Monthly Archives: February 2022

Lakewood Brewing’s NEW Big-D Double IPA

Today, Lakewood Brewing announced the release of Big-D Double IPA, the permanent iteration of their popular Big D IPA rotating series that served as a testing ground for their new year-round offering.

“Last year’s Big D series was a lot of fun for us and a way to experiment with what makes great IPA’s,” said Wim Bens, President and Founder of Lakewood Brewing. “The IPA landscape is always changing, but we think that balance is key to making an IPA that people want to keep coming back to. So we created a wonderful balance of strength, hoppiness, flavor and aroma.”

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Al Biernat’s North and Oak Lawn Locations Adds Mama LaVerne’s Chicken & Waffles to Weekend Brunch Menu

Al Biernat’s is partnering with international fitness guru Donna Richardson and her mother, affectionately known as “Mama LaVerne,” to re-introduce a southern staple to the restaurant’s brunch menu using an old Richardson family recipe. The mother-daughter duo recently launched Mama LaVerne’s Chicken Seasoning, Waffle & Pancake Mix on Amazon and ShopRite, as well as select grocery stores on the East Coast. Now, Dallas brunch-goers will be able to dine at Al Biernat’s and taste the soulful goodness of Mama LaVerne’s Chicken & Waffles for themselves. The new dish will make its brunch debut on February 26-27 in celebration of Black History Month.

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DIVE Coastal Cuisine Features Fresh February Specials

DIVE Coastal Cuisine, the neighborhood restaurant located in Snider Plaza for 10+ years and known for their healthy, light and flavorful fare is featuring food and wine specials throughout the month of February.

Specials include CleansingChopped Salad – kale, parsley, mint, red pepper, cucumber, beet, carrot, lemon, olive oil and hemp hearts; PEI Mussels – sofrito, cilantro, crispy saffron paella rice; Turkey Veggie Chili, Roasted White Bean & Kale Soup and light fish entrees including Halibut, Blackened Bay of FundySalmon, Red Fish and Mahi Mahi with choice of sides including a variety of healthy options. 

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What About Dim Sum?

Traditional Chinese dim sum

Originally a custom in Cantonese cuisine, dim sum is inextricably linked to the Chinese tradition of yum cha or drinking tea. Teahouses sprung up to accommodate weary travelers journeying along the famous Silk Road. Rural farmers, exhausted after long hours working in the fields, would also head to the local teahouse for an afternoon of tea and relaxing conversation.

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Knife Steakhouse Relaunches Lunch featuring Menu Favorites from Knife Burger

Knife, the nationally-acclaimed steakhouse by Chef John Tesar, has reintroduced its lunch menu and will reopen during daytime hours as Knife Burger. After temporarily stopping lunch service during the pandemic, Tesar has revamped the menu with favorites from Knife Burger, which has additional locations in Plano, TX, and Orlando, FL.

Knife Burger at The Highland will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Eataly Dallas – A Day with Lidia Bastianich

Emmy Award-winning chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, and more — Eataly partner and beloved chef Lidia Bastianich gives us plenty of reasons to celebrate! On Friday, February 25, we are excited to spend an extra special day with Lidia at Eataly Dallas.

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Zalat Pizza to Open Their First Allen Location on March 7th

Zalat Pizza, the cult-favorite pizza concept, is opening their first Allen location on March 7th at 950 W. Stacy Rd, Allen, TX 75069 on the corner of Stacy Rd and Watters Rd. In keeping with Zalat’s typical business model, this new location will strictly serve takeout through Zalat’s website or delivery via third party delivery apps.

Zalat is rapidly expanding its footprint within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with this location marking the 17th Zalat location in North Texas.

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Life Time Expands in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex 

Life Time, the nation’s premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), has officially opened its doors to its tenth destination in the Dallas/Fort Metroplex and second in Denton County (Flower Mound opened in 2004).

Situated across the tollway from the Toyota Soccer Center at 4900 Throne Hall Way, Life Time Frisco created more than 220 new jobs and features a resort-like pool deck, five dedicated studios for the ultimate boutique experience, an expansive workout floor, tennis and pickleball courts, dedicated kids spaces and programmed designed for active agers. It’s all part of the 124,000 stunning square-foot location dedicated to the pursuit of healthy living for those 3 months to 90+ years.

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