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Rachael Abrams

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Rachael Abrams lives to eat and love. After stints at D Magazine, Texas Monthly and Saveur, our energetic Texas Longhorn moved to New York City to follow her dream of attending culinary school and working in the Bon Appétit test kitchen. She returned to Dallas as the assistant editor at PaperCity, where she wrote about lifestyle topics such as food, fashion and society. While covering social events, Rachael became so inspired by Dallas philanthropists that she started her own charity — the Young Jewish Altruist Movement — with the mission of giving back to the community at large. Our passionate foodie continues to immerse herself in Dallas society and everything else that makes her heart beat fast.

 
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Crafty Commerce

The coolest gifts online: Houston entrepreneur aims to make handmade chic & cheap

By Rachael Abrams

Online shopping is easier than ever — just a few clicks and your package is on its way. But when it comes to buying chic yet affordable handcrafted goods made in ...


In the Clutch

Never match your handbag to your shoes and other fashion advice from designer Nancy Gonzalez

By Rachael Abrams

The name Nancy Gonzalez has become synonymous with luxury and color. Her exquisite handbags, known for vibrant hues and exotic skins, are handcrafted by local artisans in her native Colombia ...


Tasty Goodness

On the Trail: 26-year-old Houston native creates a guilt-free treat with a purpose

By Rachael Abrams

Justin Anderson’s relationship with granola didn’t start softly. When he was growing up, the Houston native and Woats Oatsnack founder broke a bracket on his braces when he ...


Weekend Getaway

48 hours in Key West is plenty of time to relax, rejuvenate & indulge in Key lime pie

By Rachael Abrams

Key West is just the place to rejuvenate, fill up on Vitamin D and feel like yourself again after a cold winter season. However you wish to spend your time ...


Travel Buzz

Sleeping at the airport takes on a whole wild new dimension as mini suites spread

By Rachael Abrams

Like millions of other travelers, I've been the victim of missed flight connections because of ill-timed airport layovers. Most recently, I was on my way to Key West, Fla ...


Beg your pardon

Commercial appeal: Grey Poupon is ready for its comeback at Academy Awards

By Rachael Abrams

Believe it or not, it’s been 16 years since one rich gentleman rolled down the window of his chauffeured ride to ask another rich gentleman, “Pardon me. Would you ...


The CultureMap Interview

Texas' next top jewelry designer, featured on True Blood, makes Academy Awards debut

By Rachael Abrams

Jeannie Vianney has had quite the ride. She went from studying computer science at the University of Texas to working at IBM to starting her own jewelry line. Then, in ...


Music Feud

Mr. Know It All? Kelly Clarkson claims Clive Davis is spreading lies about her in his new memoir

By Rachael Abrams

Fort-Worth native pop star Kelly Clarkson called out record executive Clive Davis on Tuesday, accusing him of spreading lies about her in his soon-to-be released memoir. In The Soundtrack of ...


Get the Boot

Try this on for size: What every first-time cowboy boot buyer should know to pick a perfect pair

By Rachael Abrams

If there is one thing we Texans must have in our wardrobe, it's a good pair of boots. Whether you wear them daily, occasionally or only for the Houston ...


The CultureMap Interview

Finding the right wedding gown is like finding the right guy, says designer Romona Keveza

By Rachael Abrams

At Stanley Korshak's recent bridal couture and cocktail fete in Dallas, we sat down with Romona Keveza, the New York-based luxury bridal and evening gown designer. She has styled ...


Get out of town

The most amazing hotel suites for winter travel: Living large doesn't mean giving up the cozy

By Rachael Abrams

We seek comfort when we travel, so when it's cold outside, resting fireside at the end (or beginning) of a long day is always appreciated.  


Fashion News

We asked the shoe experts: When should you splurge or save?

By Rachael Abrams

When it comes to shopping, there's nothing more difficult than finding a pair of shoes that meets our standards for comfort and style. Even more troubling, we're often ...


Art News

Hat's off to Dallas sculpture: Two-ton bowler hat is a traffic stopper as it finds a new home

By Rachael Abrams

When fab British furniture giant Timothy Oulton commissioned artist Keith Turman to build a giant bowler hat for the flagship store at Central Expressway and Henderson Avenue, Turman could not ...


A healthy start

5 websites to feed your health kick, from build-your-own energy bars to eco-friendly bath products

By Rachael Abrams

The start of a new year often inspires a renewed interest in wellness. And because we also value convenience, we turn to online resources that we can explore from the ...


Holiday History Lesson

Menorahs, wreaths, mistletoe and Christmas trees: How much is too much when you mix holiday decor?

By Rachael Abrams

Confession: I have a mistletoe and a wreath — and I love Christmas trees — but I celebrate Hanukkah, which ends tonight. Like millions of other non-Christians, my fondness for festivity caused ...


couch potato weather

Baby, it's cold outside: Stay in and watch one of our 10 favorite films

By Rachael Abrams

Sweater season has finally arrived, which means that we'd prefer to curl up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and a good film rather than brave the ...


Two-wheelers

Want to see the world? Just bike it, from Napa Valley to Paris, Italy and Holland

By Rachael Abrams

Even if you’re not the athletic type, but you’ve got an adventurous spirit, traveling by bike is an exciting — and exhilarating — way to see the world. Need some ...


Trending News

Can't touch this? America should embrace Justin Bieber's high-fashion harem pants

By Rachael Abrams

Poor Justin Bieber. After being bashed for macking on a hot young Victoria's Secret model and leaving Selena Gomez behind, the superstar can't seem to catch a break ...


Texas travels

30 hours in Fredericksburg: Hill Country getaway offers sweet escape from urban life

By Rachael Abrams

A Hill Country getaway is a sweet escape from the flatness of our fair city. In funky Fredericksburg, you can take your beer and wine with you as you browse ...


Fashion Buzz

Better fit, no sweat: Mizzen+Main revolutionizes dress shirts for men

By Rachael Abrams

In the summer of 2006, when Kevin Lavelle was an SMU student, he interned with the NRCC in Washington, D.C. One day he saw a man walk into a ...


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