New ‘Texas Fine Wine Club Share’ Offers Members Access to Texas’ Premier Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 1/30 2:57A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Fine Wine introduces the first Texas Fine Wine Club Share , a reciprocal membership program that extends wine club perks and discounts across four of Texas’ top wineries. Beginning...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Ranked No. 366 on Entrepreneur’s 47th Annual Franchise 500

Restaurant News 1/27 1:20A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise earned a spot on the prestigious list following a year of record-breaking growth and franchisee success. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Layne s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “Born and Breaded”...

A New Favorite Winery on the Wine Road: CC Farms

Texas Wine Lover 1/27 12:52A Laurinda Thomas

As I think about writing this article, my thoughts are all over the place, as there is so much to say about the newest addition to my “local” wine area. I use the term local loosely because other than the one local winery in Abilene, it takes me...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Doubles Footprint, Welcomes 10 New Franchisees to the System in 2025 as It...

Restaurant News 1/26 1:21A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise grew its footprint by 110%, reaching the 40-unit mark, drove higher average unit volumes and continued developing elite franchisee support structures. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Layne s...

Papa Murphy’s Brings Back the Triple Pepp Pizza for a Limited Time Starting January 26

Restaurant News 1/26 1:10A RestaurantNews.com

Back by popular demand, the Triple Pepp Pizza returns through March 22, with three layers of pepperoni flavor and strong value pricing. Vancouver, WA  ( RestaurantNews.com )   Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is starting 2026 with a product...

California Tortilla Launches New Gator Tater Lineup

Restaurant News 1/26 1:06A RestaurantNews.com

New Burrito, Bowl, Grill Melt, and Taco Available Now Potomac, MD  ( RestaurantNews.com )  California Tortilla , the fast-casual restaurant known for its bold California-style Mexican food, launches the Gator Tater . The Gator Tater introduces...

Get Your Tickets Now for the Wine Lovers Celebration Passport 2026

Texas Wine Lover 1/23 3:41A Jeff Cope

Love is in the air, wine is in your glass, and the Texas Hill Country is calling. From January 26 through February 27, 2026, the Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s)  Wine Lovers Celebration invites you to explore more than 55 participating...

Texas Hill Country Wine Weekend Itinerary for First Timers

Texas Wine Lover 1/21 8:00A Gus Hall

This guide is for 21+ visitors (legal drinking age in the U.S.). Texas Hill Country is one of those places where a weekend can feel full without feeling packed. The secret is pacing: fewer stops, more time to actually sit down, snack, talk, and...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Named America’s #1 Food Brand for Second Year in a Row

Restaurant News 1/20 6:49A RestaurantNews.com

America s No. 1 favorite food brand invites fans nationwide to join in the fun with VIP sweepstakes and limited-time BOGO Bundtlet offer Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Nothing Bundt Cakes , the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, has once...

Small, But Many: A Texas Gulf Coast Wine Growers’ Perspective

Texas Wine Lover 1/16 5:11A Jeff Cope

By James Kasparek Vineyards in the Texas Gulf Coast region are small, but many. These small growers form the backbone of the largest white grape variety grown in Texas, Blanc du Bois, which is...

J. Alexander’s Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening

Restaurant News 1/15 8:08A RestaurantNews.com

Upscale casual restaurant to mark opening with ribbon-cutting, champagne christening and donation to local nonprofit Plano, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  J. Alexander’s , the premier dining destination known for its wood-fired cuisine, handcrafted...

Steak and Ale and Bennigan’s Reach Major Milestones, Positioning Legendary Restaurant Brands for...

Restaurant News 1/15 3:15A RestaurantNews.com

Popular Irish-inspired restaurant turns 50, iconic steakhouse turns 60, in 2026 Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Legendary Restaurant Brands , the parent company of Bennigan’s ,  Bennigan’s On The Fly and Steak and Ale , enters 2026 with...

A Night of Champions: Texas Wine Shines at the San Antonio Champion Wine Auction

Texas Wine Lover 1/13 12:52A Robin English-Bircher

For 15 years, the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo has held wine events to raise money for S.A.L.E. (San Antonio Livestock Exposition). As has become tradition, the rodeo recently held the Champion Wine Auction to celebrate the winning wineries...

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Enters 2026 With Record Growth, 600th Shop Milestone and...

Restaurant News 1/9 8:44A RestaurantNews.com

Brand posts double-digit year-over-year growth, launches new franchise incentives and accelerates Sunbelt expansion Philadelphia, PA  ( Restaurant News Release )  Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is entering 2026 with strong momentum following...

The Wine Society of Texas Announces 2026 Scholarship Program

Texas Wine Lover 1/8 10:29P Jeff Cope

Press Release The Wine Society of Texas (WST) is pleased to announce that it will provide up to $11,000 in scholarships to worthy students or individuals pursuing wine and winery education,...