Bye-Bye Buttons

Fort Worth supper club spinoff turns out the lights for good

Addison’s dining scene takes a hit with the closure of Buttons, which started in Fort Worth.

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The Addison branch of Buttons, the jazzy restaurant and supper club from chef Keith Hicks, is calling it quits. According to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page, the lease had ended and the rent hike was too high.

The original branch in Fort Worth is still open.

After having much success in Fort Worth, Hicks opened this second branch on Addison Road in 2010.

Its combination of down-home Southern food and live music, not to mention the chandeliers and sexy banquettes, created a glamorous, festive atmosphere. Its enforced dress code gave customers the excuse to dress up for date nights and girls' nights out.

The menu featured signature dishes such as gumbo, shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles, for which Hicks earned many nods. It also hosted a popular Sunday brunch buffet, with biscuits and gravy, grits, fresh fruit, and omelets.

"We want to thank everyone who supported us, and made our time in Addison such a pleasure," said the restaurant on its Facebook page. "We have reached the end of our lease, and could not find a path forward that was feasible for us to continue."

"We want to express our thanks to our staff, and to all the musicians who helped make magic," the restaurant said. "We have had the honor of meeting many great people, and we have always striven to make Buttons a great place to work, a great place to meet friends, and a great place to enjoy live music."

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Steakhouse News

Chicago's Rosebud Steakhouse is coming to Southlake for Texas debut

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Rosebud in Southlake serves steak.

A renowned steakhouse from Chicago is set to sizzle in Southlake: Called Rosebud Steakhouse, it's from Chicago-based Creative Hospitality Concepts Restaurant Group and will open in Southlake's District 114 at 2102 SH-114 in January 2025.

District 114 is a mixed-use building adjacent to SH-114 from Medici Development Partners, LLC, described in a release as the only upscale mixed-use destination in Southlake, with office, restaurant, and retail space, anchoring the expansive Kimball Park development.

Creative Hospitality Concepts is from partners Angelo Eliades and Steve Coppolillo, who opened the first Rosebud in Chicago in 2000. They now have three brands, including Rosebud Steakhouse, their Italian steakhouse Coppolillo’s Italiano, and Windy City Social Burger Club — with six locations all in the midwest, as well as a partnership with a purveyor of Angus beef called Meats By Linz.

Steak offerings include a 22-ounce bone-in ribeye, and two types of 40-day dry-aged steaks: a 16-ounce Kansas City strip and a 20-ounce cowboy cut bone-in ribeye. There are a few basic seafood options as well as Italian dishes such as rigatoni vodka and chicken parmesan. Starters and salads include oysters, crabcakes, lamb lollipops, wedge, and Caesar.

"Bringing the Rosebud Steakhouse brand and our Meats by Linz quality to District 114 is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences," says Creative Hospitality Concepts Restaurant Group CEO Angelo Eliades in a statement. "We are thrilled to be working with Medici Development Partners to introduce this iconic restaurant to the vibrant Southlake community."

Medici Development Partners, known for its focus on identifying real estate assets, aims to create a destination with District 114 that draws residents and visitors alike.

"We're thrilled to welcome Rosebud Steakhouse to District 114 at Kimball Park! As they continue to expand beyond the Greater Chicago area, we are honored that Angelo, Steve, and the entire Rosebud team have chosen our community as their newest home," says Medici Development Partners managing partner Jeff Medici. "We look forward to the continued collaboration with them as we come together to bring the local community an unforgettable dining experience."

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