A popular Texas restaurant is preparing to introduce Willow Park the taste of a new culinary favorite. Cork and Pig-more than just a restaurant, but an entire dining experience-is opening a new location in the neighborhood this year.
Willow Park foodies can look forward to dropping into the concept’s new home at 460 Shops Boulevard, Suite 101. Cork and Pig owner Ed Buenaventura tells What Now Dallas that he and the management team feel both enthusiasm and optimism about Cork and Pig’s newest home. He states: “We are delighted to announce our new project in Willow Park. We anticipate that Willow Park will continue to experience growth in popularity and density due to the expansion of Fort Worth and Dallas. The surrounding neighborhoods, such as Aledo, Willow Park, and Walsh Ranch, will continue to thrive and eventually connect to Weatherford.”
Construction on the new buildout is set to begin on February 15 of this year. Documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation show that the 5,592 square foot space should be completed by July 31, 2025. Buenaventura explains that the restaurant will offer diners unique views of picturesque vistas. He says: “This new location will be particularly noteworthy for its attached amphitheater amenity and exceptional visibility off the interstate. It will feature two patios, one facing the amphitheater and the other facing the opposite direction.”
Cork and Pig has established itself as a Texas favorite, with locations in Las Colinas, Southlake, Abilene, Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo. The restaurant announced its arrival to the Lonestar State’s dining scene in 2010, and never looked back.
Future Willow Park regulars can look forward to incredible happy hour specials and truly unparalleled fresh and delicious cuisine. Buenaventura offers this tantalizing sneak peak to eventual patrons: “The Motive theme will embody an upscale modern western ambiance, complemented by our delectable menu items, including freshly baked burgers buns, pizza dough, and desserts. All proteins are in-house butchered, and dressings are prepared from scratch. Hand-cut in house french fries and items cooked on a wood-fired grill are also available. We use a Texas base ranch to source our Wagyu beef patties. Every dish is meticulously crafted from scratch.”
