Café China opened in 1985 as the only upscale Chinese restaurant in Denton.  I started working there in 1991, when studying at UNT.  In 1998, after I obtained my degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, I assumed ownership of Café China.  In 2004, due to a lease renewal issue, I had to close the doors of my popular restaurant.  It took five years to find the perfect spot, and relocate the restaurant.  Now, I am proud to say, Cafe China is open again in Unicorn Lake.

We have some very unique entrees, such as duck and lamb dishes, which you cannot find other Chinese restaurants in Denton.  Café China is an upscale restaurant at a very reasonable price.

During the years waiting for a new location, I worked for La Madeleine in Lewisville.  When I reopened Café China, I brought a brand new restaurant to Denton, right next door, at Unicorn Lake Bakery and Diner. We serve breakfast and lunch seven days a week. In addition we have pastries, muffins and cookies made fresh daily in house.

Stop by and have dinner at the  new Café China restaurant, and visit the casual Unicorn Lake Diner & Bakery next door.  We’ll be glad to serve you!

Look what I found!  A made-from-scratch menu that features fried seafood.  Head North to Sanger, at the Lake Ray Roberts Marina, and you can enjoy some of the best, and all you can eat catfish and popcorn shrimp you’ll find in the area.

What they offer is a variety of really good seafood, but you can also enjoy burgers, chicken and sandwiches, or delicious gumbo and Mexican shrimp cocktail.  The hushpuppies and onion rings are outstanding, and any of the seafood you get can be fried, grilled or blackened.

Enjoy happy hour from 5pm to 7pm at Tula’s Tavern.  They feature acoustics on Friday nights and live bands on Saturday nights.  Restaurant hours are Thursday 5:00 pm to 9:00pm, Friday 5:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm to 10:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm till 6:00pm.

On Saturday you can watch your favorite College games and NFL on Sunday.  The Tavern is open Friday night till 12:00am and Saturday till 1:00am.  Look for Extended Summer Hours starting in May.  Go out and join the fun at Tula’s Lighthouse Restaurant and Lakeside Tavern!

Fiesta-On-The-Square Hispanic Heritage Celebration
September 25, 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Visit the exhibit, “Historic Hispanic Families of Denton County” and view the art exhibit on the first floor. Enjoy entertainment on the Courthouse lawn, including ballet folklórico groups, mariachis, a Latin jazz ensemble and much more. This program is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza
September 12, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Takes place rain or shine! Free festival featuring classic, custom, hot rod car and motorcycle show on the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square. Check out the dream machines, find one-of-a-kind piece of art, have family heirlooms/sports memorabilia appraised, enjoy kids games, and live entertainment. The Bonnie & Nick Norris Band is set to play fiddle and Western swing at 11:30 a.m., followed by Big Daddy Alright playing swing and jump blues at 1:30 p.m. Preview Night is Sept. 11th on Industrial Street and is an optional event for pre-registered participants, and the general public to view. Visit www.dentonmainstreet.org.

Third Annual Wild Beast Feast Festival
September 26, 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
North Texas State Fairgrounds • 2217 N. Carroll Blvd.
Cooks will whip up exotic game such as duck, elk, venison, alligator, prairie chicken and buffalo. Live music, “Best of the Beast” contest and a live auction. Admission is $15 adults, $5 children. Benefiting the Greater Denton Arts Council.

Denton Blues Festival
September 19, 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Quaker Town Park. The Denton Black Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Denton Blues Fest. Come out and join the fun. We will have music for everyone and Blues Idol contest and Apollo Night for the young. www.dentonblackchamber.org.