Closure News

Fresh lemonade stand founded in Hawaii is closing its only Dallas store

Refreshing lemonade, beach sand optional.

Wow Wow Lemonade

Photo by Wow Wow

A concept known for its refreshing beverages is leaving Dallas: Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade, known for smoothies, bowls, and gourmet lemonade, is closing its only Dallas location in Bishop Arts.

The shop opened at 320 W. 8th St. nearly two years ago, in February 2022. According to a representative, their last day will be December 23."

"With the change of the season and rising costs we have tried to make it work as much as we can, but in the end we have to make the right decision for our family and at this point it is closing our doors for now," they said in a statement.

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonades was a fresh and distinctive concept serving Hawaiian lemonades and smoothies and a food menu consisting of acai bowls, grain bowls, flatbread sandwiches, and multigrain avocado and nut butter toasts.

The concept was founded in Hawaii in 2012, growing from a stand to a trailer, to a brick-and-mortar location on Maui in 2014. They opened their first franchise in 2017; today there are 15 locations, with another five "coming soon," including one on the books for Prosper. Other Texas locations are in Katy and Houston; they shut down their only location in San Antonio in October.

Wow Wow's signature is gourmet lemonade in a variety of flavors: from classic lemonade to Ginger Pineapple, Passionfruit Guava, Blue Hawaii, and the Lava Flow Lemonade.

Another big Wow Wow thing is its dedication to sustainability. They sell lemonades and smoothies in re-usable Mason jars, and you can get a discount on your next purchase if you bring the Mason Jar back to reuse.

The closure is part of a grim annual tradition of restaurant closures that frequently occur in December, including many recently in Oak Cliff.

"Our last day will be Saturday December 23 - come by and say Hi to our team and show them some love as we are working thru these last couple of weeks," they say. "As we are winding down our operations, we ask for your forgiveness if we are running out of a specific ingredient and we might not be able to get it back in stock in time. For now, we are fully stocked and ready to serve you! Enjoy the wonderful weather with blue sky and sunshine and hang out in our little backyard oasis while you can!"

Old place new space

Uptown seafood fave Truluck’s is moving to a new McKinney Ave. address

Truluck's

An Uptown Dallas institution since the 1990s is moving, but not far: Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab is relocating to 2619 McKinney Avenue, in the One Uptown tower.

This marks the neighborhood staple’s second move since opening in Dallas in 1998. (The restaurant originated in Houston in 1992.) About 11 years ago, Truluck’s left its original Uptown location at Maple and McKinney avenues for its current home at 2401 McKinney Ave., where it will remain through the holidays, a release says.

“Before we make the move, we invite everyone to join us, to celebrate the memories we’ve shared here and look ahead to making new ones at our new address," operating partner Chris Davis says.

The new two-story location will feature a central bar, live music on a grand piano, and upstairs private dining with comfortable curved booths, plush greenery, and sculptural lighting.

“The new space gives us a beautiful setting for the dining, live music, and vibrant bar experience our guests love,” Davis says.

Executive Chef Manny Vera, who has been part of the Truluck’s team since 1998, will continue to prepare longtime favorites like seasonal Florida stone crab, hand-cut steaks, and fresh seafood selections such as Miso-Glazed Seabass and South African Lobster Tails.

“The restaurant’s commitment to quality remains at the heart of the dining experience,” the release says.

The new location is expected to open in early 2027. There are also Truluck's locations in Plano and Southlake.

“Our guests have made Truluck’s part of their lives for nearly three decades,” Davis says, “and we’re excited to continue that tradition at One Uptown.”