FOOD & DRINK
LongHorn Steakhouse opens in Denton
A new LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant is now open on I-35E in south Denton. The Denton location’s webpage promises “expertly grilled steak uniquely seasoned in our secret signature spice blend, ice-cold beer and beverages, freshly baked honey wheat bread, hand-chopped salads, seasonal sides and signature desserts.” Steaks at LongHorn Steakhouse are fresh, never frozen.
Swifties take over, launch The Denton Poets Department
The city of Denton is having some fun riding the coattails of Taylor Swift on Friday. With a ton of buildup and anticipation, the superstar singer-songwriter dropped her latest album overnight, The Tortured Poets Department. She then shocked fans by releasing another 15 tracks and proclaimed the album was a double album anthology.
Protestors rally outside retail pet store for alleged animal mistreatment
Protesters gathered on April 13 outside the retail pet store Puppy Dreams to challenge what they claimed to be the store’s poor treatment of animals, predatory loans and support of puppy mills. Puppy mills are defined “inhumane high-volume dog breeding facilities that churn out puppies for profit,” according to...
In the all-Black cast of Theatre Denton’s ‘Dreamgirls,’ there’s also a ‘pants role’
The musical Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway in 1981. It was adapted into a movie in 2006. Now, the story of Effie, Deena and Lorrell is right here in Denton. Theatre Denton’s production of Dreamgirls will see its final performances this weekend at the Campus Theater. Tickets are still available for for Friday and Saturday evening and a matinee show Sunday.
Embrace the Awesome
What if you could dine in the perfect blend of inviting surroundings, friends and neighbors at every turn, family-focused events, on delicious, soul-satisfying food? Those would be some awesome times for certain. Cue Highland Village icon, Awesome Times! With a non-traditional name inspired by owner Tamara Lisby’s lifelong best friend, and a non-traditional zest for life and community, this restaurant truly aims to live up to its unique moniker.
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