Eats & Drinks

Puttery, ‘Uniquely Themed’ Miniature Golf, Rolling into Plaza

By Kevin Collison Puttery, an “immersive” entertainment concept that adds cocktails, technology and food to the classic miniature golf game is coming to the Country Club Plaza, a much-needed addition to the Plaza lineup, according to its developer. The Dallas-based chain will occupy 23,600 square feet in the Jack Henry building at 4641 Jefferson being…

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Lupe Quijano and Gigi Reyes, original members of The Tamale Kitchen, spend a Friday evening making tamales to supplement their family incomes. A new investor has set the stage for the next stage of the organization’s growth.

The Tamale Kitchen Reboots for Post-Pandemic Success

The Tamale Kitchen, originally established to provide employment in a working class neighborhood, is using a recent capital infusion to convert from a nonprofit to a “profit-for-a-purpose” enterprise.

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Plaza Development Conflict Erupts, 1940s Church Likely Casualty

By Kevin Collison The Country Club Plaza is at a development flash point again over the likely demolition of an attractive, but unprotected, old church and a developer’s plan to replace it with a three-level restaurant project. Drake Development intends to raze the Seventh Church of Christ, Scientists at 47th and Pennsylvania and build a…

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Mean Mule Distilling Co.'s tasting room offers a variety of agave-based spirits.

Tap List | Mean Mule Distilling Launches New One-Of-A-Kind Spirit

Mean Mule Distilling Co. has created a “new wave” agave-based gin.

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Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar Coming to East Crossroads

By Kevin Collison A new sushi place is in the works for the East Crossroads, this one specializing in hand rolls, a newer trend for serving the popular cuisine. Nam Phan and his partners plan to open Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar in the former Ron Rico space at 404 E. 18th St. this June,…

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