There's little separating one sushi place from the next -- flavors are identical; decor is alike; preparation and service are indistinguishable. Every menu has a dragon roll, rainbow roll and variations of the ever-present California roll. Read more

Roanoke's hot restaurant scene is fueled by a wave of new restaurants coming in from Dallas and Fort Worth, but it has some homegrown spots, too. For example: Roanoke Grill and Tavern, whose friendly, small-town vibe feels a little like Cheers. Staff members say hello ... Read more

Move over, Pei Wei. The Asian fast-casual market's about to get a little more crowded. Chipotle Mexican Grill founder Steve Ells is developing an Asian fast-casual concept that he expects to debut in mid-2011. Read more

Fort Worth diners who follow local chef and Fuzzy's Taco Shop creator Paul Willis from kitchen to kitchen now have a bit of a trek ahead of them: to Granbury, where Willis' Buffalo Gap Steakhouse & Cantina opened in March in a former barbecue restaurant. Read more

Dining during the holiday shopping season can be a tricky balancing act. On the one hand, there are only so many hours in the day, and chances are that a bunch of those hours are going to have to be spent at the mall, collecting presents for siblings, parents, aunts, uncles and BFFs. Read more

It's a scene you'd expect on South Congress in Austin, not across the street from the federal building in downtown Fort Worth: Hungry, curious office workers steadily making their way up to a food truck, parked near the corner. But that's what awaits patrons at the corner of W. 10th and Taylor wi... Read more

After months in the making, Fireside Pies finally opened its Fort Worth branch in the West 7th complex, in a prime, highly visible location. But even if it were hidden away in an obscure corner, this upscale pizzeria would draw a mob; its pies have a dedicated following. Read more

In its early years, Haltom City was the first official town of Tarrant County, operating as its administrative center. Despite its history, it never had the makings of a thriving dining metropolis. These days, let's face it: It's more apt to be the town you drive through Read more

Sometimes a restaurant makes it onto your radar in the most unlikely of ways. In this case, it was when my girlfriend came back from a business trip in Washington, D.C. Like most earthlings, she's not normally prone to swooning over airport food. But she couldn't stop raving about these garlic fr... Read more

Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q is a fair-size chain by now, with 29 branches, mostly in Texas. The latest branch just opened in Arlington, marking Rudy's first establishment in Tarrant County. Read more

It's Black Friday, and embarrassingly on this day after Thanksgiving, you are hungry. Perhaps you didn't stuff yourself with enough stuffing. Or maybe Aunt Marie's Brussels sprouts didn't hit the spot. Whatever the reason, you're out shopping for deals, and whaddya know, your stomach is growling.... Read more

If there's a sure way to charm Fort Worth diners, it's to open your restaurant in an old gas station or car-repair shop, a lesson already learned by such esteemed restaurants as Ellerbe Fine Foods and Paco and John Mexican Diner. Now Magnolia Motor Lounge joins that category, opening in a one-tim... Read more

The next great burger is here. And it’s in Arlington. Read more

It was a rainy and cold Tuesday in November. The Democrats were about to get a "shellacking" at the polls. We were in need of some culinary comfort. Read more

Life is about to change for the Rodriguez family and Salsa Fuego. Read more

"Try the chicken salad," says a customer while I wait in line at Z's Cafe. "It's their best." Read more

Bison Station in Keller is aptly named. This charming, rustic restaurant in old downtown Keller features bison in a number of dishes, from house-made pesto bison meatballs to the signature stuffed-mushroom appetizer. Read more

Barely getting by on a diet of gourmet burgers at Love Shack, diners at the So7 complex now have a new option: the fine French fare at restaurateur Jean-Michel Sakouhi's newly opened So7 Bistro. Read more

Just across the street from Eddie V's is the really cool Blue Sushi Sake Grill. While I am the first to admit that I'm not a raw fish fan, apparently every beautiful girl in DFW has fallen under the sushi spell. So when I am on a date and... Read more

Since it opened in 2002, Café Modern has been not just a convenient rest stop for museumgoers at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth but also a destination for lunch and brunch. Read more