A vehicle went through the brick wall of the S&D Oyster Company in Uptown Dallas, leaving a 6-foot-wide hole and a pile of bricks inside the restaurant. According to a police report, the suspect driving the black Dodge Charger fled and was not apprehended. The report called it a “major …
Read More »Coca-Cola wins, US home sales, AmEx wins
A look at some of the major trade events and economic indicators coming up this week: Wall Street is waiting for another solid quarterly report from Coca-Cola. Analysts predict that the beverage company’s second-quarter profits and revenue improved from a year earlier, when the pandemic shocked the economy and much …
Read More »Record North Carolina Home Hits Market $ 11 Million
through: Michel prunka, Nexstar News Wire Posted: Jul 18, 2021 / 8:50 PM CDT / Update: Jul 18, 2021 / 8:50 PM CDT (Courtesy of Mattingly / Melanie Day Real Estate) COROLLA, North Carolina (WNCN) – A record-breaking $ 11 million house launched last week in the North Carolina Outer …
Read More »Southeast Texas developers take a look at the likelihood of a successful riparian
Zulema Escobedo, and his brother Warren Pena, announced that they would be more than happy to invest on the 3.7 acres of developable land for a future riverside entertainment district and already had plans for a cafe in open air on the roof if the city could move forward with …
Read More »POLICE: Woman gave wine to child in Boca Raton, Houston
Chardonnay through the straw. A woman claims a misunderstanding. Video surveillance proves the opposite. Child abuse charge. Mireille Guerrier-Williams, courtesy of the Palm Beach County Jail. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) – A woman dining with her 3-year-old child in …
Read More »As the labor shortage worsens, why not bring in more immigrants?
The United States had more than 9.2 million job postings in May, the highest monthly number on record, and many employers are complaining about the difficulty in finding candidates. So why don’t we increase immigration to alleviate the labor shortage? Foreign-born workers have played a pivotal role in Texas‘ rapid …
Read More »Escaped prisoner found in Forney Applebees, Forney Police – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
At around 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, a Forney police officer observed a vehicle in a ditch in the 700 block of the south service road of US Hwy 80. While checking the driver’s welfare, the officer discovered several items of drug paraphernalia. Police said the driver was taken into …
Read More »Longview American Legion post to resume meetings after pandemic restrictions
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – As many businesses and organizations have come back to normal life, a group of East Texas veterans are barely ready to return to their usual meeting place, nearly 18 months after the pandemic forced them to cancel meetings. Established 12 years ago, the American Legion Post …
Read More »Keep Austin Donuts Weird | Open
Austin, Texas, is a city of paradoxes. It’s the capital of one of the most conservative states in the country – a state where you probably won’t feel out of place in some localities if you don’t hide a gun in your underwear, but Austin is one. city ââwidely known …
Read More »Find out which restaurants in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose area are participating in the Houston Restaurant Weeks, August 1 through September 7. 6
The annual fundraiser helps increase the income of local restaurants while also raising contributions for the Houston Food Bank. (Courtesy of Pexels) The annual Houston Restaurant Weeks fundraiser returns this year from August 1 to September 6, with more than 200 restaurants included in its lineup, announced on July 15. …
Read More »First Look: A mermaid’s lair washed up in Bishop’s Arts District
^ Keep Dallas Observer Free I support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of Dallas Observer free. Paradiso in the Bishop Arts District recently transformed its grand courtyard that runs along Bishop Avenue into a chic mermaid haunt with a raw bar …
Read More »Three Houston restaurants make new Top 50 by vaunted wine magazine for their benevolent power
Anearly a decade after publishing its pick of the nation’s top 100 wine restaurants each year, the revered Wine lover skipped the pandemic year of 2020. For that year, the magazine anointed 50 restaurants with a new nickname, “Restaurants We Love 2021”. Three of them are from Houston. “These 50 …
Read More »New East Riverside Ani’s Day & Night Cafe & Bar opens in Austin
In mid-May, a new cafe, bar, and patio debuted on East Riverside Drive, bringing the old-school ease of Austin to East Riverside. Saturday July 17, Day and night of Ani will debut, anchoring a historic 1930s Victorian home with expansive outdoor space that sets the stage for two new food …
Read More »Wichita Restaurants Embrace Indoor / Outdoor Dining Trend
Glass garage doors have recently been installed in the main dining room of Eurobistro de YaYa, and people inside can now enjoy music on the patio. Jaime Green The Wichita Eagle When Tory DeMarce and his partners were making their plans to The Belmont – the popular new College Hill …
Read More »Autonomous vehicles make deliveries in South Austin: we saw the future and it brought pizza – News
After a year on the streets of its hometown of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the REV-1 joined the crowd on South Congress (Courtesy of Refraction AI) Your new neighbor Elon musk, visionary as he may be, fought mightily to buttress his grand speech on autonomous vehicles. In 2016, he promised that …
Read More »32 snacks make first cut for 2021 State Fair Big Tex Choice Awards
In an annual ritual they are sure to be excited to relaunch, the State Fair of Texas unveiled 32 semi-finalists for the 2021 Big Tex Choice Awards food competition, with 19 savory and 13 sweet starters. State Fair Dealers put forward entries that they hope will compete for one of …
Read More »Restaurant U to Connect Houston’s At-Risk Children with World-Class Dining national news
HOUSTON, July 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – A new program will feature some of the that of houston children most vulnerable to a world of culinary possibilities. Entitled Restaurant U, the initiative is a partnership between local associations Home made hope and the Greater Houston Texas Restaurant Association who …
Read More »Savor the diverse flavors of Texas
Texas‘ evolutionary history is told through its food. Inventive and locally sourced, Texan cuisine is a delicious explosion of flavors embodying the state’s diverse cultural mix and rich Western heritage. Taste unique Texan fusion cuisine across the state at places like Houston’s Vietnamese-Cajun Crayfish + Noodles and the Asian-inspired smokehouse …
Read More »Taco Bell team leader arrested for arson after video shows staff playing with fireworks at Tennessee store
through: Nikki McGee, Nexstar News Wire Posted: Jul 13, 2021 / 9:19 PM CDT / Update: Jul 13, 2021 / 9:19 PM CDT NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WKRN) – Nashville Fire Department investigators arrested a Taco Bell crew chief after employees allegedly started a blaze that reportedly caused tens of thousands of …
Read More »Pizza, wings opening new restaurants in the region
Are you serious about pizza? Dallas-based Milkshake Concepts, a hotel group whose concepts include Stirr, Vidorra, Citizen and Dirty Bones (on Crocket Street in Fort Worth), is. Serious pizza debuted in Fort Worth on July 1. Located at 2728 West 7th St., the new 3,029 square foot restaurant offers “the …
Read More »Laid-back Canadian restaurant Joey opens at Houston’s Galleria in July
Joey, a friendly new restaurant from Canada, will soon debut in Houston near the Galleria. A rep for the restaurant tells Eater that Joey is scheduled to open at 5054 Westheimer Road, Unit X01, on July 28. As previously stated, Joey will take over the luxurious 10,288 square foot space …
Read More »McDonald’s reportedly added tuition and child care to sweet perks to attract new workers
Sign for a McDonald’s restaurant in Pennsylvania, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, April 8, 2021. The table below displays the message “Work Here $ 15 And Free Meals”. Ben Hast | Media News Group | Getty Images McDonald’s franchises are struggling to hire staff at fast food chains and restaurants, according to …
Read More »Debbie Garinger Chosen as Acting Principal of Lake Travis High School
Debbie Garinger has been announced as Acting Principal of Lake Travis High School. (Courtesy of Lake Travis ISD) ISD Lake Travis Superintendent Paul Norton on July 8 announced Debbie Garinger as acting principal of Lake Travis High School, the district’s only high school campus. Garinger, a former primary school teacher, …
Read More »Mi Cocina Hosts Fun Run To Benefit Klyde Warren Park – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday morning for the first Mambo Miles race, with the proceeds going to Klyde Warren Park. Mi Cocina animated the fun race. The restaurant, known for its signature Mambo Taxi margarita, will open its new location in Klyde Warren Park later this year. People walked …
Read More »MISSING: Allison Chapman Kempe, 41, last seen Friday at Katy Restaurant
RICHMOND, Texas (KTRK) – Authorities need your help in locating a missing 41-year-old woman last seen at a Katy restaurant on Friday. Allison Chapman Kempe was reported missing after she failed to return home, authorities said. Kempe left a restaurant in the 6300 block of FM 1463 around 10:30 p.m. …
Read More »Beachside Offers Property Opportunity on the Texas Coast
July 10, 2021Update: July 10, 2021 11 p.m. Beachside is in the process of permanently closing homes and other waterfront properties on a one-day sale on Saturday, July 24. Courtesy of Beachside One of the best real estate values ââon the Texas coast can be found at Beachside – a …
Read More »Chipotle accepts resumes from TikTok to fill 15,000 jobs nationwide
through: Rachel Estrada, Nexstar News Wire Posted: Jul 10, 2021 / 4:31 PM CDT / Update: Jul 10, 2021 / 4:31 PM CDT (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images) HOUSTON (KIAH) – Have you ever thought that your TikTok account could land you a job? Now it is possible. Chipotle Mexican …
Read More »Texas real estate developer accused of raping unconscious teenager at Laguna Beach home
A Texas real estate developer is accused of sexually assaulting two 16-year-old girls vacationing with him earlier this year in Laguna Beach, authorities said on Friday. William Hutchinson, 63, of Highland Park, Texas, is suspected of raping one of the teenage girls while she was unconscious, the Orange County District …
Read More »Downtown Aquarium shooting: 2 killed, 1 injured in Houston restaurant shooting
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – The victim of a deadly shooting at the Downtown Aquarium has been identified by police. According to the Houston Police Department, Gabriel Moriones Vargas, 28, was killed when a man opened fire on him and his wife while they were having dinner Thursday night. His wife …
Read More »Fake COVID numbers + Remember Perot + Shushing Deep Ellum
Rise and shine, Dallas! It’s Saturday July 10. Today’s headlines: Dallas officials may have taken the plunge declare collective immunity fof COVID-19. A look back at the colorful and iconoclastic H. Ross Perot, deceased two years ago today, and Deep Ellum has a new workgroup work on his neighborhood noise …
Read More »Family hopes to start making Mexican milk candy Monterey House again
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Houstonians of a certain age may remember restaurants that have been closed for a long time, including Mexican restaurant chain Monterey House. While the food was memorable, the free Mexican milk candy known as leche quemada was perhaps the most sought after. Restaurant workers placed the …
Read More »Texas Tech Basketball Player Teams Up With Raising Cane’s
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Texas Tech basketball player Kevin McCullar Jr. has teamed up with Raising Cane’s to use his name, image and likeness. McCullar is entering his third basketball season as the Red Raider and will be a staple of the Texas Tech team. Already well known for his …
Read More »Austin City Manager Proposes Budget for Next Fiscal Year
Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk on Friday proposed a $ 4.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2021-22 to city council members, prioritizing investments in infrastructure, affordable housing, the fight against homelessness and the reinvention of public safety. According to a press release, the proposed budget is “the smallest increase in …
Read More »Right on Q: Pit & Tap’s Texas-style BBQ opens the door to downtown Wilmette
If there’s anything barbecue enthusiasts understand, it’s that good things come to those who wait. Michael Clarke capitalizes on this theory when his downtown Wilmette restaurant, PIt & Tap, opens at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 9, after a delay from the original screenings. Along with local investors, Clarke purchased …
Read More »Pandemic production, one year later: Aaron Arizpe, cinematographer / editor / production assistant: Then: “I have a mask and 70% ethanol to wipe everything off.” Now: “I am extremely impatient to get back to it. – Screens
Screenshot courtesy of EH Films on YouTube As grocery stores lift their mask requirements, restaurants open their dining rooms, and the streets start to fill with crowds, Austin‘s film industry is still not back to 100%. Most of the shoots Aaron Arizpe is familiar with, if they happen, typically require …
Read More »Dallas-area developer, “Marrying Millions” star Bill Hutchinson accused of sexually assaulting teenager
Updated at 12:23: Revised to include a statement from Bill Hutchinson. A prominent Dallas-area developer who starred in a reality TV show highlighting his relationship with a woman 40 years younger than himself has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a teenage girl. William Lewald “Bill” Hutchinson(Highland Park Department …
Read More »Honeychild’s Sweet Creams Loses Funding After Local Restaurant Files Continue Due To Minority Preference
^ Keep Dallas Observer Free I support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of Dallas Observer free. Kathleen Morgan began selling her frozen custards at Galveston Farmers Market. Cold desserts at a farmers market might seem overkill, but using milk from family-owned …
Read More »Frisco’s alcohol sales have grown 70% since Texas reopened. Here’s where people spent the most
Alcohol sales continue to skyrocket this summer with more than $ 7.65 million spent at bars and restaurants in Frisco in May. In February – before Gov. Greg Abbott ended the statewide mask tenure and reopened businesses and bars – local restaurants and bars reported around $ 4.5 million in …
Read More »Some Arrested Tarrant County Protesters Accept Bargains – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Tarrant County prosecutors quietly dropped cases against some protesters who were arrested last summer in protest over George Floyd’s murder while others agreed to plea negotiations for probation but no jail time . Only a dozen cases are still pending out of about 50 people arrested, said Michael Campbell, a …
Read More »Local restaurant raises funds to help community after tornado
By Jamie Sherrod Click here for updates on this story PORT AUSTIN, Michigan (WNEM) – A local restaurant is raising money to help its community after a tornado hits residents around Port Austin. âEmotionally, physically, it just weighed on you to see the massive devastation that Mother Nature can do,â …
Read More »Downtown’s largest indoor patio bar opens with a hot Houston crowd
If the completely ridiculous recent opening is any indicator, the future of downtown nightlife may well be in one of its oldest buildings. The largest covered terrace bar in the city center, Mcintyre, recently opened with a well-filled event that looked positively pre-COVID. Young professionals, regulars and downtown residents, and …
Read More »Texas A&M researchers use optimization models to develop better pandemic policies
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Researchers at Texas A&M are using optimization models and frameworks to influence better quarantine policies and restrictions. One of the main goals is to reduce viral transmission while putting less strain on local economies, which was a major source of contention during the worst of …
Read More »Isaiah McKenzie of Buffalo Bills running a bustling barbecue restaurant in South Florida
Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver and Utility Reader Isaiah McKenzie may be known for his talents on the football field, but this is not the only area in which he is making a name for himself. As documented in a feature by ESPN, McKenzie opened a barbecue, La Traila, outside of …
Read More »Here are the 5 best foodie events in Dallas this week
Get ready now because Sunday will be busy this week, with tasty events starting as early as 8 a.m. There’s a fun run with a famous margarita for finish line participants, a French party at a local food court, a decadent chocolate tour, and an all-female cocktail contest. Pre-game for …
Read More »Live cockroaches in upstairs fridge cause low score at NE Side restaurant
SAN ANTONIO – A Mexican restaurant on the northeast side was ordered to undergo a re-inspection earlier this year after live cockroaches were found in an unused refrigerator upstairs and in other areas of the establishment. El Sabrosito de Jalisco’s Mexican restaurant, located in the 4100 block of Naco Perrin …
Read More »Half of eligible Texas population fully vaccinated with 419 new cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths reported
As Texas reached the milestone of fully immunizing 50% of its eligible population, the state reported an additional 419 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, including 261 new and 158 older cases that were recently reported by Laboratories. The state has also reported 11 deaths from COVID-19. This number represents progress …
Read More »Hutto City Council to Revise Guidelines for Public Comment
Citizens will continue to be able to speak on specific agenda items, and not just during the designated public comment period. (Megan Cardona / Community Impact Journal) With statewide mandates relaxing COVID-19 security measures, Hutto City Council addressed the subject of public comment formats at its July 1 meeting. When …
Read More »Carbon Miami celebrity hotspot ignites just six months after opening
Just six months after a trendy New York restaurant launched its site on South Beach, a celebrity hotspot, Carbone Miami, has exploded. Miami Beach fire crews were asked to report the smoke at a restaurant on 49 Collins Avenue after 9 p.m. Saturday as the weekend celebrations began in earnest …
Read More »Houston restaurant Turkey Leg Hut dragged down for ‘anti-black’ dress code
“We are not a club, we are a family restaurant,” the restaurant management said in an Instagram post. Houston‘s popular restaurant, Turkey Leg Hut, released a new dress code on Friday that banned “wave caps”, “du-rags”, “drop pants” and other clothing, and people didn’t. not. In a now-deleted Instagram post, …
Read More »Diner’s Abandoned Shells Help Establish New Oyster Colonies Florida Texas Stockton Atlantic City Martha’s Vineyard
Call it the seafood circle of life. The shells left behind by the restaurant are collected, cleaned and dumped in waterways across the country and around the world, where they form the basis of new oyster colonies. . One of the last projects of this type is carried out at …
Read More »Smoothies and Bowls Give This Fort Worth Restaurant a Healthy Glow
This roundup of Fort Worth food news covers the gamut from tacos to pizza to healthy bowls and smoothies. There is an opening and a closing, and a bit of everything else. Here’s what’s happening in the restaurant news in Fort Worth: Mamaka Bowls, a California-style smoothie bar, has opened …
Read More »Padma Lakshmi on ‘Top Chef’ Winner Rumors Gabe Erales
Texan chef Gabe Erales won the title of “Top Chef” on Thursday night – and that already leaves an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouths of some fans of the enduring reality TV cooking contest. While some touted his victory on social media, others found it problematic that the former chief …
Read More »“I beat Damian Lillard 1 on 1”: Chad Johnson tips $ 1,000 to IHOP with message on Portland Star
Chad Johnson is starting to make a name for himself leaving big tips in restaurants while calling NBA players like Damian Lillard. In May, Johnson visited James Harden’s Thirteen Houston restaurant and left a very generous tip at the place. How much did he tip? $ 1,300 to be exact …
Read More »Tex-Mex tacos and brunch make the news at this Dallas restaurant even more tempting
This roundup of Dallas restaurant news has a M&A vibe. There is a new owner of Taco Cabana; a big trade from Zoe’s Kitchen; and new partnerships with DoorDash. But there’s also good news on old-school food, including tacos, ice cream, seafood, more tacos, lunch, and brunch. Here’s what’s happening …
Read More »What to do in Deep Ellum, Dallas’ coolest neighborhood
Friday the 13th is big business at Deep Ellum, the hipster paradise hidden in plain sight on the east side of downtown Dallas. Because whenever that infamous date strikes, great lines of people materialize here at midnight. The cause of their arrival is artistic, not obscure: Every Friday the 13th, …
Read More »Major Restaurant Franchisee Buys San Antonio Favorite Taco Cabana For $ 85 Million
The parent company of Taco Cabana – which started in San Antonio and quickly became a local favorite – is selling the Tex-Mex chain for $ 85 million to the biggest franchisee of restaurants Jack in the Box and TGI Friday’s. Founder Felix Stehling opened the first Taco Cabana in …
Read More »Michelin-starred chef’s new-age Caribbean restaurant flies to East Austin
The Emmer & Rye team is backing up with the announcement of their sixth Austin concept, coming to East Austin in fall 2021. The new restaurant, called Canje, will be run by Executive Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, who Austin first known for his inventive desserts at Emmer & Rye. Described as …
Read More »Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. enters into definitive agreement for the sale of Taco Cabana to a subsidiary of Yadav Enterprises, Inc.
DALLAS – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (âFiestaâ or the âCompanyâ) (NASDAQ: FRGI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement for the sale of the Taco Cabana restaurant brand ® to YTC Enterprises, LLC, a subsidiary of Yadav Enterprises, Inc. (âYadavâ), a foodservice …
Read More »Things to do: Upcoming food events in Houston this summer 2021
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Houston‘s independent voice and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Mark your calendars because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun food events: Homemade ice cream is back at Malaysia’s street food favorite Phat Restaurant, 23119 Colonial Parkway, and until …
Read More »Texas Restaurant Association inducts three restaurateurs into the TRA Hall of Honor | Texas News
AUSTIN, Texas, June 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Restaurateurs Charlie geren, owner of Railhead Smokehouse at Fort worth, Mark Davis Bailey, owner of the Original Pancake House DFW in Dallas, and Creed Ford III (posthumously) of the Ford restaurant group in Austin will be inducted this year into the …
Read More »Chef Zach Espinosa takes culinary orders at Blue Mound Golf & Country Club
Effective today, Chef Zach Espinosa has taken on a new role of Executive Chef for the Blue Mound Golf & Country Club, 10122 W. North Ave., a site with over 100 years of history and one of only three golf courses in the state to host major championships, including the …
Read More »Why Taco Joint in Dallas is about to have its biggest year yet
âThose first two years have been pretty smooth,â says Corey McCauley, co-founder of Taco Joint. “But we kind of realized we had something.” He talks about the neighborhood chatter around the very first Taco Joint on Peak Street in Old East Dallas. When it opened in August 2008, it served …
Read More »Where to watch fireworks in Houston this weekend
This year, avoid a trip to this huge fireworks shop and let the professional pyrotechnicians take care of your evening. Head to your local park (or brewery) for an evening of fun, games, food, music, and of course, fireworks. Now wave to Katy Perry song. Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. One …
Read More »Difficult to attract staff than visitors to Italian tourist hotspots
People sit at a restaurant in Matera, Italy on June 28, 2021. Photo taken on June 28, 2021. REUTERS / Yara Nardi June 29, 2021 Angelo Lover Rome (Reuters) – Coronavirus restrictions have been relaxed and tourists have returned, but Italian restaurants and hotels face unexpected problems. They can’t find …
Read More »Be the ultimate grill master this summer with Barbecue At Home prepared meat boxes
Grill Master Box on sale for $ 129.99, includes a free rack of St. Louis ribs and free shipping, through July 25 Dallas, Texas (RestaurantNews.com) Summer is upon us, and you know what it means⦠It’s time to get out there and show off your grilling skills. And you won’t …
Read More »Dear Austinites, you are allowed to move to a weird and affordable city: Houston – Texas Monthly
Last week on New York Times ran an article about three B-List celebrities who decided to use COVID-19 lockdowns as an opportunity to move to Austin. Why Becca Tobin (Joy), Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos), and Haylie Duff (Hilary’s older sister) chooses Austin? âWe liked the idea of ââbeing in a …
Read More »New coronavirus rules adopted for Moscow restaurants
MOSCOW (AP) – Restaurants and cafes in Moscow on Monday began asking customers to provide proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test as the Russian capital faces a wave of new infections. According to a decision by city authorities last week, all restaurants, cafes and bars in Moscow should …
Read More »The Medi café in Keller traces the success to the family atmosphere, to the recipes
Manos Moursi and his granddaughter, Hana, are among the family members who work at Café Medi. (Kira Lovell / Community Impact Journal) Manos Moursi and his family were in the restaurant business long before they opened Café Medi. The Old Town Keller location opened in 2013, following the first location …
Read More »Texas military startup secures $ 100,000 in funding through Austin FC business program
AUSTIN (KXAN) – When Anthony Gantt moved to Austin in 2018 on military orders to serve as an ROTC instructor at the University of Texas at Austin, he learned firsthand the financial consequences that military career moves can have. on families. With over 21 years of service in the Marine …
Read More »Business Beat: two restaurants open their doors | Business beat
Sixth Street Bodacious resumes operations Bodacious Bar-BQ on Sixth Street reopened last week, after renovations after a fire in September. Owner Shannon Fell said many restaurant workers at the time of the fire had returned to work. The renovations included an enlarged pit room that allows fueling the wood pits …
Read More »Best things to do this week: June 28 – July 4, 2021
One Dim Sum (Midtown), participating in Asian Dining Month | Courtesy of One Dim Sum Make the most of your week with our top picks and activities this week in Houston from Monday June 28 to Independence Day Sunday July 4, 2021. Do you know of an event that could …
Read More »Bexar Tonics: the latest cocktail mixer in San Antonio
Without the pandemic, Bexar tonics maybe still just a hobby. But after Matt McLaughlin was put on leave from the restaurant industry in the spring of 2020 due to COVID-19, he and his wife Maray McChesney agreed to transform the tonic syrup recipes he had concocted at home. into a …
Read More »Albuquerque hot air balloon crash kills 4, police say
Four people have died after a hot air balloon crashed into a power line in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday morning, authorities said. A man was rushed to hospital and was in critical condition at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, said Gilbert Gallegos, spokesman for Albuquerque police. The victims included two men …
Read More »Storming Crab now open in McKinney, and more Dallas-Fort Worth stories
Storming Crab Cajun Restaurant is now open in McKinney. (Courtesy of Adobe Stock) Read the most popular Dallas-Fort Worth stories from the past week. Storming Crab restaurant is now open in McKinney The restaurant offers Cajun boiled seafood that includes crayfish; shrimp; crab legs; and oysters with potatoes, corn and …
Read More »Man smashes window and breaks into West Houston cafe
HOUSTON – A Houston restaurant owner is upset after someone broke into his business earlier this week. The London Cafe on Highway 6 was closed early Monday morning when someone smashed one of the windows. âI hope it’s the last time but it’s very hard, very hard to see it,” …
Read More »Make room for a classic taco contest in San Antonio and Austin
Who has the better tacos – San Antonio or Austin? It is a centuries-old debate between the two cities (dare I say at war). San Antonio, still the underdog, is generally convinced that we deserve the title, despite national media often highlighting our neighbors to the north. Today, Thursday, July …
Read More »COVID-19 Tracking: Vaccination totals increase as confirmed cases decline in Collin, Denton Counties, as of June 25
Find out about the impact of COVID-19 on Plano over the past week. (Community impact staff) Editor’s Note: This is the latest information reported by the town of Plano, Collin County, Denton County and the state of texas through their public reports and dashboards. More than 58% of Collin County …
Read More »Burger Friday: Respectable, not remarkable at The Naturalist in the Medical Center
The Buffalo Bayou Burger at The Naturalist in the Medical Center Intercontinental Hotel Photo: Alison Cook / Staff There he stands, a pearl-frosted eminence shining with two bands of aquatic light, as you enter through the hall doors to the InterContinental Houston Hotel at the Medical Center. It’s like something …
Read More »Dickey’s Barbecue Breaks All Father’s Day Sales Records
Dallas, Texas, June 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Numbers show Americans love their barbecue. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has sold more wings, ribs and brisket among family packs, picnic packs and barbecue beans. âWe are happy to report that sales from our same stores are on the rise for June, which …
Read More »Russia demands that some people be vaccinated as virus cases skyrocket
Moscow – They tried grocery giveaways and lottery tickets for new cars and new apartments. However, the ambitious plan to vaccinate 30 million Russians by mid-June has yet to reach a third. As a result, many local governments in large countries now require certain workers to be vaccinated and require …
Read More »Food trucks will have a new requirement to operate at DeSoto
DeSoto enforces standards for those looking to operate food trucks within city limits, according to City Manager Brandon Wright’s Weekly Report June 18. The city has 18 mobile food vendors, and the growing number has led officials to change the health department guidelines they must follow and add a permit …
Read More »The latest commercial rental news
Chicago based What if the union will bring two new restaurants to Houston at Texas Tower, a 47-story downtown office building developed by Hines and Ivanhoé Cambridge at 845 Texas Ave. The restaurant group has signed leases for more than 8,400 square feet of retail space. Etta, a neighborhood wood-fired …
Read More »Whataburger bestowed a trademark on Corpus Christi in 1950
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Is your urge for Whataburger particularly strong today? We may know why. On June 23, 1950, the Texas Secretary of State granted Harmon Dobson the “Whataburger” mark. Dobson wasted no time and on August 8, 1950, with no restaurant experience, he opened the first Whataburger in …
Read More »Oasis on Lake Travis advocates for employees
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The additional $ 300 per week of federal unemployment assistance for the COVID-19 pandemic ends in Texas on Friday. According to Indeed data, in states where they’ve already ended that extra money, fewer people are looking for jobs compared to the rest of the nation. In states …
Read More »Ziosk® expands its partnership with Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
DALLAS, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ziosk, the industry’s leading on-premise technology platform for restaurants, today announced the signing of a new multi-year contract with Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB). The deal provides for an upgrade of all tablets in the field to the latest hardware with EMV …
Read More »Shortage of crisps (not the potato type) affecting Houston restaurants
The shortage of computer chips, caused by the huge demand for semiconductors far beyond the supply capacity, reached the Houston Restaurant Community. Jonathan Horowitz from Convive Hospitality Consulting says he hits them where it hurts. Now that restaurants are serving more diners for longer hours – they’re joining the global …
Read More »Local restaurant group join nonprofit to raise donations for foster children sleeping in office buildings
SAN ANTONIO – At present, 43 foster children in Bexar County are sleeping in offices or hotel rooms because they have nowhere to go. âThey are called CWOP children, which are children without a placement. There are a lot of factors that come into play. COVID is a big factor, …
Read More »A laboratory for innovation – UT News
What starts at the University of Texas at Austin is changing the world – and Austin has certainly changed over the past few decades, with a growing population and economy. The city is called a new hub for tech startups, but some may not know that the longest active tech …
Read More »Rockwall’s Shenaniganz bar goes viral for banning three former Dallas Mavericks players
Shenaniganz in Rockwall is a 75,000 square foot one-stop “entertainment-eater” destination. Under one roof, you can go bowling, listen to live music, play laser tag and arcade games, throw an ax, eat, drink, or get out of an escape room. Unless you’re DeAndre Jordan, Rajon Rondo, or Lamar Odom. These …
Read More »New Feges barbecue now open at Spring Branch
Barbecue plate with pork ribs, smoked turkey, breast, sausage, pulled pork, smoked chicken with the new Feges BBQ Spring Branch. Photo: Julie Soefer Fégès barbecue, Houston’s popular barbecue joint that has risen to prominence from its unlikely debut at a Greenway office complex, opens its second location on June 20 …
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