INDUSTRY NEWS

Can an Individual Obtain a Liquor License?
So, you’re about to open a new bar or restaurant in the booming Dallas area? You may wonder if it’s even possible to obtain an individual liquor license in Dallas, TX.
Top Shelf Assets
If you can resist drinking it, whiskey is actually a very solid investment. According to a recent study by Lloyds Private Banking, out of those who invest in things they have a personal interest in, whiskey investors are the most satisfied. The numbers show it isn’t...
It’s Official: The Best Burger Places in Dallas Are LaBarba Clients
We know from personal experience that our restaurant clients make some of the tastiest food in the metroplex. Even so, we were thrilled to see seven of our amazing clients recognized on Eater’s recent list of Dallas’ 15 Essential Burger Destinations! While these...
Are We Still Fighting About This? TABC v. Crowler edition.
The answer, apparently, is yes. As recently as November, a state administrative judge ruled in favor of Cuvee Coffee Bar in Austin, which had its crowler operation shut down and related property seized in a 2015 raid. Despite this, the TABC regulations surrounding...
Utah Set to Lower BAC Limit
After legislation passed last week, the state of Utah will likely soon be the strictest DUI enforcer in the nation. The measure brings the blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for drivers down to .05% from .08%, which is generally standard in the U.S. Pending anticipated...
Last Week at LaBarba
Another Broken Egg Café Founded in 1996, this gourmet café brings a whole new dimension to breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Successfully obtained a Mixed Beverage Permit and a Food and Beverage Certificate in Dallas. http://www.anotherbrokenegg.com/ Last Chance Grill...
Southern Living Names Rapscallion One of South’s Best New Restaurants
Southern Living has listed Rapscallion as one of the South’s best new restaurants in 2016. Nathan Tate’s authentic southern style cooking and inventiveness of traditional dishes has made Rapscallion stand alone when compared to other contemporary...
East Dallas Gets New BBQ Smokehouse
The rich restaurant scene in East Dallas is only getting better with the addition of Smoky Rose. The new owners David Cash and Jeffrey Schramm are opening the upscale smokehouse across from the Dallas Arboretum, giving the area a much needed barbeque destination....
Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOC) – Amend Parking Requirements for Retail and Personal Service uses
The City of Dallas is holding a Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOC) to discuss the amendment of the Dallas Development Code to amend parking requirements for retail and personal service uses utilizing outdoor areas. This amendment directly affects restaurants,...
MillerCoors Acquires Revolver Brewing (Granbury, TX)
As of late last week, Granbury-based Revolver Brewing has joined the MillerCoors family. A popular craft brewery which has been around since 2012, Revolver Brewing has produced a wide array of unique beers since its inception. The most well recognized and well liked...
Smartphones Transforming Restaurant Industry
New technology is continually creeping into the restaurant business, slowly forcing adaptations and development of new ways to serve customers. Within the past few years, the market has seen a number of important innovations that customers utilize in ordering food,...