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Whataburger issues new merch including running shoes and pillows

Teresa Gubbins
Jun 7, 2019 | 11:22 am

Given the insatiable appetite for all things Whataburger, it should come as no surprise that the Texas-based burger monolith has come up with not only things to eat but things to wear.

The company has issued a new collection of merchandise, which they're promoting as potential gifts for Father's Day. That's convenient marketing, but if I were a dad and I had kids who gave me any of these items as a Father's Day present, I might disown them.

Which is not to say that the items are not What-a-licious. Here's the list. Click on the links for more photos and ordering info:

Whataburger bow tie. Bow ties are annoying and should be worn under very limited circumstances, namely black tie. This one is orange with little white flying Ws on it. You should only give this bow tie to your father if you're still living at home and need a final damning push to leave the nest, something where the two of you won't speak for a couple of years. The website describes the tie as satin — polyester, probably — and calls it a "conversation starter." It's $13.

Whataburger socks. Won't dad love it when he's in the boardroom making an important presentation, and as he raises his arm to point to some sales figures, the cuff of his creased pants lifts ever so slightly to reveal the absolutely bonkers orange-and-white Whataburger whimsy underneath? No. Dad will not love that. But socks are a good thing to buy, because they're not visible unless you want them to be. The design is argyle with orange and white triangles punctuated by the trademark Flying W. $13.

Whataburger running shoes. Buying shoes for someone else is always risky, especially with something like these running shoes, which are such a, how do you say, statement shoe. They're orange with gray trim, with black patches that make them look like saddle shoes. There's a Flying W on each shoe, and the inside is lined with orange-and-white striped fabric. $43.

Fancy and Spicy Ketchup pillow. This pillow is probably one of the best items in the lot. It's a square pillow with two sides: The red side says "Fancy Ketchup" in white lettering on a red background, with a listing of the ingredients (tomato concentrate, water, etc.) The reverse is colored black, and it says "Spicy Ketchup" in white lettering, along with the ingredients. It's a cute pop-art, Andy-Warhol kind of thing and goes for $20.

Whataburger door mat. It's a plain tan rectangular mat with the words "You better have Whataburger" in black lettering, all caps. Not very welcoming — as their website says, "It's good to let your guests know the house rules." If you're going to buy this, you need to really like Whataburger, because it's $35. For a door mat. That's not even orange and white.

Whataburger flag. This is a nylon rectangular flag featuring the Whataburger "W" logo in white, floating atop the word "Whataburger," also in white lettering, over an orange background. If you really do intend to let your Whataburger flag fly, there's a strip on the left with holes to thread onto a flagpole. It's $20.

Shipping is free, so that's a plus. They're all available on Whataburger's online Whatastore along with other themed essentials, such the Whataburger Yeti Tumbler and the Whataburger PEZ dispensers.

Reversible pillow is Fancy on one side, Spicy on the other.

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Reversible pillow is Fancy on one side, Spicy on the other.
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New dishes and grand openings make this Fort Worth restaurant news tasty

Teresa Gubbins
Nov 1, 2022 | 5:22 pm
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You can still get these dumplings.

This roundup of Fort Worth dining news has tasty tidbits about new dishes, new menus, and big-name chefs. There's also a sad closure, but with a silver lining.

Here's what's happening in Fort Worth restaurant news:

The Pantry, the sweet restaurant and market at 713 W. Magnolia Ave. (the former Hot Damn Tamales space) from chefs and teachers Hao Tran and Natasha Bruton, known for dumplings and sweets, has closed. They featured dumplings in cool rotating flavors such as curry potato, kimchi, brisket, shiitake, or pumpkin masala, as well as cookies, cakes, tarts, cobbler, and take-and-bake cinnamon rolls, and were only just featured in our monthly Where to Eat roundup in October. Too little too late. Fortunately, the dumplings can still be purchased via Hao & Dixya, the dumpling partnership between Hao Tran and Dixya Bhattarai, which does pop-ups at The Table, the Near Southside market and culinary studio which Tran co-owns.

Calisience, the food-truck-turned-restaurant known for its crispy birria tacos, celebrates its grand opening on November 1, with music and eats from 5-8 pm. One of Fort Worth's most hotly anticipated restaurants, this food truck launched in 2020 by owner Jacqueline Anaya now has a permanent space at 2707 Race St., previously occupied by Dino's Live. The menu features her signature tacos dorados, plus birria in quesadillas and in an open-faced sandwich called mollete; plus street tacos, Mexican rice, refried beans, pasta salad, and her popular strawberry horchata drink.

Mo' Bettahs opened its third DFW-area location in Mansfield, at 3020 E. Broad St., #116, near Vernon Newsome Stadium. this is the 37th location for the Utah-based chain which specializes in the Hawaiian plate lunch with choice of teriyaki chicken or steak, katsu chicken, or shrimp tempura served with macaroni salad and rice.

Jane Southlake has new seasonal drinks including Pumpkin Spice Latte, Peppermint Mocha Latte, spiked Amaretto Cappuccino, and spiked Apple Pie Chai with Old Forester Whiskey and Apple Pie flavored Bailey’s.

Firehouse Subs has a new Prime Rib Steak Sub, featuring prime rib cooked sous vide, topped with caramelized onions, provolone, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, and mustard on a toasted sub roll.

Salad and Go has three new dishes for fall. Roasted Autumn Salad with sweet potatoes, caramelized brussels sprouts, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and parmesan cheese, with protein choice of chicken or tofu or steak for an extra charge, and which can also be ordered as a wrap; Chicken Pot Pie Soup, and Pink Lemonade with cranberry juice and grapefruit.

Black Rock Coffee Bar has three new drinks for winter: Peppermint Bark White Mocha with peppermint bark sauce, white chocolate, and espresso; Caramel Nog Latte with eggnog, caramel, and espresso; and Christmas Cookie Cold Brew with chocolate macadamia nut and a sweet vanilla cold foam.

McDonald’s is bringing back its McRib sandwich for the fall, along with a line of McRib merchandise, available on GoldenArchesUnlimited.com. McRib is a boneless pork item with BBQ sauce, onions, and pickles, served on a sub-style bun. It was first introduced in 1980 and is featured on the menu sporadically.

Whataburger has added a new item: Whataburger Chili Cheese Fries, featuring fries layered with beef chili and shredded cheddar jack cheese, which they say is in answer to the call from fans of their new Chili Cheese Burger who were apparently requesting this addition, or so Whataburger says. They're available for a limited time, how long that is, Whataburger does not say.

Eight Elite Light Lager is now available at movie theaters for the first time, only at Cinemark Theatres. Founded by Troy Aikman, Eight is a lager brewed with organic grains.

Fort Worth chef Felipe Armenta (Cork & Pig Tavern, The Tavern Bar & Grill, Press Cafe, F1 Smokehouse, Pacific Table, Maria’s Mexican Kitchen, Towne Grill in Alliance Town Center) has, according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, persuaded TV chef Graham Elliot (Top Chef, MasterChef, The Great American Recipe) to relocate to Fort Worth to work on a steakhouse called Duke. Elliot's rather grouchy representative says in an email, "Nothing has been confirmed at this time. Graham still resides in Hawaii." But Elliot posted a query asking whether Dallas or Fort Worth would be a better place to move, and a photo of himself in an aqua Western shirt and cowboy hat that said "YEEEEE HAW! #texas #DFW." At the very least, he seems ready to embrace some TX stereotypes. Armenta is meanwhile opening still another restaurant called Cafe Margot, in a former Cornery Bakery at 3150 S. Hulen St. in 2023.

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Texas remains a hot spot for international homebuyers, shows new report

Arden Ward
Nov 1, 2022 | 1:36 pm
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Texas remains the third hottest U.S. destination for international homebuyers.

International homebuyers seeking an abode in the U.S. still have their sights set on Texas, according to a new report.

The Texas International Homebuyers Report, released this month by Texas Realtors, shows that Texas remains the third hottest U.S. destination for international homebuyers.

The Lone Star State comes in behind Florida and California, just like in years past.

From April 2021-March 2022, 7,888 Texas homes were purchased by buyers from out-reportside the U.S., accounting for 8 percent of the country's international home purchases. No. 1 Florida, meanwhile, accounted for 24 percent of purchases, with No. 2 California at 11 percent.

In total, 98,600 U.S. homes were sold to international buyers during the time period, to the tune of $59 billion. This year's report does not include total sales dollars for the Texas purchases.

“Texas remains one of the most desirable destinations for people looking to purchase a home in the United States,” said Russell Berry, chairman of Texas Realtors, in a release.

“The region of origin for homebuyers choosing Texas had a noticeable swing this reporting period. Historically, the largest number of homebuyers purchasing in Texas from outside of the United States are from the Latin America and Caribbean region. While that is still true, European homebuyers nearly closed the gap this past year.”

Thirty-one percent of Texas' international buyers were from Latin America/Caribbean, with 27 percent from Europe, 21 percent from Asia/Oceana, and 11 percent from Africa.

Texas also holds onto its status as a hot market for international commercial real estate transactions. According to the 2022 Commercial Real Estate International Business Trends from the National Association of Realtors, Texas accounted for 14 percent of international commercial buyers in 2021, second only to Florida's 22 percent.

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Charming Hill Country destination named among most dynamic 'micropolitan' areas in U.S.

John Egan
Oct 31, 2022 | 4:39 pm
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Not only is Fredericksburg a top vacation destination, it's a dynamic micropolitan area.

Fredericksburg reigns as the Hill Country’s wine and tourism hub, with both industries pouring millions of dollars into the regional economy. So it’s no wonder, then, that Fredericksburg now ranks among the country’s most “dynamic” micropolitan areas.

A new study from the nonprofit think tank Heartland Forward places Fredericksburg at No. 21 among the 25 most dynamic micropolitan areas in the U.S. The study look at economic data for the country’s 536 micropolitan areas.

A micropolitan area is a cluster of communities anchored by a town with 10,000 to 50,000 residents. Fredericksburg itself is home to about 11,000 residents, while the entire micropolitan area comprises 27,297 people.

According to the study, the key figures for the Fredericksburg micropolitan area include:

  • Per capita personal income of $75,442, the second highest number among the top 25.
  • 2015-20 employment growth of 4.8 percent.
  • 2015-20 growth in GDP (growth domestic product) of 12.6 percent. GDP is a major indicator of economic strength or weakness.

“Close to both Austin and San Antonio, Fredericksburg is a sophisticated small town, a community that welcomes and supports newcomers. The climate is mild, the location and lifestyle ideal, and our robust economic climate is tailor-made for a number of kinds of businesses, which will benefit greatly from all the area has to offer,” says the Gillespie County Economic Development Commission.

Several factors contribute to Fredericksburg’s status as a standout micropolitan area. These include:

  • More than $241 million in direct spending on travel in 2021.
  • Popular attractions such as the LBJ State Park and Historic Site, the National Museum of the Pacific War, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, and Wildseed Farms.
  • A full-bodied wine industry.

Los Alamos, New Mexico, stands atop Heartland Forward’s list of the top 25 micropolitan areas. The West Texas area of Pecos sits at No. 4; it’s the only other Texas micropolitan on the list.

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