FW Food + Wine Foundation Offers Grants to North Texas “Culinary Pioneers”
The Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation (FWFWF) has invested over $600,000 back into the community via culinary scholarships, classroom grants, chef stipends, emergency relief funds, and strategic partnerships with organizations such as Southern Smoke Foundation. This nonprofit helps put food or drinks on the table for individuals facing unforeseen hardships or seeking mental health care.
The Kirkpatrick Visionary Fund honors Russell Kirkpatrick for his nearly two decades at Reata and his current role as director of Operations at From Scratch Hospitality. He’s one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival. The fund will provide grants of up to $5,000 to culinary professionals, artisans, producers, and entrepreneurs across North Texas whose projects strengthen both their businesses and the broader hospitality community. —whether it’s launching a new product line, expanding a beloved neighborhood spot, reimagining a business model, or creating a program rooted in community.
Applications for the inaugural award cycle close Oct. 31, with recipients to be notified by January.
Les Dames d’Escoffier—Championing Women in Food, Fine Beverage and Hospitality
Dallas’ chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier celebrated its 40th anniversary in August by giving out $40,000 in scholarships for women continuing their wine education. The international nonprofit represents women in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. Visit ldedallas.org for more information on the Dallas chapter.
Michelin To Announce 2025 Texas Awards October 28
Last year marked a milestone for the Texas restaurant industry, and Michelin continues celebrating the state’s exceptional culinary talent at this year’s ceremony. Michelin will announce the 2025 edition of the Michelin Guide Texas at a special ceremony in Houston on October 28, 2025. The invite-only event will take place at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts and will reveal distinctions, such as Michelin Stars, Bib Gourmands, and Green Stars, for restaurants in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.
FIFA 2026: Start Greening Your Restaurant Today!
Restaurants looking to entice thousands of international visitors coming to Dallas and Houston next summer for the FIFA World Cup need to amp up their sustainability practices.
To meet FIFA’s sustainability expectations of World Cup 2026 host cities, the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) and the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) have launched the Texas Certified Green Restaurant® Program. The tools provided by this partnership will help restaurants and appeal to new customers while saving thousands of dollars by implementing steps that save energy, water, and waste, says the GRA.
The program will also be available to restaurants across the state—creating another opportunity for TRA members to cut costs and strengthen their operations so they can thrive in a competitive marketplace.
With more than 35 years of experience, the GRA provides Sustainability Consultants to assist restaurants with their chosen sustainability measures. The program will match local restaurants with sustainability practices that are uniquely suited to their business model so that participating restaurants can cut costs and strengthen their operations in the process. Schedule a free consultation with GRA
