The summer of 2025 has proven to be a challenging period for the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area’s vibrant culinary landscape, with a significant number of restaurants and bars announcing their permanent closures. From beloved neighborhood mainstays to trendy new establishments, a variety of dining and drinking venues have shuttered their doors, citing a confluence…
The Lone Star State has drawn a line in the rapidly evolving landscape of food technology, enacting a comprehensive ban on the sale of lab-grown meat, also known as cell-cultured protein. Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 261 into law on June 20, 2025, prohibiting the manufacture, processing, possession, distribution, offering for sale, or sale…
Arlington, Texas – The vibrant culinary landscape of Arlington is once again buzzing with flavor and friendly competition as the city hosts its fourth annual #SaveTheTacos contest. Organized by the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), this highly anticipated event, running from August 19 through September 30, features a record-breaking 24 local restaurants presenting unique,…
San Antonio, Texas, is poised to host a culinary showdown of epic proportions as Taco Cabana, a beloved regional fast-casual restaurant chain, announces its first-ever World Taco Eating Championship. This high-stakes food competition, set to take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, will see professional competitive eaters and local hopefuls converge at the Austin Highway…
As the Central Texas heat begins to wane, the communities of Pflugerville and Hutto are gearing up for a vibrant array of fall events, promising something for every interest and age. From lively festivals celebrating local heritage to engaging literary gatherings and philanthropic endeavors, the upcoming months are brimming with opportunities for residents and visitors…
In a recent and widely discussed digital ranking, Whataburger, the iconic Texas-born fast-food chain, has been named the premier late-night dining destination in the United States by the digital platform BroBible. This recognition firmly places the beloved restraunt ahead of other national contenders like In-N-Out and Steak ‘n Shake, cementing its reputation as a go-to…
The highly anticipated 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards, the premier food competition that sets the culinary bar for the annual State Fair of Texas, have officially unveiled their 15 finalists. This announcement ignites excitement across the Lone Star State, as these innovative culinary creations now stand on the precipice of becoming the next iconic fair…
In an unprecedented display of gastronomic endurance that has sent shockwaves through the world of food competitions, social media influencer Mohamed Mbengue, widely known by his formidable handle MoMotion, etched his name into the annals of extreme eating challenges on August 7. Mbengue became the first individual to successfully complete The Big Texan Steak Ranch’s…
A quiet revolution is taking flight across the United States, as delivery drones, once a futuristic concept and then a slow-starting novelty, are now rapidly expanding their presence in American neighborhoods. This pivotal moment marks a significant shift in how goods, particularly prepared food, are transported directly to consumers, signaling a burgeoning new era in…
Jim’s Restaurant, a long-standing fixture in the San Antonio dining scene, announced its impending closure for its location situated at the intersection of Bandera Road and Loop 1604. The restaurant is slated to cease operations on August 19th, a move that brings the total number of Jim’s closures to three within the last 18 months….
