COMING AND GOING

[+] CocoAndré Chocolatier is now CocoAndré Chocolatier and Horchatería. The locally owned business started selling horchata, a Mexican drink made with rice milk and cinnamon, a few years ago, and it became a curbside-service hit during the pandemic. The “dirty horchata,” which is topped with a shot of espresso, is popular. The shop also serves horchata in flavors like matcha, prickly pear, strawberry, piña colada, mocha, marzapan, pecan and cacao. They’re all made in house by master chocolatier Andréa Pedraza. Housemade aguas frescas come in hibiscus or tamarind, which can be served with a shot of espresso.

[+] A ghost kitchen operating out of the Local Oak will bring meatballs and polenta fries to your door. Meatball Kitchen serves parm-style subs, pastas and comfort food sides. Delivery is available through Uber Eats, DoorDash, Favor and Grubhub.

[+] The Tamale Co. opened a grab-and-go bodega in Duncanville this summer. It is the family owned company’s first physical location after 13 years of pop-ups, catering, delivery and grocery-store sales. The shop at 626 S. Cedar Ridge Road offers readymade family meals, such as pozole, brisket gorditas, sopa de fideo and sour cream chicken enchiladas, from an ever-changing menu.