Texas Restaurants Warn HB 200 Labor Bill Could Spike Costs 10-15%\n\nAustin, TX – The Texas restaurant industry, a cornerstone of the state’s economy and a vital source of employment, is raising significant concerns over proposed state legislation that could dramatically impact operating costs and potentially reshape the landscape for eateries across the state. This week,…
Texas Launches Inaugural Statewide BBQ Competition Austin, TX – The culinary landscape of Texas is set to heat up significantly in the fall of 2025 with the announcement of a major new statewide competition. The Texas Department of Agriculture, in a significant partnership with the Texas Restaurant Association, has officially unveiled the “Texas Smoke Showdown…
Austin Gears Up for National BBQ Championship, Anticipating Economic Windfall and Culinary Spectacle Austin, Texas – The “Live Music Capital of the World” is preparing to add another feather to its cap, this time in the realm of smoke and fire. Austin is officially set to host the highly anticipated 2025 National BBQ Championship, an…
Houston’s XYZ Restaurant Group Expands to Dallas with New Uptown Concept Dallas, TX – XYZ Restaurant Group, the acclaimed Houston-based culinary collective led by renowned Chef John Doe, has officially announced its significant expansion into the Dallas market. This marks the group’s highly anticipated first venture outside of the Greater Houston area, signaling a major…
Lone Star Eats Unveils Major Texas Expansion and Culinary Institute Initiative Texas-based restaurant conglomerate Lone Star Eats is making a significant bet on the future of the state’s vibrant food scene, announcing on March 28, 2025, ambitious plans for massive expansion and the establishment of a premier culinary training center. The initiative includes the addition…
Texas BBQ Triumphs: Sarah Miller Crowned National Grill Master in Austin AUSTIN, TX – In a landmark victory for Texas barbecue and the vibrant culinary scene of Lockhart, Sarah “Smokey” Miller, the esteemed owner and pitmaster of Smokey’s Pit Stop, has claimed the coveted title of National Grill Master 2025. The prestigious National Grill Masters…
Downtown Houston Set for Major Culinary Transformation Downtown Houston is poised for a significant enhancement to its already vibrant culinary scene with the ambitious announcement by renowned Texas Chef Anya Sharma. On March 25, 2025, Chef Sharma revealed plans for a sprawling multi-concept destination project titled \”The Texas Table.\” This undertaking represents a substantial investment…
Austin’s Premier BBQ Competition Elevates Stakes with Record Prize Purse and Historic Rule Changes Austin, TX – The highly anticipated “Smoke & Spice Showdown”, widely recognized as one of Texas’s most prestigious barbecue competitions, has unveiled significant enhancements and updates for its 2025 event. Scheduled to take place on October 18-19, 2025, at the Travis…
Texas Table Hospitality Announces Significant 20-Unit Expansion Austin, TX – Texas Table Hospitality, a prominent restaurant group based in the Lone Star State, today announced ambitious plans for a significant expansion of its popular fast-casual concept, ‘Lone Star Bites’. The company revealed on Friday its intention to add 20 new locations across four of Texas’s…
Dallas Uptown Welcomes Major Steakhouse Investment DALLAS, TX – A significant culinary development is on the horizon for Dallas’s dynamic Uptown neighborhood, with the announcement of a high-profile steakhouse concept from the Texas-based Lone Star Culinary Group. The group has unveiled plans for “The Texas Cut,” poised to be their largest and most ambitious project…
