Republic Wine Castle Opens in Johnson City With Texas Wine, Boots, Hats, and Big Plans

Texas Wine Lover 5/14 12:23A Jeff Cope

Back in January, the announcement that Republic Boot Company had purchased the iconic former 290 Wine Castle property in Johnson City created a massive buzz across Texas wine and Hill Country tourism circles. The idea of combining handcrafted...

Logan’s Roadhouse Launches Steak ‘N Sides and Roadies Lunch Specials, Both Starting at $9.99

Restaurant News 5/14 12:09A RestaurantNews.com

New value-driven dine-in offers are built around generous portions and familiar favorites Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Logan s Roadhouse is introducing a new lunch menu designed to offer guests a complete, satisfying meal at an accessible...

TGI Fridays Brings Fans Together with Fridays United for Soccer’s Biggest Moment

Restaurant News 5/13 2:18A RestaurantNews.com

New Matchday Bites and Platters and Limited-Time Margaritas Unite Guests to Celebrate the Global Soccer Tournament Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  TGI Fridays ®, where the world goes to celebrate, is bringing people together across the globe...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Little Rock with May 16th Grand Opening and Free...

Restaurant News 5/12 2:19A RestaurantNews.com

C5 Restaurants, the largest developer in the Layne s system, opens Layne s Chicken Fingers in Little Rock, the brand s fourth in Arkansas. Little Rock, AR  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken Fingers , the fast-growing, 45+ location chicken...

North Texas Wine Jam Brings Wine, Music, and Creative Culture to Lost Oak Winery This June

Texas Wine Lover 5/12 1:07A Jeff Cope

A brand-new Texas wine festival is making its debut this summer, and it sounds like one North Texas wine lovers will not want to miss. The inaugural North Texas Wine Jam is coming to Lost Oak Winery on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 9...

Kilmac’s Brought a Smoked Guinness Old Fashioned West Davis Street

Crave DFW 5/11 10:02A Steven Doyle

The building at 814 West Davis Street in Oak Cliff started as an automotive garage. A man named Ron Patterson eventually bought it, spent years turning it into a private room — dark, personal, built...

The Ultimate Texas Wine Country Road Trip: A Weekend Tour of Some Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 5/11 4:18A Gus Hall

Texas is the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the country, and most people still don’t believe that when you tell them. Then you hand them a glass of Pedernales Cellars Tempranillo and watch their face change. The Hill Country deserves a...

At What Point Does Wine Consumption Become a Legal Risk for Drivers?

Texas Wine Lover 5/11 4:08A Gus Hall

Wine has a way of feeling harmless, especially when it is part of something relaxed like dinner, a small gathering, or a quiet evening out. Nothing about it seems rushed or risky, so it is easy to believe you are still in control, even after a...

Are Millennials Saving or Reinventing the Wine Industry?

Texas Wine Lover 5/8 10:44A Gus Hall

A Generation That Pops the Question Instantly The first sip unleashes the question like a cork: are millennials saving wine… or are they slowly drinking it to death? According to the purists, these brunch millennials, natural-wine connoisseurs,...

K Estate Vineyards Debuts New Food-and-Wine Pairings Following Major Renovation

Texas Wine Lover 5/7 3:22A Jeff Cope

The tasting was complimentary and all opinions are our own. K Estate Vineyards , one of the premier tasting rooms on the renowned Wine Road 290 between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, has just launched curated food and wine pairings, featuring...

Michael Dickey of Veraison Hills Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/5 3:56A Jeff Cope

Michael and Deanna Dickey We previously showcased Michael Dickey as the original Winemaker Profile for Longhorn Cellars. Both Michael and his wife, Deanna, started in the wine industry with multiple locations for their Veraison Hills Vineyard ,...

Pangea Has a New Address and Downtown Dallas Is Better For It

Crave DFW 5/4 7:42A Steven Doyle

Kevin Ashade was born in Dallas, grew up in the U.K. and Nigeria, came back to Texas, went to the Culinary Institute of America, and spent years inside some of the most serious hotel dining rooms in...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Invites Fans to Score New Gold Cup and Smokin’ Savings this May

Restaurant News 5/4 7:17A RestaurantNews.com

The OG barbecue champions unveil a new limited-edition collectible Big Yellow Cup on May 1st to kick-off National Barbecue Month alongside a lineup of can t-miss savings Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Dickey s Barbecue Pit is calling on fans...

Retro Movie Review: The Last Picture Show (1971)

Crave DFW 5/1 6:45A Steven Doyle

There is a scene in The Last Picture Show where Sam the Lion takes two teenage boys fishing at a tank on the edge of town. Early morning, flat Texas light, nobody saying much. Ben Johnson starts...

I Scream Gelato Continues US Expansion with First Michigan Franchise

Restaurant News 4/29 10:57A RestaurantNews.com

Growing gelato brand expands its national footprint with new Midwest market Michigan  ( RestaurantNews.com )  I Scream Gelato , the frozen treat franchise known for its authentic, house-made Italian gelato, has announced its newest location...