Janie Pace

Writer/photographer Janie Pace is a native Texan covering restaurants, wineries, breweries, travel destinations, and cruises. A member of the ITWPA International Travel Writers and Photographers Alliance, IFWTWA International Food Wine Travel Writing Association, and USPA United States Press Agency; she’s a retired advertising and sales professional. http://www.journeymapped.com

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Travel & Destinations

Janie PaceJune 10, 2024

Destination Texas: Lake Texoma, a Perfect Weekend Nature Escape

Located just 90 minutes north of DFW, Lake Texoma, a nature lover’s paradise, straddles the Texas-Oklahoma border. This vast reservoir,…
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About Town Dining

Janie PaceApril 23, 2024

TLC Vegan Café in Richardson

Restaurant Review By: Janie Pace. Whether you’re a committed vegan or simply curious about exploring more plant-based options, I highly…
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Weddings & Celebrations

Janie PaceJanuary 18, 2024

Decadent Chocolate Desserts Delivered

For unique Valentine’s celebrations or family get-togethers, consider one or more of these unbelievable chocolate desserts and have them delivered…
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Travel & Destinations

Janie PaceNovember 14, 2023

Visit Ruidoso, New Mexico, a Four-Season Destination

If you are looking for a vacation spot for any time of the year, especially for winter getaways, look no…
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Travel & Destinations

Janie PaceNovember 13, 2023

Corpus Christi, the Gulf Coast Capital

As one of Texas’s most beloved gulf-coast cities, Corpus Christi boasts pristine sun-soaked beaches, sparkling turquoise water, playful dolphins, and…
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Travel & Destinations

Janie PaceOctober 27, 2023

DESTINATION TEXAS: Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, a German community in the Texas Hill Country, is northwest of San Antonio. Here you can taste the German…
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Travel & Destinations

Janie PaceJune 10, 2023

Destination Texas: Salado — The Perfect Weekend Getaway

A 2.5-hour drive south on I-35 W from Dallas/Fort Worth, Salado is more than a lunch-stop on the way to…
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About Town Dining

Janie PaceApril 11, 2023

Taste Scandinavia — from Vafler to Brown Cheese — at The Wooden Spoon

I will never forget our first traditional Norwegian breakfast as we sailed the high seas during our two-week ocean cruise…
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In the Garden

Janie PaceApril 5, 2023

It’s Spring – Baby Bunnies in the Backyard

With spring comes all sorts of surprises, especially when you live near a park and wildlife is abundant. Indiana, the…
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Travel & Destinations

Janie PaceFebruary 19, 2023

Destination Texas: A Weekend Getaway in Jefferson, Texas

Imagine yourself as a pioneer taking a riverboat from New Orleans up the Mississippi River, across Caddo Lake, and up…
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About Town Dining

Janie PaceMay 18, 2022

Boulevardier: A French-inspired neighborhood bistro

The Bishop Arts District, one of Dallas’s most unique neighborhoods, houses more than 60 individual restaurants, bars, boutiques, coffee houses,…
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About Town Dining

Janie PaceApril 14, 2022

Panther City BBQ

Photos by Janie Pace ~ Panther City BBQ began life as a food truck in Fort Worth’s Near Southside when…
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About Town Dining

Janie PaceFebruary 1, 2022

Treat Your Sweetheart (or Yourself) to Chocolates

It’s been said there are four primary food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles. Taste each…
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Travel & Destinations

Janie PaceNovember 19, 2021

A Museum and a Bite to Eat

Perfect Partners. Dallas and Fort Worth have fabulous museums to explore. Here are two that stand out for their unique…
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About Town Dining

Janie PaceSeptember 26, 2021

Monarch and Kessaku

Monarch, the stunning wood-fired modern Italian restaurant led by two-time Michelin-starred chef Danny Grant, opened earlier this year to rave…
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Travel & Destinations

Janie PaceJuly 2, 2021

Glamp in Luxury for the Perfect Bastrop Getaway

We wanted something different to spend a weekend. I had heard of glamping — “glamorous camping” — so I did…
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