Happy Hour: Holiday Cocktail Time

Crave DFW 11/25 10:36A Steven Doyle

Gingerbread Martini Holiday cocktails have a way of pulling the season into focus—the lights, the laughter, the soft hum of a house full of people. They’re festive by design, little celebrations...

Retro Review: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

Crave DFW 11/25 9:41A Steven Doyle

There’s a kind of chaotic magic in Planes, Trains & Automobiles that transcends its status as a holiday comedy. On the surface, it s a road-trip farce about two mismatched men scrambling to get home...

Where to Find Char Grilled Oysters in Dallas

Crave DFW 11/25 8:42A Steven Doyle

Grilled oysters hit a sweet spot between raw seafood and full-on cooked dishes — briny and fresh, but kissed by fire, smoky butter, and often a hit of garlic, cheese or herbs. Each one bursts with...

7 French Inspired Restaurants in Dallas

Crave DFW 11/25 7:43A Steven Doyle

There’s something undeniably magical about French food. It’s not just the butter, wine, or perfectly flaky pastries — it’s the way every bite feels intentional, sophisticated, and comforting all at...

Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Norma’s Cafe

Crave DFW 11/25 5:52A Steven Doyle

Norma’s Café in Oak Cliff, Dallas, has quietly carried a beautiful Thanksgiving tradition for more than 30 years: on Thanksgiving Day, they open their doors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to serve a free...

Meet Val, the Cheesecake Whisperer

Crave DFW 11/25 4:31A Steven Doyle

Val’s Cheesecakes is a Dallas original that grew from something heartbreakingly personal into something the whole city ended up rooting for. The story starts with Valery “Val” Jean-Bart, a soft-spoken...

Dickey’s Celebrates the Holidays with Thanksgiving and Cyber Deals

Restaurant News 11/25 2:17A RestaurantNews.com

Smoked comfort, family traditions and Bonus Cue Cards for gifting, sharing and treating yourself. Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is stepping into the holiday season with gratitude, warmth and the flavors that bring...

Tacoro Tacos & Tequila Opens in Plano’s Assembly Park

Crave DFW 11/24 8:12A Steven Doyle

Tacoro Tacos & Tequila is serving up elevated Mexican street food and handcrafted cocktails in Plano’s new Assembly Park. The latest of the Blender Brands concepts anchoring Assembly Park, Tacoro...

Lochland’s Irish Pub Hosts Winter Beer Dinner December 11

Crave DFW 11/24 8:06A Steven Doyle

Cioppino not included Lochland s Irish Pub celebrates the holidays with a festive beer dinner on Thursday, December 11th at 7pm. The four-course holiday-inspired dinner is paired with five...

7 Restaurants to Wow Your Out-of-Town Guests

Crave DFW 11/24 7:41A Steven Doyle

There’s something almost cinematic about taking guests around Dallas for a food tour: the city’s energy shifts from sleek skyscrapers to cozy neighborhoods, and each restaurant tells a different...

Vietnam Unfolded: A Luxury Train Journey Through Flavor and Culture

Crave DFW 11/24 6:28A Steven Doyle

Traveling aboard Vietnam’s luxury train, SJourney , is less about reaching a destination and more about surrendering to the rhythm of the rails, noticing the small details, and absorbing the country at a pace that invites true attention. The...

Celebrate Repeal Day in High Fashion

Crave DFW 11/24 4:14A Steven Doyle

To celebrate Repeal Day, Bourbon & Banter —the hush-hush speakeasy beneath The Statler—invites guests to step downstairs, leave the modern world behind, and celebrate the end of Prohibition with a lineup of cocktails pulled straight from...

Kirin Court Brings Its Dim Sum Legacy to Plano

Crave DFW 11/20 8:01A Steven Doyle

Kirin Court, the beloved Richardson restaurant known for its classic Cantonese cooking and dim sum service, is expanding to Plano. Set for a soft opening on November 25, 2025 , the new location brings...

Elevated Comfort Meets Culinary Mission in Café Momentum’s New Seasonal Menu

Crave DFW 11/20 6:54A Steven Doyle

Café Momentum , the nationally recognized non-profit restaurant and culinary training facility, has unveiled its newest seasonal menu.  Created by Chef de Cuisine Aaron Collins , this fall menu blends...

Dickey’s Teams Up with Drew Pearson for Cowboy Alumni Event

Restaurant News 11/19 9:02A RestaurantNews.com

Free Family Event Celebrates Football, Barbecue and Thanksgiving Texas-Style Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  There’s nothing more Texas than barbecue and football, and this Thanksgiving season, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing both together...