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Elephant East to Open this Fall in the Harwood District; Meet the Chef

Elephant East to Open this Fall in the Harwood District; Meet the Chef

Texans Attacked a NYC Hostess When Asked for Vaccine

Texans Attacked a NYC Hostess When Asked for Vaccine

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Mike Chen Tries All the Burgers at Whataburger; A Story of Love & Zapped Redemption

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Sep 17, 2021

Food vlogger Mike Chen moved to North Texas early in 2021 and it was fun to watch him eat his weight in Buc-ee’s fare and dig into our vast culinary landscape. He's amassed 1.4 million followerd documenting his travels and feasts on his YouTube channel,
Dinner and a Lemur Anyone? Steaks and Exotic Animals at Oak Meadow Ranch

By Alyssa High
Sep 17, 2021

Just when you think there isn’t a restaurant concept you haven’t heard of, here comes Whitehorse Steakhouse at Oak Meadow Ranch. At this property about an...
Saturday Morning Ice Cream and Zalat Move into The Exchange Food Hall

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Sep 15, 2021

The Exchange food hall at the AT&T Discovery District in downtown Dallas has welcomed a couple of new neighbors to its ever-growing belly.
Tito’s Vodka Pitches in for Community Garden in South Dallas

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Sep 13, 2021

Texas-based vodka distiller Tito’s is helping to till dirt in a South Dallas neighborhood. It’s all part of the vodka brand’s nationwide project Block to Block,
Mot Hai Ba in Victory Park Closes for Good

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Brian Reinhart
Sep 10, 2021

Mot Hai Bai in Victory Plaza is no longer taking reservations. According to their profile on Open Table, they have closed for good.
Eat This: Jerk Wings (et al) at Hershey’s Palace in Arlington

By E.Mayne
Sep 9, 2021

Texans take pride in being a major contributor to the culinary world. The Lone Star state has unselfishly given the world such unforgettable things like breakfast tacos, Dr Pepper and Big Red.
Restaurant Labor Shortage: Is There An End in Sight?

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Sep 9, 2021

Last week we reported on the soul food restaurant Savorite in Plano after it was featured on HBO’s sports documentary, Hard Knocks, which features the Cowboys this season.
PepsiCo Program, Juntos Crecemos, Provides Funding for Local Hispanic Chocolatier

By Alyssa High
Sep 8, 2021

Many businesses have suffered losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Hispanic businesses in particular have taken a hit. According to a Stanford University study, 86% of Hispanic small business owners reported significant impacts
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to Open Five Local 24-Hour Automats

By Alyssa High
Sep 7, 2021

In the midst of a pandemic, social distancing and exposure concerns make running a restaurant where patrons feel safe difficult.
We Tried Savorite, Dallas Cowboys' JaQuan Hardy's Favorite on Hard Knocks

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Sep 2, 2021

The fourth episode of the HBO sports documentary Hard Knocks featuring the Dallas Cowboys premiered earlier this week. It's the tail end of training camp and the pressure is on for a few players to make the final cut, including JaQuan Hardy
Everything You Need to Know About the World Food Championships Coming to Dallas

By Kristina Rowe
Aug 31, 2021

After a highly successful event in Dallas in 2019, the World Food Championships(WFC), a high-stakes food competition, is returning to Big D for its 2021 throwdown.
What’s Happening at The Village? A Peek at the Restaurants & Food Hall Inside Dallas' Cool Again Apartment Complex

By Angie Quebedeaux
Aug 30, 2021

The first phase of the development opened in February and March 2021 and new amenities are continuing to open. Like the original version, The Village
Bisous Bisous Scores First In Legal Battle with a Similarly-Named Restaurant

By Brian Reinhart
Aug 25, 2021

In the case of too many Uptown restaurants named for the French word for “kiss,” one of the businesses just temporarily lost the right to its name.
New Vegan Restaurant, Project Pollo, Aims to Put Chick-fil-A Out of Business by 2030

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Aug 24, 2021

Late last week the Dallas Business Journal reported that Project Pollo, a fried vegan “chicken” sandwich restaurant, is slated to open a new spot along Greenville Avenue soon.
Del Sur Tacos Opens a Third Location in North Dallas, Here's What You Should Order

By Brian Reinhart
Aug 23, 2021

Del Sur Tacos has prospered at two locations on opposite ends of Dallas: one deep in the heart of Oak Cliff, south of the Trinity River, and the other 35 miles to the north, in McKinney. On Aug. 25, Del Sur’s third location debuts,
Finding Dango in DFW

By Taylor Girardi
Aug 17, 2021

With 1.29 billion active users, TikTok has become one of the world's most popular social media platforms. From dance moves to pranks to exposure to international foods, TikTok videos are influencing many aspects of our lives.
Torchy’s Tacos Celebrating 15th Anniversary with 15 Years of Free Tacos

By Felicia Lopez
Aug 16, 2021

orchy’s Tacos, known for their experimental and over-the-top tacos, is celebrating their 15th birthday this year and — staying right on brand
A Full Scouting Report on DFW Restaurant Week

By Lauren Drewes Daniels, Kristina Rowe and Chris Wolfgang
Aug 16, 2021

DFW Restaurant Week has officially started and even though its gamer tag includes "Week" it actually lasts a month; through Sept. 5 this year.
'Either Way We Lose': Bar Owners React to New Mask Mandates

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Aug 12, 2021

Wednesday afternoon Dallas Co. Judge Clay Jenkins issued a new mask mandate. As of midnight on Aug. 11, masks will be required in all schools, businesses and county buildings. Jenkins' office confirmed this includes restaurants and bars;
Your Guide to Hatch Chile Season in Dallas

By Angie Quebedeaux
Aug 11, 2021

It’s the Hatch-Hatchiest time of the year. If you’ve been in Dallas for any amount of time, you’re already familiar with Hatch chile season — a time of year in Dallas