Toulouse for the Holidays

Crave DFW 12/3 8:21A Steven Doyle

Lamb Chops Toulouse Café & Bar feels a little like ducking into a Paris bistro on a chilly winter evening — warm lights, mellow bustle, and the kind of cozy background murmur that invites slow...

First Time Guide to Christmas in New York

Crave DFW 12/3 5:50A Steven Doyle

This quick guide is your companion for a first visit to New York City during the holidays: where to stay depending on your budget or travel style, where to eat (from casual comfort to splurge‑worthy...

A Holiday Pilgrimage to Capital Grille

Crave DFW 12/3 4:51A Steven Doyle

In a city crowded with steakhouses that easily rival those found anywhere in the country, choosing where to dine can feel like an art form. Yet each December, Capital Grille at the Crescent inevitably rises to the top of the list. It’s become a...

Live Oak Hosts 2026 World Cup Draft Viewing Party on Patio

Crave DFW 12/2 5:44A Steven Doyle

Live Oak at The Ritz-Carlton , Dallas is gearing up for a spirited celebration as it hosts a 2026 World Cup Draw Viewing Party, an event crafted to blend big-moment energy with the refined comfort the...

Hospitality Industry Leader Natalie Hurley Joins Layne’s Chicken Fingers to Support Nationwide...

Restaurant News 12/1 1:18A RestaurantNews.com

Natalie Hurley As the Texas-based chicken finger franchise continues to experience rapid growth, Layne s is strengthening its leadership team to take the brand to the next level. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Midway through another year of...

Papa Murphy’s Launches Papa’s Picks, Pairing Bold Flavors with Everyday Value

Restaurant News 11/26 5:02A RestaurantNews.com

Two crave-worthy pizza options bring premium flavor and value to pizza lovers nationwide. Vancouver, WA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake is raising the bar with the launch of Papa’s Picks, a value offering featuring two bold,...

Happy Hour: Holiday Cocktail Time

Crave DFW 11/25 10:36A Steven Doyle

Gingerbread Martini Holiday cocktails have a way of pulling the season into focus—the lights, the laughter, the soft hum of a house full of people. They’re festive by design, little celebrations...

Retro Review: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

Crave DFW 11/25 9:41A Steven Doyle

There’s a kind of chaotic magic in Planes, Trains & Automobiles that transcends its status as a holiday comedy. On the surface, it s a road-trip farce about two mismatched men scrambling to get home...

Where to Find Char Grilled Oysters in Dallas

Crave DFW 11/25 8:42A Steven Doyle

Grilled oysters hit a sweet spot between raw seafood and full-on cooked dishes — briny and fresh, but kissed by fire, smoky butter, and often a hit of garlic, cheese or herbs. Each one bursts with...

7 French Inspired Restaurants in Dallas

Crave DFW 11/25 7:43A Steven Doyle

There’s something undeniably magical about French food. It’s not just the butter, wine, or perfectly flaky pastries — it’s the way every bite feels intentional, sophisticated, and comforting all at...

Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Norma’s Cafe

Crave DFW 11/25 5:52A Steven Doyle

Norma’s Café in Oak Cliff, Dallas, has quietly carried a beautiful Thanksgiving tradition for more than 30 years: on Thanksgiving Day, they open their doors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to serve a free...

Meet Val, the Cheesecake Whisperer

Crave DFW 11/25 4:31A Steven Doyle

Val’s Cheesecakes is a Dallas original that grew from something heartbreakingly personal into something the whole city ended up rooting for. The story starts with Valery “Val” Jean-Bart, a soft-spoken...

Dickey’s Celebrates the Holidays with Thanksgiving and Cyber Deals

Restaurant News 11/25 2:17A RestaurantNews.com

Smoked comfort, family traditions and Bonus Cue Cards for gifting, sharing and treating yourself. Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is stepping into the holiday season with gratitude, warmth and the flavors that bring...

Tacoro Tacos & Tequila Opens in Plano’s Assembly Park

Crave DFW 11/24 8:12A Steven Doyle

Tacoro Tacos & Tequila is serving up elevated Mexican street food and handcrafted cocktails in Plano’s new Assembly Park. The latest of the Blender Brands concepts anchoring Assembly Park, Tacoro...

Lochland’s Irish Pub Hosts Winter Beer Dinner December 11

Crave DFW 11/24 8:06A Steven Doyle

Cioppino not included Lochland s Irish Pub celebrates the holidays with a festive beer dinner on Thursday, December 11th at 7pm. The four-course holiday-inspired dinner is paired with five...