This end-of-summer edition of dining news around Dallas feels transitional, even a little wistful, with early hints of fall — AKA pumpkin — in the air. There's some real firsts here: a smoothie chain expanding into food, a chocolate shop expanding into the airport, and a burger chain adding a smashburger to its permanent menu. See you in September! Here's what's happening in Dallas restaurant news: Smoothie King has launched “Power Eats” — its first food menu. Items include Peanut B...| CultureMap Dallas
This latest roundup of dining news in Dallas features a couple of openings, a closure, and a relocation. But the dominant theme is new menus. Nearly every every item in this roundup — taken from emails and various social media posts — is a new menu. Evvvveryone is doing new menus.| CultureMap Dallas
Pucker up! An inaugural pickle festival debuts this week, just before an okra festival the very next day. This week also brings three different culinary competitions: one featuring backyard barbecue pitmasters, one with chefs competing against culinary students, and one with bartenders showcasing their best tequila cocktails. Spectators - who get to sample all of the above - are the real winners.| CultureMap Dallas
This roundup of news about dining in Fort Worth has many items to digest, with two openings, and news of another much-anticipated opening in the wings. There's also loads of fun new dishes and menus being rolled out in the transition from summer to fall, with some early signs of pumpkin and apple pie — just a hint of cinnamon, not too much.| CultureMap Fort Worth
Summer is far from over in Dallas, even though this weekend marks the unofficial end of the season. (The actual summer solstice ends September 21.) Keep those vacay vibes going with a rose brunch pop-up paradise - no plane ticket required. Save room for pizza, a wine dinner, and jarred desserts for a good cause.| CultureMap Dallas
This weekend brings the unofficial end of summer (though fall doesn't truly begin until September 22), and there are opportunities to hold onto the season with festive foodie events. Take a Texas-themed staycation with live music, dinner, and breakfast at a local hotel. Learn how to make espresso martinis ahead of holiday gatherings. Finally, enjoy the epitome of a Texas summer night with festival food and drinks paired with an outdoor concert under the stars.| CultureMap Fort Worth
