Texas small towns can be overlooked as cuisine destinations, but hidden gems are scattered across the state! Here are six top-notch, destination-worthy restaurants along some of Texas’ most unassuming backroads. Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Texas Lockhart is known for its barbecue. It is so good in fact that the Texas State Legislature deemed it the official Barbecue…
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6 Things to Eat & Drink in Texas
You might not find better barbecue anywhere else, but that’s just the beginning of Texas’ beloved food scene. From fine wines and State Fair confections to tender meats and local ales, there’s plenty of mouthwatering food and drink to sample in Texas. Texas Wine Texas Hill Country is home to dozens of wineries and a variety of fine wines—from…
Frisco dog lovers’ coffee shop gives back to local animal shelters
Coffee Yan and Paws at the Frisco Fresh Market drew inspiration from the popular pet cafes in Asia. The Frisco Fresh Market is in full swing this month. And with many spring festivities on the calendar, market vendors Winnie Tam and Julian Chung are eager to showcase their unique coffee menu to a big crowd…
3 Dallas-area restaurants on ’100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America’ list
Plano represents well, with two on the list: Haywire and Whiskey Cake. The list was created by synthesizing 12 million reviews of more than 30,000 restaurants in the U.S., according to an OpenTable statement. What results is a list of happenin’ brunch spots in 24 states. It starts with Texas: The No. 1 restaurant, a’Bouzy,…
Family Dining
PLACES TO DINE WITH THE KIDS These restaurants are delightful places to take the whole family to go out to eat. They each have their own specialty and can fill just about any craving. MARIANO’S HACIENDA RANCH Take the family out for Tex-Mex cuisine at Mariano’s. This spot was founded by Mariano Martinez, who created…
New Restaurants To Try In 2021
Dallas does restaurants and dining well – like really well – and there’s always something new on the horizon. After a tough year that saw many of our favorites close for good (we’ll miss you, Gung Ho!) this list gives us all a bit of hope for many great meals and healthy, happy memories in…
Valentine’s Tacos & Margaritas Tour
Make this Valentine’s your fiesta time! You and your sweetheart will sample the city’s most delicious tacos on an adventure through Dallas. Stops will include 3 tempting margaritas, and 4 terrific tacos that range from authentic street style to gourmet. Price includes air conditioned motorcoach, food, and beverages on board (soft drinks and water…you may…
Eataly Dallas At NorthPark Center
Big news, amici – Eataly is now open in Dallas! Dallas is the Italy-based company’s seventh U.S. location and forty-first location worldwide. The 46,000 square foot Italian food emporium is located in the NorthPark Center and consists of 10,000 local and Italian products, three restaurants, and one cooking school (which will be virtual to start) all inspired by the…
Rooftop dining ‘bubbles’ at Grapevine’s Hotel Vin come with speakers, wine and heaters
The igloo-shaped bubbles are the hotel’s response to the challenge of dining outdoors in the winter during the COVID-19 pandemic, but health experts are split on their safety. Challenge circumstances breed creativity, at least in the case of restaurants that are trying to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. That’s the case with Hotel Vin’s…