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Portillo’s has opened a new location in North Dallas.

North Dallas gets a taste of the Windy City as Portillo’s opens new location

by Sam Cohen

| April 1, 2026

Chicago-style hot dogs | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW airport | DFW-hardgate | food & drink | food and drink | hot dogs | Italian beef sandwiches | LIFESTYLE | Local news | north dallas | Portillo’s
Portillo’s opened a new location in North Dallas. Here’s everything you need to know about the hot dog chain’s latest restaurant.
Two chefs from Dallas are among the finalists still vying for one of the coveted 2026 James Beard Awards: Maggie Huff from Lucia in Oak Cliff, and Scott Girling from Osteria il Muro in Denton. Huff is nominated for the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker award and Girling is up for Best Chef: Texas.

DFW chefs Maggie Huff and Scott Girling named 2026 James Beard Award finalists

by Sam Cohen

| April 1, 2026

2026 James Beard Awards | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | food & drink | food and drink | James Beard Awards | LIFESTYLE | Maggie Huff | NATIONAL NEWS | Scott Girling
Dallas chefs Maggie Huff and Scott Girling are officially finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Here’s everything you need to know.
Houston’s position on the Gulf Coast places it within a four-hour drive of Louisiana, but this city’s connection with the Creole State goes much deeper.

The 5 best Cajun restaurants in Houston, according to the locals

by Rebecca Deurlein

| March 31, 2026

Abe’s Cajun Market | cajun food | cajun restaurants | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen | The Boot | Treebeards | Viola and Agnes | Zydeco Louisiana Diner
You’ll find perfectly seasoned roux, kicky jambalaya, and fresh seafood singing with spice at these highly rated Cajun restaurants in Houston.
During the Houston Art Car Parade, you’ll have a chance to experience the art car phenomenon in a variety of settings, including a sneak peek, a ball, and a VIP upgrade.

What to know about the 2026 Art Car Parade, Houston’s largest free public event

by Rebecca Deurlein

| March 30, 2026

2026 Houston Art Car Parade | artists | creatives | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | free | free event | Houston Art Car Parade | houston history | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | parade | TEXAS HISTORY | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
Houston’s wildest free event, the Art Car Parade, is back with 250 rolling masterpieces, 315,000 fans, and one unforgettable parade.
At Dallas-Fort Worth’s many dog-friendly restaurants, you don’t have to choose between delicious food and the company of your furry bestie.

9 dog-friendly restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Britteny Dee

| March 30, 2026

CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | dog-friendly | dog-friendly restaurants | eat local | food & drink | food and drink | FORT WORTH | Joe Leo Fine Tex Mex | Katy Trail Ice House | LIFESTYLE | MUTTS Canine Cantina | outdoors | pets | recreation | Rodeo Goat | The Bearded Lady | The Henry | The Lakehouse | Truck Yard | waterfront | Woodshed Smokehouse
Dining out with your dog is easy at these dog-friendly restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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