This month, many exciting new concepts landed in Dallas, including an Italian-inspired rooftop, two steakhouses, a brick-and-mortar for one of Dallas' favorite smashburgers and two well-loved franchises.
What goes up must come down, so alongside these openings are temporary closures of two beloved Dallas bars, another fast-food chain filing for bankruptcy and an international sensation that fell flat in Deep Ellum.
Openings
Winsome Prime
331 Singleton Blvd.Winesome Prime is a new fine-dining lounge in Trinity Groves with a Southern-meets-globally-influenced menu of steakhouse classics. The concept began in Houston under a different name, The Warwick. It was rebranded to Winsome Prime to expand the brand into other Texas cities and, hopefully, to other large U.S. cities. Allegedly, they have one of the top 10 margs in Houston. Will it make the cut in Dallas? We'll see.
III Forks
5100 Belt Line RoadIII Forks opened its flagship restaurant in Addison's Village on the Parkway at the beginning of April, marking a reinvention of the concept we know (and love). They wanted this flagship restaurant to redefine what steakhouse dining means through custom designs and a balance of legacy and contemporary cues. The steaks here from Snake River Farms are a force of their own and are a must-try when you come in to dine with them, and now is the perfect time to try them with a glitzy new backdrop.
Terrazza di Triozzi
1806 Greenville Ave.Via Triozzi is a lovely little Italian spot along Lower Greenville. Last month, it opened the neighborhood's newest rooftop bar above its dining room. Terazza di Triozzi has its own Italian-inspired menu, from Cinque Terre to Puglia, and features a lineup of 14 Italian aperitifs. Walk-ins are welcome up there, and they also have cabana reservations for up to six guests. It's primed for summer and an idyllic place to escape this season.
Burger Schmurger
718 N. Buckner Blvd.This famed Dallas burger pop-up opened its first-ever brick-and-mortar location next to White Rock Lake. Burger Schmurger serves an array of smashburgers, but better, like the classic Schmurger, the Maverick with smoked bacon jam, double cheese and an inverted bun and The Claremont Hotel with Swiss cheese, mushrooms and bacon. There's also a pool table ready to be broken in and plenty of cocktails to keep the night alive.
LE BLOOM
4152 Travis St.The latest craze in Uptown is LE BLOOM, a flower shop and cafe hybrid that opened along North Fitzhugh next to Clifton Club and Beverly's. The vibrant blue and white branding is a shoo-in to be the Pilate girls' next it-drink, and you can bet the Katy Trail will be flooded with any variation of its iced matcha drinks. We're stopping by soon to get the full 411.
Acai Brasil
2375 Victory Park LaneBrazil's superfood has landed in Dallas with the opening of Acai Brasil in Victory Park. It serves overflowing bowls of acai with an array of toppings and flavors, including recipes with condensed milk drizzled on top (like the Brazilians do). It also has acai or pitaya (dragonfruit) smoothies and made-to-order fresh juices. The Brazilian lemonade, made with limes and condensed milk, may become the drink of the summer.
Dulce Nina
1800 S. Ervay St.Dulce Nina at the Cedars is a new Latin icehouse south of downtown serving quality Mexican food in a lively environment. Owners Vo Singhal and Jorge Castellanos have been behind the Tacos, Bites & Beats food truck since 2017 and are now ready to expand. They've brought a chef from a Michelin-rated restaurant to build the menu, and the same designer who helped them build out the space at Tei An helped them here. It's an exciting addition to the neighborhood, and we're excited to see what's brought to life in the former car battery warehouse.
Casa Alma
6959 Lebanon RoadChído Taco Lounge re-emerged this month as Casa Alma Restaurante Mexicano, a more refined backdrop for the former's world-class tequila pours and meticulous plates. The Dallas Chído Taco Lounge on Walnut Hill will also be reimagined into another concept this summer.
Radici
2979 S. State Highway 161Almost a year after opening the original Radici location in Farmers Branch last year, chef Tiffany Derry is expanding her Italian plates to Grand Prairie, inside EpicCentral. The restaurant pays homage to classic Italian dishes in a comfortable, unpretentious space, and it was one of Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants for 2025.
Smalls Sliders
1681 N. Hardin Blvd. (McKinney)Smalls Sliders is a burger restaurant serving sliders, fries and shakes. That's it. Its signature is made with two beef patties, cheese, pickles and "Smauce," the restaurant's signature dipping sauce for the handheld burgers. Each restaurant is built out of shipping containers, and Serendipity Provisions LLC will own and operate the McKinney location. The company has committed to opening at least five additional Smalls Sliders locations across North Dallas, according to a press release.
Flame Broiler
4580 W. University Drive (Prosper)Flame Broiler is a fast-casual chain known for healthy, Korean-inspired bowls. It's a California-based company, and the grand opening in Prosper celebrated its first-ever location in Texas. It's been a success in the Golden State for over 30 years, and the opening of its Texas location will feature the brand's refresh, which features a more modern design.
Closings
Miznon
2639 Main St.Fast-casual Israeli street food spot Miznon announced its closure on Instagram in mid-April. In the farewell post, it shared, "You can still get the World’s Best Hummus, World Famous Baby Cauliflower and all your favorite dishes at our location in The Colony at The Shacks at Austin Ranch."
Meridian
5650 Village Glen DriveMeridian is experiencing another growth spurt with the new executive chef Eduardo Osorio, a Los Angeles native. When the former Chef Junior Borges and Meridian parted ways in 2024, Meridian closed to reimagine its look. When it reopens this summer, it will have a more lived-in neighborhood restaurant feel rather than a fine dining focus.
Chuy’s Tex Mex
4544 McKinney Ave.Over the weekend, Austin-born Chuy's announced it was closing over 100 locations across the nation. Luckily, the Dallas location just moved to Greenville Avenue after 30 years of thriving in its old Knox District space.
Bottled Blonde
505 N. Good Latimer ExpresswayIt's not a goodbye, but a see you later. One of Dallas' top-grossing bars is not closing for good. Rather, it's doing renovations and will "see us soon," as its Instagram stories say.
Jack in the Box
Many locationsFirst, Hooters, then Red Lobster and now Jack in the Box. This month, the fast-food chain announced it was closing 150 to 200 underperforming locations across the U.S. The low-hanging locations are slated to close by the end of this year, so we'll know soon how many in Dallas will shutter.
The Whippersnapper
1806 McMillan Ave.After nine years of exciting pop-ups and weekend nights in Knox/Henderson, The Whip is closing. “Stay tuned for what’s next as we embark on a new place to Boogie.” they mentioned in their farewell post. The bar will officially close on Saturday, May 3, and the newest concept has yet to be revealed.
