Pup'n Stuff

Texas startup delivers top-quality dog food directly to your door

Put down the Pedigree, Fido, you're getting the good stuff.

Photo courtesy of Grocery Pup

There's no doubt that Texans loves their dogs. So it makes sense that Grocery Pup, a new subscription dog food delivery service, would choose the Lone Star State as its headquarters.

The brainchild of Ruth Stedman, Austin-based Grocery Pup offers 100 percent human-grade meals delivered directly to your door.

The idea for Grocery Pup came while Stedman was in graduate school at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. When she and her fiance decided to add a puppy to their family, Stedman began researching dog food brands to find the best one. What she found instead were labels filled with indecipherable ingredients. "I realized that dog food hadn't really changed in the past few decades," says Stedman. And so, the enterprising MBA student decided to change it on her own.

She began by developing a business plan for Grocery Pup and entering it into the Texas Venture Labs Scholarship Competition, an accelerator program at UT that helps bring ideas to market. Grocery Pup won second place out of 50 projects, and Stedman was able to use the prize money to hire a veterinary nutritionist to help create the food's formula. "Working with a nutritionist [was] important because if [a dog's food] isn't nutritionally balanced, you're doing more damage than any kind of dog food that's currently on the market," she says.

In August 2017, Stedman quit her corporate gig in order to focus on Grocery Pup full time. For the entrepreneur, launching the company in Austin was the perfect cultural fit. "We decided to launch here because one, I live here, but two, it's a huge dog town."

Today, Grocery Pup offers three fantastically named meal plans: Bitchin' Beef Stew, Turkey Pawella, and Porky's Luau. Delivery options are available monthly and include half plans (28 meals per month) or full plans (56 meals per month). Prices range from $73-$298 per month depending on your dog's size. Delivery is available throughout Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.

And if your dog is picky, don't fret about a month-long commitment. Grocery Pup offers tester packs through the website.

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A Salute to the Military

Dallas restaurants honor military with deals on Veterans Day 2024

Photo courtesy of Tarrant Co. Veterans Council

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Due to the sacrifice they make for the United States on a daily basis, current military servicemembers and veterans are the recipients of discounts at various business throughout the year. But Veterans Day offers the opportunity for restaurants and other places to give a boost to that appreciation.

We have gathered together all of Veterans Day deals being offered by Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants, bars, and other vendors on November 11, 2024 (and in some cases, before and after the day itself). Unless otherwise stated, all deals are solely for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID.

Applebee's: The casual restaurant chain, which has over 20 locations through Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free meal on November 11. They can also get a free Budweiser, Bud Light or Budweiser Zero, although the free beer is dependent on the number Folds of Honor beers bought by guests for veterans prior to Veterans Day. Any unclaimed funds for pre-purchased Buds will be donated to Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to families of America’s fallen or disabled military as well as families ofAmerica’s first responders.
Bar Louie: The restaurant/bar chain, which has five locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free burger on November 10 and 11. The deal is good for dine-in only and excludes the Big Louie. Guests can upgrade to the Impossible Burger for $4.
Barrel & Bones: The craft bar and smokehouse, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer a complimentary item of from the Handhelds section of the menu, such as the Spicy Pastrami Brisket, Smokehouse Sandwich, or the Smoked French Dip. The deal is only good on November 11.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: The casual restaurant chain, which has 11 locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, will offera free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie® with any dine-in purchase of $11.95 or more on November 11. Additionally, veterans will receive a bounce back coupon for a free appetizer, good anytime between November 12 and December 31. It can be used for dine in or take out and is redeemable with a purchase of $14.95 or more.
Black Agave: The Mexican restaurant in Farmers Branch will offer 50 percent off all menu items (alcohol excluded) on November 11.
Cantina Laredo: The Mexican food chain, which has locations in Frisco and Addison, will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11. The deal is not good at the three airport locations.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: The Italian restaurant chain, which has two locations in Dallas and Plano, will offer veterans an opportunity to order an entrée when they dine-in and take home another entrée of equal or lesser value for free, November 8-10. On November 11, veterans can order a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a free nonalcoholic beverage. They also offer a Heroes Discount year-round offer of 10 percent off to all service members, veterans and first responders.
Cotton Patch Cafe: The casual dining restaurant chain, which has 15 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken on November 11 for dine-in only orders.
Dog Haus: The hot dog restaurant chain, which has four locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Haus Dog on November 11.
El Chico: The fast casual Mexican food chain, which has three locations in Pantego, Richland Hills, and Rockwall, will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11.
Golden Corral: The buffet chain, which has nine locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free “thank you” buffet and beverage on November 11 from 4 pm to close.
Hutchins BBQ: The barbecue restaurant, which has locations in McKinney and Frisco, will offer a sandwich (pulled pork, smoked turkey, house-made sausage, or sliced or chopped brisket), along with a side and a beverage.
John Wayne: An American Experience: The Fort Worth museum dedicated to the late actor, John Wayne, will offer free walk-in admission, November 9-11.
Kolache Factory: The kolache restaurant, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer one free kolache (any kind) and one cup of freshly brewed Katz coffee (any size) on November 11. Offer excludes croissants, Polish varieties, and espresso drinks.
Lazy Dog Restaurants: The casual restaurant chain, which has six locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free entrée on November 11.
Luckys Café: The Oak Lawn diner will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11.
MOD Pizza: The pizza chain, which has 14 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer the all-new Mega Cookie for free with the purchase of any MOD-sized pizza or salad. The offer is available in-restaurant only, and can be used by veterans and their spouses.
Omni PGA Frisco: The golf resort will offer 25 percent off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Ice House and Lounge by Topgolf, November 9-11.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille: The steakhouse chain, which has three locations in Uptown Dallas, Frisco, and Grapevine, will offer a free dinner-cut pork chop on November 11 from 4 pm to close when accompanied by a guest purchasing one dinner entree. If dining alone or with other veterans, veterans will receive a dinner-cut pork chop for half off original price. The deal is good for dine-in only.
PJ’s Coffee: The coffeehouse chain, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew iced coffee on November 11.
QDOBA: The fast casual Mexican restaurant chain, which has 14 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 50 percent off any full-size entrée on November 11 (in-restaurant only at participating locations).
Silver Fox: The upscale steakhouse chain, which has locations in Richardson and Fort Worth, will offer up to $30 off an entrée on November 11.
The Statler: The hotel in downtown Dallas will offer 25 percent off all food and beverage on November 11 their bars and restaurants, including Waterproof, Scout, Bourbon & Banter, and Overeasy.
The Swing: The 10-hole Par 3 course at Omni PGA Frisco will offer a complimentary round on November 11 from 9 am to 3 pm. Tee times are available on a walk-up, first-come, first-served basis.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe: The Mediterranean restaurant chain, which has four locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Grilled Chicken Gyro meal, which includes chips and a choice of a side. The deal is good for dine-in only. They will also donate $1 from every gyro sold to the Wounded Warrior Project.
III Forks: The steakhouse in Frisco will offer a free entrée up to a $60 value on November 11.
Twin Peaks: The breastaurant chain, which has 11 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free lunch (11 am-3 pm) from a select menu on November 11. Choices include a cheeseburger & fries, chicken tenders & fries, Caesar salad with chicken or shrimp, or smoked chicken street tacos with a side of chips & salsa.

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