Local readers have gotten glimpses inside the kitchens and dining areas of various local restaurants with Community Impact Newspaper. Here are the eight eateries that were featured in 2019.

May

Reno Red’s Frontier Cooking in Roanoke

The restaurant features comfort food staples, such as chicken-fried steak, fried catfish, barbecue and its most popular dish, ribs.

June


Oliva Italian Eatery in Fort Worth

Cynthia and Justin Loeb aim to set their restaurant apart by offering authentic, made-to-order dishes using fresh ingredients.

July

Maria Cuca’s Mexican Cuisine in Keller


Enrique Rodriguez, owner and general manager of the restaurant, said his favorite part of the business is getting to know his diners.

August

Foster’s in Roanoke

Kimberly Foster serves sushi, sashimi and other Asian fare in her restaurant on Oak Street.


September

Stevie’s Diner in Fort Worth

Steve and Michelle Prochaska’s restaurant calls back to a bygone era, giving diners a blast from the 1960s-1980s.

October


DeVivo Bros. Eatery in Keller

Brothers John and Ralph DeVivo both started their culinary careers at Wendy’s, but in 2013, they combined their 25 years of experience to open their own restaurant.

November

The Classic Cafe at Roanoke


Brothers Chris and Curtis Wells put their talents together to open their restaurant, which has earned national recognition.

December

Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe in Fort Worth

Elias Shiber has a passion for what he does. His restaurant serves a blend of Arabic and Greek food, featuring the recipes of his upbringing.