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The sign and exterior of Caffe Lucca in Dallas

Jason Garrett’s New Dallas Restaurant Is the Hottest Seat in Town

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 30, 2026

Knox-Henderson’s latest spectacle is Jason Garrett’s new Caffe Lucca. Good luck getting a table before May.

soccer fans celebrating at a restaurant

A $2 Billion Soccer Wave Is About to Hit Dallas. Is Your Restaurant Ready?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 26, 2026

We spoke with a hospitality expert about what restaurants should be thinking about ahead of the World Cup matches this summer.

a cheeseburger and beer on a table in Rollertown Brewery's Courtyard.

Go Big or Go Home: Why Craft Beer Fans Need to See Rollertown’s New Space

By Brady ColeMarch 26, 2026

We love the beer here, especially the Big German. The Mueller Wagyu jalapeno smash burger hits the spot as well.

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Kilmac's dark exterior livens up with bar backlighting and eclectic light fixtures.

One of Dallas’ Most Iconic Pubs Just Opened a Moody Sister Concept in Oak Cliff

By Austin WoodMarch 26, 2026

This upbeat cocktail pub also has a great courtyard and pizza from a notable pro.

A large burger oozing with cheese and a beer.

A Huge Canadian Brewpub Is Opening in Park Cities. Pearls Will Be Clutched

By Lisa PettyMarch 25, 2026

Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi is connected with this new bar that will bring a whole new vibe to the neighborhood.

A basket of fish and chips at The Londoner

Popular British Pub Expanding to Arlington in Time for World Cup

By Aaren ProdyMarch 24, 2026

Restaurants are flocking to Arlington ahead of the World Cup.

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The Landing in Grand Prairie lounge full of brown leather chairs.

Chef Tiffany Derry Is Bringing a High-End Sports Oasis to Grand Prairie

By Aaren ProdyMarch 24, 2026

The Landing is a gastro pub and sports bar in an upscale lounge setting.

Exterior of Cosmic Cafe

Cosmic Cafe Is Back. Namaste, Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 23, 2026

The vegetarian restaurant that thrived for more than 20 years is back.

The meatball sub from Jimmy's, in front of the sore in East Dallas.

The Best Sandwiches in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 23, 2026

From meatball sandwiches at Jimmy’s to mile-high pastrami at Cindi’s, North Texas has some great sandwich shops. Here are our favorites, new and old.

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Petey Feng standing in the airport in Taipei

After 133 Days in ICE Detention, Dallas Cook Petey Feng Makes it Home. Here’s His Story

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 20, 2026

A Dallas cook was in ICE detention for 133 days. This week, Petey Feng finally made it home to Taiwan. Here’s what happened.

A woman in black cowboy hat serves coffee at the Dallas Coffee Festival.

Taste the ‘Tesla of Coffee’ and More at the Dallas Coffee Festival

By Lisa PettyMarch 20, 2026

Plus more reasons to hit up the second annual caffeine-fueled weekend at Gilley’s.

Is Dallas a Bagel City? Here Are the Top Spots, Ranked

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersMarch 20, 2026

Bagels arouse strong emotions in people, like well-done steaks and pineapple on pizza. Or cilantro.

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Exterior a people-filled patio of Manny's Mexican Kitchen in Richardson.

Manny’s Keeps It Real with New ‘Less Tex, More Mex’ Outpost

By Lisa PettyMarch 19, 2026

Manny’s Mexican Kitchen in Richardson dishes up authentic Mexican dishes along with the Tex-Mex.

A Teasing, $26 Bowl of Bún bò Huế in North Richland Hills

By Aaren ProdyMarch 19, 2026

V’s House noodle soup might have been perfect but for the utensils we ate it with.

A table at Brya Zan full of several dishes

Brya Zan: Way More Bangkok for Your Buck

By Melanie HernandezMarch 18, 2026

This Plano spot from Dallas restaurant veterans is a must-try if you’re looking for authentic flavor on a budget.

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RJ Yoakum standing in the kitchen at Sushi Kozy.

Dallas Chefs: The Prep Q&A With Chef RJ Yoakum at Sushi Kozy

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 18, 2026

Chef RJ Yoakum recently joined the Michelin-recommended team at Sushi Kozy. We chat about Luka, chicken nuggets and kitchen nightmares.

Woman at Apothecary holds a plate of meatballs and a French kiss cocktail with raspberry vanilla vodka, pineapple oleo, egg white, lemon and raspberries.

Archive and Alchemy: Apothecary Reopens as a Two-Room Experience

By Aaren ProdyMarch 17, 2026

Apothecary fills the Rye space and adds two names. Confused? Wait till you try the cocktails.

A brightly colored to-go tip jar on a counter of a restaurant.

No, I’m Not Tipping You for Handing Me a Tablet. Survey Says: Americans Are Tipped Over

By Aaren ProdyMarch 17, 2026

Requesting tips for to-go orders raise a great question: why are we being asked to tip a to-go order?

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Grocery Store Chains Are in a Land Rush to Build in Dallas’ Booming Market

By Jeff SiegelMarch 16, 2026

Heard of BJ’s Wholesale Club? North Texans will soon be able to add it to their grocery store Rolodex.

GREENFIELD, CA - APRIL 28: Farm laborers with Fresh Harvest wash their hands before work on April 28, 2020 in Greenfield, California. (Photo by Brent Stirton/Getty Images)

Food Industry Lobbies for More Temporary Work Permits for Immigrants

By Patrick WilliamsMarch 16, 2026

From farms to tables, America’s food chain needs immigrant labor to keep prices down.

The exterior of Local in historic Deep Ellum.

Deep Ellum’s Chef-Driven Restaurant, LOCAL, Still Shines 23 Years Later

By Lisa PettyMarch 16, 2026

Revisiting a longtime Deep Ellum favorite, Local, reminds us why it’s been around for more than 20 years.

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The rooftop at Culinary Dropout with lots of people hanging out and drinking.

16 Dallas Rooftops for When You Need a Drink and a Skyline View

By Hank Vaughn and OthersMarch 13, 2026

Soak up the sun and skyline at these rooftop patios where the drinks and food flow.

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