Oak Point
FOOD & DRINK
Best Carrollton Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in TX
Best Carrollton Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in TX. When it comes to discovering the best Carrollton Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants, the vibrant food scene in Carrollton, TX, offers a treasure trove of unique and authentic culinary experiences. Highlighting just three of these gems—Barrel & Bones Craft Bar and Smokehouse, Catfish House, and The Island Spot—gives a glimpse into the rich and diverse food culture that defines this city. They are considered to be one of the best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants in Carrollton.
III Forks To Host Panhandle To Table Dinner In Frisco, Texas
In an effort to support families affected by the devastating wildfires in West Texas, III Forks will host Panhandle to Table, a wine and spirits dinner, on Aug. 22, 2024. Each $500 ticket includes a $400 donation to Panhandle Proud, a charity aiding those impacted by the spring 2024 wildfires. Curtis Osmond, president of III Forks, and chef Chris Vogeli will host the dinner. They will be joined by Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers, Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards and Texas Rep. Ken King, whose district includes parts of the Texas Panhandle. The Panhandle to Table menu features local meats and...
Blenders and Bowls to offer smoothie bowls at first North Texas location in Prosper
Blenders and Bowls will open its first North Texas location in Prosper. (Courtesy Blenders and Bowls) The business will open inside the Kroger Marketplace. Blenders offers smoothie bowls. This will be the sixth brick and mortar shop for the business and the first in North Texas. The company started as...
Welcome to Lovers Lane: Denton’s Inclusive New Tattoo Shop
Six months ago, Nina Kauffman was walking out of her former tattoo studio, mourning her loss and trying to plan her next move. Today, she’s the proud co-owner of Lovers Lane Tattoo, a safe, inclusive shop in the Sunset Center on Sunset Street in Denton. The studio held its...
The Star District Offers New Lunchtime Options With Restaurant Openings
The Star District, located at the heart of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters in Frisco, recently expanded its dining, shopping and entertainment offerings with the addition of three new restaurants. Each restaurant features a delicious new menu with fantastic lunch options. As more businesses, including Comerica and TIAA, relocate their offices to The Star and Frisco, this investment in lunchtime dining further establishes The Star as a premier destination for business and leisure dining. Dee’s Table Burgers & More 3685 The Star Blvd, Frisco Dee Lincoln just launched Dee’s Table Burgers & More, a highly anticipated addition to The Star District. Inspired by her...
Denton’s Longtime Record Store Is a Collector’s Haven
Growing up, my father’s records were like siblings. I competed with them for his attention, if not his affection. When I left for college, they moved into my old room and eventually every room in my parents’ house in Abilene. My father, Joe, began to mail newspaper clippings...
Alamo Drafthouse movie theaters to reopen in North Texas in August
DALLAS - All North Texas Alamo Drafthouse cinemas will reopen by the end of August. The six locations closed abruptly in June after their franchise owner filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The franchisor blamed struggling ticket sales and high franchise fees. A week later, Sony Pictures announced it acquired the...
Raising Cane’s Alums Drive Growth of Quesadilla Concept Dillas
Before he embarked on the creation of his own restaurant concept, Kyle Gordon said he wanted to make sure he had ketchup in his veins. After seven years spent running and managing Raising Cane’s restaurants in Texas, Gordon launched Dillas Quesadillas with wife Maggie in 2013, using one of his favorite Mexican foods as the platform for an entire menu.
North Texas Student Wins International ‘Stuck at Prom’ Duct Tape Design Contest
He designed a prom tuxedo that isn’t just totally awesome—it’s waterproof, too. And now Isaac Cervantes has won two international awards and $16,000 in scholarships in the 2024 “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest presented by Ohio-based Duck Tape. Cervantes entered the contest as a high...
Texas To-Do List: Get Up and Go Kayaking
GRAPEVINE, Texas - If you're looking for a kayaking tour with a twist, this next location is definitely for you. On this week's Texas To-Do List, we're checking out the Sunset Glow Tour with Get Up and Go Kayaking, located in Grapevine. "‘Get Up And Go Kayaking’ is about getting...
Best Ice Cream In Plano, Texas
A frozen treat couldn't arrive at a better time. Cool down this summer with a scoop (or more) of ice cream at one of Plano’s many shops. Amorino 7700 Windrose Ave. g157, Plano Get a beautiful bouquet of European gelato at Amorino, or maybe a gelato macaron, or a sorbet drink. You won’t run out of delicious options here! Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream 3100 Independence Pkwy, Suite # 215, Plano Henry is an ice cream expert. He has written a booklet describing how to tell apart ice cream, gelato and custard, and he makes his ice creams with premium ingredients. Really, you couldn’t be in better...
Perry’s Steakhouse Celebrates 45 Years
Perry’s Steakhouse is celebrating a major milestone this July. All month long, the Grapevine restaurant is commemorating its 45th anniversary by offering elaborate four-course meals for just $44. Whet your appetite with one of the decadent starters, which includes pecan-smoked salmon crostinis, steak and tater totter bites, broiled seafood...
‘Frisco on Main:’ Local artist Sudeep Kumar shares first solo art exhibit with community
Frisco artist Sudeep Kumar’s solo exhibition “Frisco on Main” at the Frisco Discovery Center Art Gallery is currently on display, running until Aug. 3. The exhibition invites visitors to connect with their surroundings on a deeper level and appreciate the everyday beauty that often goes unnoticed. Kumar,...
The story of Big Fatty’s Spanking Shack is much more than its silly name
Passersby may notice a mural on West Parkway Street north of the Square advertising Big Fatty’s Spanking Shack. The painted wall and signs advertise a barbecue shop open Thursdays and Fridays. Those willing to enter the building will receive a completely different experience than the signage advertises. In place...
Kenny’s Burger Joint announces rib-eating challenge, crowns first winner
Kenny's Burger Joint will host a rib-eating challenge every Tuesday starting this week. Diners will attempt to eat 30 ribs in 30 minutes. Everything is bigger in Texas, and barbecue and ribs are no exception. Kenny’s Burger Joint is pushing the limits on the Lone Star favorite with a new rib-eating challenge to be held every Tuesday starting this week.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Lewisville Playhouse
Broadway World loves chasing around our favorite stars, even when they move to different states. Our beloved Janette Robinson, who was a staple in the Little Rock theatre scene for many years, made the big move to Dallas, Texas, and joined the cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Lewisville Playhouse which ran from June 14 through July 7.
III FORKS Plans Panhandle To Table Dinners Aug. 20 & 22
Texas Steakhouse to benefit Panhandle Proud with Austin and Frisco dinners. III Forks is proud to be among the finest steakhouses in Texas, and yet it recognizes that it owes much of its heritage to the grit and determination of those farmers and ranchers in the Texas Panhandle who provide much of the meat and produce served in the acclaimed restaurants. In recognition of that commitment, III Forks locations in Austin and Dallas are partnering with Garrison Brothers, William Chris Vineyards and Texas Rep. Ken King to host Panhandle to Table, a dinner benefiting Panhandle Proud, a charity that helps those affected by the spring 2024 Texas Panhandle wildfires. The dinners will be held in Austin on Aug. 20 and in Frisco on Aug. 22. Reservations for the dinner are required, and $400 from each $500 ticket will go to the charity.
Rock Out Grapevine – Saturday, July 20
Looking for a fun and creative way to give back? Join us at Hop & Sting Brewery for a rock painting fundraiser benefiting Keep Grapevine Beautiful. Paint your own rock and support local environmental efforts while enjoying food trucks, great music, and a day of creative fun with friends and family. Painted rocks will be placed at Parr Park Rock Art Trail.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.