Airport News

Eatzi's Market opens at DFW Airport with a first: an in-house bar

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A new location of Eatzi’s Market & Bakery, the Dallas-based market specializing in chef-crafted fare, has opened in an unusual setting: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

The new location is in Terminal D, the international terminal which is also famous for its portfolio of foodie-level eateries.

Created by Philip Romano in 1996, Eatzi’s Market & Bakery is a European-style market featuring chef-crafted meals prepared from scratch in an open, exhibition kitchen. There are now seven North Texas locations, including this newly debuted DFW International Airport Market.

The location has been underway since 2019, after being postponed during the pandemic, and is actually coming in earlier than the initial 2025 opening anticipated.

The location comes with a point of distinction: It's the first Eatzi’s to come with a full bar.

But that's not even the most exciting innovation. According to the release, the most exciting innovation is the incorporation of “Just Walk Out” (JWO) technology from Amazon, which allows customers to make their purchases without going through a traditional checkout line.

Guests can insert their card or use Amazon One palm technology upon entering the market; select their items; and simply walk through the exit gate. Highly calibrated cameras and sensors track the customer’s journey and automatically charge for the items taken.

Eatzi's CEO Adam Romo notes that the system even discerns if you put an item back.

“It’s amazing what technology can do these days, and DFW International was a perfect setting for us to bring this level of convenience to our customers,” says Eatzi's CEO Adam Romo in a statement. “These sensors are so advanced that they can register those last-minute decisions with no hiccups, allowing guests to put back a croissant and go for a cookie instead with no hassle.”

The Eatzi’s Market & Bakery Terminal D Extension location will be open daily from 5 am–midnight, though hours may vary.

They'll feature items for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, including customizable sandwich options, a nod to the create-your-own sandwich bar at the flagship store on Oak Lawn Avenue. Other offerings will include grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, meat & cheese trays, and sushi.

“We’re so proud that our doors are officially open to travelers at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport,” Romo said. “Our team has persevered through the challenges of COVID-19 and beyond to bring this market to fruition. We are excited to share a sampling of our chef-crafted meals with visitors from all parts of the world without leaving our Texas roots, bringing both classic and cutting-edge elements alongside our signature scratch-made fare.”

Downtown News

Dallas convention center re-do will shut down DART stop for 3 years

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is about to shut down its stop at the Convention Center Station for the next three years.

The agency is being forced to close the station to accommodate the city of Dallas' construction and redevelopment of the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. As part of the project, the station will be closed for the duration of construction, which is currently estimated at three years.

The Convention Center Station is a stop on both the Red and Blue lines, and the shutdown will affect anyone traveling to or from southwest Dallas. North Dallas, Plano, Rowlett, and Carrollton will thankfully be spared.

Rail detours
Riders who previously used the Convention Center Station will be directed to nearby alternative stations at Cedars or EBJ Union. DART has prepared clear signage, rider alerts, and bus connections to support customers and make navigating the closure as easy as possible.

Bus detours
Routes 28 and 106 will maintain regular service outside of downtown. Within downtown, instead of taking Lamar to the Convention Center, the bus will turn left on Young Street, right on Akard Street, right on Marilla Street where the Akard and Marilla bus stop is located (stop number 20685).

Outbound, routes 28 and 106 will turn left on Young Street, right on Lamar Street and then proceed on their regular route.

Layover at Akard and Marilla: Passengers deboard at Cedars Station and take the special South Dallas GoLink to bus stops at Akard and Marilla or to EBJ Union Station.

Route 224 will operate a detour going inbound. Inbound trips will come downtown via Elm and continue to Houston, turn left on Commerce and continue to Harwood. It will then turn left to go to the East Transfer Center where it will layover. Outbound trips will originate from the East Transfer Center and operate a regular route out of downtown.

Layover at East Transfer Center

Passengers arriving by train can deboard at Convention Center Station to board route 224.
Another option for passengers is to deboard at Akard Station, then board 224 at Elm and Akard.

Route 383 East Transfer Center is your final stop. 383 will not continue past this station. This route will be discontinued on February 02, 2026.

DART will implement a new GoLink Zone for Convention Center Station customers that will only provide service for trips originating at EBJ Union Station, Cedars Station, or the substitute bus layover location on Akard and Marilla and terminating at one of those locations.

The service will operate 7 days a week, from 5 am to midnight. Customers using this GoLink Zone may only travel between these three designated points.

All changes will be reflected online and in the GoPass app for the duration of construction.

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