Monthly Archives: May 2019

Clover Pushes Opening Date

By Steven Doyle

We recently published a story about Cliver Club and all the desired elements that will be fitting into this gangbuster venue. We mention a June 7 opening date, which would male 120 days from conception.

Today we received a call from Eddie (Lucky) Campbell that pushes the opening to June 14. Whereas this is perfectly understandable, Campbell was disappointed.

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Mockingbird Diner Slated to Shutter

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Employees of the modern southern diner-to-cafeteria is due to close at the end of business tonight. Employees have been writing Crave telling us they are now unemployed and seeking work. Continue reading →

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Kenny Mills To Re-Open Chop House June 3rd

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Chef Kenny Mills of the Arlington Chop House Burger (not related to the restaurant in Dallas by the same name) is making a reprise. Previously  Mills sold his restaurant citing a bout of weariness for the reason for selling. However, the new owners were not able to keep up with demand and eventually shuttered. Continue reading →

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Fat Straws Bubble Tea Co., a locally owned and operated concept tagged as serving “happiness in a cup” since 2002, is opening a fourth location on Saturday, June 1 at 1251 West Campbell Road, Ste. 230 in Richardson. With Japanese style Mochi donuts added to the menu and an emphasis on community involvement, Owners Terry and Jennifer Pham are humbled by the response from their neighbors and friends to become a community of owners in this growing business. Continue reading →

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The Clover Club Premiers June 14

Parliament Luckyby Steven Doyle

Dallas, prepare for a deal changing club and restaurant just days away from premiering on the Dallas scene. From the hearts and minds of restaurant owner and investor Brad  Woy and uber cocktalier and bar owner Eddie Campbell (also known as Lucky to fans) comes Clover Club which is a send-up of the original Bellevue-Stratford Hotel’s Clover Club from the late 1800’s Philadelphia social club which attracted movers and shakers of the day, including moneyed bankers and intellects of the time not too unlike the Midtown Manhattan Algonquin which also attracted a similar heady crowd. Continue reading →

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The Shops at Willow Bend Launches Free Weekly Outdoor Summer Movie Series

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The Shops at Willow Bend is launching a free weekly outdoor summer movie series, offering family-friendly films alongside high-quality dining options.

Every Tuesday evening from June 4 through July 30, a different movie will be shown beginning at 8:30 p.m. in the open lawn space in The District. Moviegoers can bring blankets and lawn chairs as they enjoy popular movies such as Trolls, Spider Man, Coco and The Secret Life of Pets, among others.  Continue reading →

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il Bracco Italian Inspired Neighborhood Restaurant is NOW OPEN The Plaza at Preston Center

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il Bracco, the much-anticipated Italian inspired neighborhood restaurant and bar has opened their doors to the public as of today.

Located at 8416 Preston Center Plaza inside the burgeoning The Plaza at Preston Center, il Bracco is the culmination of Robert Quick’s (CEO) and Matt Gottlieb’s (COO) twenty-five years of restaurant industry experience. Continue reading →

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Margarita Meltdown 2019

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This past Sunday, Margarita Meltdown celebrated nine years of showcasing the best of the Dallas hospitality industry’s margaritas. This year’s festival took place along Dallas’ Historic West End, where 30 of Dallas’ best restaurants and bars competed for the title of Best Margarita. Each of those one-ounce ramekins packed a powerful, unique punch, with no two samples tasting alike, however, only one would take the title of Dallas’ Best Margarita. Continue reading →

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