INDUSTRY NEWS
Lombardi Cucina Italiana: A New Fine Dining Experience at The Star
In celebration of 45 years as a successful restaurateur, Alberto Lombardi will be bringing his name to fine dining Italian food at the Star in Frisco, Texas. With Lombardi’s success in nearby areas such as the notable Kai, and Taverna in Legacy West, there was no...
Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort in Yantis, Texas
Established in the Fall of 2008, Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort was founded by Billy and Kathryn Burnett who have a passion for hunting. This way of life has stuck with their children, especially their son, Cord Burnett, who is now the owner of the business after his dad...
Community Gardens of Bastrop, Texas
Community Gardens, based in Bastrop, Texas, partners with local businesses to offer high-quality products and services to the community. During your visit, you will be able to buy local products such as fresh produce and handmade goods. Their indoor/outdoor market...
The Trove: A Bishop Arts Treasure
Located just ten minutes south of Downtown Dallas sits the Bishop Arts District with an eclectic variety of trendy eateries, shops, bars, art galleries, and performance venues. The area also hosts family-friendly events, fairs, and wine walks on occasion. One of the...
Upstairs Circus: The Perfect Combo of Crafts + Cocktails
Deep Ellum is home to many fascinating restaurants, bars, and much more, including one of the newer additions, Upstairs Circus. A one-of-a-kind business chain, with five other locations in Denver, Minneapolis, and Austin, where cocktails and crafts collide is the...
Rye: The Perfect Dinner Date Location in Dallas
Known for their seasonal, creative small plates, Rye is the perfect dinner date location for when your taste buds are feeling adventurous. Their food menu is locally sourced and rotated quite often. Located on Greenville, Rye not only serves unique dinner plates but...
Apothecary: The New Place to be on Greenville
Greenville Avenue in Dallas gained a new chic cocktail bar known as Apothecary which offers an intimate space decorated with antiques and local décor found at estate sales, as well as velvet seating and peacock wallpaper producing a “moody” atmosphere. Their bar menu...
New TABC License & Fee Structure (September 2021)
Prepare for changes happening to TABC’s license and fee structure starting September 1, 2021. TABC is implementing a new license type and fee structure which will take effect on September 1, 2021. Simultaneously, the industry will be moving to TABC’s new license and...
Executive Director Bentley Nettles Addresses Changes To TABC Permitting At Annual TRA Conference
Bentley Nettles, the Executive Director of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, made a report at the Texas Restaurant Association's annual meeting in San Antonio. LaBarba Permit Service, a founding member of the Texas Association of Beverage Licensing Service...
LaBarba Clients Make Top 100
Check Out the Best Bars in Dallas The Dallas Observer has named seven LaBarba clients in their ‘City of Ate’ piece featuring the 100 Best Bars in Dallas for 2021. We are so proud of these clients for their accomplishments, and for showing that LaBarba truly works with...
AIMS Onboarding Training Schedule
TABC Industry Update June 2021 TABC is undergoing major changes in 2021, including the move to their new system, AIMS. In order to facilitate getting everyone into the new system, TABC is hosting multiple virtual onboarding events on Microsoft Teams. AIMS onboarding...