Kelly Mintzer

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Contributing Writer at What Now Media group

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Cage Match: USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016)

1 week ago | morbidlybeautiful.com | Stephanie Malone |Kelly Mintzer

Cage commands a sinking ship in the soggy tribute to one of WWII’s most tragic true stories, “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage”. No time to read? Click the button below to listen to this post. ABOUT THIS SERIES (CLICK TO EXPAND)Kelly and Stephanie go head-to-head to debate the merits of EVERY SINGLE MOVIE in the vast repertoire of Nicolas Cage. Each week, we cover two films. For the first film, we let the random number generator pick a film from Cage’s catalog.
Black Rock Coffee Planting New McKinney Roots

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Kelly Mintzer

A good cup of coffee can elevate the drinker’s mood. A great cup of coffee can elevate the entire community. Luckily for McKinney, a shop focused on serving the latter is planning a new cafe in the area. Black Rock Coffee has filed paperwork for a fresh Collin County location. The civically-minded chain will be remodeling the space at 4001 West University Drive that housed Salad and Go until July of 2024.
Waffle House Making Moves Towards New DFW Location

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Kelly Mintzer

A cult-favorite restaurant is preparing to bring southern breakfast favorites to Rockwall. Waffle House, the beloved chain that stays open all 24 hours of the day, has filed paperwork to open in Royse City. The restaurant will be setting up its griddles at 370 West Interstate 30.
Cage Match: Sympathy for the Devil (2023)

1 week ago | morbidlybeautiful.com | Stephanie Malone |Kelly Mintzer

Nicolas Cage steals the show with a gloriously unhinged performance in “Sympathy for the Devil”—a chaotic, character-driven thriller. It’s Mystery Thriller week. The random number generator gave us the unfortunate Looking Glass (2018), which turned out to be less of a sleeper hit and more of a flat-out snooze fest. Will we have better luck with the People’s Pick, the 2023 film Sympathy for the Devil? It promises the schlocky fun of a B-movie thriller, but does it deliver?
Olive Garden has Plans for Cedar Hill

2 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Kelly Mintzer

Fast-casual Italian favorite Olive Garden tells its customers “when you’re here, you’re family”, and if that is true, Dallas diners should get ready to meet a bumper crop of new relatives. The popular chain has filed paperwork for a new Cedar Hill location. Fans of the restaurant will be able to search for the bottom of the breadstick basket at 311 North Clark Road, in the space that previously housed T.G.I. Fridays.
Hudson House Readying Next DFW Location

2 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Kelly Mintzer

A top hospitality group is bringing Dallas diners a taste of the East Coast this autumn. Vandelay Hospitality is opening a seventh location of its beloved concept Hudson House in the West Village shopping center, reports Culture Map Dallas. The restaurant is bringing its signature focus on seafood to 3699 McKinney Avenue, #200. The 5,600 square foot space previously housed Mexican eatery Hugo’s Invitados.
D.L. Mack’s Bringing Chicago Flavor to Dallas

2 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Kelly Mintzer

Dallas diners hungry for a genuine Chicago bite will soon be able to enjoy a taste of the Windy City without any of the travel complications. D.L. Mack’s, Vandelay Hospitality’s ode to Midwestern tavern dining, is opening a new location in the West Village shopping center later this year, reports Culture Map Dallas. Fans will be able to stop into 3699 McKinney Avenue, #106 to grab a crispy slice of Chicago-style pie.
Pro Libertate Coffee Brewing up a Fresh Pot for Azle

2 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Kelly Mintzer

A local couple is getting ready to make their coffee dreams come true, and is bringing Azle java fanatics along for the ride. Bryan and Rene Wallace are bringing a fresh caffeine jolt to the neighborhood courtesy of their new cafe concept Pro Libertate Coffee, reports Culture Map Fort Worth. The Wallaces are reinventing the space at 150 West Main Street destined to become one of the DFW’s favorite coffee stops.
Firehouse Subs Bringing the Heat to Saginaw

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Kelly Mintzer

Nothing beats a good sandwich, and Saginaw diners will soon be able to sink their teeth into some of the best on the market. Construction is slated to begin on a new Firehouse Subs location in the neighborhood this spring. Helmed by local franchisee Ryan Franklin, the shop will be located at 1005 North Saginaw Boulevard.
Innovative Sushi Bar Coming to DFW

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Kelly Mintzer

A culinary revolution is coming to McKinney later this year. Kura Revolving Sushi bar is opening its newest DFW location this spring, reports Community Impact. The chain will be debuting its conveyor belts at 8585 West University Drive, Suite 150. According to paperwork filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, construction began on the project on September 16 of 2024 and wrapped in February of this year.