S&D Oyster Co Remains the Dallas Source for all Things NOLA

Crave DFW 2/24 7:24A Steven Doyle

S&D Oyster Company has been a constant on McKinney Avenue since 1976, and walking through the door still feels like discovering a place that refuses to chase trends. The room carries an easy...

Florida Based Huey Magoo’s Making its Way to North Texas

Crave DFW 2/24 5:49A Steven Doyle

Huey Magoo’s is stepping into Dallas with a straightforward pitch: better chicken tenders, done consistently, and done at scale. The Florida-based fast-casual brand has plans for multiple North Texas...

Flying Fish Opens 2nd Location in Plano

Crave DFW 2/24 4:29A Steven Doyle

Allison David Flying Fish , the fast-casual seafood eatery founded by restaurateurs  Shannon Wynne  and  Larry Richardson  is now open at  4032 Preston Road  in the former Dickey’s BBQ space. Inspired...

Oak & Stone Expands with Second Texas Location in Addison

Crave DFW 2/24 4:16A Steven Doyle

Oak & Stone is headed to Addison in summer 2026, bringing its high-energy dining room and signature self-pour tap wall to 5225 Belt Line Road #220. The Florida-born concept, part of Artistry...

Bending Branch Hits the Mark Again!

Texas Wine Lover 2/20 12:53A Neal Addy

Dr. Bob Young and the team at Bending Branch Winery in Comfort will soon be releasing a special sparkling rosé you do not want to miss the 2023 Estate Crimson Cabernet Rosé. This extremely limited release was made from organically grown estate...

Sit Back and Enjoy Boiling Crab

Crave DFW 2/18 2:31A Steven Doyle

If you re in the mood for an unforgettable seafood experience in Dallas, Boiling Crab is the spot to be. From the second you walk in, the atmosphere makes it clear this isn’t your typical seafood...

Phil Price Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 2/17 12:06A Jeff Cope

We first met Phil Price in 2016 when he moved to Texas to be an assistant winemaker at Fall Creek Vineyards . He soon volunteered to be a judge at our Texas Wine Lover’s Battle of the Texas Mourvèdre 2017 . Phil is now the head winemaker at the...

2026 Texas International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 2/15 3:47A Jeff Cope

The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) announced the results of its 2026 competition, held in January 2026. These Texas wineries were recognized for their exceptional wines: Top Wines Grand...

Join the 18th Annual Spicewood Vineyards Pair it with the Claret Chili Cook-Off

Texas Wine Lover 2/13 1:15A Jeff Cope

Press Release Join Spicewood Vineyards for the 18th annual world-famous chili cook-off happening on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. The Pair it with the Claret Chili Cook-Off (PIWTC) is everyone s favorite party of the year...

The Best Chocolatiers in Dallas

Crave DFW 2/11 7:58A Steven Doyle

Dallas transforms into a chocolate lover’s paradise every Valentine’s Day , and it’s easy to see why. Chocolate is more than a treat — its rich aroma, velvety texture, and deep, layered flavors create...

Fearing’s Restaurant for Top Tier Dallas Valentine’s Dining

Crave DFW 2/11 5:28A Steven Doyle

Located inside The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, Fearing’s Restaurant remains one of the city’s defining fine-dining institutions. Under the direction of Dean Fearing—an architect of modern Southwestern...

Dallas’ Bold and Flavorful Casual Cajun Seafood Spot

Crave DFW 2/11 5:19A Steven Doyle

Shuck N Jive in Dallas feels like home, that is if your home is a divey oyster bar. It’s not fancy or polished, but that’s exactly the point — it’s a casual, lively spot where you can kick back in...

The Free Man for Every Day Live Music & Gumbo

Crave DFW 2/11 4:59A Steven Doyle

In Deep Ellum —a neighborhood long defined by amplified guitars, brass sections, and late-night movement— The Free Man Cajun Café & Lounge has operated since 2011 as both restaurant and working music...

Events: These Texas Wineries Want You to Join Them

Texas Wine Lover 2/11 3:52A Jeff Cope

The Texas Wine Lover website Guide and mobile app include many features designed to help you decide which wineries, meaderies, cideries, and local businesses to visit. Over the coming months, we will be highlighting some of these “hidden” features...

Soto Vino: Siempre Afuera – Always Outside

Texas Wine Lover 2/6 12:54A Cynthia Spanhel

Soto Vino is one of a handful of natural or low-intervention wineries in Texas. Founded in 2020 by brothers Christian and Dominic Soto, Soto Vino is currently housed at The Austin Winery in Austin, a full-production urban winery working...