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Photo of Polpette della nonna — wagyu beef meatballs, marinara and Tuscan basil evoo at La Stella in Dallas.

Showy New Italian Steakhouse Fills Lawry’s Space

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 2, 2025

La Stella Italian Steakhouse and Music Lounge promises steaks, authentic recipes and entertainment.

Seafood enchiladas at El Molino

El Molino Sells Glamour and a Little Bit of Mexican Food

By Courtney E. SmithDecember 1, 2025

We review El Molino, the first ‘Mexican’ restaurant from Vandelay Hospitality.

Even Coast Dining Room

Dallas and Austin Snubbed on List of Best New Restaurants. Houston, However …

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 1, 2025

Houston is the lone Texas city with a new restaurant Esquire is jazzed about.

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Pappalecco Cafe Plano

Italian Cafe from San Diego Aims to Bring Authentic Taste of Italy to Plano

By Aaren ProdyNovember 28, 2025

The San Diego-born spot is celebrating 20 years by expanding to Plano. Do we all do that though?

Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Hand Pie

The Dallas Cowboys Host the Mother of All Thanksgiving Dinners

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 26, 2025

You might think turkey is the most consumed item at AT&T Stadium, but a popular side actually beats it out.

Tacoro Tacos and Tequila

Two Big New Restaurant Openings in Plano Includes a New Kirin Court Location

By Aaren ProdyNovember 26, 2025

Foodies to the north have an even better chance for some amazing dumplings.

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Knife Italian Steakhouse Thanksgiving dinner.

18 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

By Aaren ProdyNovember 26, 2025

Here is our ever-growing list of places that will serve up a mighty fine Thanksgiving meal.

Chef Bruno Davaillon at Bullion

Michelin-Recommended Georgie Gets A New Old Chef

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

The job posting never even made it to LinkedIn: They had an inside man.

The Grinch Meal at McDonald's

Pickle Salt Fries and The Grinch: Here’s How to Get McDonald’s Holiday Meal

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

Pickled salt? On McDonald’s fries? Yeah, we’re in.

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Dallas Cowboys versus Eagles Nov. 23

Philadelphia Food Writer Boasts ‘Another Thing Philly Has Over Dallas,’ Then Loses

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

A food writer at the Philadelphia Inquirer took aim at our food scene; takes eye off the ball.

El Carlos Elegante, hearth

Dallas’ 12 Prettiest Dining Rooms

By Aaren Prody and OthersNovember 23, 2025

Dallas has no shortage of posh dining rooms. Here are some of our favorites.

the dining room at Georgie

Chef at Georgie Is Out in Second Shake Up Since Summer

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 21, 2025

The Dallas Morning News has reported that chef Wes Whitsell is out at Georgie.

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Jashan restaurant in plano

Upscale Indian Restaurant Offering a Chef-Led Royal Journey Lands in Plano

By Aaren ProdyNovember 21, 2025

The Shops at Legacy East in Plano has a new upscale Indian spot.

sachet

James Beard Foundation to Host Dinner at Sachet This Spring

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 21, 2025

The Taste America culinary series will showcase visionary chefs shaping food culture.

Fatburger table spread

Iconic California Burger Spot Opens First Dallas Location

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 20, 2025

Fatburger, made popular nationwide by a rap song, has finally opened in Big D proper.

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Avocado toast at Hola Café.

Lower Greenville Coffee (and Bread) Staple Closes After 9 Years 

By Aaren ProdyNovember 19, 2025

Now who’s laughing at $7 toast?

Sylvestro cocktail

This East Dallas Cocktail Lounge Is a 26-Seat Ode to the ’80s

By Aaren ProdyNovember 19, 2025

This cocktail den is from the group behind Mike’s Gemini Twin Lounge.

bar at Mister Charles

One Dallas Spot Lands on List of Top 100 Restaurants in U.S.

By Patrick WilliamsNovember 18, 2025

Houston also had one, while Austin scored eight. Quality might not be the reason.

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Smoked turkey from Big Al's Smokehouse

Get Thanksgiving Dinner (and Pies) To-Go at These Dallas Restaurants

By Aaren ProdyNovember 17, 2025

Want something to be thankful for? How about less stress and a good Thanksgiving dinner from a local restaurant?

Starship Bagels

Dallas Bagel Shop Takes Home Top Prizes at New York BagelFest

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 17, 2025

Count ’em up! Starship won five awards at BagelFest Sunday. Other competitors say “Calm down, already.”

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13 Dallas Area Hidden Gem Restaurants

By Hank Vaughn and OthersNovember 17, 2025

The real hidden gems of Dallas aren’t rolling through your social media feeds, but you can find them here.

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Skillet Pancake at Flamant

The $40 Under-the-Radar AYCE Brunch You Need to Win Your Weekend

By Desiree GutierrezNovember 14, 2025

This Southern European-inspired brunch is from the Michelin-nodded team behind Rye and Apothecary. Add bottomless mimosas for $20.

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