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Three years ago, Sauce’d Pizza & B.Y.O.B. introduced a new menu item that, while saucy and circular, didn’t quite fit in with the rest of the fare at the locally-owned pizzeria. Since then, caramelized beef patties and garlic-buttered Hawaiian buns have risen to the top of the order log with...
Grapevine’s smallest district by acreage and business count, this area is a true neighborhood center.Visitor Pattern: Rising on Repeats (YOY visits up 4%; visitors up 3%)Best Month in Last 12 (based on sales tax collected): August 2025Worst Month in Last 12 (based on sales tax collected): February 2025Top Industries (based...
The holiday season means more in Grapevine, the state legislature’s designated Christmas Capitol of Texas, and not just because the air is filled with festive spirit. Every year, the final six weeks of the calendar contribute a meaningful boost to foot traffic and revenue generation in the visitor-driven local economy...
Reports from the Road: Team Grapevine Attends National Trade Shows to Attract Recreation Options
Mar 17 2026The staff at Grapevine Economic Development has a busy Spring planned, attending conferences and trade shows across the country to promote the city and identify potential growth opportunities. These in-person events can open the door to deeper conversations in the weeks that follow, with Grapevine, Texas, staying top of mind...
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, Texas
Mar 17 2026Highline Hospitality Partners (“HHP”), the hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners, today announced the acquisition of the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center. The transaction marks Highline’s 18th hotel acquisition and its second acquisition in the last month, after having acquired the Pittsburgh Marriott North in February.Set...
A Florida-based restaurant chain is bringing a mix of Indian, Thai and Indo-Chinese cuisine to Grapevine.Tabla Indian Restaurant has opened in the Grapevine Station commercial development at the corner of Northwest Highway and Texan Trail.According to the website, featured menu items include garlic naan, tikka masala and Indo-Chinese fried rice...
Michele Wilson’s journey into art gallery ownership started in a familiar place for most of us: looking for a better deal. But the path that took her from decorating a single wall in her own home to curating a collection of multimedia artwork was far from well-traveled. Over the last...
Your friends at Grapevine Economic Development are back again to shine a light on some of the City's newest business openings, expansions, and relocations! The most recent Certificates of Occupancy issued include a variety of retailers, service providers, and venue operators. As usual, we've selected a handful to highlight the...
Built to capture commuters and visitors through proximity to SH 114 & SH 121, the Commercial Highway District is a prime location for strategic retail and destination dining.Visitor Pattern: Bouncing Back (YOY visits up 2.2%)Best Month in Last 12 (based on sales tax collected): December 2025Worst Month in Last 12...
Every year around this time, the world’s birdwatchers get out their specialized binoculars, cameras, phones and notebooks to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a community science project held over three days in February that helps scientists track and analyze bird population health and migrations. Hot spots for sightings...
If your business was headquartered in California, Illinois, or New York this past year, chances are you weren’t talking about surpluses, new exchanges, or corporate expansion. You were probably talking to a relocation consultant. And you were considering Texas. In 2025, while many states faced economic headwinds, regulatory uncertainty, and...
Images courtesy of Kilwin's Grapevine, banner photography by Laura Kellerman Studio.Grapevine’s historic district has no shortage of iconic buildings. Some of the stores on Main Street have stood for over a century, their red brick preserved by dedicated owners and a touch of serendipity. But the sense of place that permeates...
How to deploy AI without breaking trust
Feb 13 2026Record-setting investments and trillions in projected economic impact have placed AI on virtually every company’s agenda. Firms need speed for competitive advantage, but their futures are also determined by how confidently they can foster the adoption, experimentation, and scaling of AI.Industry forecasts suggest most companies will be AI-driven either directly...
Three months ago, a Series B SaaS founder told me his organic traffic was down 40% year-over-year, but he couldn’t figure out why. His content was performing well. His domain authority hadn’t changed. His rankings were stable. Everything looked fine in Google Search Console.Then we looked at what was actually...
Grapevine Tower is now showcasing the Texas America250 exhibit to celebrate the United States semiquincentennial.The free exhibit is available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until March 3.The detailsTexas America250 showcases historically significant Texas treasures...
Grapevine coffee shop adds bagels to its menu, but you need to be in on a secret to get them
Feb 11 2026There are plenty of speakeasy-style bars around North Texas that embrace the cloak-and-dagger days of alcohol during prohibition.But a coffee shop in Grapevine is putting its own spin on the idea with a hidden bagel menu that customers can only access if they know exactly what to do.At Landmark Coffee,...
In today’s rapidly evolving world, commercial buildings play a pivotal role in our daily lives and the broader economy. From hotels, shops, supermarkets and even financial hubs and office blocks, these buildings are not just places where business transactions occur; they are environments that shape the experiences, productivity, and wellbeing...
The Lone Star State stands tall — not only in landmass, but also as the nation’s top energy producer. From oil and gas to wind-powered generation, Texas leads in energy innovation and drives economic prosperity. With its robust energy production to fuel Texas infrastructure, the state serves as a model...
The Lone Star State stands tall — not only in landmass, but also as the nation’s top energy producer. From oil and gas to wind-powered generation, Texas leads in energy innovation and drives economic prosperity. With its robust energy production to fuel Texas infrastructure, the state serves as a model...
Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches, but not everyone feels the festive spirit. Some people stress over putting together romantic gestures for their partners, while others participate in Anti-Valentine's Singles Awareness Day (SAD) events.Fortunately, love comes in all shapes and sizes, so Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to...
You're in a meeting about childcare.Not business attraction, not incentives, not site selection. Childcare. Three employers told you the same thing last quarter: they can't fill the second shift because parents can't find care after 6:00 p.m. So now you're at a table with the United Way, a hospital HR...
Our City kept up the momentum for 2026, rolling out 18 verified new concepts or relocations that add up to a whopping 215,346 square feet of new concepts here in Grapevine this month! Traditionally, the team selects and presents five different concepts from the latest available Certificates of Occupancy to...
Grapevine is no stranger to America’s Pastime. Between local leagues, tournaments, and a burgeoning collegiate presence, thousands of young players take the mound here every year. You may have also heard that Grapevine’s own Mustangs are back-to-back defending champions in UIL baseball. This is as close to a five-tool baseball town...
When business leaders talk about workforce readiness, the conversation often begins with community colleges, technical schools, or upskilling programs. In Texas, that conversation starts earlier—much earlier. Long before students enter the workforce, Texas is investing in the foundation that makes long-term economic growth possible: K–12 education aligned with the future...
