DFW Restaurant Week Turns 30 This Year, and Reservations Are Already Open

Crave DFW 7/29 6:44A Steven Doyle

DFW Restaurant Week has been running long enough to outlast most of the restaurants that participated in its first year, and this August it hits a real milestone: 30 years, making it the...

Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill Expands Texas Presence With Northlake Opening

Restaurant News 7/29 3:10A RestaurantNews.com

Second U.S. location joins Children s Health StarCenter Multisport complex, bringing an elevated sports viewing experience to North Texas families, teams and fans Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Shark Club will open its second U.S. location...

Canada’s Biggest Dessert Chain Picked Carrollton for Its First U.S. Location

Crave DFW 7/28 6:57A Steven Doyle

Of every city in the country a Canadian dessert chain could have chosen for its American debut, it picked a strip center off the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Carrollton. D-Spot Dessert Café , which has...

Zepeda Vineyard & Winery: Muscadines, Memories, and Great East Texas Hospitality

Texas Wine Lover 7/27 3:12A Ron Martin

Discover Zepeda Vineyard Winery located in Pittsburg, Texas. The family-run winery is led by Mary and Julio Zepeda. Read More

RestaurantData Estimates 8,171 Restaurant Closures in First Half of 2026

Restaurant News 7/27 2:14A RestaurantNews.com

Source: RestaurantData An estimated 8,171 restaurant locations closed across the United States and Canada during the first half of 2026, according to a new market analysis from RestaurantData. The research found that closures were divided almost...

Cheba Hut and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 7/27 12:51A RestaurantNews.com

Cheba Hut, Wild Bill s, Papa Murphy s, Layne s Chicken Fingers, and Juice It Up! lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending July 26, 2026.   1) Cheba Hut Plants Its Flag in Nebraska With First-Ever Lincoln Joint Cheba Hut...

Why Certain Wines Keep Appearing at Casino Tables

Texas Wine Lover 7/25 1:34A Gus Hall

Find out what dictates wine at casino tables, focusing on practicality over marketing in casino beverage selections. Read More

Tickets for Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Now on Sale

Texas Wine Lover 7/23 3:44A Jeff Cope

Get your early bird ticket prices now for the Fredericksburg Wine Festival that will be held October 22-25. Enjoy four days of food and wine in the Texas Hill Country. Read More

Papa Murphy’s Turns Up the Sweet Heat with New Hulapeño Pizza

Restaurant News 7/21 2:09A RestaurantNews.com

The latest limited-time offering joins the Papa s Picks menu, combining DOLE® pineapple, jalapeños and Thai chili sauce for a bold flavor experience at an everyday value. Vancouver, WA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Papa Murphy s Take n Bake Pizza is...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Signs 24 Franchise Agreements, Reaches 50 Units Open in First Half of 2026

Restaurant News 7/21 2:03A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise awarded two dozen new deals representing a blend of both internal and external development and significantly expanded its operating footprint. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken...

Velocity | Sim Racing Lounge Hits Full Throttle with Dallas Grand Opening

Restaurant News 7/20 2:20A RestaurantNews.com

North America s largest virtual driving venue debuts with simulation racing action, exclusive giveaways and high-octane entertainment Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Velocity | Sim Racing Lounge is shifting into high gear as the immersive...

Happy Joe’s and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 7/20 12:51A RestaurantNews.com

Happy Joe s Pizza & Ice Cream, Jollibee, Konala, Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America, and Olive Garden lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending July 19, 2026.   1) Happy Joe s Pizza & Ice Cream Breaks Into Texas With...

Ridge Creek Ranch Wine Bar: Twenty-Five Years in the Making

Texas Wine Lover 7/17 1:20A Ron Martin

Discover Ridge Creek Ranch Winery, a dream realized over 25 years in the making, located near Cedar Creek Lake and owned by Tony and Lisa Alexander Read More

Make Your Plans for Messina Hof Winery’s 49th Annual Harvest Festival

Texas Wine Lover 7/16 12:05A Jeff Cope

Messina Hof's 49th annual Harvest Festival is taking place in July and August at two locations. See all the events that are taking place and sign up for one or more! Read More

Ojos Locos Launches Casa de Fantasy Draft, Giving Leagues a New Home for Draft Night

Restaurant News 7/15 6:11A RestaurantNews.com

Culturally-Rooted Sports Cantina to Host Fantasy Football Draft Parties Featuring Free Tacos, Drink Specials, and Exclusive Commissioner Rewards Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Ojos Locos Sports Cantina , the culturally-rooted Latin sports...