New Restaurant Development Remained Concentrated in Sun Belt and Western Markets During First Half...

Restaurant News 7/1 8:01A RestaurantNews.com

RestaurantData.com has released a new first-half 2026 analysis of U.S. restaurant opening activity, reviewing 9,541 restaurant opening and development records tracked from January through June. The report, titled U.S. Restaurant Opening Cross-Tab...

A Brief and Delicious History of the Hot Dog — and the Best Places to Get One in Dallas

Crave DFW 7/1 6:41A Steven Doyle

Americans will eat approximately 150 million hot dogs on July 4th. Not over the weekend. On the day itself. That is a number that requires a moment of genuine reflection — and possibly a glass of...

Cresson Bluff Winery and Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 6/30 4:31A Jeff Cope

While I was in North Central Texas, I made a point to visit Cresson Bluff Winery and Vineyards located in Cresson, Texas. The winery and vineyard were easy to find just southwest of Cresson, directly off US Highway 377.     After parking next to...

MrJims.Pizza Pushing National Franchise Expansion, Seeking New Operators in High-Growth Markets

Restaurant News 6/25 2:13A RestaurantNews.com

Established 50+ unit pizza franchise, MrJims.Pizza, expands through U.S. in refreshed sales efforts Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  MrJims.Pizza, the national pizza chain known for its memorable crust, consistent quality, and decades-long...

Señor Oink Is a One-Pig Show

Crave DFW 6/24 6:30A Steven Doyle

The name gives it away before you walk in. Señor Oink is a carnitas taquería in Farmers Branch that serves one thing — pork — and has exactly zero apologies about it. Mauricio Gallegos, who also owns...

Mo’ Bettahs Expands North Texas Footprint with New Midlothian Restaurant

Restaurant News 6/24 2:05A RestaurantNews.com

Grand opening brings local Hawaiian favorites, along with celebrations and special deals, to Nicolette Creek Rd. Midlothian, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Mo Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food will open its first Midlothian location on June 26 bringing...

Seven Dallas Restaurants You Probably Haven’t Heard of and You Should

Crave DFW 6/22 7:37A Steven Doyle

Dallas food media chases the same story over and over. The new opening. The James Beard nomination. The celebrity chef. The hospitality group with four other restaurants already running. Those stories...

Cafe Momentum Started Lesson Fifteen Years Ago, Now It’s Changing the Country

Crave DFW 6/22 6:36A Steven Doyle

In 2008, Chad Houser was co-owner of Parigi on Maple Avenue and had just been nominated as Dallas s best up-and-coming chef. He had sold his house to buy into the restaurant, watched the economy...

Feng Cha Helps Celebrate Southwest Airlines’ 55th Birthday at Dallas Headquarters

Restaurant News 6/22 5:25A RestaurantNews.com

Photo credit: The Andersons Photography Premium Beverage Brand Serves Handcrafted Drinks During Milestone Celebration at Southwest Airlines Headquarters ( RestaurantNews.com )   Feng Cha was honored to participate in Southwest Airlines 55th...

Your Dallas Weekend Guide: June 19-21

Crave DFW 6/19 5:19A Steven Doyle

This is one of those weekends where Dallas stacks everything on top of itself. Father s Day, Juneteenth, the World Cup still running, a free block party in the Arts District, and a music calendar that goes from Randy Rogers to Killswitch Engage...

2026 International Women’s Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/19 12:27A Jeff Cope

Winners have been announced in the 19th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition, which took place recently in Santa Rosa, Calif., was founded on the premise...

BOĆE Coasters Review

Texas Wine Lover 6/18 12:30A Jeff Cope

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase. I have done many wine accessory reviews over the...

2026 Decanter World Wine Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/17 2:02A Jeff Cope

The results of this year’s  Decanter World Wine Awards  (DWWA) were released, revealing a global wine landscape that is more diverse, competitive and exciting than ever before. As the world s largest wine competition, DWWA offers a unique snapshot...

Restaurant Franchise News from Handel’s Ice Cream, Urban Bird Hot Chicken, Konala, and More!

Restaurant News 6/16 2:03A RestaurantNews.com

The latest restaurant franchise news includes a multi-unit development agreement for Handel s Homemade Ice Cream to bring its premium, made-on-site ice cream and rotating seasonal flavors to the Chicago metropolitan market. In Sunset Valley,...

Meredith Reed Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 6/16 12:57A Jeff Cope

Some winemakers start their career in another field and then discover the wine industry, which leads them down a different path. Meredith Reed is someone who worked in the healthcare field, but once she discovered the wine industry, it was the...