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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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Grocery News

Discount grocery SaveGo Wholesale debuts in Plano with Asian goods

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SaveGo Wholesale has just opened in Plano.

A grocery store with discounts on Asian goods is now open in Plano: Called SaveGo Wholesale, it's a locally-founded Asian grocery chain that just opened at 915 W. Parker Rd. #311, in a shopping center just west of US-75 at Alma Road.

SaveGo was founded by entrepreneur Jacky Chan, who previously worked for ABC Food Trading, a wholesale distributor where he learned the ropes of the discount Asian grocery world; now he's putting that to use in his own concept.

SaveGo specializes in Asian groceries, restaurant ingredients, and everyday essentials. Store footprints are far smaller than a typical Kroger or Tom Thumb — more in line, both in size and vibe, with a concept like Aldi, including merchandise packaged in its original shipping boxes or set on pallets. Not having to unpack products helps lower costs.

"SaveGo Wholesale is a warehouse-style grocery store, designed to deliver value and quality, with no membership required," Chan says. "That’s why SaveGo Wholesale offers a warehouse-style shopping experience with wholesale pricing for both families and businesses."

The store is aimed at restaurants or big families who like to cook Asian food. Items are packed in large bulk sizes — like an Asian version of Restaurant Depot, the chain that sells wholesale food, beverages, equipment, and supplies for restaurants and bars.

But they also have a prep area where they'll repackage items in smaller portions.

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In addition to unadorned racks piles with merchandise, there are also walk-in coolers, open to customers, stocked with produce, dairy, and beverages. Merchandise will rotate depending on season and whatever deals are available. The store's website does not list prices.

Fresh produce currently offered includes honeydew melons, green onions, corn on the cob, iceberg lettuce, bell peppers, carrots, bok choy, lemons, broccoli, ginger, and more.

Dry goods range from massive bags of Szechuan peppercorns to gallon bottles of cooking oil to to sacks of rice to cases of tapioca pearls for bubble tea. This is the place to get the largest bottle of corn syrup your heart could desire.

Plano, which is in soft opening mode, is the first store but Chan has big plans to open more. The store lies right in the middle of a brisk Asian market area, with H Mart Plano just a mile east; 99 Ranch Market, about 2 miles north; JusGo Market about 3 miles north.

Meanwhile, the Plano store will celebrate a grand opening that's also a combination Chinese New Year event on February 21, with dancers, vendors, and product demos.

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