Juice News

New juice bar from San Antonio makes its healthy Fort Worth debut

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A new juice bar and superfood cafe from San Antonio has made its Fort Worth debut: Called Jugo, it's now juicing up in the West 7th District on Crockett Row at 2855 Crockett St., next-door to the Hiatus spa.

Jugo Juice was founded in 2017 by a couple in San Antonio who were into juicing at home, and is no relation to another Jugo Juice based in Canada; "jugo" is Spanish for juice. There are four locations around San Antonio, and one in DFW at Grandscape in The Colony.

The Fort Worth location comes via franchisees Bryan Batson and Sebastian LaRosa.

Their menu includes superfood smoothie bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, juice shots, detox tea, and coffee, plus grab-and-go protein snacks.

Cold-pressed juices come in unique combinations such as pineapple, ghost pepper, turmeric, orange, lemon, and apple.

For smoothies and smoothie bowls, customers choose from bases such as açaí, blue magic, matcha, pitaya, mango, or coconut; add three fruits such as bananas, kiwi, pineapple, or strawberries; and superfoods such as cacao nibs, coconut flakes, chia seeds, goji berries, flax seeds, or hemp seeds.

Thre's also a detox program called Jugo Wellness, designed to cleanse the system and provide nutrients.

Batson says in a statement that they're looking forward to letting Fort Worth know how great healthy can taste.

"Whether you are craving a fresh smoothie, an Açaí bowl jam-packed with flavor, or looking to jumpstart your week with a juice cleanse, there is something for everyone to enjoy," Batson says.

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Hot Dog News

Hot dog king Portillo's debuts new design at new location in Grapevine

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Chicago-style hot dog chain Portillo's is opening a new location in DFW, and it'll be the first of its kind for the chain. The restaurant is headed for Grapevine, at 460 W. SH-114, next door to Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and Son of a Butcher, where it will open its doors on December 5.

According to a release, the location is the very first to feature the chain's "restaurant of the future" design comprising a smaller, more efficient footprint.

Most Portillo's are about 8,000 square feet (and some from the early days could go up to 10,000 square feet). The Grapevine location spans 6,250 square feet, with seating for up to 125 inside, and 40 on the patio. It will feature a Southwest Garage theme, and will also have their signature double drive-thru.

The menu will be the same: Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and two-layer chocolate cake.

Grapevine is not the only location in Texas to follow this new design: A similar location measuring 6,200 square feet is opening in Stafford, near Houston, as well.

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The driver with this smaller size is a greater emphasis on take-out and (probably) an effort not to pay so much rent.

Grapevine officials are enthusiastic about having the chain within city limits and what it says about the great city of Grapevine.

“The addition of Portillo’s to the more than 200 curated dining options in Grapevine is a testament to our city’s commitment to offering diverse and exceptional culinary experiences,” says Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate in a statement.

Portillo's made their first debut in DFW with a location at Grandscape in The Colony in January 2023.

The Illinois-based chain has six other locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, including Fort Worth, Arlington, Allen, Denton, and Mansfield. Grapevine will be the seventh to open. There are also plans to open a location in Grand Prairie.

Founder Dick Portillo opened the first Portillo’s hot dog stand in Illinois in 1963. There are now more than 90 locations across 10 states.

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