More Fort Worth Food News ― May 2025

While new locations will be added for a stellar ramen spot and a local sports bar, vegan and vegetarian fans have a couple of big losses to swallow. Plus, one of Fort Worth’s legendary chefs is ready to hang up his apron and turn over the keys, as we explore More Fort Worth Food News this May.

Wabi House is opening a new location in Keller. One of the top ramen spots in North Texas has locations in Dallas and added The Star in Frisco about a year ago, plus its Fort Worth location, which features one of the best rooftop patios in town. Next up, Wabi House plans to add Old Town Keller to its footprint by this fall.

The City of Keller broke the news in a post dated May 9, “Led by founders Dien “Chef D” Nguyen and Kenzo Tran, whose concepts include Wabi House, Piranha Killer Ramen, and Piranha Izakaya, the Old Town location will bring the vibrant, welcoming atmosphere the Wabi team is known for, along with a menu crafted just for Keller.”

Serving top-notch izakaya dishes, fresh sushi, and some of the best ramen featuring slow-simmered broth and specially made noodles ― Wabi House is a perennial favorite.

Buffalo Bros. will open its third location in Old Town Burleson soon. Chef Jon Bonnell, owner of Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine, as well as Water’s Coastal Cuisine, says this new location of his casual sports bar, Buffalo Bros., will hopefully be open in time for football season. Buffalo Bros. currently has one location in Sundance Square as well as one across from TCU campus.

Known for its wings, pizzas, and subs, Buffalo Bros. always has the game you want to watch on one of its big screens. The menu was created to bring a taste of Buffalo, New York, to Cowtown. Other specialties include a Bison cheeseburger and a collection of submarine sandwiches.

Closings, Restorations, and Retirements In May Food News

Pizza Verde has announced it will be closing at 5717 Locke Avenue. The plant-based pizzeria is beloved for its 100-percent vegan menu, with gluten free crust options, as well as subs, calzones, and a few pasta dishes. Pizza Verde will be winding down over the coming months, though a final date has not been decided upon.

Owners Landon and Jennifer Cabarubi, made a statement via their social media account that read: “Our last day will be announced soon. Beginning today, Monday May 19th, we will be open Wednesday – Saturday & closed Sunday – Tuesday. We would love for the next months to be a celebration of all we accomplished the last four years, and every penny we make will go to help us pay off debts.”

Vida Café on Bluebonnet Circle closed its doors for good on May 4. A sister restaurant to nearby Belenty’s Café, it opened in the former Lettuce Cook space in the summer of 2023. Vida Café served a vegan and vegetarian menu filled with Italian reimaginings of pastas, paninis, pot pies, and even meatless steak.

Tommy’s Hamburger Grill, which is Tommy’s main location on Camp Bowie was ravaged by fire on May 9, so this location of the famous hamburger grill will be closed while it’s under repair. They plan to reopen in a few months. In the meantime, you can still get your Tommy’s fix at their other two locations: 1736 Mall Circle (the satellite to Ridgmar Mall) or at 2455 Forest Park Boulevard.

Vance Martin Retires From Lili’s Bistro

After 47 years in the food and beverage industry (which should be counted in dog years), local legend Vance Martin will step down as chef and owner of his Lili’s Bistro on May 31, after 18 years on Magnolia Avenue.

Though Martin will no longer be the front man, he plans to continue working with the new owners, “to maintain the brand, the success, and the legacy,” he says in a Facebook post.

Enjoy the Memorial Day holiday, and we’ll be back soon with more Fort Worth Food News.