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Portillo’s “Restaurant of the Future” Opening In Grapevine
Photo credit to Portillo's Described as being one of the company's first "Restaurants of the Future", Portillo's is opening a new restaurant in Grapevine on State Highway 114 this year. With a rustic Southwest garage theme and 6,200 square feet, the restaurant will include seating for 125 guests inside and 40 guests outside as well as a double drive-thru lane. Read more here. Continue reading...
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Hoppin’ Brands Bringing Self-Pour Drink and Food Options To Grapevine
Photo credit to GCISD.net Hoppin' Brands, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based company, is opening a new location this summer inside The Shops at Grapevine Mills shopping center. Hoppin' uses a self-serve technology that links to a wristband, which connects to a debit or credit card. The cost is determined by the amount of ounces poured. The Grapevine location will have a full cocktail bar and kitchen, with Continue reading...
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Star Power
This article was written by Kathryn O'Shea-Evans and was featured in our June issue of Home By Design magazine. Photography by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien. To visit the original Home By Design article, click here. INTRODUCING STORIED CHARM TO THIS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COTTAGE In Hollywood, California, it takes a lot to “wow.” A bit of star power and pixie dust is all but Continue reading...
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Global Cuisine (Part 2)
This article was written by Kristel Matousek and was featured in our June issue of Home By Design magazine. Recipe and photographs by Kristel Matousek from www.photoricalfood.com. To visit the original Home By Design article, click here. TAJINE Serves 6 6 bone-in chicken drumsticks or thighs 1½ teaspoons salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 onions, sliced Continue reading...
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Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Highlights Improvements in Student Growth & Development
Photo credit to GCISD.net End-of-year data regarding student academic growth and development at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD has shown double-digit growth in reading and math across multiple campuses. According to district documents, the data was measured by comparing beginning-of-year assessments and end-of-year assessments.The data included the following improvements: Bear Creek Elementary: 54% increase in kindergarten math Timberline Elementary: 59% increase in first-grade math of Continue reading...
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Rock & Brews Opening Grapevine Location in July
Photo credit to Rock & Brews Rock & Brews, a national chain of rock 'n' roll-themed restaurants, is expected to open in Grapevine, just in time for the Fourth of July! The new location will include 7,000 square feet of indoor seating and 5,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor patios, as well as the chain's signature menu of classic American fare, beer, wine, Continue reading...
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Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Playground Now Open in Colleyville
Photo credit to CheekyMonkeys.us Colleyville's Tara Village Shopping Center is now the home of Cheeky Monkeys, an "edutainment: softplay area and kids birthday celebration destination. Cheeky Monkey's offers a variety of activities for children from 10 months to 8 years old, including a 3,000-square-foot play structure, a building blocks zone, a life-size playground, and more! Read more here. Continue reading...
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New Climate Plan Could Reduce Tarrant County’s Air Pollutants
Photo credit to Karen Chaney/Community Impact The North Central Texas County of Governments has submitted a Priority Climate Action Plan to the Environmental Protection Agency in hopes of improving the air quality throughout North Texas. This plan was a collaborative effort from more than 30 local governments in the region as part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Air Quality Improvement Plan. It Continue reading...
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Upcoming Events in Grapevine, Colleyville, And Southlake
Photo credit to GoGrapevine.com Check out these exciting June & July events just around the corner for residents ofGrapevine, Colleyville, and Southlake: June 8Father Son Field DayParr Park June 15Father's Day CookoutGrapevine Community Outreach Center June 20The World's Largest Swimming Lesson™Pleasant Glade Pool June 21Stars and GuitarsSouth Grounds of City Hall (Colleyville) June 21Pop & PlayParr Park July 3Stars & StripesSouthlake Town Continue reading...
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Ship Shape
This article was written by Blake Miller and was featured in our June issue of Home By Design magazine. Photography by Karyn Millet. To visit the original Home By Design article, click here. A 1920S DUTCH COLONIAL RECEIVES THE RENOVATION IT DESERVES When Raili Clasen got the call from her client to look at the circa-1927 Dutch Colonial farmhouse she’d recently Continue reading...
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Global Cuisine (Part 1)
This article was written by Kristel Matousek and was featured in our May issue of Home By Design magazine. Recipe and photographs by Kristel Matousek from www.photoricalfood.com. To visit the original Home By Design article, click here. TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA Serves 4 2 ounces small-diced onion 2 ounces small-diced red bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, pasted 13 ounces waxy potatoes, sliced 2 tablespoons plus Continue reading...
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What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Home in 2024
https://youtu.be/ivHs2KONY2U Thinking of selling your home in 2024? It's not just about putting a "For Sale" sign in your front yard and calling it a day. Navigating the real estate market can seem like a confusing process, regardless of whether you're downsizing, upgrading, or simply ready for a change of scenery. It's a big decision, and you want to make Continue reading...
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Growing A Wildflower Garden From Scratch
This article was written by Ronda Swaney and was featured in our May issue of Home By Design magazine. To visit the original Home By Design article, click here. BLOOMING WILD Wildflowers evolved to thrive in less-than-ideal spots without the aid of gardeners. Their tenacity and beauty make them great, low-maintenance additions to a garden. While wildflowers take little effort to Continue reading...
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City of Colleyville Addresses Drainage Issues
Photo credit to Cody Thorn/Community Impact The city of Colleyville will spend nearly a quarter-million dollar for drainage improvements in the Pecan Park Estates subdivision. The work will focus on connecting the existing stormwater drain from Ponderosa Street to the stormwater drain on SH 26. This will be part of Phase 1 of the water project and part of the Continue reading...
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Gaylord Texan Resort Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary
Photo credit to The Gaylord Texan Resort On April 2nd, the Gaylord Texan Resort celebrated 20 years in Grapevine, surrounded by city partners, officials, and group customers, with social media interviews from opening team leaders who still work at the resort. To celebrate the occasion, hotel officials also announced plans to renovate its Old Hickory Steakhouse this year. In addition, Paradise Continue reading...