The Franchise Game 2026 Returns to Yum! Brands Headquarters for Its Fourth Year

Restaurant News 4/8 8:51A RestaurantNews.com

Tarji Carter (CEO, The Franchise Player), alongside partners Daylon A. Goff (Founder, It s Just Day Strategic Consulting) and Dessie Brown Jr. (Director of Marketing, Feng Cha) A premier franchise symposium and trade show connecting top brands,...

Grange Hall: This Lunch Destination Is a Best Kept Secret

Crave DFW 4/7 9:09A Steven Doyle

Lobster BLT There s a building on Travis Street with a white facade that gives almost nothing away. Step inside, and the whole city shifts. That s Grange Hall — part luxury boutique, part fine dining...

Bites That Matter: Dallas College Bits & Bites at Arboretum April 26

Crave DFW 4/7 8:42A Steven Doyle

Every April, something quietly wonderful happens at the Dallas Arboretum . The gardens fill with chefs, students, and people who just love good food, and for two hours, the lines between classroom and...

Sant Ambroeus Dallas: Milan’s Iconic Italian Restaurant Is Coming to Knox Street

Crave DFW 4/7 7:11A Steven Doyle

Dallas has been on a serious run lately, and the restaurants are starting to reflect it. The latest proof: Sant Ambroeus has chosen Knox Street for its first Texas location, opening in 2026, most...

Shawarma Press Introduces Sumac Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Restaurant News 4/7 5:43A RestaurantNews.com

The launch of the Sumac Chicken Wrap reflects a commitment by Shawarma Press to bring time-honored Middle Eastern flavors to a modern audience. Inspired by Authentic Middle Eastern Ingredients Irving, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Shawarma Press ,...

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Continues Strategic Expansion in Texas

Restaurant News 4/7 2:02A RestaurantNews.com

Expanding the Bayou-Inspired Experience Across the Lone Star State Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch  is bringing more of its trademark “Southern Cookin’ with a California Twist!” to the Lone Star State. The brand recently announced a significant...

Perissos Vineyard and Winery Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/7 1:18A Jeff Cope

Laura and Seth Martin The Grower Profile this month features a winery that also has an estate vineyard. Perissos Vineyard and Winery is located in the Texas Hill Country. Owners Seth and Laura Martin, along with their family, have built a...

Royal Roastery Opens in Richardson

Crave DFW 4/6 6:11A Steven Doyle

Royal Roastery in Richardson is a combination coffee shop, dessert spot, and nut roastery. The space is straightforward, bright, and open, with displays of roasted nuts, Middle Eastern sweets like...

National Crawfish Day, Razzoo’s Way

Crave DFW 4/6 5:45A Steven Doyle

Why celebrate National Crawfish Day for just one day when you can do it all week? Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe is turning April 17 into a full week of crawfish, offering 5 lbs for $30 Monday through Friday at...

McDonald’s and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 4/6 12:36A RestaurantNews.com

McDonald s, Prince St. Pizza, Gong cha, The Melt, and Wendy s lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending April 5, 2026.   1) McDonald s USA Introduces New Under $3 Menu and $4 Breakfast Meal Deal to the McValue Menu McDonald s...

Lounge Here: Dallas’ Unassuming Culinary Retreat

Crave DFW 4/3 9:21A Steven Doyle

Lounge Here in East Dallas distinguishes itself by doing the opposite: it invites diners to slow down, settle in, and experience food and atmosphere on its own terms. The result is a rare combination...

Hutchins BBQ Ships Via Goldbelly: A Taste of Texas Anywhere

Crave DFW 4/3 7:18A Steven Doyle

When a package from Hutchins BBQ arrives via Goldbelly , it carries more than just smoked meat—it delivers a carefully preserved slice of Texas barbecue culture. Known for its meticulous approach to...

Soak Up the Vibes at Sweet Firefly

Crave DFW 4/3 6:24A Steven Doyle

In Richardson, Texas, Sweet Firefly offers a refreshingly creative take on the classic American ice cream shop. Located at 2701 Custer Parkway, this cozy, inviting parlor has become a favorite among...

New Texas Law Introduces Sweet Tea Wine… and a Bluebonnet Twist

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 3:04A Jeff Cope

If you’ve been following Texas legislation lately, you know there always seems to be something new coming out of Austin. Well, here’s one you probably didn’t see coming. Starting this year, a newly passed Texas law will require wineries across...

Ron Yates Opens New Winery Tasting Room in the Texas Hill Country

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 2:23A Jeff Cope

Ron Yates in front of the new Ron Yates tasting room Press Release Ron Yates has opened a new winery Tasting Room in Hye, Texas, marking the winery’s 10th anniversary and establishing a new destination on Highway 290 in the heart of the Texas...