Inspired by the charm of English country clubs and the glamour of the Gatsby era, Stewart’s offers guests a luxurious yet welcoming experience. Inside, the intimate 28-seat lounge features custom-designed glassware and ceiling panels that soften sound, creating a refined but relaxed vibe. Just outside, a sprawling 15,000-square-foot lawn includes two croquet courts—each hosting up to 12 players—where guests can enjoy classic games in a stylish setting.
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In a move as bold and flavorful as the city itself, Portillo’s is celebrating Chicago’s latest brush with history—the appointment of Pope Leo XIII, a proud son of the Windy City—with a mouthwatering tribute worthy of the occasion. Introducing The Leo: a limited-time menu item crafted to honor both Chicago’s culinary roots and its newfound papal pride.
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This Mother’s Day, Outback Steakhouse is going all out to celebrate mums with a limited-time Mum’s Day menu available from May 7 to 11. Whether you’re planning a relaxing dine-in experience or bringing the flavors home with takeout, Outback makes it easy to treat mum to a meal she’ll love—without her lifting a finger.
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When it opened in 1956, The Statler set the gold standard for luxury and hospitality in the South. Now, nearly 70 years later, the historic Dallas hotel is preparing to welcome a bold new dining experience that matches its iconic legacy.
Chef Casey LaRue, formerly of the acclaimed Carte Blanche on Lower Greenville, will debut Sauvage, a 10-seat, wood-fired omakase restaurant opening in a street-level suite off Commerce Street at The Statler. With just two seatings each night, guests will enjoy an intimate, chef-led experience as each of the 12 to 15 courses is prepared live over an open flame. The restaurant is expected to open in late summer 2025.
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Dallas might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of hot dogs, but make no mistake — this town knows how to serve a killer dog. Take a stroll through Deep Ellum and you’ll find the legendary Angry Dog, a local institution for more than 25 years. Their namesake “Angry Dog” is an all-beef classic loaded with mustard, chili, grilled onions, and cheddar cheese, and it remains a must-try for any hot dog lover.
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Get ready, Trophy Club—two of the town’s most beloved culinary names are teaming up for a limited-time mashup that’s set to redefine what a bagel sandwich can be.
Dan’s Bagels, the North Texas favorite known for it’s crave-worthy sourdough bagels, is partnering with The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque, and we’ve raved about them for years. Together, they’re cooking up two bold, brisket-loaded creations that take bagels way beyond breakfast.
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Meow Wolf’s Texas-based exhibitions have earned major international recognition at IAAPA Honors 2025, one of the global attractions industry’s most prestigious awards programs. Announced this week at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, Meow Wolf Grapevine was named the Top Location-Based Experience (LBE) in the world for 2025, while Meow Wolf Houston received the award for Best Food & Beverage Building Renovation or New Build for its immersive dining concept, Cowboix Hevvven.
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Fire Bowl Café, a popular Austin-based Asian cuisine brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its first North Texas location in McKinney! Known for its fresh and fully customizable stir-fry dishes, Fire Bowl officially opened at 4060 W University Dr, Suite 300 on April 24, 2025.
Owned by DLC Restaurant Holdings—the team behind Firo Pizza, Craft Pies Pizza, and Desperados Mexican Restaurant—Fire Bowl Café brings its signature “Stir Fry Your Way” concept to the DFW area. Since launching in Austin in 1996, Fire Bowl has been serving fast, fresh, and flavorful Asian-inspired meals made with premium ingredients and prepared to order in sizzling woks.
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