
3 DFW mom-and-pop shops that closed this year due to rising costs
by Joey Held
| December 3, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | mom and pop businesses | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS
Texas restaurants and bars have been hit hard by rising rents, pricy ingredients, and dwindling attendance. These three mainstays shut down earlier this year.

Where to find the best tamales for your holiday celebrations in DFW
by Joey Held
| December 1, 2025
CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday | holiday food | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | tamales
As the weather gets (slightly) chillier and the festive decor goes up on the walls, we’ve got your guide to holiday tamales across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Spend less time in the kitchen and save some bucks with these Houston Thanksgiving feasts
by Sierra Rozen
| November 10, 2025
Community | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE
Turkey, stuffing, pies, cranberry sauce, rolls, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes…Thanksgiving suppers can not only get lengthy, but also pricey with all you need to buy.

H Mart in Dallas: A shopper’s paradise for quality meats and the best snacks
by Joi Louviere
| November 4, 2025
Carrollton | Community | CULTURE | DFW | food & drink | food and drink | h mart | Korean specialty market | LIFESTYLE | plano | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
When H Mart announced the grand opening of their Dallas location, I braved the line and spent an hour exploring the offerings.

Hungover in Houston? Try these 7 local cures
by Joey Held
| November 3, 2025
Whether you’re looking for a savory filling meal or simply want to melt into a puddle at a spa, these hangover remedies will cure what ails ya.



