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Cali-based Curry Up Now brings fresh fast Indian food to Flower Mound

Curry Up Now

A fast-casual Indian concept is expanding in Dallas with a debut in Flower Mound: Called Curry Up Now, it will open a new location in the former Noodle Swing Thai Cafe space at 2717 Cross Timbers Rd., #400 in Flower Mound Town Center.

According to a release, it's set to open in May.

Curry Up Now was started as a food truck by husband-and-wife Akash and Rana Kapoor in San Francisco, California in 2009. They've since expanded to locations in Georgia and North Carolina. This is the third Texas location, joining locations in The Colony and Austin.

They have fun with the menu, giving playful spins to Indian classics such as tikka masala burritos and an Indian pizza called naughty naan topped with caramelized onions, jalapeno, mozarella, cotija, tandoori chicken and paneer. Other items include a deconstructed samosa in a bowl, tandoori fried chicken sandwich, and Indian street snacks.

Traditional Indian dishes include thali platters and lamb keema, which is ground lamb with peas and potatoes.

This location will also feature a weekend brunch and a Flower Mound-exclusive item with an Indo-Texan barbecue flair.

Bringing the concept to Flower Mound is woman-led franchise team Samy Kilaru and Kiki Khajuria. Flower Mound marks their first Curry Up Now location.

“We’ve loved this brand for a long time and have been waiting for the right opportunity to bring it to our community,” says Kilaru in a statement. “The food speaks for itself — it’s bold, unexpected and fun — but what really drew us in was the energy. Curry Up Now creates an experience that feels celebratory from the moment you walk in.”

The menu also features halal, keto, paleo, vegan, vegetarian options, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

“Our focus is on creating a space where guests can explore our unique cuisine, whether for the first time or the hundredth,” says Khajuria in a statement. “We’re looking forward to growing with the brand and immersing ourselves in this community while sharing the food we — and so many other North Texas residents — grew up loving.”

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Wine News

New Vinifera Wine Lounge and Bistro debuts on Flower Mound’s Riverwalk

Vinifera

Vinifera Wine Lounge & Bistro

A new wine bar and bistro has opened in Flower Mound. Called Vinifera Wine Lounge & Bistro, it's at 4120 River Walk Dr., in a space formerly occupied by a short-lived pizzeria, joining a string of bars overlooking the Riverwalk.

Vinifera is from Jamie Creevy, a British native who moved to Dallas in 2007, and who has worked at concepts such as Henderson Tap House and Peppersmash Concepts. At Vinifera, he's partnered with Chris Kummer, a former US Marine with experience in nightclubs and restaurants, including Chill in Grapevine.

Running the kitchen is executive chef Justin Samsill, who has worked at a wide range of high-end places including Knife, Town Hearth, The Mitchell, Smoke, and Hide. The menu has a big selection of seafood such as mussels, shrimp cocktail, squid pasta, and scallops, as well as steak au poivre, pasta bolognese, and trendy items such as steak frites and a smash burger, with entrees ranging from $19 to $35.

Vegetarian options include an unusual rendition of ratatouille, in which vegetables such as eggplant and tomato are cut into slices and arranged like a pinwheel. There are also salads and harissa carrots with Greek yogurt.

They describe the wine list as being "from all over the world", with 38 offerings by the glass. There are also cocktails.

Between the indoor dining room and outdoor space, the restaurant seats about 130 people. It shares a private event room with next door neighbor Whiskey & Smoke.

Riverwalk is the 158-acre mixed used development developed in 2017 and designed as a destination resembling the Riverwalk in San Antonio, with live music, events, and a range of eatery options including Whiskey & Smoke, Pennywise Pub, and Underdogs Burgers & Brews.

“We are looking to be creative and pivot to keep the area fresh," Creevy says. “People are looking for live music, value, free events, we want to entertain the residents and the community at an inexpensive rate."

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