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 »Summer has arrived at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Texas-style
Dallas, Texas, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The arrival of summer means⦠(drum roll)⦠it’s barbecue season! And there’s no better way to celebrate than with Dickey’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue. ⢠Dickey fans can now take advantage of these smoky summer promotions throughout the season at participating establishments: Summer …
Read More »San Antonio is home to this growing vegan chain
In its first year of operation, Project Pollo will have 14 locations serving soy-based sandwiches and burgers across Texas. The business was launched less than a year ago in San Antonio. The Pollo project opened in September 2020, at the height of commercial difficulties linked to the pandemic. Owner Lucas …
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 »The Austin FC Issue – Q2 Stadium’s food and drink offerings are big and local: from bao brisket tacos, craft beer to Crown Royal, Verde fans have a choice – Features
Concessions at Q2 span the gamut from take-out kiosks to a seated dining experience in partnership with the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin (Photo by David Brendan Hall) Fueling the football fandom is no small feat, but the Q2 stadium – home of the Verde – promises …
Read More »Founder of Chili’s to Open Loop 9 BBQ Restaurant in Grand Prairie
Dallas entrepreneur Larry Lavine, who founded Chili’s in Dallas in 1975, plans to open a restaurant called Loop 9 BBQ in Grand Prairie. This is Lavine’s second barbecue; he helped found Ten50 BBQ in Richardson in 2014, but is no longer involved with that restaurant. For his next venture, he …
Read More »Houston Firehouse Saloon burns in massive fire after closing in November 2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – After closing for good in late 2020, the legendary honky-tonk Firehouse Saloon nearly burned down early Thursday morning in southwest Houston. The building has been abandoned for some time. The Houston Fire Department said it responded to the old lounge located in the 5900 block of …
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 »Wood cost plummets after record prices
through: Talia Naquin / WJW, Nexstar media wire Posted: June 16, 2021 / 8:07 PM CDT / Update: June 16, 2021 / 8:12 PM CDT (WJW) – The wood bubble started to erupt. After hitting record highs in May, futures contracts for delivery in July fell more than 40%. July …
Read More »Hai Hospitality to Open Asian Loro Smokehouse on July 5
Hai Hospitality has announced that Loro, the Asian Smokehouse and Bar, will be opening its second location, at 1812 N Haskell (corner of Haskell and Munger) in Old East Dallas, to the public on Monday, July 5, 2021. Loro, a culinary partnership between Pitmaster Aaron Franklin and Chef Tyson Cole, …
Read More »A beer festival dedicated to summer lagers is coming to Houston
Boom Shaka Lager Fest will celebrate all things lager beer. Photo: Urban South HTX A festival dedicated to the unsung beer hero is coming to Houston soon: Mark your calendars for the Boom Shaka Lager Fest on June 26 at Urban South HTX. Over 15 breweries, most of them 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 »The San Antonio site of Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken will open in Southtown on Monday
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, a Tennessee-based franchise with more than 30 branches in 14 states, will debut in San Antonio Monday at 11:00 a.m. in Southtown, across from Rosario’s Mexican Cafe y Cantina. Despite the many places, there is only one recipe for fried chicken. According to Gus website, …
Read More »Monkey’s Tail owners prepare for gas station replacement
Barrel of Monkeys Hospitality, the group behind Lindale Park’s favorite Monkey tail, finalized plans for Mechanic, his replacement for Petrol Station, and partnered with one of Houston’s most acclaimed beverage spirits to develop cocktails for both locations. Beverage Director Lainey Collum joins the company after much-loved stints at Hay Merchant, …
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 »Bell Partners Acquires and Merges Two Adjacent Properties to Create 949 Unit Bell Southpark Apartment Community in Austin
AUSTIN, TX – Bell Partners, one of the nation’s leading apartment investment and management firms, has acquired Lenox Springs and Lenox Meadows, two adjacent properties in Austin, Texas, comprising a total of 619 units. The properties, acquired on behalf of the company’s Fund VII investors, will be leveraged with the …
Read More »2 Drowning after saving children from the Guadalupe River in Texas – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
SEGUIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – Researchers recovered the body of a second drowned person on Monday June 14 after he and a woman were swept away after rescuing two children from a Texas river, officials said. The body of Victor Villanueva, 30, was found Monday afternoon in the Guadalupe River about …
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 »Best steakhouses in San Antonio
Best barbecue restaurants in San Antonio. Image Courtesy: Emerson Vieria on Unsplash Smoked, blackened and slow cooked – all the words that describe how San Antonio’s best barbecue is made. With as many barbecue places as there are in Texas, it’s just to be picky about how you like your …
Read More »Chef Julian Barsotti opens two new restaurants in Dallas in fall 2021: Odelay and Bacari Tabu
Julian Barsotti, chef and owner of four Italian restaurants in Dallas (Nonna, Sprezza, Carbone’s and Fachini), plans to open two new restaurants in fall 2021. The big one, named Odelay, will be “a tribute to Dallas Tex-Mex,” he said. Barsotti is teaming up with Dallas businessman Mike Kerr for the …
Read More »Austin mass shooting: 1 victim dies, brother says public should know he “suffered”
The Austin Police Department announced on Sunday that one of 14 victims of Saturday’s shooting in the city died of his injuries. Douglas John Kantor, 25, has been identified as the victim. He died at Dell Seton Medical Center at 12:01 a.m. Fox Austin reported. FABENS TRACK CRASH: 29 INJURED …
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 »5 best Vietnamese restaurants in Dallas🥇
Below is a list of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Dallas. To help you find the best Vietnamese restaurants near you in Dallas, we’ve put together our own list based on this list of review points. The best Vietnamese restaurants in Dallas: Our top rated Vietnamese restaurants in Dallas are: …
Read More »Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Rock the Row: Where to see live music in The Woodlands area in June and July
Bailey Rae, who was performing at Dosey Doe Big Barn on June 19, was nominated for several awards in 2020. (Courtesy Bailey Rae) Cynthia Woods Mitchell Hall 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, Woods 281-364-3010 www.woodlandscenter.org July 09 Clay walker, 7 p.m. 10 Los Aguilar, 8 p.m. 16 Banda MS with Natalie …
Read More »Letters to the Editor – I-345 in Dallas, Texas Power System Repair, Immigration, Ken Paxton, Texas Legislature
The castle wall protects Deep Ellum The Texas Department of Transportation is taking suggestions on what to do with Interstate 345, the freeway between downtown and Deep Ellum. The developers want it demolished so it can earn millions of dollars. However, the problem remains, where do those 180,000 cars that …
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 »Massive shooting in Austin, Texas leaves at least 14 injured
At least 14 people were injured early Saturday in a shooting in a busy area of ââdowntown Austin, according to Texas City Police. “This is one of the most significant incidents we have ever had in our city,” Acting Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said at an afternoon press conference …
Read More »Featured Neighborhood: Find out more about the Whitestone Oaks of Cedar Park
Whitestone Oaks is located between Whitestone Boulevard and New Hope Drive. (Ali Linan / Community Impact Journal) Whitestone Oaks offers residents a secluded and cohesive neighborhood while being conveniently located near local attractions and major roads for those seeking quick access to Austin. Median house value: $ 500,000 Houses on …
Read More »Best BBQ Places in Houston 2021: Best BBQ Restaurants in Houston
Photo by Emerson Vieira on Unsplash It’s summer in Houston, and that means it’s barbecue season. Of course, barbecue season lasts pretty much all year round in Texas. Still, if you’re craving something grilled, smoked, or dipped in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, take a look at our list …
Read More »Chicago Children’s Choir kicks off summer with music, art and al fresco dining in Austin
Austin – This weekend, outside of Austin restaurants, a children’s choir showcased the neighborhood’s summer dining, music and signature art. The Chicago Children’s Choir’s performance was the first of many musical events planned to accommodate more residents and tourists to Chicago Avenue and Madison Street in Austin as part of …
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 »Taco Bueno Comes to Katy and More Houston Area Info
Taco Bueno sells tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and other unique items, including Muchaco, a taco made with a soft shell similar to a pita. (Courtesy of Adobe Stock) Read the latest business and community news in the Houston area. Katy Taco Bueno soon at Katy’s The restaurant sells tacos, burritos, …
Read More »Where to drink in Dallas right now: 8 best happy hours for June
If you are really into your cocktails, you can drink it any time of the day and week. But why don’t you take advantage of the generosity of the Dallas hotel industry, ready to woo you into their establishments with a dollar less here, a free wing there? These eight …
Read More »Get a head start on the passage from Turkey Leg Hut to San Antonio
Update: San Antonio-style, people started lining up at 9 a.m. to get their Turkey Leg Hut orders, the company says. It’s two hours before the start time. The Houston restaurant, which has a weekend pop-up event, shared a video showing a line stretching across the Freeman Coliseum parking lot. Houston’s …
Read More »NorthPark Center Dallas trades one joint of burgers and fries for another
Famous burgers are heading to NorthPark Center: Dallas’ most upscale mall will host a location of Shake Shack, the New York-based burger chain, where it will open at 8687 N. Central Expwy. # 2400. It will open in the food court on the second floor, where it will enter the …
Read More »Houston’s top fashion influencers take a look at how to dress for our hot and humid summer
We’ve had a tough year with success, and this summer we’re celebrating – away from home, of course. But summer in Houston means more heat and more humidity – so how do you prepare for Houston’s (arguably) most intense season? WHERE TO DINNER: Houston Restaurants Among Yelp’s Top 100 Places …
Read More »Best Places to Eat Near Austin FC Q2 Stadium: Best Bars and Restaurants for Game Bites
It’s official: Austin has gone green⦠not to mention black and white. It’s been hard to ignore the growing legions of soccer fans clad in YETI-branded jerseys lately as everyone gears up for the biggest event of the sporting calendar year: the grand opening of the new. Stage Q2, home …
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 »This celebrity favorite jeweler just moved to Dallas and wants you to invest in lasting and sentimental pieces
IIn a sea of ââdelicate, minimalist jewelry, Tracee Nichols’ designs are a bold and fun departure. Defined by chunky 14k gold chains and bronze tokens (with just the right amount of mixed diamonds), Nichols’ distinctive and easily customizable collections turned out to be a celebrity’s dream – his designs graced …
Read More »‘Orleans on Carroll St. coming to downtown Perry, GA
Pear A new restaurant arriving in downtown Perry wants to offer its customers an experience reminiscent of dining in one of the iconic cities of the South. ‘Orléans on Carroll Street is scheduled to open in early 2022 at 807 Carroll St. âThey’re going to be totally submerged – from …
Read More »Bouldin Creek Cafe Holds Sidewalk Stable and Prepares for Return: Leslie Martin’s Longtime Vegan Dinner Returns To That Future ASAP – Food
Leslie Martin, owner of Bouldin Creek Cafe (Photo by John Anderson) The interior of Bouldin Creek Cafe, the longtime vegan restaurant displaying its cheerful neo-hippie vibe on the corner of South First and Mary, is empty of patrons. The main dining room, closed to the public for over a year …
Read More »Here are all the stations along the DART Silver Line and how long it will take to get to DFW Airport from each.
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line, the $ 1.2 billion rail project that has been underway for about 30 years, will stop at 10 Plano stations at DFW Airport after its scheduled opening in summer 2023. Thousands of square feet of office, residential and commercial space have been or …
Read More »Drunk Driving Crashes Decreased After Uber’s Houston Debut, Study Finds
Riding in the back of an Uber prevented many people from accessing hospital beds, according to a Houston-based study released Wednesday. âThe data shows that ridesharing companies can reduce these incidents because they provide young people with an alternative to drunk driving,â said Dr. Christopher Conner, resident in neurosurgery at …
Read More »Soho House Austin opens with pool, hotel rooms and rooftop terrace
I Soho House was first heard to open a club in Texas in 2017, long before Park House planted its flag atop Dallas’ Highland Park Village or the Music Lane development (the future home of Soho Austin) was committed tenants such as LoveShackFancy, Le Labo, Sweetgreen or Equinox. But after …
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 »Real estate firm: Austin Bank to open branch in the woods
THE WOODLANDS, TX âThe Howard Hughes Corporation, the Woodlands-based commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate company, has announced the upcoming opening of an Austin Bank branch in Creekside Park Village Green in the Woodlands. The new branch will be located next to the hand and stone massage and facial spa, …
Read More »Dallas’ new wine bar takes place of Oak Cliff known for its killer patio
Wine bars are a big thing in Dallas right now, and here’s a new one in the works for Oak Cliff: Called Beckley 1115, it’s a new concept that enters the old Victor Hugo space at 1115 N. Beckley Ave. Founder Sharon Van Meter, who oversees 3015 at Trinity Groves …
Read More »Katy Snappy’s beloved cafe under new owner
Katy’s iconic restaurant, Snappy’s, has a new owner, but don’t worry, she promises the beloved restaurant won’t change. Anna Liu bought the popular Old Town Katy for breakfast and lunch on June 1 following the retirement of former owners Bobby Katsabas and Alex Tsounakas. Her biggest commitment, she said, is …
Read More »Cotton Patch Cafe opens its first ghost kitchen
Texas-inspired restaurant launches first of several remote kitchens Dallas, Texas (Restaurants press release) Cotton Patch Coffee, a Texan-inspired home-style restaurant serving Southern classics, today announced the opening of its first Ghost Kitchen, located at Garland’s Revolving kitchen, a virtual dining room. The official opening of this new location will take …
Read More »QuikTrip arrives at Léandre; Hawaiian Bros Restaurant opens in San Marcos and more Central Texas news
QuikTrip would be located at the corner of Toll 183A and Hero Way West. (Courtesy of City of Leander) Read the latest business and community news in Central Texas. Léandre-Cèdre Park QuikTrip scheduled at Toll 183A, Hero Way West in Leander QuikTrip plans to build a gas station and convenience …
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 »Houston pitmaster participates in Food Network’s BBQ Brawl
Ara Malekian, Harlem Road Texas BBQ’s chef / pit chef in Richmond, participates in the second season of Food Network’s âBBQ Brawlâ. Photo: Food network, Production company / Food network A Houston-area pitmaster is about to get some well-deserved national exposure. Ara Malekian, the native Armenian who channels the Texas …
Read More »Hiring events are coming to the Houston area this week
Amanda Drane, Personal editor June 7, 2021Update: June 7, 2021 at 4:00 a.m. Houston by the end of the summer.”/> CarMax will be hosting a hiring event this week with the goal of hiring more than 90 auto service professionals in Houston by the end of the summer. Michael Wyke …
Read More »Hurtado Crushes Barbecue Brunch, Plus Addition of New Bar, Hayters
^ Keep Dallas Observer Free I support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of Dallas Observer free. How often do you think of a weekend brunch destination and consider a local barbecue? Better yet, how often do you plan on barbecuing but …
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 »Why the Dallas-Fort Worth job market is about to change – with lasting changes
Note: this article is part of our State of the city project, in which The morning news from Dallas explores the most critical issues facing our communities. Find more topics in our take on the Dallas economy in the coming days. *** It’s a cliché to say that the pandemic …
Read More »Local entrepreneurs to host the very first Kemah Pride Week June 7-13
Several Pride Kemah events will be held at the Trout Company (left) on Bradford Ave. (Colleen Ferguson / Community Impact Newspaper) Starting June 7, the colorful pride dreams of Colton Trout and Shannan Peterson will become a reality with the very first Kemah Pride Week. The two Bay Area residents …
Read More »For big cities like Dallas, the post-pandemic reality is that workers can live anywhere
Note: this article is part of our State of the city project, in which The morning news from Dallas explores the most critical issues facing our communities. Find more topics in our take on the Dallas economy in the coming days. *** Dallas is emerging from the pandemic stronger than …
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 »UPDATE: Krystal Kinsey has 61.5% of the vote for Hutto City Council Place 5
The unofficial election day results in the June 5 runoff election for Hutto City Council Place 5 arrived just after 9 p.m., showing Krystal Kinsey maintaining a lead over Nicole Calderone. (Megan Cardona / Community Impact Journal) UPDATED 10 p.m. June 5 Krystal Kinsey is the projected winner for Hutto …
Read More »Two incumbents ahead in Dallas City Council runoff; David Blewett lags behind in the first results
Dallas voters had a second chance on Saturday to decide their city council representatives for the next two years in the runoff election. At stake, six council seats in districts that touch the northern, eastern, central and southern parts of the city. Half of the races featured starters trying to …
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 »Lagoonfest Texas Launches New Equipment; 2 new restaurants coming to Woodlands Mall; and more news from the Houston area
Lagoonfest offers several raised decks that can be hired for parties. (Colleen Ferguson / Community Impact Journal) Read the most popular news from the Houston area from the past week. Bay area PHOTOS: Lagoonfest Texas opens with Houston’s longest swim-up bar Despite overcast and stormy weather on May 28, Houstonians …
Read More »Review of the week: a diploma that seems normal – Austin Daily Herald
Thumbs up It’s hard to express how nice it was to see older people walking the aisles to graduate this year. Graduates in the region got what the elderly were stripped of last year by the COVID-19 pandemic – a ceremony. The seniors and the schools that taught them have …
Read More »River Walk barges are back, but staff and restaurant feuds still limit routes and services
Tourists are returning, but San Antonio’s River Walk houseboat tours cannot meet demand due to a shortage of workers, including boat captains. It keeps more than half of the fleet off the San Antonio River, resulting in reduced services and long waits for potential passengers. âLike all other San Antonio …
Read More »Find this stellar Italian restaurant with New York ties tucked away in Allen
Notable Italian Restaurant Has Opened North Dallas With New York Ties: Called Number 28, he’s part of an Italian group that operates restaurants in New York City, Miami Beach, and Austin – and now the Village at Allen, at 190 E. Stacy Rd. # 1404, in the former Pane Vino …
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 »Chicago’s first all-vegan non-alcoholic beverage store and four restaurant and bar openings
Chicago’s renowned food scene is closer than ever to its pre-pandemic state. As of May 14, restaurants and bars in the city can operate at 75% of their capacity with at least six feet of space between tables, according to city guidelines. This is good news for many in the …
Read More »Renovated Las Colinas hotel opens lakeside oasis for summer
Just in time, the Omni Las Colinas Hotel opened its pool terrace and outdoor area as well as the accompanying restaurant and bar, called The Lakehouse waterfront lounge, where they will serve snacks by the pool and nice fruity cocktails. Omni opened this hotel as a resort-style oasis at 221 …
Read More »Things to do: The best things to eat and drink in Houston this weekend
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Houston‘s independent voice and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink events: German Tomball Festival in the old town Tomball Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. …
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 »Waffle House purchases land for Round Rock location and other Central Texas news
Waffle House purchased 0.612 acre land in the northeast corner of AW Grimes Boulevard and Roundville Lane. (Courtesy Waffle House) Read the latest business and community news in the Central Texas area. Round rock Waffle House purchases land for its first location in Round Rock Austin-based Evergreen Commercial Real Estate …
Read More »Watch them make pasta at a new Italian restaurant in downtown Fort Worth
The day has come for pasta fans via one of Fort Worth’s most exciting restaurant openings: Il Modo, a new Italian restaurant, has opened on the ground floor of Harper Fort Worth, the restored historic hotel of the former XTO Energy headquarters building at 714 Main Street downtown. Il Modo …
Read More »Historic Victorian Montrose House Graces $ 1.1 Million Market
It’s not every day that homebuyers get the chance to own a piece of history. But that’s exactly what the next owners of 319 Hawthorne Street. will have. This magnificent Victorian, beautifully renovated, dates from 1905. Built from a mail order plan designed by architect George Barber, the house is …
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 »Suspected burglars target two West Dallas restaurants – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Two restaurant owners on Singleton Boulevard in West Dallas said suspected burglars targeted their businesses on Tuesday. At Odom’s Bar-B-Que, located at 1971 Singleton Blvd., a surveillance camera captured the moment a white van backed up in front of the store just after 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Two people jumped …
Read More »San Marcos OKs mini goats in the residences; Taco trailer opens for Leander and more in Central Texas
San Marcos residents who wish to have miniature goats on their property will need to keep them in pairs to prevent them from feeling lonely. (Anna Lotz / Community Impact Journal) Read the latest business and community news in the Central Texas area. San Marcos-Buda-Kyle San Marcos City Council says …
Read More »ROUNDUP: 4 businesses that opened in May at Pearland, Friendswood
Summer Moon Coffee opened its Friendswood store in mid-May. (Summer moon cafe courtesy) These four companies opened in Pearland and Friendswood in May. Austin-based Summer Moon Coffee opened its location at 1765 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste. 101, Friendswood. The company is known for its oak roasted coffee and sweet cream, …
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 »Austin Police Chief: Department meets most criteria for revamped Cadet Academy
Austin city council voted to restart the police department’s training academy on May 6. (Courtesy of the Austin Police Department) When the Austin City Council voted in May to restart the Austin Police Department Cadet Academy, a number of items still needed to be completed on an outside consultant’s checklist …
Read More »Vidorra and Stirr expand to Grand Prairie complex, The Epic
^ Keep Dallas Observer Free I support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of Dallas Observer free. Vidorra, Stirr, Serious Eats, Chicken N Pickle and Loop 9 BBQ are all opening points in the massive multi-purpose development. EpicCentral in Grand Prairie this …
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 »Dawson High School Social Studies Team Ranks Second at UIL
Dawson High School Social Studies Team Ranks Second at UIL Students at Dawson High School placed second in humanities in the UIL competition. (Courtesy of Pearland ISD) Students at Dawson High School placed second in humanities in the UIL competition. (Courtesy of Pearland ISD) Now is the opportunity to help …
Read More »Tesla can’t sell directly to Texans unless the law is lifted
But lawmakers will have to return to Capitol Hill later this year for a special session after failing to pass a number of Abbott’s priorities, including a ballot bill that would tighten the state’s election laws. “We’ll be back – when, I don’t know, but we’ll be back,” House Speaker …
Read More »Richardson Aquatic Center and neighborhood pools will operate on modified schedules
Richardson’s Glenville Pool, 500 S. Glenville Drive, is scheduled to open for the summer on June 5th. (William C. Wadsack / Community Impact Newspaper) Due to a shortage of lifeguards, Richardson plans to change the opening days of the city’s aquatic center and its four neighborhood pools. Starting June 5, …
Read More »Harris County Precinct 3 opens Steve Radack Community Center
The new community center spans 24,500 square feet. (Courtesy of Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam) Harris County 3 precinct officials officially opened the Steve Radack Community Center at 18650 Clay Road, Houston on May 27. The new facility was built over the floodplain to replace the Bear Creek Community Center, which …
Read More »Taste of Wine: Meet the Wines of the Austin Hope Family
The wine group featured above represents the inherited Cabernets personally selected by Austin Hope, a man who spent most of two decades cultivating grapes and producing a memorable wine in Paso Robles. This âheritage tasting,â welcome to all who visit, is the best representation of Austin Hope and Treana wines. …
Read More »Chad Johnson left $ 1,300 tip at James Harden’s restaurant
Chad Johnson has a big piece of advice for James Harden. Former NFL group known as “Chad Ochocinco” visited Harden’s Thirteen Houston restaurant over the weekend, leaving their server a plus-size tip. In a receipt posted on his Twitter accountJohnson added a tip of $ 1,300 on top of his …
Read More »Pizzas Slip Into Surprise Toppings & More Dallas Restaurant News
This roundup of Dallas restaurant news is packed with information on two of our favorite topics: pizza and vegan dining. There are also updates on nerdy dogs, hot dogs, queso, and ice cream. All the best food groups are covered. Here’s what’s going on in the Dallas restaurant news: Pizza …
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