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Dallas Mavericks add restaurant collaborations and pop-ups to games
The Dallas Mavericks hosted a food and beverage event for media ahead of the Dallas Mavericks game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, Jan. 22. They showcased new pop-up restaurant collaborations with Carbone and The Mexican, limited-edition menu items, craft cocktails, and elevated classics for the second half of the season. Design District restaurants The Mexican and Carbone Vino are part of a year-long series of pop-up collaborations . Loro will be another colla
Raven Jordan
Jan 232 min read


Taste Addison is a wrap after 30 years
Photo via Taste Addison on Facebook This food festival filled many bellies for decades, giving locals and visitors a chance to explore their favorites and try something new at one of the many restaurant vendors. But now, the curtains have closed on Taste Addison after 30 years. While the three-day festival will no longer take place, the core of the event will be revamped with year-round options, according to the festival's website . Prior to the big announcement, the festival
Raven Jordan
Jan 151 min read


Holiday dining 2025: Your guide for Christmas and New Year's in DFW
It's that time of year again for holiday dining with the folks! Here are some of the top places to spend the holidays with special dinners and more in Dallas. Photo courtesy of STK Steakhouse Eatzi’s Market & Bakery The Christmas menu will debut three new items: Honey Molasses Roasted Butternut Squash, Honey Butter Brussels Sprouts. Dessert features peppermint cheesecake. Christmas items are available at all markets starting December 17. Online ordering for Christmas closes
Raven Jordan
Dec 19, 20255 min read


Your Thanksgiving Dining Guide for DFW
Thanksgiving already? That's right, Thanksgiving is right at our doorstep as the day of feasting happens November 27 this year. Here's where to get your meal dine in or to-go! Fairmont Dallas is welcoming families and friends for an upscale Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet right in the heart of the acclaimed Dallas Arts District. Guests will enjoy chef-curated holiday favorites, from roasted turkey and seasonal sides to elegant carving stations and indulgent desserts, all serv
Raven Jordan
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Nikuya offers a refined rooftop sushi experience in Fort Worth
Photo courtesy Nikuya Sushi Nikuya , a warm, refined rooftop sushi bar atop The Sinclair Hotel at 512 Main Street, is now open in Fort Worth. The restaurant comes from DRG Concepts, the locally rooted restaurant group known for the acclaimed Wicked Butcher, Wild Salsa, and Chop House Burger. Nikuya balances the precision of Japanese culinary tradition with the welcoming, easy sophistication of Fort Worth. Perched above the city, the restaurant offers an intimate rooftop dinin
Raven Jordan
Nov 6, 20252 min read


October 2025 restaurant openings in DFW
It's about that time of month again. That's right, more new restaurant openings! Landmark Bar and Kitchen in Addison Here's what opened recently throughout the month, from tacos to bar bites and more. Meridian Dallas The Village restaurant reopened October 17 after closing for renovations in 2024. They've got a new menu and dining room, plus an open kitchen. Some of their signature dishes include Wagyu Tallow Seared Oysters & Foie & Sea Island Cornbread, wood-fired half chick
Raven Jordan
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Ready your forks for these new restaurants in Cedar Hill
Waffle House dishes The city of Cedar Hill is waking up with plenty of new development. They've swapped their run of new chicken establishments for some restaurants with more variety. Here are some of the latest restaurants and cafes that have opened and some on the horizon for later this year and throughout 2026. Lela's Seafood This quaint seafood restaurant serves up Cajun- and Mexican-inspired dishes including crawfish baskets, oyster baskets, ceviche, Mar y Tierra, fajita
Raven Jordan
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Jamaican restaurant in South Dallas closing after 40 years
Elaine's Kitchen, a Jamaican restaurant that opened in 1987, is closing its doors in South Dallas. The last day they'll be open is October 18. They were a staple for Jamaican eats. Some of their most popular dishes included beef patties, curry goat, stew chicken, roti, rasta pasta and goat soup. The atmosphere of the restaurant was described as "warm, homey and reminiscent of a family gathering" on its website . According to WFAA , the restaurant was founded by namesake Elain
Raven Jordan
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Dining specials and pumpkin treats in Dallas for fall 2025
Chocolate-covered Oreos and cupcakes. Courtesy Eatzi's Oh snap, Halloween is right around the corner, isn't it?! I'm sure you all have your costumes picked out and parties planned out. But what about plans for filling up so you're not drinking on empty? Here are some scary good specials to indulge in this fall in Dallas: BJ's Restaurant Their fall menu features a Spooky Pizookie topped with two scoops of orange-colored vanilla ice cream and chocolate shell topping; Unlucky D
Raven Jordan
Oct 14, 20253 min read


All the Black-owned or run concessions at the State Fair of Texas 2025
It's State Fair season in Texas, so you know what that means. Prepare for all the food you can get your hands on for a pretty penny! More importantly, it's an opportunity to support Black-owned businesses that set up there every year. Considering the fair's history of segregation and troubled race relations until its full integration in 1967 , the amount of Black vendors today is a significant milestone. Here are 25 vendors you can find there this year, according to visitblac
Raven Jordan
Oct 6, 20252 min read


The Hampton Social brings exclusive social club to Dallas
Hampton House rendering. Courtesy The Hampton Social, Hampton House Buzzy downtown restaurant The Hampton Social opened their new...
Raven Jordan
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Brya Zan Thai Noodle + Brew
A new Southeast Asian Thai restaurant is opening next week in Plano. Called Brya Zan, it's located at 1909 Preston Road in Plano, TX, at...
Raven Jordan
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Food review: CeeZoo's Dallas and a poetry night
CeeZoo's is a spot in Dallas where you can find wing baskets and poetry events.
Raven Jordan
Mar 13, 20251 min read


A spot for fast casual pasta? Yes please!
When it comes to food options in Dallas, the possibilities seem to be growing everyday. Pasta and a salad from Due' Cucina There's one...
Raven Jordan
Mar 1, 20252 min read


New restaurant openings in Cedar Hill
There are some new restaurants making themselves at home in Cedar Hill. Just over the past month, two new eateries have opened with fare...
Raven Jordan
Jan 20, 20251 min read


A Taste of Yardbird Dallas
Yardbird is an upscale Southern chicken restaurant in Downtown Dallas, just across from Klyde Warren Park. My experience.
Raven Jordan
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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