Downtown’s Capital Grille has announced the return of its annual Wagyu & Wine pairing experience, available now through Nov. 16. The limited-time menu, offered in the restaurant’s lounge, features a selection of three gourmet wagyu burgers starting at $35. Each burger is paired with a different wine from acclaimed winemaker Dave Phinney. Wines include, according to a release, vintages rarely offered by the glass. Pairing options include the Grille’s signature wagyu cheeseburger with a glass of Advice from John merlot; a wagyu blue cheese and black truffle burger paired with Palermo cabernet; and the Roasted Wild Mushroom and Jarlsberg Burger with a choice of 8 Years in the Desert or Acolytes pinot noir. All burgers are served with housemade fries, and you can upgrade your side to chips and caviar for an additional $20. thecapitalgrille.com
Mansfield is seeing a surplus of new restaurants. A new location of Fort Worth-born Coco Shrimp has opened at 2301 E. Broad St. Just a few blocks away you’ll find a newly opened Itadaki Ramen at 2301 E. Broad St. I’ve eaten at the Arlington location, and it’s solid. Also new in Mansfield is Happy Buns, an Asian restaurant — at 3341 E. Broad St. — that specializes in housemade pan-fried buns, dumplings, and noodles. Try the black truffle soup dumplings and the beef-stuffed scallion pancakes. Both are excellent. The restaurant is a new concept from the owners of Akarii Revolving Sushi. happybuntx.com
Crystal Springs Hideaway has beefed up its coffee program and is now opening early to serve espresso, lattes, and other coffee drinks. Recently opened by JD Granger and his wife Shanna, the Hideaway is a beer and wine garden that serves burgers, charcuterie, pastries, and other hand-held bites in a 100-year-old, beautifully restored building in the River District. Leading the coffee program is head barista Jackson Davis, a former general manager for Ascension Coffee. Says a release, Jackson worked with Hideaway chef Kelly Burton to develop a smooth-bodied blend with hints of berry and chocolate. Customers can infuse their coffee drinks with housemade syrups that include seasonal flavors. In addition to coffee, the Hideaway is also serving croissants during its early morning hours, which are 7 to 11 a.m., Tuesday-Sunday. crystalspringshideaway.com
Toro Toro and its acclaimed chef Richard Sandoval will ring in the Día de los Muertos holiday with “Under the Moon,” a one-night-only, private dining event on Saturday, Oct. 29. Tickets include a three-course dinner featuring items such as lobster pozole and prime beef tenderloin, a six-drink Omakase pairing with mezcal and milk punch, and a live cooking demo by Sandoval. There will also be live music, a performance from Ballet Folklorico, face-painting, and other fam-friendly activities. The restaurant is celebrating the Day of the Dead holiday all month long with a special three-course menu that includes guajillo lobster broth, lamb tenderloin, and pumpkin brulee. Toro Toro is located inside downtown’s Worthington Hotel. torotorofortworth.com
September 29, 2025
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