Loop 9 BBQ Aims To Be a Barbecue Destination in Grand Prairie

Larry Lavine may have made a name for himself as the founder of Chili’s, but the restaurateur has found a more recent passion in barbecue. Lavine’s latest venture is Loop 9 BBQ, tucked into Grand Prairie’s growing EpicCentral entertainment district. EpicCentral is a 172-acre park at the George W. Bush…

Motor City Pizza: A Slice of Detroit in Lewisville

“What the hell am I still doing in Detroit?” This is what Greg Tierney, owner of Motor City Pizza in Lewisville, asked himself in the midst of yet another long, cruel Michigan winter. Tierney decided at that moment that he’d had enough. It was time to relocate. Tierney cast his net…

Chicago Mix Popcorn in North Texas: What and Where

Chicago mix popcorn, a combination of cheese and caramel popcorn in one bag or container, was popularized by Garrett’s Popcorn but now can be found in many locations across north Texas. Here’s a list of several places in the area that carry this treat.

Update: Homewood has Closed

D Magazine broke the news Friday that Homewood will close after serving its last meal on Feb. 19. Brian Reinhardt reported that much-lauded pastry chef Maggie Huff and chef de cuisine Kerry Moffett were terminated by ownership last fall and that ownership was seeking a simpler, perhaps more broadly appealing…

Two Dallas Spots Make Texas Monthly‘s Best New Restaurants List

Texas Monthly has released its top 10 list of best new restaurants in Texas. Executive Editor Patricia Sharpe explains the list is limited to restaurants with first locations in Texas that opened between Dec. 1, 2021, and Dec. 1, 2022. Two Dallas restaurants, Au Troisieme and Revolver Taco, as well as Don Artemio…