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Good friends and good beer reward marvelous mustaches for Movember

It’s nearly halfway through Movember, so we thought we would remind you about the good cause of raising awareness and funds for men’s cancer. We’ve even made it about beer this time, because beer is the opposite of men’s cancer.

Goodfriend Beer Garden in East Dallas has teamed up with Vickery Park, Chaney 44 Construction and Cultivar Coffee to create a Movember team. The businesses will match up to $2,500 in contributions, and so far they’ve raised more than $1,400.

Goodfriend Beer Garden, Vickery Park, Chaney 44 Construction and Cultivar Coffee have teamed up to match up to $2,500 in contributions to Movember.

But the beer, you say. Where does the beer play into this?

Well, Goodfriend has joined forces with Lakewood Brewing Co. for discounts on Saturday tours in November. Anyone rocking a soup strainer gets into LBC for half off, and the $5 you do pay goes to Movember.

You also get a voucher for a free pint of LBC at Goodfriend, courtesy of bar co-owner Josh Yingling.

In short, grow a mustache and donate the money you saved on the tour to Movember.

It’s never too late for an embarrassing mouth brow. If you need tips, as always, classically trained actor Nick Offerman offers guidance. He knows what he’s talking about: His mustache was actually once owned by Sam Elliott.

Craft Beer News

Dallas Stars owner to open beer-centric Craft restaurant in the U.S.

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A restaurant concept from Canada is opening its first U.S. location in little old Dallas: Called Craft Restaurant & Beer Market, it's a small chain with an emphasis on craft beer and elevated casual dining opening in Preston Center at 5974 W Northwest Hwy.

That location is a former medical office, across the street from the Starbucks at the corner of Kate Street. According to a release, it will open in in early 2026 — their first in the American market.

The concept was founded in 2019 by craft beer wunderking PJ L'Heureux, who is partnered with Tom Gaglardi, owner of the Dallas Stars and the Moxies chain. It will feature more 100 beers on tap including local Texas brews, along with cocktails, wine, and a fresh, globally inspired menu.

L'Heureux calls Dallas "a natural fit" for Craft.

"Our large restaurant footprint, commitment to local products, and dedication to community are what Texas is all about," L'Heureux says in a statement. "Texas and specifically the Preston area of Dallas, with its booming economy, diverse culture, and love for craft cocktails and beer, is the perfect place for us to begin this exciting new chapter."

Craft will occupy a state-of-the-art, 10,500 square-foot space with a modern yet welcoming interior, featuring warm woods, industrial accents, and a massive 360-degree bar as its center.

The space will also include a 5,250 square-foot rooftop patio with a full bar, booth seating, lush greenery, and a games area — suitable for casual gatherings and special celebrations.

Craft president Scott Frank says that the chain, which has nine locations across Canada and is no relation to the Craft restaurant concept by chef Tom Colicchio, likes to create unique menus and partnerships in each of the communities they are in.

"Craft has always been about bringing people together, and we're thrilled to share our passion for craft beer, exceptional dining, and community building with our friends in the Texas market," L'Heureux says.

Gaglardi previously brought Moxie's Grill & Bar, his glossy Canadian sports-bar restaurant, to Dallas in 2016 — the first in the U.S. He's since opened locations in Plano, Southlake, and Houston.

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