As businesses and institutions continue to adjust to the pandemic, staying home still appeals to lots and lots of North Texans. But reducing the risk of catching Covid-19 doesn’t mean you have to succumb to boredom — or binge-watch your 137th TV series on Netflix. You can experience much of what Dallas-Fort Worth has to offer with just a few clicks, whether you wish to fill your personal space with symphonic music, take a walk on the wild side with some fascinating creatures or savor [...]

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, president and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, writes about luxury, trends, business and more in the advertising pages of the Mansion section of The Wall Street Journal. Below is his letter of February 12, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

For one of its famous virtual happy hours, Hall Wines trades A-list celebrities for top real estate agents — and picks the ultimate place to host them

I can tell you that Coeur Cabernet Sauvignon tastes especially good 14 stories up in the Dallas [...]

As you probably remember from elementary-school geography class, Texas is one really — really — big state. And, North Texas, specifically, with its wide-open spaces, diverse beauty and both rural and cosmopolitan lifestyles, offers a great number of selling points for first-time homebuyers looking to move to the Lone Star State. Consider this North Texas relocation guide an ideal source to get a quick overview of the place you’re about to call [...]

It’s as important as ever to support the mom-and-pop shops, family-run eateries and local icons the next time you’re thinking of eating out (or ordering in). We love to eat; we're guessing you do, too. So, it seems mission-critical to discuss some excellent local spots to chow down. Below, find eight can’t-miss options for spectacular food in Fort Worth, including Mexican, barbecue and Texas staples, along with pickup, delivery and other COVID-19-related updates. (And, as a [...]

Dallas residents dine out on a frequent basis, thanks to living in a city with thousands of restaurants with cuisines that run the gamut — from no-frills taco joints to the finest steakhouses in the nation. Whether you’re visiting Dallas for the first time or you’re a longtime citizen, here are eight restaurant recommendations that represent a great cross-section of local favorites that never disappoint, including tacos, frozen margaritas, burgers, BBQ and [...]

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, president and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, writes about luxury, trends, business and more in the advertising pages of the Mansion section of The Wall Street Journal. Below is his letter of January 29, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Around this time, for the past two years now, our family celebrates Gotcha Day — or as we affectionally call it, Pearl Day. Gotcha Day was the day that our eldest son, Ben, and his family adopted a [...]