Bring your own cinema snacks or grab some take-out with exclusive movie night specials at The London Baker, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Cocinero Mexican Cuisine. Grimaldi’s will be offering Giant Cheese Slices for $4 and Giant Pepperoni Slices $4.75. Bring the kids to Cocinero for dinner and they’ll get free ice cream!

Get there early and get a branded blanket courtesy of The Realm Castle Hills! Blankets available while supplies last.

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The jeweler sells curated collections of watches, necklaces, bracelets, rings and more that are made with diamond-laced precious metals. The company also offers custom pieces that “create a bold and personal statement,” according to its website.

The grand opening event featured celebrity guest appearances by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and local hip-hop artist BigXThaPlug. The Lewisville location is the newest of three jewelry stores for Solomon & Co., which also has locations Dallas and another in Wichita, Kansas.

• Opened Sept. 3
• 4440 State Highway 121 Ste., 50, Lewisville
• www.solomonjeweler.com

Jonathan Perriello, Community Impact

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A mixed-use development in Lewisville is adding a slew of new food & beverage spots: The Realm at Castle Hills, a 324-acre mixed-use development along SH 121 in Lewisville, is expanding its eating and drinking lineup with beer, pastries, coffee, pizza, gelato, tacos, and more.

According to a release, eight new concepts will come to the development. Once complete, The Realm will be almost an entire city unto its own, with 5,000 multifamily units; 1.5 million square feet of retail, office, & restaurants, a boutique hotel; a trail system, and an outdoor entertainment space.

The goal: To. position The Realm as a destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

“We’re excited to be able to offer a range of options to the surrounding area,” says Britton Lankford, development manager for Bright Realty. “We’ve created a dynamic hub at The Realm, and as foot traffic increases, it’s indicative of the vibrant community we have here.”

New openings coming soon include:

RT Bakery: The 1,507-square-foot European-style bakery will offer a variety of pastries and coffee.

The Monk’s: Discover authentic flavors from China and India at this 3,869-square-foot restaurant, where dishes are expertly braised, blended, tossed, tempered, and stirred up.

Voodoo Brewing Company: Immerse yourself in the craft beer scene at this 4,346-square-foot brewery, founded in 2005.

Haraz Coffee: Be transported to the village of Haraz through the flavors of Yemeni coffee in this new 1,800-square-foot space complete with drive-thru for on-the-go options.

Pizza Twist: Stateside-style pizza takes on the flavors of India with traditional, veggie, halal, vegan and gluten-free options in this 1,115-square-foot pizzeria.

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato: Tifa Chocolate & Gelato offers a selection of handcrafted gelato in the 1,390 square feet restaurant, artisanal coffees, rich chocolates, and other sweet treats. It’s your go-to coffee house fused with the warm, inviting charm of a neighborhood bistro.

Fox House Bar & Grill: A welcoming atmosphere in a sprawling 3,689-square-foot eatery with a diverse menu of classic American dishes, craft beers, and specialty cocktails.

The Dream Tacos: A 3,354-square-foot global fusion taco joint and cocktail lounge that blends French, Japanese, southern BBQ, southern East Asian and Mexican cuisine and infused a breakthrough tacos.

These new retailers will join current Realm tenants the Food Network-featured The London Baker; Little India, Indian grocery store and fine dining restaurant; Mochinut, a combination of an American doughnut and Japanese mochi; and Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, offering coal fired, brick-oven pizza and calzones.

Plus other recent additions that include bagels, ice cream, Mexican food, and brunch:

Marble Slab Creamery/Great American Cookies: Indulge in freshly made small-batch ice cream and cookies. The 1,600-square-foot shop offers ice cream cakes shakes and cookies!

Bagel Bar: Enjoy handcrafted bagels, tasty spreads and a variety of beverages in the 1,186-square-foot retail space.

Ked’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats: Local boutique ice cream shop serves in regular and exotic flavors plus crepes, waffles, coffee, and boba tea. (There’s also locations in Plano and Frisco.)

Cocinero Mexican Restaurant: Restaurant serves Mexican, Tex-Mex, as well as American basics like burgers, plus a full bar, in a 3,800-square-foot space.

Bluebonnet Brunch House: A 2,479-square-foot eatery known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious breakfast and brunch offerings.

The Realm also features Crescent Park, which has shaded seating, a water feature, and green space; plus an entire host of office buildings, rentals, condos, and apartments: Offices at the Realm, a nine-story office building with first-floor restaurants; Cottages at The Realm, an all-rental community with 72 single-family houses; Sojourn at The Realm, 80 condos over first-floor retail; and Valor at The Realm, Tapestry at The Realm, Discovery at The Realm and Olivian at The Realm, multifamily communities that include apartments and townhomes for rent and convenient first-floor retail.

Founded in the 1950s by the late H.R. “Bum” Bright, Bright Realty is the full-service commercial and residential real estate arm of parent company Bright Industries. Led by a family legacy of integrity and dedication, the Bright Realty team acts as developer, owner and operator of its residential and commercial developments. Best known for the highly successful 2,900-acre, master-planned residential community, Castle Hills, in Lewisville, Texas, Bright Realty also specializes in mixed-use, office, retail and multi-family development and brokerage.

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The Realm includes office, retail, and multi-family options, combining an urban lifestyle with outdoor activity and event spaces, with more than 5,000 multifamily units, restaurants, a boutique hotel, a trail system, and an outdoor entertainment district.

The project is from Bright Realty, the commercial and residential real estate arm of parent company Bright Industries, founded in the 1950s by the late H.R. “Bum” Bright.

Newly signed leases include:

• Marble Slab Creamery/Great American Cookies. The 1,600-square-foot shop will offer ice cream, cakes, shakes, and cookies.
• The Monk’s: This 3,869-square-foot restaurant will feature authentic flavors from China and India.
• RT Bakery: The 1,507-square-foot bakery will offer pastries and coffee.
• Voodoo Brewing Company: This 4,346-square-foot brewery is part of a chain founded in Colorado in 2005.
• Bagel Bar: Bagel shop with a variety of beverages will occupy a 1,186-square-foot retail space.
• Ked’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats: The 1,893-square-foot dessert boutique will offer ice cream in classic and exotic flavors, plus crepes, waffles, boba tea, and coffee.
• Cocinero Mexican Restaurant: A 3,800-square-foot, full-service restaurant will serve Mexican food.
• Bluebonnet Brunch House: A 2,479-square-foot eatery known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious breakfast and brunch offerings.

These new retailers join current Realm tenants The London Baker, featured on the Food Network; Little India, an Indian grocery store and fine dining restaurant; Mochinut, a Japanese-American doughnut shop and Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, the coal-fired, brick-oven pizza chain.

The Realm also features Crescent Park, which has shaded seating, a cooling water feature and green space.

The Realm at Castle Hills features Offices at the Realm, a nine-story office building with first-floor restaurants; Cottages at The Realm, an all-rental community with 72 single-family houses; Sojourn at The Realm, 80 condos over first-floor retail; and four multi-family communities with apartments and townhomes for rent: Valor at The Realm, Tapestry at The Realm, Discovery at The Realm and Olivian at The Realm.

The developers are committed to providing a range of eateries that cater to the varied interests and preferences of the community, says Bright Realty development manager Britton Lankford in a statement.

”Each retailer brings its own unique offerings and contributes to the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of our community,” Lankford says. “We are confident that these new establishments will further enrich the overall experience for our residents and visitors.”

Teresa Gubbins

Culture Map

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The show will unite car aficionados from across the region for a day of classic cars, food, and fun. Attendees will be treated to a showcase of the region’s most impressive classic cars and trucks in the region, as well as the chance to meet and talk with the owners.

Time Machine Car Shows features the area’s finest hot rods, classic cars and trucks, several with the latest technology. If you want to show off your classic beauty you can pay a $10 entry fee and be eligible to win awards and prizes in categories such as Castle Hills Pick, Best of Show Car and Best of Show Truck. Registration is from 8-10 am. The show is from 9 am-1 pm with awards starting around 12:30 pm. Those interested in showing cars can get more information from Brittany at 940-600-9651 or Ray@TimeMachineCarShows.com.

After or while you’re admiring these classic beauties, make a pit stop at one of The Realm’s tasty retailers. Enjoy delicious eats like 206 Luster Grill, Seattle-style teriyaki-inspired dishes and sushi; the Food Network-featured The London Baker; Tropical Smoothie Cafe, health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps; Little India, Indian grocery store and fine dining restaurant; Mochinut, a combination of an American doughnut and Japanese mochi; Bahama Bucks, neighborhood favorite known for its more than 100 flavors of shaved ice, smoothies and lemonades; Grimaldi’s Pizzeria offering coal-fired, brick-oven pizza and calzones; and coming soon Voodoo Brewery, The Monk’s, Bagel Bar, Fursat Mediterranean Restaurant, RT Bakery and Café, Bagel Bar, Ked’s Artisan Ice Cream & Treats, Cocinero Mexican Restaurant and Marble Slab/Great American Cookies.

In the event of inclement weather, please visit Castle Hills Community Facebook page for event updates.

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• Einstein’s Bros. Bagels
• Voodoo Brewing Co.
• Bluebonnet Brunch House
• Discover Strength
• Bagel Bar
• Ked’s Artisan Ice Cream
• Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
• White Tiger Taekwondo
• Fursat Mediterranean Restaurant
• Solomon & Co.

What they’re saying
“The Realm epitomizes the ‘live, work, play’ lifestyle people crave today,” said Britton Lankford, development manager at The Realm Castle Hills. “At full build-out, it will consist of approximately 750,000 square feet of high-rise office, over 2,500 luxury multifamily units, and over 180,000 square of restaurant and retail space. We saw a lot of leases and retail openings at The Realm in 2023, and now that Solomon, Voodoo and Fursat are joining the lineup, that will continue into 2024. With the recent closure of El Patio, we anticipate the arrival of a Tex-Mex replacement. The openings of office tenants like McAdams and EverAg add to the dynamic landscape, leaving only 6,400 square feet of office space available. We envision The Realm continuing to expand in the coming years to include more office spaces, retail wonders, international restaurants and a hotel.”

The details
The following businesses opened in 2023. This list is not comprehensive.
1. 206 Luster Grill
4680 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 300, Lewisville
www.206lustergrill.com
2. Bahama Bucks
4622 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 100, Lewisville
www.bahamabucks.com
3. Blank Slate Therapy
4400 SH 121, Ste. 208, Lewisville
www.blankslatetherapy.com
4. Cachet Salons and Spa
4400 SH 121, Ste. 200, Lewisville
www.cachetsalons.com
5. Cheeky Monkeys
3964 SH 121, Ste. 700, Lewisville
www.cheekymonkeys.us
6. Epic Nail Bar
4440 SH 121, Ste. 45, Lewisville
www.epicnailbar.com
7. GNC
4690 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 100, Lewisville
www.gnc.com
8. Grimaldi’s Coal and Brick Oven Pizzeria
4440 SH 121, Ste. 70, Lewisville
www.grimaldispizzeria.com
9. Little India and Kakatiya Lounge & Kitchen
4440 SH 121 Ste. 5, Lewisville
www.littleindia.us
10. Tropical Smoothie Cafe
4690 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 300, Lewisville
www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

Cody Thorn, Community Impact

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The whole family can engage in lively activities such as inflatable archery, inflatable ax throwing, and test their strength on the hi-striker. Children will enjoy having a local artist available for face painting and watching exciting performances from our talented jugglers and magician. Adults can embark on an insightful journey with a medium or indulge in the rich flavors of local mead from Fox and Raven.

Visit The Realm retailers Grimaldi’s, El Patio, The London Baker, Little India, 206 Luster Grill, or grab a treat at Bahama Buck’s, Tropical Smoothie Café, Mochinut or Salubrious Juice & More.

In the event of inclement weather, please visit The Realm at Castle Hills Facebook page for event updates.

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“According to a recent SmartAsset study, Denton County ranks 10th best for business growth,” said Bright Realty CEO Parker Bright. “The population is projected to continue to increase. We’re offering the community a lifestyle destination with luxury amenities and a variety of unique retailers.”

New retail tenants now open at The Realm at Castle Hills:

Cheeky Monkeys – A 7,287-square-foot edutainment-based play and birthday party center that caters to kids ages 10 months to eight years. Cheeky Monkeys offers more than 6,000 square feet of play space, seating for 100 adults, a coffee shop and a limited-service restaurant.

206 Luster Grill – A 2,257-square-foot restaurant serving Seattle-style teriyaki-inspired dishes and sushi. The name comes from the term “teriyaki,” which is actually two words merged – “teri” refers to a sauce that has a glossy sheen and “yaki” means grill. Hence, Luster Grill, and 206 refers to the area code for the owner’s hometown of Seattle, which is famous for its teriyaki.

Cachet Salons & Spa – A 10,692-square-foot salon that offers luxurious lease space for salon professionals and a wide range of salon and spa services. Cachet takes a unique approach to the traditional “salon suites” business model and truly creates experiential real estate that industry professionals can’t find elsewhere.

“We continue to see the focus to develop in Denton County,” said Bright Realty Executive Vice President Lucas Patterson. “Our goal is to offer a variety of residential products, outstanding entertainment options, and flexible office opportunities. With continued growth, the SH 121 corridor truly embodies the live/work/play concept that caters to the region’s demographic.”

“We couldn’t imagine a better spot for our second location than The Realm at Castle Hills, an ideal location in the heart of one of DFW’s fastest growing areas,” said Matt Muse, owner of Cachet Salons & Spa. “We are very grateful to be a part of The Realm and we are confident that our studios inside of it will be the best in their class.”

These new retailers join current Realm tenants El Patio Mex-Tex, which offers a blend of authentic Mexican cuisine and true Texas barbecue; the Food Network-featured The London Baker; Worth the Pour, a high-end spirits retailer that offers tastings and unique products; Mochinut, a combination of an American doughnut and Japanese mochi; Bahama Bucks, neighborhood favorite known for its more than 100 flavors of shaved ice, smoothies and lemonades; Salubrious Juice & More, offering organic juices and juice cleanses, acai bowls, smoothies, paninis and avocado toast; and coming soon Food Morning and Grimaldi’s. The Realm also features Crescent Park, which has shaded seating, a cooling water feature and green space. Crescent Park is the ideal location for developer-sponsored events such as the upcoming Cinco de Mayo Block Party, The Realm Renaissance in the fall and Rockin’ Around The Realm in December.

The Realm at Castle Hills features Offices at the Realm, a nine-story office building with first-floor restaurants; Cottages at The Realm, an all-rental community with 72 single-family homes; Sojourn at The Realm, 80 condos over first-floor retail; and Valor at The Realm, Discovery at The Realm and Olivian at The Realm, luxury multifamily communities that include apartments and townhomes for rent and convenient first-floor retail.

In addition to The Realm, the Castle Hills community also offers the Castle Hills Village Shops as a popular neighborhood destination with retail, restaurants and everyday conveniences. Recently, the community added to its lineup of community events an outdoor market. Castle Hills’ take on the classic farmers market will feature handmade and homemade goods along with fresh produce every month. The market debuted April 1 in the Village Plaza and will be held on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am-1 pm. The next outdoor market is scheduled for May 6. Its ramen restaurant, Ramen Izakaya Akira, was called “a thing of beauty” and “spectacular” by Strictly Dumpling (4 million+ YouTube subscribers). It was also named one of the top ramen restaurants in DFW and “totally worth the drive” by The Dallas Morning News. The proprietors of Ramen Izakaya Akira will bring a second concept to the Village Shops, Moonglow, a Japanese Fusion concept, opening in spring 2023. The Village Shops also offers multifamily residential and office opportunities, as well as outdoor seating and community event space.

About Bright Realty
Founded in the 1950s by the late H.R. “Bum” Bright, Bright Realty is the full-service commercial and residential real estate arm of parent company Bright Industries. Led by a family legacy of integrity and dedication, the Bright Realty team acts as developer, owner and operator of its residential and commercial developments. Best known for the highly successful 2,900-acre, master-planned residential community, Castle Hills, in Lewisville, Texas, Bright Realty also specializes in mixed-use, office, retail and multi-family development and brokerage. www.BrightRealty.com.

About The Realm at Castle Hills
The Realm at Castle Hills is a 324-acre mixed-use development consisting of office, retail and multi-family which blends the sophistication of an urban lifestyle with unique outdoor activity and event spaces. The project at completion will consist of over 5,000 multi-family units; 1.5 million square feet of retail, office and restaurants; a boutique hotel; an extensive trail system; and an outdoor entertainment district. It is located on State Highway 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway, just two minutes from Grandscape and Nebraska Furniture Mart; four minutes from Legacy West, Toyota HQ, Liberty Mutual, FedEx and JPMorgan Chase; and 15 minutes from DFW Airport.

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Owner Michael Reyes and his wife, Brenda, built liquor store Worth The Pour from the ground up.

Michael was the co-owner of a liquor store in Dallas prior to opening Worth The Pour. He sold the Dallas location after three years and used the money to bring his vision for Worth The Pour to life.

“We kind of just put everything that we wanted and imagined, and dreamed into the store that we wanted to have,” he said.

Worth The Pour opened in the Castle Hills community in 2021. The store sells an assortment of beer, wine and spirits. It also has a humidor stocked with a variety of cigars, including some created by a master Cuban cigar roller from Dallas.

“What we do here is we want to make sure that when everyone leaves, whatever they get is worth the pour,” he said.

Michael and Brenda envisioned Worth The Pour to be a family-friendly environment that provides an experience. Brenda curated the store’s aesthetic, while Michael focused on the business side. Brenda said she wanted the liquor store to feel inviting and safe, especially for women.

“I want it to be where women feel comfortable coming in. We have seasonal candles, quick gifts for housewarmings, things that you normally don’t typically see at liquor stores,” she said.

The couple said they want Worth The Pour to be more than a liquor store.

“A lot of stores you go into, they have gifts and stuff, and it’s all liquor branding. What we came up with is more of a homey [environment],” Michael said. “When you come in here, we want to check as many boxes as possible.”

Customer input plays a significant role in what makes it onto the store’s shelves. If a requested item is not available, Michael said they will add it or stock something comparable. The couple also samples products themselves before stocking them in store. Michael and Brenda strive to support local and family-owned brands, they said.

The Reyes’ future plans include expansion, specifically in areas where they can be involved with the community.

“We do this for the experience and for our customers,” Michael said. “We enjoy being here; it’s kind of like a family. The communities that we become a part of [in the future], we hope to have the same impact.”

Destine Gibson
Community Impact

Worth The Pour
3517 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 100, Lewisville
972-410-0324
www.worththepour.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Sun.

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