Fort Worth’s west side is about to welcome a fresh take on refined dining with the opening of The Mont on Thursday, August 7. Located just outside the Montserrat neighborhood at 4729 Saint Amand Circle, The Mont is the latest project from Cousin’s BBQ owner Jeff Payne and longtime industry partner Jason Cross.
“The Mont is all about connection—bringing people together around thoughtful food and timeless atmosphere,” says Payne.
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Just steps away from the Siesta Key Village and a short stroll from the famous white quartz sands of Siesta Beach, Tropical Breeze Resort is a boutique escape that feels both polished and personal. This charming property offers a blend of island ease and modern convenience, making it a favorite among travelers looking for a laid-back vacation with all the right extras. Whether you’re seeking a weekend hideaway or a longer coastal stay, Tropical Breeze delivers comfort, convenience, and location in spades.
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Duro Hospitality, the award-winning hospitality group behind a selection of Dallas’ most acclaimed restaurants (The Charles, Sister, Mister Charles, El Carlos Elegante), is set to unveil its newest concept Norman’s Japanese Grill, on Friday, August 1 in the heart of Dallas’ Oak Lawn neighborhood at 4002 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Playful, imaginative, and rooted in reverence, Norman’s is a Western-inspired Japanese raw bar and grill that was influenced by the Duro Founders’ deep admiration for Japanese food and culture.
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Set against the scenic backdrop of Lake LBJ, the 12th Annual Beer by the Bay Music Festival returns to Horseshoe Bay Resort on August 8–9, 2025, for a two-night celebration of Texas country, Red Dirt music, award-winning cuisine, and craft beer culture. This signature summer event combines a powerhouse musical lineup with culinary indulgence and resort-style comfort, offering a weekend that’s both high-energy and deeply relaxing.
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Chicken fried steak holds a sacred place in the Texas dining canon. It’s a dish that straddles the line between working-class necessity and Sunday supper indulgence—breaded beef, fried like chicken, drowned in gravy, and typically served with enough starch to anchor a boat. In Dallas, two long-loved restaurants take this dish seriously: Norma’s Café, a bastion of down-home tradition, and AllGood Café, a Deep Ellum diner with a little more swagger and a lot more nuance. I ordered both. I ate both. I took a nap. Then I made a decision.
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In a spirits market increasingly dominated by trend-driven releases and celebrity endorsements, a quiet discipline still exists for those who seek tequila not for spectacle, but for precision. True tequila—made exclusively from Blue Weber agave and crafted in the heartlands of Jalisco—merits attention sip by sip. I recently sat down with five distinct expressions, from blancos to añejos, and allowed each to unfold without distraction. What follows is not a ranking, but an honest evaluation—an attempt to understand what each bottle communicates when stripped of marketing, mixers, and noise.
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At Gemma, oysters are elevated to the centerpiece of the dining experience. Each shell arrives elegantly presented, offered with a finely shaved granita—a vinegar-laced, subtly floral ice that melts across the oyster’s brine, enhancing rather than masking its natural salinity. This approach replaces conventional mignonette decoration with chilled precision, allowing the oyster to remain the star.
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Cole’s French Dip opened its doors in 1908, back when Los Angeles still smelled like horse sweat and the newspapers were full of train times and oil claims. The bar sat at the base of the Pacific Electric building, back when red cars ruled the city and the idea of “downtown nightlife” meant whiskey and card games, not rooftop DJs. Cole’s was the kind of place built to outlast fashion. And for more than a century, it did.
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