The Final Week at the State Fair of Texas: A Sweet, Salty, and Totally Fried Farewell

Crave DFW 10/15 8:17A Steven Doyle

The final week of the State Fair of Texas carries a special kind of magic. There’s the smell of funnel cakes, Fletcher’s Corny Dogs, and smoky barbecue in the crisp autumn air, all blending with the...

The Ultimate BBQ Face-Off: Kansas City vs. Texas — and Why Texas Might Actually Win

Crave DFW 10/15 7:19A Steven Doyle

Texas Beef Dino Rib The New York Times may have anointed Kansas City the BBQ capital of the world, but let’s be honest—there’s a serious smoky case to be made for Texas. Sure, Kansas City’s pitmasters...

Rare Champagne Wine Dinner at Nuri Steakhouse – October 28

Crave DFW 10/15 5:55A Steven Doyle

Nuri Steakhouse  in Uptown Dallas proudly presents an extraordinary evening of culinary and oenological excellence — an intimate  Rare Champagne Dinner  hosted by  Emilien Boutillat ,  Chef de Cave...

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar and RACHO Mezcal Celebrate Día de los Muertos with One-Night-Only...

Crave DFW 10/14 6:20A Steven Doyle

This October, East Dallas’ Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar is teaming up with RACHO Mezcal Artesanal for a truly special culinary evening. On Thursday, October 23rd at 6 p.m . , guests will experience a...

Perch Bistro Ignites the Halloween Season with Tableside Baked Alaska

Crave DFW 10/14 6:03A Steven Doyle

This fall, Dallas diners have a new reason to gather at Perch Bistro & Bar . Starting Friday, October 20, the neighborhood favorite in the Bird Streets is debuting the Autumn Spice Baked Alaska , a...

Sweetly Spooky: SusieCakes Brings Halloween Magic to North Texas

Crave DFW 10/14 5:34A Steven Doyle

This Halloween season, SusieCakes is leaning into the fun with a lineup of treats that are as charming as they are delicious. At their Dallas and Fort Worth locations, you’ll find a festive spread of...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands with 28 New Ghost Kitchens Nationwide

Restaurant News 10/14 2:13A RestaurantNews.com

Bold expansion showcases creativity, innovation and the future of barbecue convenience Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit , the world’s largest barbecue concept, announced the opening of 28 new Ghost Kitchens across the...

Restaurant Franchise News from Urban Bird Hot Chicken, Dog Haus, Café 86, and More!

Restaurant News 10/14 2:03A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Urban Bird Hot Chicken, Dog Haus, Café 86, CRISP & GREEN, Mr Brews Taphouse, Rita s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Chocolate Bash, Perkins American Food Co., and Oola Bowls.   Urban Bird Hot...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Ranked No. 6 on Restaurant Business Future 50 Ranking

Restaurant News 10/14 12:47A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise was recognized for its remarkable systemwide revenue in 2024, accompanied by steady, healthy footprint expansion. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “born and...

The Secret Ingredient: How Immigrant Communities Shape DFW’s Dining Scene

Crave DFW 10/13 8:18P Steven Doyle

People who have ever eaten at restaurants and cafes around Dallas and Fort Worth are aware that the food landscape is different here, and it is way more than just barbecue.  Of course, barbecues are...

H-E-B Opens Its Doors in Rockwall

Crave DFW 10/13 9:53A Steven Doyle

North Texans have another reason to cheer this fall as H-E-B continues its expansion across the region. On Wednesday, October 29 at 6 a.m. , the beloved Texas grocer will officially open its brand-new...

Setting the Record Straight: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Story of Strength and Renewal

Restaurant News 10/13 2:18A RestaurantNews.com

How America s Largest Barbecue Franchise Reclaimed Growth and Defied Industry Decline Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Amidst negative headlines sensationalizing restaurant closures and economic strain, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit stands as proof...

Twin Hospitality Group and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 10/13 12:54A RestaurantNews.com

Twin Hospitality Group, Rita s, Applebee s, Perkins, and Mr Brews lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending October 12, 2025.   1) Twin Hospitality Group Appoints Melissa Fry as Chief Marketing Officer Twin Hospitality Group,...

Restivo Family Cellars Reopens with New Hours for the Fall

Texas Wine Lover 10/10 1:28A John Harvey

Andy and Jessica Restivo On a hot day last week, we met Jessica and Andy Restivo. They were waiting for us under the signature tree on their wine labels. It’s a twisted Mexican Plum tree that happens to be the oldest recorded plum tree in Texas....

Rita’s Accelerates Growth with Strategic Corporate Investment and Sunbelt Market Seeding

Restaurant News 10/9 9:00A RestaurantNews.com

Frozen treat concept marks milestone with Savannah acquisition, launches drive-thru-focused strategy to build and resell regional portfolios Philadelphia, PA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has acquired franchise...