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Drive-thru drink chain from Utah swigs Dallas-area for Texas debut

They came from Utah with drink in hand.

Photo courtesy of Swig

A drive-through chain from Utah whose entire focus is drinks is coming to Texas: Called Swig, it describes itself as a one-of-a-kind customizable drink shop, and will make its debut at Fairview Town Center in Fairview on Friday, May 6.

The shop will open at 371 Southwind Ln., and will serve fountain drinks with a twist, including its trademark-branded Dirty Soda, a combination of popular soft drinks with syrup-spiked mix-ins.

They have all the basic sodas: Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Root Beer, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale, etc. A 16-ounce base price is $1.45, all the way up to a ridiculous 44-ounce for $2.20. You choose your favorite soda, then for an extra cost, add flavors, creams, and purees.

Syrups average 35 cents and include Blackberry, Blue Curacao, Butterscotch, Cherry, Coconut, Cranberry, English Toffee, Fresh Lemon, Lime, or Orange, Grape, Grapefruit, Green Apple, Guava, Hazelnut, Mango, Peach, Peppermint, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Strawberry, Tiger's Blood.

Purees and Creams average 60 cents include Mango Puree, Peach Puree, Pina Colada Puree, Raspberry Puree, Strawberry Puree, Coconut Cream, Half & Half, Vanilla Cream, Whipped Cream, Passion Fruit Pearls, Strawberry Pearls, Tapioca Pearls, Frozen Mango, Frozen Strawberry, and Gummy Shark.

So, for example, you order a Coke, then add blue raspberry syrup, gummy sharks, and a splash of lemonade.

If you don't want to create your own, they have a selection of pre-fab creations such as the Big Daddy with Dr Pepper, raspberry, and coconut cream, for $2.40; and the Hula Girl, with Sprite, light lemonade, mango, pineapple, strawberry, and coconut cream, for $3.30.

Swig was founded in 2010 in St. George, Utah by Nicole Tanner who was brainstorming with her husband one night about possible business ideas and thus came the idea of a drive-thru drink shop that adds flavors to brand name sodas. Imagine if they had brainstormed a business idea that did not involve spewing single-serving disposable plastic cups with lids and straws onto the planet.

In addition to personalized sodas and energy drinks, they also have a proprietary energy drink, hot chocolate, boba tea, cookies, and pretzel bites.

"At Swig, we strive to be the best part of someone's day by offering a warm, friendly smile while serving the best-tasting drinks and treats in a fast-moving drive-thru line," Nicole Tanner says in a statement. Gotta get your drink quick.

Fairview will be the first Swig in Texas and the 39th in the entire chain, which also has locations in Utah, Arizona, Idaho, and Oklahoma. They're allied with Savory Fund, a consulting management group whose other brands include Mo' Bettahs and Via 313 Pizzeria

Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."