Last-Minute Ways to Help Neighbors in Need in Dallas This Holiday Season

Crave DFW 12/23 5:44A Steven Doyle

As Christmas nears and the year draws to a close, there are still meaningful ways to support individuals and families facing food insecurity, financial hardship and homelessness across the Dallas area. Local nonprofits are continuing their...

Holiday Pop-Up Bars in Dallas

Crave DFW 12/23 5:27A Steven Doyle

Blitzen s As December settles over Dallas, holiday pop-up bars and themed drinking spots return with a mix of spectacle, nostalgia and seasonal indulgence. These short-run concepts lean heavily into...

At the Texas Christkindl Market, Holiday Food Takes Center Stage

Crave DFW 12/23 5:03A Steven Doyle

The Texas Christkindl Market returns to Arlington this holiday season as a food-forward celebration of winter traditions. The market runs Nov. 21–23 and continues Nov. 28 through Dec. 23, operating daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the North Plaza...

Chill at Home and on the Go: Ca’Lefort Wine Station

Texas Wine Lover 12/23 12:15A Robin English-Bircher

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. For those who need a solid wine chiller with a few bells and whistles, the Model KCC2-04 Ca’Lefort Wine Station fits the bill. Ca’Lefort sent me the wine chiller during the busy...

Twin Peaks Launches Postseason College Bowl Games Sweepstakes

Restaurant News 12/22 9:04A RestaurantNews.com

Fans Can Score Big With a Chance at $200,000 and Lodge-Level Prizes ( RestaurantNews.com ) What: Twin Peaks is kicking off bowl season with the Twin Peaks Postseason Bowl Games Sweepstakes, giving guests a chance to make their picks at...

Twin Peaks Brings New Lodge to Omaha

Restaurant News 12/22 6:28A RestaurantNews.com

Sports bar concept with scratch kitchen introduces two full-size bars, 64 taps, wall-to-wall screens and a patio built for fans Omaha, NE  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Twin Peaks , the ultimate sports lodge, is returning to Omaha with a new location...

Taco Bell and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 12/21 11:56P RestaurantNews.com

Taco Bell, California Pizza Kitchen, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Pizza Inn, and Konala lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending December 21, 2025.   1) Taco Bell Brings Back the Quesarito With One Wish That Nikola Jokic Will...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Appoints Cuyler Esposito as Vice President of Culture Operations

Restaurant News 12/18 11:47P RestaurantNews.com

Cuyler Esposito The former multi-unit franchisee joins the leadership team to prioritize culture-first operations as the chicken finger franchise rapidly expands its national footprint. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken Fingers...

The Cottage in Dallas Gives Good Vibes & a Great Burger

Crave DFW 12/18 8:22A Steven Doyle

The Cottage is a straightforward neighborhood dive bar (and that s a good thing) on Northwest Highway that draws a consistent crowd without relying on hype or reinvention. It’s a functional, lived-in...

Elm & Good Starts a New Chapter Led by Executive Chef JV Hernandez

Crave DFW 12/18 6:45A Steven Doyle

Elm & Good , a modern American tavern in Deep Ellum, has introduced a new dinner menu led by Executive Chef JV Hernandez. Centered on Texas beef, wild game, fish and seasonal produce, the menu applies...

Zon Zon, a Neighborhood Mediterranean Restaurant Opening Monday, December 22

Crave DFW 12/18 6:38A Steven Doyle

Yela Concepts will open Zon Zon , a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant, on Monday, December 22, at 5455 Belt Line Road in North Dallas. The neighborhood spot comes from acclaimed restaurateur Yaser...

High Fives Closing

Crave DFW 12/18 12:54A Steven Doyle

After more than a decade as a Henderson Avenue staple, High Fives , located at 1804 McMillan Ave., will close its doors in early January. The exact final day is still in flux, tied closely to the...

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Caps 2025 With Strong Growth and High-Voltage Momentum

Restaurant News 12/17 10:15A RestaurantNews.com

Popular American-Japanese fusion concept marked by strategic expansion and new restaurateurs Mobile, AL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Rock N Roll Sushi closed the year with broader market presence, increased territory reach and firm traction in...

John’s Backyard Grill: Dallas’ Unassuming Flavor Haven

Crave DFW 12/12 9:03A Steven Doyle

If you’re driving along Davenport Road in far north Dallas and see a Chevron, it might be easy to pass right by. But behind the everyday gas pumps and convenience store sits John’s Backyard Grill , a...

Pezuña Blanca: A Narrative of Tequila, Craft, and Character (Recipe)

Crave DFW 12/12 8:32A Steven Doyle

Joey Stewart It s a crowded field of tequilas that span global mass-market brands and small-batch artisanal labels, yet Pezuña Blanca stands apart as a spirit rooted in tradition, terroir, and a clear...