Kevin Gray

3 weeks ago | dallas.eater.com | Kevin Gray

Welcome to the Scene Report, a column in which Eater captures the vibe of a notable Texas restaurant at a specific moment in time. Before Evelyn debuted in late March, it was one of the most hyped restaurant openings of the year, especially among the young and social set. That’s partly due to mounds of media coverage and glitzy social media posts that showcased attractive people in a visually appealing space, promising to bring diners back to Hollywood’s golden age.

3 weeks ago | restaurant-hospitality.com | Kevin Gray

See how 10 operators are embracing these seasonal, icy drinksIn some markets, Memorial Day weekend heralds the start of summer. Others wait for the calendar to tell them that spring is officially in the rear-view. But one surefire way to know that summer is here, in spirit at least, is by witnessing all the frozen cocktails hitting bar tops and tables across the country. Right now, restaurant operators and bartenders are opening their patios and stocking their menus with cold, icy drinks.

4 weeks ago | timeout.com | Kevin Gray

NewsShow up just 20 minutes before departure, then head out for cooler temps, Southwestern charm and gorgeous natureWritten by Kevin GrayFreelance WriterFriday May 30 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: Kevin Gray for Time OutAdvertisingSome cities come alive in the summer as people radiate with energy after a winter cooped up indoors. That’s not the case in Dallas.

1 month ago | restaurant-hospitality.com | Kevin Gray

The Williamsburg bar finds new life, reopens with a former Thai Diner chef in the kitchen575 Lorimer Street in Brooklyn is a storied address. It operated as an Italian social club in the 1930s and then transitioned to JR & Son, a neighborhood bar that stood from 1976 until it closed during the pandemic. Now the building’s lights are back on. JR & Son re-opened May 2 under new ownership and with a reimagined concept.

1 month ago | restaurant-hospitality.com | Kevin Gray

The indoor/outdoor restaurant concept is inspired by English country clubs, with two croquet courts and tableside MartinisTim Love’s 14th hospitality concept is officially open. Stewart’s Croquet & Cocktails debuted on May 12 in Fort Worth, Texas, situated along the Trinity River next to a couple of Love’s other projects: Hotel Otto, a “micro-resort” featuring eight shipping container bungalows and a pool, and Italian restaurant Gemelle.