Restaurants

It can be frustrating to spend your days sifting through local food news for a living, only to learn about a spot that’s been right under your nose but you’d missed for years.

Owner Jack Santarelli spent a lot of money getting the smell right. At Di Abruzzo Italian Market in Denton, meats and sausages hang in casings above the deli counter …

Everyone looks forward to those two days of the week where you can sleep late and then relax and enjoy a leisurely brunch, with no judgment for hiding behind big glasses sipping a bit of hair of the dog.

Fans of all-things Korean food can meet fans of all-things brunch at this unassuming cafe at 2001 Coit Road in Plano. Cafe HwaSan opened its doors in early 2022 …

Yes, we know it’s been 89 years since Prohibition ended, so there’s no legal reason to make your bar difficult to find. However, Dallas’ bar scene has become inundated with speakeasies …

Highland Noodles opened in December ’21 in Frisco and offers some great hand-pulled noodle dishes, along with soups and stir-fried dishes as well.

Berries and Batter is a dangerous combination of stellar drinks and some over-the-top breakfast food. Their first location opened in Highland Village in 2020 and recently opened a second location in Frisco. The spot has quickly become popular for its stylish decor, quick service, drinks and gluttonous brunch options.

Legacy Hall in Plano is known for a wide variety of options in its food court, from tacos and pasta to ice cream and wine. Now, another eatery is attracting breakfast and brunch lovers.

Longtime Dallas sandwich shop Antoine’s has closed. The sandwich shop was a fixture along Harry Hines Boulevard serving the Medical District and downtown …

Restaurants in Dallas have opened and closed for the month of August.

Atipico is a new restaurant just north of downtown near downtown where Harry Hines Boulevard changes into North Akard Street. It along with The Henry,

Newcomer Arabica in Richardson opened its doors in May for an unofficial soft launch.That “soft” opening has become more of a stampede. The restaurant already has more than 200 Google reviews currently sporting a rating of 4.9 out of 5.0.

We were just a few minutes into our chat with Doug Pickering about his new barbecue spot, Douglas Bar and Grill in Snider Plaza,

The city of Frisco’s biggest source of pride might be The Star, a 91-acre commercial development, which is also the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Since its blueprint stage in 2013,

From the mind behind Malibu Poke and TJ’s Seafood Market comes an exciting new Tex-Mex concept. Escondido Tex-Mex Patio, owned by Jon Alexis, is set to arrive in Preston Hollow this winter.

Texans love Whataburger. It’s just a fact, plain and simple, but it’s also something that out-of-staters don’t always understand. However, The Office star BJ Novak discovered the hype while researching his new movie, Vengeance.

Dallas’ home of vegan comfort food and desserts, the Spiral Diner & Bakery, is closing the doors on its Oak Cliff location after 14 years. This is no portent of doom for Spiral, but the necessary beginning of a new phase for the business.

Call it a foodie’s heaven; Maple Street Food Hall in Dallas offers tacos, Lao cuisine and even a full-service bar all under one roof. Right as you walk in, your gaze might be drawn to the colorful shop, “La Calle.” The Mexican eatery serves classics like tacos, bowls, burritos, and quesadillas.

Chef Jon Thompson, a well-known executive local chef, has recently launched a new concept focused on one of his favorite foods: chicken wings …

A Miami-based pizza concept, known for its signature star-shaped pizza, is taking its modern flare to the South and opening its first Texas location in Dallas later this fall.

There have always been unusual food combinations that have had people shaking heads in discontent, but shortly after had those same people humming with joy like it was love at first bite. French fries in a Wendy’s Frosty, bacon laced cupcakes, and of course the debate that has ruined marriages and friendships alike: pineapple on pizza.

It’s clear: Dallas has found a way to put just about everything in a bowl. Whether it’s Mexican, Indian or American cuisine, apparently everything tastes better when it’s eaten from a bowl.