Three students at Frisco Career and Technical Education Center win Healthy Snack Culinary Contest
The winning recipes were chosen by actual fifth-graders.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
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Dragonfly at Dallas’ Hotel ZaZa celebrates sixth anniversary with various giveaways
New menu includes butternut squash gnocchi, mmmm.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Wolfgang Puck Catering at Dallas’ Reunion Tower hires catering staffers
Will every waiter and waitress hired by the celebrity chef entity get their own press release, too?
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Second branch of Fish Express opens in Frisco
Fast-food fish place from the owners of Go Fish Ocean Club and Dallas Fish Market.
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
Martini Park at Shops at Legacy in Plano is closed down
Restaurant-bar had an aggressive door policy complete with muscled goons.
Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
Campania Pizza in Southlake gets certified by Associazone Verace Pizza Napoletana
Their preparation methods, ingredients, and finished product comply with the guidelines for making true Neapolitan pizza.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008
Dallas officials unleash $23-million renovation of Union Station with ceremony and tasting
Large banquet areas + Wolfgang Puck Catering = pleeze rent out our space for your holiday parties.
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Shinsei Restaurant on Inwood in Dallas expands into space next door
The expansion increases the restaurant’s size and adds a large bar and lounge area, private dining room, and additional seating.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Dallas’ Ritz-Carlton chosen as “Top Large Hotel” in 2009 Zagat survey
If Zagat says so, then it must be true.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
UNT reviews bids for former Radisson hotel
The companies, which have yet to be named, are vying for a lease of the 150-room hotel, which, until recently, had a fate that was up in the air.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
La Duni branch at NorthPark Center in Dallas to open November 25
La Duni Latin Kitchen & Coffee Studio is located on Level One beneath AMC NorthPark 15 Theaters facing the Center Park.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Vickery Park, casual restaurant-bar on Henderson, to open second branch in old downtown Plano
It's going in across the street from Old Monk spawn Fillmore Pub. Is 15th Street about to become the next Henderson?
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Recently renovated Hyatt Regency DFW wins awards
The recently transformed 811-room airport property has undergone $43-million in renovations.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Hyatt Regency Dallas wins awards from trade magazines
The awards are determined by meeting planners and magazine subscribers.
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
Coppell-based CiCi’s Pizza waiving franchise fees to keep stores open
If a store's sales are sagging, the company would rather forego the franchise fee rather than see it shut down altogether.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
New luxo spa opens in Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas
V Spa offers body work and massages, scrubs and wraps, facials and skin care, men's treatments, waxing services, and manicures and pedicures.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Menu at new Dallas restaurant Neighborhood Services is unveiled
Not since the restoration of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan has there been an unveiling this powerful or significant.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Tahitian Noni Cafe in Dallas’ West Village is closed
No more local access to the amazing benefits of the mysterious noni fruit!
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
Expensive semi-pointless restaurant The Club in the Centrum Building in Dallas is closed
Owner Robert Colombo is um reconsidering the concept.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Brothers Fried Chicken in East Dallas shuts down
The crispy fried chicken was a local foodie favorite.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Founder of Mi Cocina, overpriced Tex-Mex chain in Dallas, gets replaced
He's been replaced by a guy named Good, who will hopefully do good work. Yuk yuk yuk!
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Dallas’ Hotel St Germain named to Conde Nast Traveler list of top Bed & Breakfast hotels
The hotel is also celebrating its 17th anniversary.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008
W Dallas-Victory named Hotel of the Year by Hotel Association of Greater Dallas
The W opened in Victory Park in 2006.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Texas-based Jason’s Deli chain removes high fructose corn syrup from its food offerings
They're taking a look at beverages, as well.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Dallas-based Food Friends and Company hires new president from Rockfish
During his tenure with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Troy Cooper successfully led its positive turnaround and subsequent sale.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
Ounce Prime Steakhouse in Addison closed on Sunday October 26
Place was pretty much doomed from Day One.
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
Hilton Bella Harbor in Rockwall wins award from event planner trade magazine
OK, maybe you've never heard of Texas Meetings + Events Magazine, but an award's an award.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
Plano-based Metromedia, owner of Ponderosa and Bonanza steakhouse chains, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Ponderosa and Bonanza will continue operating during reorganization.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
Atalaya Capital Management acquires assets of Bennigan’s
That includes the company's equity, trademarks, and other assets, including the Tavern and Steak & Ale brands.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
Plano-based Metromedia Steakhouses Company files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses will continue operating without interruption.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Cibus, new Lombardi restaurant in Dallas’ NorthPark, has serious gelato program
Restaurant will feature nearly two dozen gelato and sorbet flavors daily.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
New restaurant to open in Las Colinas from former Rockfish and Pappadeaux players
Called Cadillac Ranch, it'll go into the space previously occupied by Bahama Breeze.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
The Colony-based Pizza Inn introduces new old prototype in Denton
They had a new prototype but it didn't pan out so they brought back the old prototype, starring JoJo the Pizza Man.
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008
Irving-based Omni Hotels chain turns Presidential election into opportunity for fun, thematic appetizers
Look for "Poll Sliders" and "Pull the Lever" nachos, yuk yuk yuk!
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008
Carrollton-based TGIFriday’s dropping price on smaller-portion entrees
Also adding two new items.
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008
Throckmorton Mining Company to reopen in new location
The former Sue Ellen’s location, 3903 Cedar Springs Road, has now been remodeled to accommodate TMC.
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Mooyah Burgers in Dallas closed for now, might relocate
Company calls Quadrangle area a bad location.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
Dallas-based Wingstop expanding into the Northeast
Specifically: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Connecticut, and New York.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
Meridian Room in Dallas’ Expo Park to re-open with new owners
Re-opening date will be around November 1.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
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