There's a new brewpub coming to Dallas-Fort Worth with not one but two locations. Called Boozie's Brewery & TX Fare, it's a full-service brewpub that will feature chef-driven food including Texas specialties, plus a fully functional brewery and full bar. It'll open in Fairview Town Center in Collin County; another location will open in Fort Worth, called Boozie's Brewery & Gourmet Sandwiches. The concept, which truthfully could have a better name, is from a team ..read more

The supermarket throwdown is on in Frisco, and Kroger is readying for battle. The grocery store chain just celebrated the re-opening its store at 3205 Main St. on September 9 with pomp and circumstance, including a performance by the Wakeland High School Marching Band, samples, gift card giveaways, and a $1,000 check to the WHS Band Boosters Association. The location closed temporarily in 2021 in order to undertake major renovations. A release says they were ..read more

It's brunch all day New England-style thanks to a new restaurant opening in Dallas' Victory Park: Called The Place 2 Be, it's an iconic all-day brunch concept based in Connecticut that's opening its first location outside of the Northeast in Dallas. The restaurant will be located at 2401 Victory Park Ln., formerly Dibs on Victory, with an opening slated for 2023. A release describes it as an audacious brand, that's a good word, that is ..read more

Football is here (and fall isn't far behind). If you're just here for the snacks, then Whole Foods Market is ready to make all your chip, dip, food, and drink fantasies come true. From full-on catering to grab-and-go goodies, here are some winning game day grub ideas: Catering Serve as few as four people or an entire team for everyday entertaining and special occasions with catering that's freshly prepared in stores. Whole Foods Market requires ..read more

Downtown Dallas gets a new restaurant featuring a chef's take on Tex-Mex: Muchacho, the Mexican concept from local chef Omar Flores, will open in East Quarter, the downtown development from Todd Interests. According to a release, Muchacho will open at 2110 Jackson St. at the corner of Cesar Chavez Boulevard in the 300 Pearl building in early 2023. Flores, who's been nominated twice for a James Beard Award and who won a CultureMap Dallas Tastemaker ..read more

A family-owned Mexican restaurant known for its distinctively fresh Tex-Mex has debuted in a familiar location in Carrollton. Called Chips & Salsa Tex-Mex and Cantina, it opened in a former Cindi's Deli at 2001 Midway Rd. #132, where it's serving fajitas, enchiladas, breakfast, brunch, and margaritas in a multitude of flavors. Chips & Salsa opened their first location in Garland in May 2019, followed by a second location in Wylie which they bravely opened in ..read more

Spicy crab is headed for Dallas' Lake Highlands with the arrival of Shell Shack, the local shellfish restaurant chain which is opening a location at the Creekside Shopping Mall at the intersection of Skillman Street and Abrams Road. A spokesperson confirmed that the restaurant will open later in 2022 in the same center as the Alamo Drafthouse, specifically at 6770 Abrams Rd. #180, the space previously occupied by sports bar Yogi's Home Plate, which closed ..read more

Oktoberfest events: the unofficial sign that fall is has arrived. This week brings the first of several German-themed festivals sure to dot the calendar soon, and it's a big one that'll draw around 50,000 guests. There are also two chocolate pairing events, two Tex-Mex restaurant birthdays (one turns two and the other, 104), and three eat-and-stroll tasting events. Practice balancing that drink and small plate now. Wednesday, September 14 Hispanic Heritage Month at Central Market ..read more

A new Japanese restaurant is coming to Plano with a unique and authentic approach to dining. Called Tokyo Shokudo, its goal is to offer the Japanese "Teishoku" experience, said to be reminiscent of everyday dining in Tokyo. According to a release, it's officially opening at 4709 Parker Rd. #450 on September 15. Teishoku, or a "set menu," is a meal combining many small dishes assembled with rice and soup. It's kind of the Japanese equivalent ..read more

A Mexican restaurant with steaks on the menu has debuted on the fringe of Deep Ellum. Called Don Chabe, it opened quietly in August at 3933 Main St., better known as the former home of Dallas BBQ institution Mac's Bar-B-Que, which closed in 2021 after having been in that location since 1955. The restaurant is from a group of owners fronted by Oscar Rodriguez, who also owns a string of highly rated street taco/sandwich shops ..read more