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Tell me your favorite places to "foodie shop" in the DFW area, or thereabouts. Farmer's markets, natural markets, specialty stores, etc..

We checked out Scardello Artisan Cheese (on Oak Lawn) today, and it was great. The guy that helped us was so knowledgeable. It was a great education in cheeses as well as a great tasting of a variety of cheeses. We will definitely be back. They have wine, too. And classes (a Cheese 101 class that we are going to try to take).

Chianti Wine Guide recommendations

I would try to ask someone who specializes in Italian wines, like this guy (from Dallas)...

http://acevola.blogspot.com/

Trader Joes - DFW

There are two Aldi's in Germany (two brothers split the company). One is TJs in the US, and the other one is called Aldi's in the US. I just read this article last week, and it is extremely interesting and clarifies everything...

http://wineeconomist.com/2009/01/13/wine-recession-and-the-aldi-effect/

Great Greek Food in Dallas?

Not a restaurant, but have you been here?
http://www.woodenspoon.ws/
It is a neat little Norweigan shop in Plano.

S. African Pinotage in Dallas???

I've seen Wildekrans Pinotage from South Africa at Devine Cellars in Coppell, a DFW suburb. I haven't tried it!