Wine Spectator has announced the winners of its prestigious 2025 Restaurant Awards, celebrating restaurants around the globe for their exceptional wine offerings. This year, a remarkable 64 restaurants from Dallas have been recognized for their excellence in wine service.
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher of Wine Spectator, remarked, “A wine list is a restaurant’s identity in print, and this year’s Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners reflect both deep knowledge and a passion for discovery.” He went on to acknowledge the 3,811 restaurants worldwide that earned awards this year, stating, “We raise a glass to all our winners.”
The Restaurant Awards program, which began in 1981, is unique in focusing solely on wine service in restaurants. Awards are given at three distinct levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence, and the Grand Award. This year, there were 2,010 winners of the Award of Excellence, 1,704 recipients of the Best of Award of Excellence, and 97 Grand Award winners.
In addition to the recognition, the Restaurant Awards issue will feature exclusive profiles of each winning restaurant, highlighting the talent behind the impressive wine collections that earned these honors. The awards issue is set to be available to readers on July 15.
In local news, Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery is celebrating its 31st anniversary with the launch of a new customer loyalty program, “Bread Bucks,” starting July 1. This program will reward customers for their patronage with perks and promotions.
Every time customers dine in or order directly from Bread Winners, they will earn 5 Bread Bucks for every dollar spent. They can also earn double bucks during lunchtime from Monday to Thursday and receive special rewards during their birthday month.
To mark its anniversary, Bread Winners will host a party on Saturday, July 19, where guests can seek out hidden “Golden Bucks” at all locations for a chance to win prizes. Additionally, the restaurant will feature nostalgic off-menu favorites from the past 31 years.
On Thursday, July 24, in celebration of National Tequila Day, Bread Winners will showcase $18 Patrón Tequila Flights across all locations.
Ruthie’s Fueled by GOOD, a brand known for its grilled cheese food trucks and newly established brick-and-mortar cafe, has expanded its offerings by adding a full coffee bar at its South Dallas location. Customers can now enjoy an array of coffee drinks made with beans sourced from Tre Stella, a Black-owned roaster located in Addison.
The new coffee menu features exclusive drinks including the Nutella latte, Horchata latte, and Matcha latte, each with a unique twist.
In another exciting development, Chef Tiffany Derry is preparing to launch her first franchise of Roots Chicken Shak in Addison this summer. This opening represents the initial step in franchising the brand created by Derry and Tom Foley’s T2D Concepts, designed for intentional scalability.
Located at 3748 Belt Line Rd, Suite 118, the new franchise will be operated by the brand’s inaugural franchisees, Corey and Marian Epperson, with an anticipated opening in late July or early August.
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is also unveiling a new addition to its menu—the Southern Salad, marking their first significant menu expansion in nearly a decade. The salad aims to provide diners with a healthier option alongside their spicy chicken dishes.
Hattie B’s Executive Chef and Vice President of Culinary Brian Morris shared, “We wanted to make one salad that will appeal to the most people and knock it out of the park.” The Southern Salad includes chicken tender bites that can be fried or grilled, with heat levels customizable to the guest’s preference.
The salad’s base features mixed greens, including spring mix and various types of lettuce, along with crunchy elements like corn succotash, bacon, and Tillamook Farmstyle sharp cheddar cheese. Diners can choose from several dressings, such as ranch, honey mustard, and roasted garlic vinaigrette.
Priced at $12.50, the Southern Salad is now available at all Hattie B’s locations in Dallas.
This flurry of exciting new offerings and accolades highlights the vibrant dining scene in Dallas, where both established restaurants and new ventures continue to flourish.
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