Biscuit News

Biscuit Bar bakes up biscuit sandwiches at 5 new Dallas-area locations

We'll be surrounded by biscuits.

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A biscuit-themed restaurant is executing a big expansion in Dallas-Fort Worth with five locations set to open in 2019.

The Biscuit Bar is a fast-casual concept with a menu centered around biscuits, founded by husband-and-wife Jake and Janie Burkett. They opened their first restaurant in Plano, followed by a second location near SMU in May.

The Biscuit Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, offering biscuits, tots, and beer on tap.

The menu features both savory and sweet biscuit sandwiches made in house; tots, which can be customized; plus a bar with cocktails, local beer, cold brew coffee, and kombucha, all offered on tap.

According to a release, the couple drew comfort from friends' meals that included biscuits, following the death of one of their newborn twins in 2016. They created a do-it-yourself biscuit bar, and were inspired to do a restaurant with that theme.

Here are the details on the upcoming locations:

Deep Ellum. The Biscuit Bar will open at The Epic, the mixed-use project at 2550 Pacific Ave. combining office, residential, and hotel. This location will sport an industrial design and interior, with late-night hours to address the late-night neighborhood.

The Stockyards. The Biscuit Bar is headed west to Fort Worth's National Historic District, the Fort Worth Stockyards, where it will be a tenant at the Mule Alley redevelopment project at 122 E. Exchange Ave. This location will be rustic and will "keep it dusty," the release says.

Arlington. The chain has leased a 3,000-square-foot space at Champions Park, Arlington’s newest entertainment district overlooking AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Park. It will feature a two-story exterior patio, a multitude of TVs, happy hour, and reverse happy hour.

Coppell. They'll do a location at the intersection of Sandy Lake and Denton Tap, with an all-weather patio system that can be used throughout the year.

Abilene. They're also opening a location in Abilene at Allen Ridge, the city's first multiuse lifestyle center that's part of a joint venture with Abilene Christian University.

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Henderson Avenue News

Dallas bar High Fives will close on Henderson Avenue after 10 years

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A bar staple on Dallas' Henderson Avenue is closing: High Fives, the bar located at 1804 McMillan Ave., will close in early January, after more than 10 years.

According to a release, the actual closing date will be tied to the Texas Tech Red Raiders' game schedule in January.

"To all our neighbors, the Red Raider faithful, and everyone who has made High Fives their home—we are saying goodbye by raising our hands high for one last High Five," says owner Phil Schanbaum. "This establishment was built on community, spirited rivalry, and countless memories. We are deeply thankful to every single patron and, especially, to all of our incredible staff who were the heart and soul of this place."

The Final Schedule: Playing to Win
High Fives will maintain the following operating hours for December
· Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
· Saturdays: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM

The final chapter for High Fives will be written alongside the almighty Texas Tech Red Raiders. The bar's ultimate closure is tied directly to the team's success:
· Next Game Day Begins: 11:00 AM on January 1. Doors Open at 10am.
· The Contingency: If the Red Raiders advance past the game on January 1, High Fives will only remain open for subsequent Texas Tech game days until the team's run ends.
· Goal: The hope is to see the Red Raiders through to the national championship.

Looking Forward on Henderson
High Fives’ closure paves the way for the ongoing evolution of Henderson Avenue. The management is supportive of the future for the district.

"To Henderson Avenue, we look forward to further expansion and to making this street even better. We are excited for the neighborhood's renaissance, which will bring new experiences, retail, and dining concepts to the area."

The closure is part of a larger plan to transform the quarter-mile stretch into a vibrant, walkable destination featuring chef-driven restaurants, retail, and office space.