2026 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 4/9 4:15A Jeff Cope

The Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2026 results. The wine competition judging took place February 18-19, 2026, in Los Angeles. Presented by Fairplex, the LAIWC is one of the most respected wine judging events...

Shawarma Press Introduces Sumac Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Restaurant News 4/7 5:43A RestaurantNews.com

The launch of the Sumac Chicken Wrap reflects a commitment by Shawarma Press to bring time-honored Middle Eastern flavors to a modern audience. Inspired by Authentic Middle Eastern Ingredients Irving, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Shawarma Press ,...

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Continues Strategic Expansion in Texas

Restaurant News 4/7 2:02A RestaurantNews.com

Expanding the Bayou-Inspired Experience Across the Lone Star State Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch  is bringing more of its trademark “Southern Cookin’ with a California Twist!” to the Lone Star State. The brand recently announced a significant...

Perissos Vineyard and Winery Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/7 1:18A Jeff Cope

Laura and Seth Martin The Grower Profile this month features a winery that also has an estate vineyard. Perissos Vineyard and Winery is located in the Texas Hill Country. Owners Seth and Laura Martin, along with their family, have built a...

New Texas Law Introduces Sweet Tea Wine… and a Bluebonnet Twist

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 3:04A Jeff Cope

If you’ve been following Texas legislation lately, you know there always seems to be something new coming out of Austin. Well, here’s one you probably didn’t see coming. Starting this year, a newly passed Texas law will require wineries across...

Ron Yates Opens New Winery Tasting Room in the Texas Hill Country

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 2:23A Jeff Cope

Ron Yates in front of the new Ron Yates tasting room Press Release Ron Yates has opened a new winery Tasting Room in Hye, Texas, marking the winery’s 10th anniversary and establishing a new destination on Highway 290 in the heart of the Texas...

Restaurant Franchise News from Huckleberry’s, Nobibi, Shipley Do-Nuts, and More!

Restaurant News 3/31 2:09A RestaurantNews.com

The latest restaurant franchise news features Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch accelerating its Texas footprint with new units in Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin, followed by Nobibi announcing an aggressive 2026 global expansion strategy including...

Discover the Best Airbnbs and Guest Houses in Texas Wine Country

Texas Wine Lover 3/31 1:19A Jeff Cope

If you are planning a trip to Texas wine country, where you stay can make just as much of a difference as which wineries you visit. While hotels have their place, there is something special about...

Texas Wines That Work Best When the Night Slows Down

Texas Wine Lover 3/29 4:50A Gus Hall

Setting the Scene: Texas Wine s Rise Texas wine has moved far beyond novelty status. The Texas Department of Agriculture describes Texas as the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the United States,...

Texas Wanderer Wines

Texas Wine Lover 3/27 6:35A Neal Addy

Think you ve seen everything Fredericksburg has to offer? Think again. One block south of Main Street at the corner of San Antonio and S. Washington sits a cozy little house surrounded by a white picket fence. This unassuming setting is home to...

Live Tribute Performances Wednesdays at Revel Patio Grill

Crave DFW 3/24 6:35A Steven Doyle

Wednesdays just got a major upgrade at Revel Patio Grill . The popular Frisco destination invites guests to experience  its Dinner Show Series,  a recurring live entertainment experience that pairs...

Two Hill Country Wine Events Give Texas Wine Lovers Great Options on May 2

Texas Wine Lover 3/24 3:40A Jeff Cope

Texas wine lovers looking for something fun to do in the Hill Country on Saturday, May 2, 2026, have two very different evening events to choose from. One offers a full Texas wine auction weekend experience with a major fundraiser and live...

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Accelerates Texas Expansion

Restaurant News 3/23 7:22A RestaurantNews.com

Texas  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch ® is bringing more “Southern Cookin’ with a California Twist!”® to the Lone Star State with two new units in Dallas-Fort Worth and an entry into Austin. A new franchise team, led by...

Smalls Sliders and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 3/23 12:40A RestaurantNews.com

Smalls Sliders, Taco Bell, Portillo s, Taco Cabana, and Twin Peaks lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending March 22, 2026.   1) Smalls Sliders Turns Up the Heat with First-Ever New Slider: BBQ Bacon Jalapeño Smalls Sliders is...

Celebrating 15 Years of Connecting Wine Lovers with Texas Wineries and Wine Country Businesses

Texas Wine Lover 3/20 3:38A Jeff Cope

Fifteen years ago today, on March 20, 2011, Texas Wine Lover (TWL) began as a blog with a simple goal: help people discover and enjoy Texas wine. What started as a passion project has grown into something much bigger. Today, Texas Wine Lover is...