Supermarket News

Location accidentally leaked for possible H-E-B supermarket in Fort Worth

It's coming although of course it's not official until H-E-B says so.

Photo courtesy of H-E-B

UPDATE 6-8-2022: According to a representative from Hillwood, the news about H-E-B was "inadvertently included" in a release, adding that "H-E-B has not announced a store at this site nor a timeline for construction."

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It looks like Fort Worth is going to get an H-E-B grocery store, and it's in North Fort Worth: specifically, Parkside at Alliance Town Center.

The dining and entertainment destination at AllianceTexas also has three new restaurants in the works that will bring tacos, salads, and coffee.

According to a release from Hillwood, the developer, the center is getting an H-E-B grocery store, plus the following newcomers:

Torchy’s Tacos, Austin-based taco chain known with more than a dozen street taco combinations, from its fan-favorite “Trailer Park” taco made with fried chicken to its “Baja Shrimp” and breakfast taco options, plus its signature green chile queso.
Cava, flavorful, healthy, fast-casual Mediterranean experience with customizable salads, grain bowls, pitas, and juices.
Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded coffee company that imports coffee beans from around the world and offers a range of subscription options.

Parkside at Alliance Town Center will also be home to Dash Nail Spa, with luxury manicure and pedicure services.

The news about the H-E-B store is not yet being confirmed by H-E-B.

An H-E-B spokesperson confirmed that the company owns land there but has no immediate plans to build a store, stating, "no store news until we announce." The supermarket industry is always so veiled, and none are more veiled than H-E-B.

These additions will be located north of Heritage Trace, on the east side of Hillwood Parkway, adjacent to Bluestem Park in the heart of Alliance Town Center.

With the launch of Parkside in late 2017, Phase l on the west side of Hillwood Parkway features a variety of dining options with expansive patios overlooking Bluestem Park, including Grub Burger Bar, Shell Shack, First Watch and Mod Pizza.

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Food Truck News

Ghost Food Park brings food truck fare and culture to Arlington

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Food spread at Ghost Food Truck Park

A food truck park is gaining traction in Arlington: Called Ghost Food Park, it's a venture owned by two brothers, located at 2601 W. Arkansas Ln., in the Dalworthington Gardens area.

The outdoor concept was founded in 2023 by Juan and Chris Labra, who are hosting it on the property of their print shop, New Gen Print and Designs. Juan handles the social media and marketing for the park; Chris handles the contracts for the trucks.

They feature six food truck vendors — the maximum number allowed by the City of Arlington — that operate on different schedules every day of the week.

“A popular BBQ truck called 225 BBQ first put us on the map," Juan says.

Dishes span several cuisines: from hibachi to Venezuelan to BBQ fusion. The main attractions include:

King Hibachi with steak and noodle plates and loaded fries
Autana Food & Catering with Venezuelan arepas and cheese-stuffed bread rolls
Karibou Coffees

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There’s also a local celebrity chef most weekends: Marc Fadel of Habibi Barbecue.

Fadel and his truck were featured on HBO MAX’s BBQ High, a show about several groups of high school culinary teams competing for a state BBQ championship. He whips up dishes that include brisket, pork ribs, and Lebanese sides like tabbouleh (a parsley salad) and batata kizbara (fried cubed potatoes).

“He’s this college kid, and as much as he would want to open more time, he’s focusing on school now, but he does open on weekends,” Juan says.

Prices range from $10 for a pulled pork sandwich at Habibi Barbecue to $30 for a hibachi combo plate at King Hibachi. Truck hours are daily, with Thursdays-Sundays from 11 am-9 pm the most active.

They’ve recently expanded out to hosting weekend markets as well — often with a theme such as Halloween, when they did a cute "truck or treat" theme. They open the park to other non-foodtruck vendors, crafters, and jewelry makers. There’s outdoor seating, with umbrella-shaded tables, and yard games with space to play pickleball.

It's still in test mode. “We’ve got a good sized waiting list since it’s been getting some good traction recently," Juan says.

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