This is the first of three blogs in our Monumental Mammoths series about the Harwood Park playground, which features giant sculptural play elements and educational information related to Columbian mammoths, which roamed North Texas about 100,000 years ago. We recently interviewed Dr. Ron Tykoski,...
Cava opened in the space previously operated by Zoë's Kitchen in the Robertson's Creek Shopping Center in Flower Mound. (Courtesy Cava) Mediterranean restaurant Cava opened July 30 at 5871 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 300, Flower Mound. The restaurant is located in the Robertson's Creek Shopping...
With Treviño’s Craft Smokehouse, a former oilman brings solid barbecue and creative sides to Possum Kingdom Lake, one day per week. When Dustin Treviño purchased a massive smoker from Austin Smoke Works in 2019, it was only as a backup plan. He co-owned an oil-and-gas company in Midland at the...
1. MKT Railroad Museum FREE Visit the most iconic landmark in Katy! The MKT railroad museum is an historic landmark with life-sized exhibits. Make sure to take your photo with the famous red caboose car. 2. Mary Jo Peckham Park FREE Retreat to Mary Jo Peckham Park to connect with nature. The...
It’s no lie that online dating can be a curse and a blessing at the same time. You’ve swiped right, they’ve swiped right, and now what? Picking the perfect opening pick-up line for a Tinder or Bumble chat can feel like so much pressure. You don’t want to sound cheesy or like you’re over-eager, but...
After spending last year at home, we're ready to gas up the car and go somewhere. BBQ Road Trip is a series in which we take a day trip to visit barbecue spots outside of Dallas just in time for summer road trip season. It's mid-morning on a recent Friday, clouds have quickly filled the sky over...
The Austin food truck has perfected the art of the biscuit and paired it with well-smoked meat and, in one fan favorite offering, smoked strawberry jam. Bread at most barbecue joints is an afterthought. Slices of cheap white bread are handed out for free and often end up in the trash. So I was...
Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Maggiano’s Little Italy® chose Dallas-based, global design consultant firm Harrison to utilize its award-winning strategic branding, interior design and architectural expertise in five of the brand’s restaurant remodels across the country. The popular...
This is the second column in a series about new trends in Texas barbecue. The first explored how chefs are changing the barbecue game. Like the restaurant industry as a whole, the barbecue business has changed substantially over the past 18 months. In pre-COVID times, the possibility that a...
It’s summer in Houston, and that means it’s barbecue season. Of course, barbecue season is pretty much year-round in Texas. Still, if you’re in the mood for something grilled, smoked, or drenched in sweet, tangy barbecue sauce, take a look at our list of the best BBQ places in Houston. Best BBQ...
If you’re looking to plan a honeymoon in the U.S., Texas should be on the top of your list. There are a multitude of offerings for couples honeymooning in the state such as hotel packages geared towards newlyweds, private outdoor tours, speakeasy bars and tasting menus at intimate restaurants,...
Tell someone we’re from Texas, and they immediately assume we own a Stetson and a head of cattle. Don’t we wish. In Fort Worth’s Stockyard National Historic District, we can connect with our inner Texan — Stetson or no. The entertainment district offers shopping, dining and music — all within...