Republic Wine Castle Opens in Johnson City With Texas Wine, Boots, Hats, and Big Plans

Texas Wine Lover 5/14 12:23A Jeff Cope

Back in January, the announcement that Republic Boot Company had purchased the iconic former 290 Wine Castle property in Johnson City created a massive buzz across Texas wine and Hill Country tourism circles. The idea of combining handcrafted...

Universal Joint Celebrates National Burger Day with Free Smash Burgers for the Second Straight Year

Restaurant News 5/13 2:12A RestaurantNews.com

Universal Joint brings back its National Burger Day smash burger promotion Thursday, May 28, powered by the newly redesigned Joint Rewards program Atlanta, GA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Universal Joint is bringing back its National Burger Day...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Little Rock with May 16th Grand Opening and Free...

Restaurant News 5/12 2:19A RestaurantNews.com

C5 Restaurants, the largest developer in the Layne s system, opens Layne s Chicken Fingers in Little Rock, the brand s fourth in Arkansas. Little Rock, AR  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken Fingers , the fast-growing, 45+ location chicken...

North Texas Wine Jam Brings Wine, Music, and Creative Culture to Lost Oak Winery This June

Texas Wine Lover 5/12 1:07A Jeff Cope

A brand-new Texas wine festival is making its debut this summer, and it sounds like one North Texas wine lovers will not want to miss. The inaugural North Texas Wine Jam is coming to Lost Oak Winery on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 9...

The Ultimate Texas Wine Country Road Trip: A Weekend Tour of Some Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 5/11 4:18A Gus Hall

Texas is the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the country, and most people still don’t believe that when you tell them. Then you hand them a glass of Pedernales Cellars Tempranillo and watch their face change. The Hill Country deserves a...

At What Point Does Wine Consumption Become a Legal Risk for Drivers?

Texas Wine Lover 5/11 4:08A Gus Hall

Wine has a way of feeling harmless, especially when it is part of something relaxed like dinner, a small gathering, or a quiet evening out. Nothing about it seems rushed or risky, so it is easy to believe you are still in control, even after a...

Are Millennials Saving or Reinventing the Wine Industry?

Texas Wine Lover 5/8 10:44A Gus Hall

A Generation That Pops the Question Instantly The first sip unleashes the question like a cork: are millennials saving wine… or are they slowly drinking it to death? According to the purists, these brunch millennials, natural-wine connoisseurs,...

K Estate Vineyards Debuts New Food-and-Wine Pairings Following Major Renovation

Texas Wine Lover 5/7 3:22A Jeff Cope

The tasting was complimentary and all opinions are our own. K Estate Vineyards , one of the premier tasting rooms on the renowned Wine Road 290 between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, has just launched curated food and wine pairings, featuring...

Mr. and Mrs. Blizzard: One Year After Capturing Unforgettable Love Story

Royse City BubbleLife iReporter 5/6 12:05A Carolyn Alvey

One year after capturing hearts with their unforgettable love story, Olivia and Bradley Blizzard are celebrating their first anniversary and reflecting on what theyve learned since saying I do. The...

Michael Dickey of Veraison Hills Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/5 3:56A Jeff Cope

Michael and Deanna Dickey We previously showcased Michael Dickey as the original Winemaker Profile for Longhorn Cellars. Both Michael and his wife, Deanna, started in the wine industry with multiple locations for their Veraison Hills Vineyard ,...

Wine Society of Texas Announces 2026 Scholarship Program Awards

Texas Wine Lover 4/28 12:39A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Wine Society of Texas (WST), a 501c3 non-profit educational organization, is pleased to announce that it will be awarding scholarships totaling $11,000 in support of four students. These students are: (a) attending institutions...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Accelerates Growth in Q1 2026 With 50+ Restaurants Awarded and Expansion...

Restaurant News 4/27 2:06A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise awarded deals across multiple states, opened four new restaurants and signed leases for 16, setting the stage for a productive second quarter. Frisco, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken...

Bad Ass Coffee Perks Up Its Growth Strategy With a Shot of Marketing

Restaurant News 4/22 7:58A RestaurantNews.com

Pictured: Iain Douglas, Chief Brand Officer, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii and Rob Baiocco, Co-Founder/Chief Creative Officer, The BAM Connection As Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii pushes deeper into national expansion mode, its leadership is carefully...

Restaurant Franchise News from Roy Rogers, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Crave Subs, and More!

Restaurant News 4/21 1:13A RestaurantNews.com

In this week s restaurant franchise news , Roy Rogers Restaurants grows its presence in Pennsylvania with a new three-store development agreement in the Philadelphia area, while Nothing Bundt Cakes achieved a major milestone by opening its 800th...

Kyle Allen Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/21 12:29A Jeff Cope

This month’s featured Winemaker Profile is Kyle Allen from Turtle Creek Vineyard . The tasting room at their vineyard is a gorgeous facility with the tasting room and vineyard overlooking Turtle Creek and the beautiful hillside. There is also a...