imitators (and will continue to for decades to come)."

     

    Franklin is one of two barbecue joint to wind up on the list, along with Rodney Scott's BBQ in Charleston, South Carolina. Scott is the only pitmaster besides Aaron Franklin to win the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef.

     

    Franklin Barbecue, Brennan's, and The Mansion eventually gained global recognition, but all three restaurants opened when the rest of the nation tended to ignore their home cities. All three spread the gospel that Texas was making food that was just as electrifying as that found on either coast.

     

    Every out-of-towner enjoying a plate of juicy brisket or an entree using Creole spice owes them a big thank you.

     
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    Best places to pick your own summer peaches near Dallas

    Jennifer Casseday-Blair
    Jul 9, 2025 | 2:02 pm
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    Texas is enjoying a splendid year for peaches in 2025: Ideal growing conditions — mild winter temperatures paired with timely spring rains — yielded an early, abundant harvest, with orchards across Parker County and the Hill Country showcasing some of their finest fruit in years.

    Juicy freestones and golden clings are reaching perfection, and it's a thrill to pluck a perfect peach straight off the branch. Here's where to go to pick your own peaches near Dallas, plus details on the most famous peach event in North Texas - the Parker County Peach Festival.

    Gemini Peach and Rose Farm
    Gemini Peach and Rose Farm sits on four acres in the heart of Denton. This family-owned gem is home to more than 200 peach trees and 1,000 award-winning rose bushes, harmoniously coexisting in curated rows. What sets Gemini Peach and Rose Farm apart is its blending of heritage horticulture and sustainable farming. No synthetic chemicals touch the soil or trees. Visitors are invited to stroll through rows of mature peach trees, hand-picking heirloom freestone varieties at the height of their flavor. The farm also grows plums, tomatoes, bell peppers, blackberries and figs that are available for purchase. 1301 Haggard Ln., Denton. Open 9 am-3 pm Monday-Saturday.

    Ham Orchards
    Just east of Terrell, this orchard was founded in 1979 by Dale and Judy Ham with 50 peach trees. It has grown into a 100-acre destination with more than 10,000 trees. Orchard guests are welcome to wander through the rows of fruit-laden trees, cool off with a cup of Ham’s signature peach or strawberry ice cream, or gather under the open-air pavilion to savor slow-smoked barbecue and peach cobbler fresh from the on-site bakery. 11939 County Rd. 309, Terrell. Open 9 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday (mid-May to mid-August).

     Ham Orchards, peach ice cream No visit to Ham Orchards is complete without a cup of their signature peach ice cream.Photo courtesy of Ham Orchards

    Hutton Peach Farm
    With an impressive spread of roughly 5,000 peach trees, Hutton Peach Farm has offered a true farm-to-table experience in Parker County for four decades. Its homemade peach ice cream is a local legend, and its leadership of the Weatherford Farmers Market reinforces the farm’s pivotal role in the region’s agricultural heritage. Visitors can wander the orchard for a hands-on U-pick experience or opt for a basket of pre-picked peaches that have already been expertly harvested. 210 Greenwood Cut Off Rd., Weatherford. Open 9 am-6 pm daily during season (June-July).

    WOW U-Pick Farms
    By combining traditional soil farming and cutting-edge hydroponic systems, WOW U-Pick Farms is able to enhance the taste and texture of each peach while extending the harvest window. With its commitment to sustainable agriculture, WOW U-Pick Farms offers a farm-to-hand experience, inviting guests to meander through maintained rows and taste the difference that comes from produce picked at peak ripeness. 7271 Donald Rd., Krum. Open 9 am-6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 4-6 pm Wednesday; 9 am-4 pm Saturday.

     Parker County Peach Festival Everyone eats peaches at Parker County's famous festival.Photo courtesy of Parker County Peach Festival

    40th annual Parker County Peach Festival
    Few traditions celebrate peach season quite like the Parker County Peach Festival, returning to Historic Downtown Weatherford on Saturday, July 12 (8 am-4 pm). More than just a tribute to the region’s prized stone fruit, the festival salutes community and craftsmanship, drawing thousands of visitors from across Texas to experience its unique blend of local flavor and small-town charm. With more than 200 arts and crafts vendors, live music echoing through streets, and a peach-themed food court offering everything from cobbler to salsa, it's a festival that rewards guests with sweet selections year after year.

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