James Provisions is the DWF area’s newest spring restaurant opening by way of New York City. Owner Deborah Williamson, who first founded James on a beautiful brownstone block in Brooklyn, ran the restaurant for over 15 years before returning home in 2022 and bringing James with her – starting its next chapter in Hurst, TX.
James Provisions offers a unique “fine-casual” dining experience, with a blend of counter and full-table service. The menu, which emphasizes market-driven, whole food with natural ingredients and thoughtful sourcing, has a singular philosophy – eat well to live well. Deborah brings her passion for healthy-ish living to the menu, with a wide range of New American comfort dishes balanced by no seed oils and plenty of vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto-friendly options.
Guests can enjoy long-time East Coast favorites, like the aptly-named Favorite Bowl (poached chicken, forbidden rice, beet hummus, kale, pickled radish, turmeric miso vin), Spring Burger (grass-fed beef, garden pesto, pickled onion, brioche), and High Vibe Popcorn (turmeric salt, aleppo, sumac), alongside homegrown dishes like Salmon Tacos (purple cabbage slaw, corn tortilla, avocado, pickled jalapeno vin), Flatbread (fried egg, greens, garden pesto, feta, lemon, calendula salt), and Crushed Baby Potatoes (rosemary, miso butter, ramp salt).
The beverage lineup spotlights all-day cocktails, wine & beer, juice, smoothies, espresso, and iced coffee, plus zero proof elixirs to fuel the soul, like the Sun Drop (saffron, ginger, lemon, mint, honey) and Joni Verjus Blanc (white grape, celery, basil).
As of March, James is open Wednesdays through Mondays for dinner and weekend brunch and has a convenient location with ample parking and accessibility. Guests can order at the counter to dine inside and on the patio, or order carryout via ChowNow. Later this year, Deborah will expand a provisions wall dedicated to culinary items and kitchen attire, including salts, chocolates, knives, aprons, and textiles.
