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Russell Kirkpatrick, Julie Eastman, Richard King, Jon Bonnel at the 2025 Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival [Photo: Russell Kirkpatrick]
FW Food + Wine Foundation Offers Grants to North Texas ‘Culinary Pioneers’
by Lance Murray | Sep 2, 2025
The Kirkpatrick Visionary Fund will provide grants of up to $5,000 to culinary professionals, artisans, producers, and entrepreneurs across North Texas whose projects strengthen both their businesses and the broader hospitality community.
by Lance Murray |
Aug 7, 2025
The Dallas PE firm, which has deployed $3 billion across 40-plus deals, taps former Vortus and TPG executive Ryan Horstman as founding CFO David Knickel transitions to advisor.
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by Lance Murray |
May 22, 2025
Thermomix USA, owned by Germany-based Vorwerk, said the center will be unveiled officially on June 7 with a full day of free family-friendly activities. With more than 11 million cooks worldwide using its products, the company says the U.S. market shows "strong potential" for further expansion.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 24, 2025
Annam Manthiram will oversee NTFB’s external engagement strategy, guiding philanthropy, marketing and communications, volunteer engagement, and public policy initiatives.
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Rendering of the planned Sunset Amphitheater in McKinney. [Image: VENU]
Land Acquired for 20,000-Seat, $300M Sunset Amphitheater in McKinney
by Lance Murray | Jan 16, 2025
The "game-changing world-class music venue" is set to be built as part of a public-private partnership between Venu Holding Corp., the city of McKinney, the McKinney Economic Development Corp., and the McKinney Community Development Corp.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 14, 2025
CRAFT's first U.S. location—featuring more than 100 beers on tap "including local Texas brews"—is coming to Dallas' Preston Center. In 2019, its founder, PJ L’Heureux, partnered with Tom Gaglardi, owner of the Dallas Stars and the Moxies Restaurants, setting the stage for expansion into the U.S. market.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 12, 2024
Tony France, formerly executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, will oversee the food and beverage operations at the newly opened Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. With a background in luxury hotels and fine dining, France brings his culinary expertise to five restaurants and lounges, including the signature Italian restaurant, Farena.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 26, 2024
In her new role, Nicole Xie is responsible for overseeing the performance and strategic direction of all sales and marketing efforts for the new hotel.
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Puttshack in Addison. [Photo: Regan Baroni]
Puttshack Opens Its First North Texas Location in Addison
by Lance Murray | Dec 7, 2023
The two-story, 32,000-square-foot venue at Village on the Parkway is Puttshack's second in Texas. The Addison venue will be the first Puttshack to offer a new game experience called the Challenge Hole, highlighting the company's innovation and tech advancements.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 13, 2023
More than three times the size of a football field, the facility is the largest airline catering kitchen in the U.S., the Fort Worth-based airline says. Its innovative design "allows American to cater flights more efficiently," while more than 100 new catering trucks rush meals and drinks to catch flights on time.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 17, 2023
Dallas-based SpotSee announced that it acquired unique temperature indicator technologies and intellectual property from Sensor International in May. SpotSee is a global leader in environmental condition monitoring solutions, and the deal represented SpotSee’s second acquisition within two weeks....
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 16, 2023
Annam Manthiram, the incoming CEO of Dallas's CitySquare, plans to weave a 'safety net of love and community' to tackle poverty and homelessness, driving forward a mission born from her own personal journey of overcoming systemic adversity.
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Ride On Rendering [On Brand Hospitality]
Ride On: Dallas’ Design District to Roll Out Edgy Skate Rink With Retro Vibe
by Lance Murray | Mar 28, 2023
Coming this fall to the Dallas Design District, Ride On's adults-only “social drink rink” will offer a fusion of tech and nostalgia—with a restaurant, craft cocktails and mocktails, an arcade, and custom-made “RIDE ON” skates for the rink. “We can say there is nothing like this in the world. Trust me, we’ve checked,” says Adrian Verdin, CEO of On Brand Hospitality.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 12, 2023
More than 30 local artists are teaming up to help bring a one-of-a-kind experience to Meow Wolf's first permanent installation in Texas this summer. The Sante Fe-based boundary-pushing interactive art company's debut in North Texas will have 30 rooms to feature their unique visions.
Here's a sneak peek of the work in progress for the 29,000 square-foot immersive experience, set to transport visitors to a fantastical realm at Grapevine Mills.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 16, 2022
Fort Worth-based Operio Group announced Sol Clahane is its first chief revenue officer, bringing more than 20 years of experience in revenue growth and strategy alignment to her new post....
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 2, 2022
Via the StadiumDrop App, fans order food and beverages straight from their seats. Runners then deliver food directly to them, ensuring they never miss a moment of the event they're attending. Venues and events using the app include AT&T Stadium, Concacaf, Oklahoma State University, Goodyear Cotton Bowl, the Dallas Cowboys, the University of Oklahoma, Nissan Stadium, and Wrestlemania.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
