Kersten Rettig

Dallas, Texas, United States

Food and Travel Writer at Freelance

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VNA Hosts Summer Camp to Inspire Young Volunteers and Fight Senior Hunger

3 weeks ago | peoplenewspapers.com | Kersten Rettig

Are you searching for a meaningful and enriching summer experience for your child? The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Texas is offering a unique one-day camp opportunity this summer for children ages 8 to 11 — and it’s more than just fun and games. The Meals on Wheels Kids Camp, hosted by VNA, is designed to educate and inspire the next generation of volunteers and philanthropists.
Opening Day for Ten50 BBQ Has Arrived

1 month ago | peoplenewspapers.com | Kersten Rettig

The drought is over. Delicious central Texas-style barbecue has returned to West Lovers Lane and a part of the Park Cities/Bluffview/Devonshire that’s been without it for far too long. Ten50 BBQ opened its doors to the public today at 5519 West Lovers Lane. The restaurant, which first debuted in Richardson in 2014, is known for its dedication to traditional “low and slow” techniques and its no-shortcuts approach to quality meat and scratch-made sides.
The Saint Michael’s Farmer’s Market Opens This Weekend

2 months ago | peoplenewspapers.com | Kersten Rettig

The best little Farmers Market in town opens for the season Saturday, April 26. This is the 14th year the Saint Michael’s Farmers Market has taken place on church grounds located at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at 4344 Colgate Ave. and Douglas Avenue in University Park. The market was created in 2012 by The Reverend Bob Dannals and the late Guy Griffeth as a way to build community and provide fresh, locally grown and produced food to the community.
Monarch’s Spring Tasting Menu is Blooming With Flavor

2 months ago | peoplenewspapers.com | Kersten Rettig

Spring is in the air, on the 49th floor of The National in fact, since Monarch restaurant introduced its new Spring Tasting Menu. Created and brilliantly prepared by Executive Chef Jason Rohan, the tasting menu is replete with spring’s greenest gems; English peas, asparagus, ramps, and watercress set alongside fresh seafood and local Wagyu. On a crystal clear evening in early April, I experienced Monarch’s new six-course spring tasting menu with wine pairings.
Local Family Brings BBQ Back to Lovers Lane Neighborhood

2 months ago | peoplenewspapers.com | Kersten Rettig

Good things come to those who wait, the saying goes. That’s good news for the throngs of us who missed proximity to great barbecue after Sonny Bryan’s closed its Lover’s Lane location in May 2022. Almost three years to the day, a second location of the award-winning Ten 50 BBQ will open in that same spot. Ten50 BBQ’s new store is slated to open in early May and will serve craft barbecue and classic sides all made on the premises.
A Ritual Returns: Tea for You at The Mansion on Turtle Creek

2 months ago | peoplenewspapers.com | Kersten Rettig

American vernacular in the mid 1800’s, with hostesses relying on the service of others, whether paid or enslaved, to create the intricate spread. Over time, the ceremony became less popular and few places, save for antique mall cafés and grand hotels, even offered it. Fortunately, formal afternoon tea is back in vogue.
A North Dallas Racquet Club Changes the Game

2 months ago | peoplenewspapers.com | Kersten Rettig

T Bar M Racquet Club has opened its long-awaited Banner House at T Bar M, which adds significant comfort and luxury to the legendary North Dallas sports and private social club. WoodHouse, the family-owned hospitality group that develops, owns, and/or operates restaurants such as Café Dior and José, private clubs such as Park House, hotels, and music festivals, purchased T Bar M in December 2021.
Onesan Serves Uptown Sushi Without Uptown Prices

Mar 18, 2025 | peoplenewspapers.com | Kersten Rettig

My car has a mind of its own. When I crave a certain food, my car heads toward it. Every time I want to eat sushi, for example, my car instinctively heads south to one of the many upscale sushi restaurants in uptown and downtown. It’s never taken me north of Mockingbird for sushi. That must be why more than two years after it opened, I only recently learned about Onesan Sushi and Dim Sum.
Embrace Adventure, Enjoy Spring Sailing in the British Virgin Islands

Mar 11, 2025 | peoplenewspapers.com | Kersten Rettig

Relying on the elements of wind and water to propel your travel is both nostalgic and sophisticated, at least that’s how it felt when I sailed the British Virgin Islands. With their sparkling turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and easy access from Dallas/Ft. Worth, the BVIs are a must visit. I’ve enjoyed Caribbean luxury at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, but when a friend chartered a 51-foot Jeanneau sailboat named Lucky and invited us to sail with him, it gave me a different perspective of the islands.
Eataly Dallas To Host Epic Girls’ Night Out

Mar 4, 2025 | peoplenewspapers.com | Kersten Rettig

Eataly Dallas will host Festa Della Donna on Thursday, March 6, to celebrate International Women’s Day with some of north Texas’ top female chefs. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at NorthPark Center’s shrine to Italian food and culture. Ticket prices are $95 for General Admission and $125 for VIP entrance.