Celebrity chef Mario Batali, his business partner and a New York-based restaurant company agreed to pay $ 600,000 to settle a four-year investigation by the attorney general’s office. Allegation Batari, restaurant managers and other workers sexually harassing employees. Attorney General Letitia James will be distributed Friday to at least 20 …
Read More »RGV Chick-fil-A’s to Host Cookie Fundraiser Supporting VAMOS Fellows
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX (KVEO) – Rio Grande Valley’s Chick-fil-A restaurants across the valley will be hosting a week-long fundraiser to help raise funds for local VAMOS fellows at goal non-profit. NEWS: Who wants a free chicken finger from Raising Cane’s? Fifteen RGV Chick-Fil-A restaurants will donate a portion of …
Read More »The father-son team of the Republic of Texas restaurant is working on its full reopening
At age 11, Rick Grinnan started working as a dishwasher for 25 cents an hour at the Ye Kendall Inn in Boerne. The restaurant and inn, owned by his mother, Barbara, was also his family home. In addition to doing the dishes, he helped serve customers. This included pouring water …
Read More »Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Unveils Latest Limited Edition
Dallas, Texas, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Dickey’s barbecue pit continues to celebrate 80 years of service to Legit. Texas. Barbecue. ⢠with the launch of its limited edition Clear Summer Cup. July 23 to September 27e, (dates vary by location) Clear Summer Cup features Dickey’s history Do both …
Read More »Southeast Texas developers take a look at the likelihood of a successful riparian
Zulema Escobedo, and his brother Warren Pena, announced that they would be more than happy to invest on the 3.7 acres of developable land for a future riverside entertainment district and already had plans for a cafe in open air on the roof if the city could move forward with …
Read More »Longview American Legion post to resume meetings after pandemic restrictions
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – As many businesses and organizations have come back to normal life, a group of East Texas veterans are barely ready to return to their usual meeting place, nearly 18 months after the pandemic forced them to cancel meetings. Established 12 years ago, the American Legion Post …
Read More »Wichita Restaurants Embrace Indoor / Outdoor Dining Trend
Glass garage doors have recently been installed in the main dining room of Eurobistro de YaYa, and people inside can now enjoy music on the patio. Jaime Green The Wichita Eagle When Tory DeMarce and his partners were making their plans to The Belmont – the popular new College Hill …
Read More »Savor the diverse flavors of Texas
Texas‘ evolutionary history is told through its food. Inventive and locally sourced, Texan cuisine is a delicious explosion of flavors embodying the state’s diverse cultural mix and rich Western heritage. Taste unique Texan fusion cuisine across the state at places like Houston’s Vietnamese-Cajun Crayfish + Noodles and the Asian-inspired smokehouse …
Read More »McDonald’s reportedly added tuition and child care to sweet perks to attract new workers
Sign for a McDonald’s restaurant in Pennsylvania, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, April 8, 2021. The table below displays the message “Work Here $ 15 And Free Meals”. Ben Hast | Media News Group | Getty Images McDonald’s franchises are struggling to hire staff at fast food chains and restaurants, according to …
Read More »Beachside Offers Property Opportunity on the Texas Coast
July 10, 2021Update: July 10, 2021 11 p.m. Beachside is in the process of permanently closing homes and other waterfront properties on a one-day sale on Saturday, July 24. Courtesy of Beachside One of the best real estate values ââon the Texas coast can be found at Beachside – a …
Read More »Texas Tech Basketball Player Teams Up With Raising Cane’s
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Texas Tech basketball player Kevin McCullar Jr. has teamed up with Raising Cane’s to use his name, image and likeness. McCullar is entering his third basketball season as the Red Raider and will be a staple of the Texas Tech team. Already well known for his …
Read More »Right on Q: Pit & Tap’s Texas-style BBQ opens the door to downtown Wilmette
If there’s anything barbecue enthusiasts understand, it’s that good things come to those who wait. Michael Clarke capitalizes on this theory when his downtown Wilmette restaurant, PIt & Tap, opens at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 9, after a delay from the original screenings. Along with local investors, Clarke purchased …
Read More »Frisco’s alcohol sales have grown 70% since Texas reopened. Here’s where people spent the most
Alcohol sales continue to skyrocket this summer with more than $ 7.65 million spent at bars and restaurants in Frisco in May. In February – before Gov. Greg Abbott ended the statewide mask tenure and reopened businesses and bars – local restaurants and bars reported around $ 4.5 million in …
Read More »Texas A&M researchers use optimization models to develop better pandemic policies
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Researchers at Texas A&M are using optimization models and frameworks to influence better quarantine policies and restrictions. One of the main goals is to reduce viral transmission while putting less strain on local economies, which was a major source of contention during the worst of …
Read More »Half of eligible Texas population fully vaccinated with 419 new cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths reported
As Texas reached the milestone of fully immunizing 50% of its eligible population, the state reported an additional 419 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, including 261 new and 158 older cases that were recently reported by Laboratories. The state has also reported 11 deaths from COVID-19. This number represents progress …
Read More »Diner’s Abandoned Shells Help Establish New Oyster Colonies Florida Texas Stockton Atlantic City Martha’s Vineyard
Call it the seafood circle of life. The shells left behind by the restaurant are collected, cleaned and dumped in waterways across the country and around the world, where they form the basis of new oyster colonies. . One of the last projects of this type is carried out at …
Read More »Tex-Mex tacos and brunch make the news at this Dallas restaurant even more tempting
This roundup of Dallas restaurant news has a M&A vibe. There is a new owner of Taco Cabana; a big trade from Zoe’s Kitchen; and new partnerships with DoorDash. But there’s also good news on old-school food, including tacos, ice cream, seafood, more tacos, lunch, and brunch. Here’s what’s happening …
Read More »Major Restaurant Franchisee Buys San Antonio Favorite Taco Cabana For $ 85 Million
The parent company of Taco Cabana – which started in San Antonio and quickly became a local favorite – is selling the Tex-Mex chain for $ 85 million to the biggest franchisee of restaurants Jack in the Box and TGI Friday’s. Founder Felix Stehling opened the first Taco Cabana in …
Read More »Texas Restaurant Association inducts three restaurateurs into the TRA Hall of Honor | Texas News
AUSTIN, Texas, June 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Restaurateurs Charlie geren, owner of Railhead Smokehouse at Fort worth, Mark Davis Bailey, owner of the Original Pancake House DFW in Dallas, and Creed Ford III (posthumously) of the Ford restaurant group in Austin will be inducted this year into the …
Read More »Difficult to attract staff than visitors to Italian tourist hotspots
People sit at a restaurant in Matera, Italy on June 28, 2021. Photo taken on June 28, 2021. REUTERS / Yara Nardi June 29, 2021 Angelo Lover Rome (Reuters) – Coronavirus restrictions have been relaxed and tourists have returned, but Italian restaurants and hotels face unexpected problems. They can’t find …
Read More »The Medi café in Keller traces the success to the family atmosphere, to the recipes
Manos Moursi and his granddaughter, Hana, are among the family members who work at Café Medi. (Kira Lovell / Community Impact Journal) Manos Moursi and his family were in the restaurant business long before they opened Café Medi. The Old Town Keller location opened in 2013, following the first location …
Read More »Bexar Tonics: the latest cocktail mixer in San Antonio
Without the pandemic, Bexar tonics maybe still just a hobby. But after Matt McLaughlin was put on leave from the restaurant industry in the spring of 2020 due to COVID-19, he and his wife Maray McChesney agreed to transform the tonic syrup recipes he had concocted at home. into a …
Read More »COVID-19 Tracking: Vaccination totals increase as confirmed cases decline in Collin, Denton Counties, as of June 25
Find out about the impact of COVID-19 on Plano over the past week. (Community impact staff) Editor’s Note: This is the latest information reported by the town of Plano, Collin County, Denton County and the state of texas through their public reports and dashboards. More than 58% of Collin County …
Read More »Russia demands that some people be vaccinated as virus cases skyrocket
Moscow – They tried grocery giveaways and lottery tickets for new cars and new apartments. However, the ambitious plan to vaccinate 30 million Russians by mid-June has yet to reach a third. As a result, many local governments in large countries now require certain workers to be vaccinated and require …
Read More »Whataburger bestowed a trademark on Corpus Christi in 1950
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Is your urge for Whataburger particularly strong today? We may know why. On June 23, 1950, the Texas Secretary of State granted Harmon Dobson the “Whataburger” mark. Dobson wasted no time and on August 8, 1950, with no restaurant experience, he opened the first Whataburger in …
Read More »Local restaurant group join nonprofit to raise donations for foster children sleeping in office buildings
SAN ANTONIO – At present, 43 foster children in Bexar County are sleeping in offices or hotel rooms because they have nowhere to go. âThey are called CWOP children, which are children without a placement. There are a lot of factors that come into play. COVID is a big factor, …
Read More »Teenager who earns $ 50,000 a year as a fast food chain manager amid a major workforce shortage pandemic
Texas fast food chains are paying teen managers $ 50,000 to maintain their talents in the face of a significant staff shortage due to the generous distribution of COVID. Texas-based Layne’s Chicken Fingers struggled to fill jobs until September, finding that many workers were on unemployment benefits. This means that …
Read More »Fort Worth’s reinvented museum restaurant brings modern touches – Inside Jetta Mora’s modern cafe transformation
When Wolfgang Puck Catering took over the operations of the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth, it turned the restaurant world of North Texas upside down. PaperCity first reported in March. Now we have it for the first time at the museum’s recently reopened restaurant of the same name, Cafe …
Read More »Hignett joins the insurance industry after the hurricane
The request of a family member led Jack Hignett into the insurance industry after a 25 year career in the restaurant industry. Hignett, 59, is a claims adjuster and real estate supervisor for Gulf Coast Claims Service, based in Houston. He joined the independent family adjuster in 2005 after a …
Read More »Luby’s sells Fuddruckers brand to major franchisee for $ 18.5 million
The future of by Luby may be uncertain at best, but crazypeople will live. The Texas-based cafeteria announced that it has sold the burger joint franchise business to Nicholas Perkins and his affiliate, Black Titan Franchise Systems LLC. In addition to acquiring the brand’s primary ownership which has 92 locations …
Read More »Restaurants are under pressure from rising prices and labor shortages
Warrenville, Illinois – Omelets are a staple at Nickcost Pros’ honey milk restaurant on the outskirts of Chicago, but the price hike required to make omelets, and almost everything else on the menu, is getting overwhelming. .. âBurgers are up about 40% since we printed this,â he said, looking at …
Read More »Texarkana businesses respond to new “Entertainment District” ordinance
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL / KMSS) – The city of Texarkana recently passed an ordinance expanding an âentertainment districtâ downtown. Residents of Texarkana say they are eagerly awaiting the Entertainment District to bring more energy, more life, a unique downtown vibe, and booze on the Texas side. âWe love walking from …
Read More »Plano Sting police catch five at old restaurant stores, seeking to curb drunk driving
Those from all over Collin County flock to the Legacy stores in Plano on the weekends, looking for great drinks and good times. But unbeknownst to those seeking to let loose on Saturday, April 18, officers from the Plano Police Department were visiting bars in the area undercover as part …
Read More »This Big Fast Food Chain Is Finally Coming To Texas
Texans can be all about their Raising Cane Chick-fil-A and Chicken Fingers Sandwiches, but another big chain of chickens will soon become a competitor as they break new ground in the Lone Star State. The Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas will host more than 25 new Bojangles restaurants in 2022, …
Read More »California North Coast winemakers see visitors, restaurant sales return
What a difference a year ago on the North Coast, when local wineries and restaurants began to reopen from the first shelter-at-home order that went into effect statewide in mid-March. This was reversed in early July 2020, less than a month later, followed by the color-coded tier system in late …
Read More »Has the restaurant canceled your reservation? Call another, not a lawyer
Q: A few weeks ago, we booked an outdoor terrace at a very well-known restaurant that recently opened. A few hours before our reservation the restaurant called to say the outdoor patio would be closed due to the weather and we needed to reschedule. We complained and were allowed to …
Read More »15 best restaurant patios in Fort Worth for al fresco dining
Nothing compares to Fort Worth’s neighborhoods teeming with rich and diverse culture, which includes a variety of quality restaurants to choose from. These exceptional Cowtown restaurants, coupled with the pleasant climate of North Texas, provide a more than ideal dining experience alfresco on the patio most of the year. Fresh …
Read More »New Mexico restaurants feel the pinch as chicken prices soar
Drew Lipscomb, of Ms Gennie’s Chicken House, said they are doing what they can to avoid being fried as the so-called “chicken war” escalates. âOur fried chicken, we give bread to every piece,â Lipscomb said. Except these days, getting these parts seems to be getting more expensive. âA little over …
Read More »Montrose’s new collective development lands Italian restaurant with serious food power
Aclose to establishing itself in the Houston restaurant scene with Ouzo Bay and Loch Bar in the River Oaks district, Atlas Restaurant Group founders, Alex and Eric Smith, are expanding their brand with a new Italian restaurant in the highly anticipated mixed-use center Montrose Collective. It’s the next step in …
Read More »The Luxury Guide to Dallas, Texas
Dallas is a Texan millionaire’s playground – with plenty of upscale shopping, a sophisticated cultural scene, and, of course, lavish five-star hotels, spas, bars, and restaurants. On the way to Big d and looking to spoil yourself? Here is the best way to do it. The spacious corner suites feature …
Read More »More delicious tacos are coming to town in this news from Fort Worth Restaurant
This Fort Worth restaurant news roundup is packed with information on restaurant openings, pizza, cheesy dogs, hot dogs, queso, and ice cream. And tacos. All the best food groups are covered. Here’s what’s happening in the restaurant news in Fort Worth: Tacos de Torchy opened a new restaurant in Mansfield …
Read More »Independent Marketing Alliance Welcomes Performance Food Group as New Member | Texas News
HOUSTON, June 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Independent Marketing Alliance (IMA), the member network of independent market share leaders in foodservice distribution, today announced that Performance Food Group (PFG), a leader in foodservice distribution, has joined its exclusive purchasing and marketing network. PFG joins the five other member companies …
Read More »Following the end of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), restaurants are looking to adopt the app as businesses struggle to find staff.
Demand for restaurants has increased since cities opened in response to the COVID-19 shutdown order, but many restaurants have had to lay off employees during the pandemic. Owners are struggling to find someone to answer their post. Currently, some restaurateurs Meet your talent needs with on-demand recruiting apps like GigPro. …
Read More »More bars in the South to allow alcohol to take away after the pandemic
NEW ORLEANS Restaurants have suffered more than most businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dining rooms were closed or severely restricted when the virus began to spread in March 2020. Restaurants that remained open relied on take-out orders. Many states, however, have offered some relief by allowing take-out sales of beer, …
Read More »Restaurants Seek On-Demand Recruiting Apps Because Labor Costs Are Tight
Chef Matt Bols Source: Kelly Lamatia Like many restaurateurs, Matt Bols, executive chef at Nashville’s 404 Kitchen, has to get creative when the city is shut down with orders for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) infection last spring. did. He kept some of the core staff busy preparing meals for local …
Read More »Aspiring chefs can now earn a plant-based culinary degree at Central Texas School
Posted Through Nina Rangel on Fri 4 June 2021 at 4:45 p.m. click on the picture Pexels / Sebastian Coman Photography Budding chefs can now earn a herbal culinary degree through the Austin Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts campus. As plant-based cooking grows in popularity in the United States, …
Read More »Restaurants raise prices as supply chains struggle to keep up with demand
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – As the country reverts to more pre-pandemic rituals, supply chains struggle to keep up with demand, putting business owners in a difficult spot. This means that you may have noticed that the price of your usual order at your favorite restaurant has gone up. âI don’t …
Read More »Parlor Donuts to open its first Texas store in Lake Worth
Isaiah Dunham from Indiana helps open Parlor Donuts in Lake Worth. Bud kennedy [email protected] LAKE VALUE based in Indiana Salon donuts, serving âcronutsâ plus coffee and a new line of sugar-free and carb-free donuts, will open its first Texas location next week in Lake Worth. The store, 6547 Lake Worth …
Read More »The benefits of DoorDash and Uber Eats may not be so transparent
They say those who don’t learn from history are meant to repeat it. But in food delivery, DoorDash DASH 1.70% And Uber Eats tries to avoid repetitions. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, CEO Matt Maloney called the food delivery “dirty business.” Grubhub was founded as an online …
Read More »What we crave, sip and talk in June | Restaurants
1. Spicy candies Metl bar is to give a twist to our summer staple: beer or wine infused ice cream. The downtown bar created these alcoholic treats as a side project during the pandemic, and they quickly became the most popular menu item. So popular that they have now opened …
Read More »College Station summer sports in full swing, schedule set to bring millions of dollars to local economy
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. It is a busy weekend for many, between observing the holidays dedicated to those who died serving our country, many will also engage in sports and outdoor activities. The town of College Station kicked off the summer …
Read More »Many Texas employees are leaving the restaurant industry
IRVING, Texas – Many restaurants across Texas remain understaffed and job openings persist even after the state reopened in March. Federal unemployment benefits will end in June in our state, but some former service workers have no plans to turn back the clock at all, or at least until the …
Read More »Blount County Restaurant Health Scores | Public records
Perfect scores ⢠Maw’s Dawgs Mobile Unit, 1415 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville ⢠Rocky Branch Community Cub Concessions, 4632 Rocky Branch Road, Walland ⢠Wiener Wagon Mobile Unit, 1423 Anderson Ave., Maryville ⢠Hot Rods 50’s dinner, 373 Hannum St., Alcoa ⢠Sweet Retreat, 727 Louisville Road, Alcoa ⢠Mike’s …
Read More »10 amazing restaurant terraces for outdoor dining on Cape Cod
Whether you want to dine under a beech tree or with a view of the beach, these restaurants have mastered the art of al fresco dining. Dedicated foodies and restaurant newbies love The Feed. Sign up now for our newsletter twice a week. Photo courtesy of Fisherman’s Village Memorial Day …
Read More »What we know about how the chicken wing shortage is affecting restaurants in San Antonio
Well, a little. Technically, restaurant wings can still order them – at a higher price – but quantities are not always guaranteed. Who let this happen ?! We had known this was going to happen for months. As the Super Bowl made its comeback, the Washington post reported that a …
Read More »Texans Can Now Schedule Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics For Groups Of 5 Or More
Poker nights, yoga classes in the park, birthday parties and family reunions: all can become free COVID-19 vaccination clinics as part of the Texas mobile vaccination program that expanded Tuesday – in the part of an effort to increase vaccine rates as supply increases and demand across the country slips. …
Read More »Houston Hotspot Crayfish and Noodles Go After ‘Lesser’ Impostor
Law360 (May 26, 2021, 6:45 p.m. EDT) – The Houston Viet-Cajun Crawfish & Noodles LLC hotspot claims in state court lawsuit that an impostor restaurant is illegally using its goodwill and cheating on diners, “offering similar but inferior restaurant services serving Viet-Cajun food. “ The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in …
Read More »Whataburger Targets More Locations As Part Of Colorado Springs Expansion | North Springs Edition
Whataburger has yet to begin construction on its first restaurant in Colorado Springs, but it is already preparing two more locations. After BurgerWorks, a franchisee of the Texas-based chain, submitted a proposal to city government planners to build a Whataburger northeast of InterQuest Parkway and Federal Drive in the far …
Read More »Cool restaurant in hot Uptown Dallas is strictly for birds
An address in Uptown Dallas with a good time in its bones has landed a new tenant: Called Fire bird poultry, it is a restaurant with what is truly a unique angle, which will open its doors at 2816 Fairmount Street this summer. This place was more recently Dos Jefes, …
Read More »Plans reveal location of proposed new Whataburger in Gallatin, more business en route
The location of a proposed new Whataburger restaurant in Gallatin has been revealed through plans that have been submitted to the city. The preliminary plan is for the restaurant to be built on 1.28 acres of Nashville Pike across from Walmart and adjacent to Fifth Third Bank. The plan is …
Read More »Guide to the best barbecue restaurants in Texas
Texas is home to many pit masters who deserve the number one title, and these restaurants are smoking their way to the top of the list. There aren’t many places that have a reputation for traditional barbecue like Texas does. This is the only state where barbecue is considered an …
Read More »A couple in love with the restaurant creates a heating pad to continue eating out
During the pandemic, Jocelyn Olsen and Colin Greig started Hüga, a company that makes heating pads for outdoor seating. Gregory Rec / Team photographer What started as a couple’s cold dinner from Southport in Portland in September has grown into a steadily growing business venture with customers in 15 states, …
Read More »Texarkana, Texas – Main Street Texarkana brings downtown to life with a live artist
Texarkana, Texas 2021-05-22 14:04:19 – Texarkana, Ark (KTAL / KMSS) – In downtown Texarkana, 15 artists participated in the âDowntown Liveâ event, which was held to generate excitement in the community. The event was originally scheduled for artists to line up on Broad Street. Due to the bad weather, they …
Read More »Global supply shortage causes delivery delays – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Shipping delays have a major impact on businesses across the country. From restaurants to retailers, almost everyone is feeling the pinch. At Blue Fish Sushi in Allen, officials say a limited supply chain is having an impact on their orders. âSushi has been hard to come by at times, prices …
Read More »North San Antonio will get a new Willie’s Grill & Icehouse location next week
click on the picture Instagram / williesgrill Willie’s Grill & Ice House will open a branch in Cibolo next week. Texas chain Willie’s Grill & Ice House may be known for its lively music, roll-up garage doors, and kid-friendly sandboxes, but its new location in the San Antonio area will …
Read More »Beloved family owned Sherman restaurant closes after 27 years
SHERMAN, TX (KXII) – A longtime family-owned Texoma cafe known for home cooking will close for good. Like many restaurants during the pandemic, Kathleen’s Kitchen has also been hit hard, but the owner says it’s time for her to retire. It started with a food truck in the ’80s and …
Read More »Hidden inside Houston’s hippest streetwear store, a tiny restaurant awaits discovery
NOTNow that Eats, the modern nightclub tucked under the mezzanine of A Ma Maniére, has its liquor license, it’s time to party at this stylish Upper Kirby District boutique. In fact, Eats has been serving diners since the ultra-hip men’s clothing store opened in October 2019. But then the pandemic …
Read More »Ex-prosecutor struck off after wrongful convictions in Texas
DALLAS (AP) – A former Dallas County prosecutor waived his law license after the Texas State Bar said he withheld evidence that led to the wrongful conviction of two men who had spent 14 years in prison in the fatal stabbing of a pastor. The Dallas Morning News reports that …
Read More »Desperate for American workers, restaurants and stores to raise wages | News, Sports, Jobs
WASHINGTON – U.S. restaurants and stores are rapidly increasing wages in an urgent effort to attract more applicants and cope with a flood of customers as the pandemic abates. McDonald’s, Sheetz, and Chipotle are just a few of the latest companies to follow Amazon, Walmart, and Costco to raise wages, …
Read More »Tacos Doña Lena on Yelp’s List of Best Restaurants in the United States
âAn immigrant family who came to the United States with a big dream,â said Angel Cabrera. “With a lot of work, a lot of sacrifice, you can make it happen.” SPRING BRANCH, Texas – If you can’t decide on dinner tonight, consider ordering from Tacos Doña Lena. You may have …
Read More »North Texas restaurants struggle to recruit staff – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Staff shortages in North Texas are impacting hundreds of restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With the state’s demand to end pandemic unemployment, people are looking for work – some restaurants are ready to raise wages. READ MORE: ‘This is trying your soul’: Home Dallas hit …
Read More »Entergy Texas is considering a new substation in the Montgomery area at FM 1097 and FM 149
A new substation could arrive in Montgomery to better serve customers over the next 10 years. (Courtesy of Adobe Stock) Entergy Texas, an electricity supplier that serves parts of Texas, including most of Montgomery County, plans to build an FM 1097 and FM 149 substation within the next 10 years, …
Read More »Texas-based Blue Bell Ice Cream Launches New Summer Flavor: Chocolate Cake
Friday May 14, 2021 Posted Through Nina Rangel on Fri 14 May 2021 at 2:02 p.m. click on the picture Twitter / Blue Bell Ice Cream Blue Bell Ice Cream launched Chocolate Sheet Cake ice cream. Texas favorite Blue Bell Ice Cream took to Twitter Thursday to share their latest …
Read More »TripAdvisor falsely blamed in the beef on a viral Texas barbecue map
TripAdvisor would like everyone to know that it has nothing to do with this whole barbecue map incident, thank you very much. On Thursday, May 13, an obscure chef’s blog posted America’s Best and Worst BBQ Cities, which immediately went viral for placing San Antonio and every other major city …
Read More »Desperate for workers, restaurants and shops raise their wages
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. restaurants and stores are rapidly increasing wages in an urgent effort to attract more applicants and cope with a flood of customers as the pandemic abates. McDonald’s, Sheetz, and Chipotle are just a few of the latest companies to follow Amazon, Walmart, and Costco to raise …
Read More »Texas Ranger star Walker takes on new role with health-focused brand
Texan actor Jared Padalecki, star of the new reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger, puts his money where his health is. Padalecki, also known for his roles in Supernatural and Gilmore girls, just chipped in part of a $ 1.5 million funding round for Mantra Labs, based in Texas. The startup, …
Read More »The barbecue in Texas is the worst in the country, says an obscure website. Nobody agrees.
If the San Antonians want a good barbecue, we’re going to have to move to … Seattle. At least according to one report. On May 12, the website of a professional chef we’ve never heard of ran an article announcing “America’s best and worst barbecue townsâAnd boy, they got it …
Read More »San Antonio area restaurant The Grill in Leon Springs destroyed in fire overnight
Restaurant taken to facebook to alert fans to the fire, calling it a “big hit” for both staff and customers. Original story below: A nighttime fire left a restaurant in the area completely destroyed. Firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire at the Leon Springs Grill at around 12:45 p.m. to …
Read More »Hawaiian restaurant join opens first Texas location in hot Austin suburb
Howzit, braddah? Just because you live on the mainland doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy an authentic island taste that is so good it broke your mouth. Good grinds like Spam musubi, Kalua pig and teriyaki chicken are freshly made every day at Hawaiian Bros., a fast-casual concept that has just …
Read More »Restaurants promising $ 20 an hour to attract workers
^ Keep Dallas Observer Free I support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of the Dallas Observer free. Standard Pour is a charming staple in upscale neighborhoods, known for its delicious happy hour and good bites. Like many other restaurants and bars …
Read More »Houston restaurants happy to hear take out alcohol are here to stay
It’s official, take-out alcohol is now legal in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott signed it today. HOUSTON – It’s official, takeout alcohol is now legal in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott signed it on Wednesday. Many in the restaurant industry said this was what helped them survive the pandemic. âI was …
Read More »Restaurants in the area are understaffed and struggle to find workers
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) – Restaurants continue to struggle to find staff, including three in Temple, La Riv, Bombay Central and Three West Alehouse, all owned by Vira Chudasma, where the manager says each of the three has only 60 % of staff. âWe’re on Craigslist, Zip Recruiter, Indeed, Jobs on …
Read More »How Restaurant Workforce Shortages Affect North Texas Locations – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
GRAPEVINE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The labor shortage in restaurants across Texas is hitting hard here at home. The Spring Creek Barbeque chain is the latest victim. READ MORE: ‘This is trying your soul’: Home Dallas hit by possible tornado after being rebuilt from October 2019 storm Two sites in Grapevine …
Read More »Buda positions itself as a culmination of dining in central Texas
Shugabee’s Texas BBQ opened in Buda in March 2011 and is known for their homemade tortillas and giant breast tacos. (Brian Rash / Community Impact newspaper) The city of Buda has grown considerably in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. From 2014 to 2019, its population nearly …
Read More »“Honestly, that was a huge reason we did it” | Local restaurant is happy to continue selling alcohol
Ceasar Zepeda says it was the driving drinks that ultimately saved the restaurant. SAN ANTONIO – It’s official – takeout liquor sales in Texas are permanent, which is a big deal for some small businesses. âNow you can get it and go to your house. You don’t have to drive …
Read More »Suit challenges priority of restoration aid for women and minorities | Texas
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) – A conservative legal group on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration for prioritizing women-owned and certain minority restaurants and bars in its COVID relief program- 19, claiming that white men were the back of the line “for help with their restaurants. The lawsuit …
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