Fort Worth is about to pick up one of Austin’s more inventive nights out. Dirdie Birdie is opening in the West 7th district, exporting a concept that treats miniature golf as backdrop, centerpiece, and social glue all at once. What began in Austin as an indoor 12-hole course wrapped inside a full restaurant and cocktail bar is now positioning itself squarely in Fort Worth’s nightlife corridor.
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Huey Magoo’s is stepping into Dallas with a straightforward pitch: better chicken tenders, done consistently, and done at scale. The Florida-based fast-casual brand has plans for multiple North Texas locations, signaling that it sees real opportunity in a region that already takes its chicken seriously.
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Flying Fish, the fast-casual seafood eatery founded by restaurateurs Shannon Wynne and Larry Richardson is now open at 4032 Preston Road in the former Dickey’s BBQ space. Inspired by the East Texas seafood joints on area lakes and especially Caddo Lake, Flying Fish has eleven outposts throughout Texas and Arkansas.
Offerings include grilled plates prepared traditional, snappy or with garlic butter, crab, oysters and shrimp, fried catfish, fish fillets and Southern specialties such as po’ boys, jambalaya, grits and gumbo. Ice cold beer, wine and margaritas are also available.
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Oak & Stone is headed to Addison in summer 2026, bringing its high-energy dining room and signature self-pour tap wall to 5225 Belt Line Road #220. The Florida-born concept, part of Artistry Restaurants, marks its second North Texas outpost following its McKinney debut this spring.
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In Newberg, Oregon, the Chehalem tasting room offers a charming step back in time. Housed in a historic brick building, it blends Old World character with a distinctly Northwest flair. One of its most charming quirks? A refillable wine-on-tap program that lets you fill up a liter-sized Chehalem-branded bottle with select wines like the INOX Chardonnay or their signature Three Vineyard Pinot Noir. It’s an eco-friendly, community-driven twist that’s as practical as it is enjoyable.
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Restaurant genius Phil Romano is opening yet another restaurant in Trinity Groves. The latest to join the ranks is a fast casual spot called Potato Flats. Think fancy baked russet and sweet potatoes stuffed with a whole host of fresh chef prepared items. These are not your ordinary buttered spuds, but instead a full meal with the potato as its canvass. The restaurant is due to open July 1, 2014 at 11am.
Interesting enough, Romano himself created the potato smasher, which you think an ordinary brick would suffice. Instead the smasher is a large hand-powered device that has a round center, and perfectly smashed the potato leaving no room for error. It is quite something to behold. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
For those of you that follow us on Facebook we made an announcement about our foray into radio starting Sunday, March 24, 2013. Look for craveRADIO to air each week bringing you the flavor of Dallas and Fort Worth with special guests from North Texas and around the country. Each week we will interview chefs, winemakers, brewmasters and bartenders in a fun two hour format from the the Clear Channel studios on 1190 AM. We will also podcast each episode along with behind the scenes photos and stories on craveDFW.com. Continue reading
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by Jerry Stewart
As part of OysterFest 2012, Fish City Grill is hosting the third annual oyster eating contest benefiting the March of Dimes. But you don’t have to compete to enjoy the festivities. All oyster lovers are invited to Fish City Grill on April 29th for a free event featuring live music, beer, crawfish and lots of oysters. Attendees can snack on featured oysters including: Continue reading
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