A Mexican Restaurant Is Opening in the Former Lark on the Park Space

In November 2018, restaurateur Shannon Wynne (Meddlesome Moth, Rodeo Goat, Mudhen Meats & Greens) announced that he would be closing the Arts District restaurant Lark on the Park to make way for a new, more affordable concept. Four months later, we know what that concept will be: Miriam Cocina Latina, a…

From ‘Hangover Soup’ to Chilaquiles, José Is a Brunch Dream

Frequently going to new restaurants can take the excitement out of the experience. But have a place on your list where you know a good chef has taken over, and that excitement reignites. That’s the case for José, where Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman is running the kitchen. This Guadalajaran-inspired restaurant sitting on West Lovers…

Under a New Chef, José’s Upscale Mexican Fare Has Leveled Up

José didn’t have to improve itself. The Park Cities crowd quickly adopted it as a favored Mexican food destination, and once the Park Cities crowd likes a restaurant, it doesn’t need to serve good food to keep their attention. José could have coasted for years by riding the pocketbooks of older Anglos with…

Jinya Ramen Bar Opening Soon in Victory Park

A ramen franchise that got its start in Tokyo in 2000 is opening its first DFW location in Victory Park this month, according to a press release. Founder Tomo Takahashi’s Jinya Ramen Bar has locations in several states and in Houston and Austin. “Cozy yet modern, the Victory Park location is…

Look Who’s Coming to Iron Fork 2019

Iron Fork is one of Dallas’ biggest annual food events. More than 30 local restaurants will serve up bites (and drinks, including beer, wine and cocktails) to a hungry crowd while two of the city’s biggest chefs face off in a live cooking competition. This year’s Iron Fork takes over Centennial…