The Texas Christkindl Market returns to Arlington this holiday season as a food-forward celebration of winter traditions. The market runs Nov. 21–23 and continues Nov. 28 through Dec. 23, operating daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the North Plaza outside Globe Life Field. Admission is free, making it an accessible seasonal stop for visitors from across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
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Clifton Club unfolds with an ease that feels deliberate rather than accidental. The room is built for conversation: upholstered booths, low lighting, and a layout that creates natural pockets of intimacy without ever feeling closed off. There’s a steady hum to the space — animated but controlled — where people arrive intending to stay for more than one round. It’s a lounge that values tone and tempo, offering an atmosphere that feels polished, social, and comfortably grown.
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As the holidays approach and SNAP uncertainty, the Tarrant Area Food Bank North is stepping up to make sure no family in Denton County goes hungry. On Tuesday, November 4, the organization will host a Holiday Mega Mobile Distribution at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road in Denton, offering groceries and essential food items to more than 1,000 families while supplies last. The distribution will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, providing a vital lifeline for families feeling the strain of rising costs and recent challenges such as the federal shutdown and temporary pause in SNAP benefits.
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Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits in Texas are facing a major interruption. The USDA has warned that if the shutdown persists, the program will run out of funds and November benefit payments may not be issued. In Texas alone, roughly 3.5 million residents — including 1.7 million children — could lose access to about $614 million in monthly SNAP benefits, leaving households that rely on an average of $379 per month per household struggling to put food on the table. This disruption threatens food security for working-class families, children, seniors, and other vulnerable residents, prompting nonprofits and community organizations to prepare for unprecedented demand.
If you, your company or restaurant have a stop-gap plan in place let us know. Here are some measures that will help with relief:
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Fans attending Dallas Mavericks games this season can expect continued award-winning, chef-inspired concessions crafted in collaboration with Levy and 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, plus expanded drink offerings and a line-up of rotating sweet and savory menu items, inspired by the team’s 2025-26 Theme Nights schedule. And new to American Airlines Center are three frictionless concession stands, powered by Amazon Just Walk Out technology, at Chef’s Corner West, Chef’s Corner East, and Grill Zone 326.
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The 2025 State Fair of Texas is gearing up to be one of the biggest, boldest, and most indulgent yet. With the theme “Texas Shines Bright,” the fair promises to mix tradition with a healthy dose of over-the-top fun. Big Tex is standing tall as always, seemingly ready to judge every fried concoction, from classic corn dogs to deep-fried desserts that could easily double as workout weights. The Big Tex Choice Awards return, with categories ranging from savory to downright adventurous, and new vendors are stepping up with inventive flavors, sparkling drinks, and treats that push the limits of what you can and should deep-fry.
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The countdown to the State Fair of Texas is officially on, and the energy is as electric as the midway lights. Every fall, Dallas transforms into a playground of fried fantasies and wild culinary experiments, but nothing stirs more excitement than the Big Tex Choice Awards. This competition has become the heartbeat of the fair, where food vendors dream up outrageous creations that are equal parts delicious and daring—and this year’s lineup may just be the boldest yet.
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The first Independence Day parties looked nothing like our modern backyard barbecues. Instead of hot dogs and chips, early Americans dined on whatever they could grow, hunt, or preserve. Imported goods like tea and spices were pricey luxuries, and refrigeration didn’t exist, so food was seasonal or salted, smoked, or pickled to last.
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