Texas Monthly invites you to celebrate what brings Texans together best, the love of local barbecue. Since Texans can never get enough smoked brisket, juicy ribs, and all the fixings, Texas Monthly is launching a brand-new barbecue…
East Dallas has a fresh spot to grab a drink, sing your favorite tunes, and bite into a mouth-watering fried chicken sandwich. Rising Tides, the new bar and restaurant taking over the former Royal Pour on Garland Road, is officially open…
Have a craving for mouthwatering burgers, over-the-top fries, and a lemonade bar that is full of flavors? Burgerlicious is opening at the end of September in Lancaster at 3216 W. Pleasant Run Rd. It’s the second Burgerlicious location,…
Mister O1, a Michelin-recognized pizzeria with a strong following in Texas, Georgia, and Florida, officially opened its doors in Fort Worth on September 16, 2025, at 628 Harrold St. #100 on West 7th. There are four Mister 01 locations in…
When longtime Fort Worth restaurateurs Jeff Payne and Jason Cross, the duo behind the beloved Cousin’s Barbecue, announced they were launching a new concept, most people assumed it would involve smoke, sauce, and brisket. Instead, the pair…
Blue Bell baked something special for dessert lovers without turning on the oven. The Texas-based creamery just unveiled Classic Pecan Pie Ice Cream, a new flavor that blends everything people love about the iconic Southern dessert.…
Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival, Texas’ newest country-music and barbecue extravaganza, is heating up downtown Temple, Texas, this weekend, September 12–13, 2025. The two-day inaugural celebration at the MLK Festival Grounds, a multi-acre…
Fans of fall festivals, cold brews, and good times can enjoy Trucktoberfest, a beloved seasonal event hosted by Truck Yard Dallas that kicks off Saturday, September 13, 2025, running from 11 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Keep your cash as there is no…
Downtown Grapevine landed a new caffeine hotspot. Landmark Coffee officially opened its doors on August 30, 2025, at 503 S. Main Street, offering craft coffee, cold brews, an espresso bar, fresh pastries, and a welcoming new space for…
A new cocktail lounge brings refined cocktails and elegant small plates to Uptown Dallas. Caché Cocktail Lounge, perched above the longtime favorite S&D Oyster Company, opened on August 29, 2025. Designed in an intimate space with French…
Craft beer enthusiasts and foodies, Voodoo Brewing Co. just opened on August 23, 2025, in Prosper, located at 1440 W. Frontier Parkway. This upscale bar, craft kitchen, and brewery allow guests to experience a lively, communal gathering…
Henderson Avenue’s latest addition, Dudley’s Sports Grill, opened on Thursday, August 28, 2025, bringing a new wave of energy just in time for football season. Dudley’s Sports Grill has already built a strong following in Rockwall, where…
Houston’s Heights neighborhood welcomes a fresh hangout destination that boasts the longest bar in Texas. Kirby Ice House is set to open its fourth location on August 29, 2025, located at 1421 North Loop West in the Shady Acres area. The…
In a robust fusion of Southern charm and California-style, Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch® recently opened its doors in Arlington, marking the chain’s second location into the Lone Star State. The new location offers flavorful meal items…
Dallasites, meet your next taco obsession. La Taquería opens in late August at 8410 Harry Hines Blvd., promising bold and authentic flavors just minutes from Dallas Love Field. Marco Borraz, a Chiapas, Mexico native, created the concept…
Texas A&M students just scored big time and road trips to Buc-ee’s are now a thing of the past. Starting August 20, Texas A&M will become the first university in the nation to partner with Buc-ee’s, offering more than 45 of the Texas…
Frisco foodies can gather around the table at this new premium all-you-can-eat restaurant called Chocho Hot Pot, which opened its doors on August 2, 2025, at 8250 Gaylord Parkway. Chocho offers a customizable dining experience where guests…
Texas Taphouse, Houston Galleria’s newest go-to spot for delicious eats, big games, and large Texas hospitality, is kicking off fall and football season with a brand-new menu that offers indulgent classics and fresh twists on fan favorites…
Created by the folks behind Supreme Crab Cajun Seafood & Bar in Denton, Supreme Boil just landed in Flower Mound, and it’s where Southern charm meets coastal crave. The restaurant is opening its doors with a limited menu, serving fresh…
Urban Cookhouse landed in Texas, opening its first Lone Star State restaurant in Prosper on Aug. 11 at 1151 S. Preston Road, bringing made-from-scratch Southern favorites to the area. The Alabama-born brand presents its farm-to-fire-to…
The Mont, a New American culinary gem, opened in July in the Montserrat neighborhood of Fort Worth, ready to dazzle Dallas with 1950’s glamour and delicious menu items. The restaurant was created by Jeff Payne of Cousin’s BBQ and his…
Whataburger is shaking up summer with the debut of the Dr Pepper Blackberry Shake, a refreshing, velvety, fruity twist on two Texas icons. It blends Dr Pepper™ with sweet blackberry juice blended into Whataburger’s signature creamy vanilla…
Norman’s Japanese Grill, the latest concept from the Duro Hospitality group (known for Mister Charles and El Carlos Elegante), officially opened on August 1. Located in the former Homewood space at 4002 Oak Lawn Avenue, this new restaurant…
Feeling the summer heat and need some shade? Blue Bell just brought back a beloved flavor called Homemade in the Shade after a decade-long hiatus. This delicious treat blends Blue Bell’s iconic Homemade Vanilla with ribbons of rich,…
On Thursday, August 8, or National Whataburger Day, fans of the Texas-based burger chain can purchase one classic Whataburger for just 75 cents, a nod to the company’s founding in 1950 and a celebration to mark its 75th anniversary. The…
After five years as a popular pop-up, smash burger concept Boo’s Burgers has officially opened its first permanent location in Houston’s East End. Boo’s Burger was built by native Houstonian Joseph Boudreaux who worked in the banking…
A fun new burger spot called Dad Jokes Cheesyburger opened in Frisco’s vibrant Rail District. It started as a food truck in 2024 and has now turned into a brick-and-mortar. Founded by local Frisco parents, the restaurant distributes…
The acclaimed Austin Omakase restaurant Otoko is making history as the first and only restaurant in the state to serve cultivated salmon. This sushi-grade, lab-grown fish was developed by the pioneering company Wildtype. The lab-grown…
Starting August 19, Fort Worth will become the new home for a beloved Cajun seasoned, chicken-and-biscuits chain called Bojangles. The Fort Worth location will be located at 12801 South Fwy., and will feature crispy, golden chicken tenders…
One of the most crave-worthy and authentic Italian eateries is coming to Dallas. The Sicilian Butcher, known for its legendary meatballs, handmade pastas, and build-your-own cannoli bar, is opening its second Texas location on Thursday,…