Goodbye Grocery Store

Tom Thumb plans exit from Highland Park Village

Tom Thumb at Highland Park Village will close in the next 12 months.

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Those who’ve gotten used to picking up a gallon of milk after a spin through Chanel, Hermes or Jimmy Choo will have to rethink their grocery shopping strategy: Tom Thumb has announced that it is moving out of Highland Park Village sometime in the next 12 months.

In a release, the company said it’s exploring opportunities for a new location to replace the Highland Park Village store, and this decision allows Tom Thumb “to focus on its larger footprint stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.”

“We have enjoyed being in Highland Park Village over the years, but the store is small and outmoded by today’s supermarket standards, with no opportunity for onsite expansion,” said Tom Thumb president Paul McTavish. He also noted that Tom Thumb has a bigger store about one mile west at Inwood Road and University Drive.

McTavish went on to say the company is looking for a larger location in the surrounding area. The existing store is only 18,500 square feet, compared to the current average store size of 46,000 feet.

Parent company Safeway, which unloaded some stores last fall, announced earlier this week it is in “ongoing talks” about a potential sale but refused to comment further.

“Tom Thumb has been an excellent tenant and great neighbor for us,” said Stephen Summers, managing director for Highland Park Village. “We understand and respect their decision to leave Highland Park Village to better compete in this marketplace.”

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Coming attraction

Cool restaurant with artisan pizza and self-serve beer pours into Addison

Photo courtesy of Oak & Stone

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A Florida-based American restaurant famous for its self-pour beer tap wall is coming to Addison: Oak & Stone will open at 5225 Belt Line Rd. #220 in summer 2026, a release says.

Addison will be the second Oak & Stone in Dallas-Fort Worth, following a location in McKinney - representing the brand's Texas debut - debuting later this spring.

“Opening in Addison is an exciting milestone as we continue to grow our presence in North Texas," says Oak & Stone president Sam Aguilar in the release. "Addison’s thriving business corridor and dynamic dining scene make it a natural fit for Oak & Stone."

Founded in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2018, and part of the Artistry Restaurants group, Oak & Stone's menu includes artisan pizzas that range from a minimalist classic cheese pie to the over-the-top Winger, loaded with buffalo chicken tenders, cheddar cheese, hot sauce aioli, blue cheese crumbles, and ranch.

Appetizers include garlicky spinach dip, wings, and Philly cheesesteak rolls. Heartier fare includes sandwiches and sides like smoky gouda mac n’ cheese.

Oak & Stone About 50 different beer, wine, bourbon, and cocktail options will be on the tap wall. Photo courtesy of Stone & Oak

But the star of the restaurant is the signature beer tap wall, which will boast as many as 50 different beer, wine, bourbon, and cocktail options, along with multiple non-alcoholic options. Above each tap is a tablet, which will display information about each option on offer, including alcohol by volume (ABV) and tasting notes that will help drinkers select libations according to their preferences; a "tap card" will help make decisions.

The Addison restaurant will span about 7,000 square feet and offer seating for 340 guests, including gathering spaces for groups and social dining. It will be open daily for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

"We’re looking forward to bringing our elevated American fare, signature tap wall experience, and genuine hospitality to the area, and to creating a welcoming space where professionals, residents, and visitors alike can gather, connect, and unwind," Aguilar says.

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Amy McCarthy contributed to this story.

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