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Openings & Closings

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Empanadas at Unimarket
Shops & Markets

New Lake Highlands Latin Outpost Is Already a Neighborhood Staple

By Simon PruittFebruary 11, 2026

This bodega has more than 650 unique items from across Latin American, including empanadas, lomo saltado and dulce de leche.

pizza beer and wine at Cenzo's
Restaurants

Why Your Favorite Dallas Restaurants Are Stuggling: Part 1, the Toll of Tariffs

By Jeff SiegelFebruary 9, 2026

Take out supplies, utensils, beer and wine are all taking a hit from tariffs.

craft beer
Bars & Breweries

Popular Fort Worth Brewery Closing After 11 Years

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 6, 2026

Head to Fort Worth’s Panther Island Brewing this weekend or next Friday for a last call.

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TOCA Social
Bars & Breweries

The ‘Topgolf of Soccer’ Is Kicking into The Colony’s Grandscape This March

By Lisa PettyFebruary 5, 2026

The pro-backed “World’s First Soccer Social Club” will combine a neon-lit adult playground and Texas-style menu under one (really big) roof.

Roasted half chicken at Atelie
Restaurants

The Biggest Restaurant Openings in January

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 4, 2026

January welcomed a lot of new restaurants to Dallas. Just when we’re trying to cut back, huh?

La Tiki Paisa
Restaurants

Dallas’ Best Fish Tacos Are No More, La Tiki Paisa Announces Closure

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 2, 2026

The tiki-inspired evening pop-up inside Half Price Books closed on Jan. 31.

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Falafel at Zon Zon
Restaurants

$13 Falafel: Is This New High-End Mediterranean Spot Worth the Price Hike?

By Melanie HernandezFebruary 2, 2026

This new spot next to Even Coast has a moody vibe and beautiful plates in colorful space.

Pizza Leila vodka-sausage-pepper pizza slice
Restaurants

Bye Bye Brisket, PoBoys and Sushi: the Dallas Restaurants That Closed in January

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 2, 2026

We’re really going to miss some of these beloved Dallas spots.

a basket of Lubbies Bagels
Restaurants

NYC’s ‘No. 1’ Bagel Spot Is Coming to Dallas

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 29, 2026

The North Texas bagel scene is expanding with another award-winning bagel emporium.

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Hudson House The Cheeseburger
Restaurants

Upscale Burger and Seafood Spot Sets Opening Date for New West Village Location

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 28, 2026

A big bowl of their mac and cheese sounds pretty amazing right now.

Sevy's interior
Opinion | Community Voice

Even Troy Aikman Had to Wait for a Table: Saying Goodbye to a Local Icon

By Jeff SiegelJanuary 28, 2026

For 30 years, Jim Severson’s Park Cities staple was the ultimate neighborhood hangout. Now, a familiar Dallas story — rising rents and new landlords — is bringing the party to a close.

Little Ruby's dishes
Restaurants

New All-Day Cafe From NYC Is Ready for Its Uptown Debut, Here’s a Peek

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 27, 2026

Uptown welcomes another out-of-town bougie restaurant.

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The beer garden at Dot's Hop House.
Restaurants

Deep Ellum Loses Another Classic: Dot’s Hop House Announces Last Call

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 27, 2026

Deep Ellum is down 99 beer taps.

Slice House Pizza
Restaurants

New Pizzeria From 13-Time World Pizza Champion Now Open in Frisco

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 27, 2026

The North Texas pizza scene keeps expanding.

Palmer's chicken fingers and fries
Restaurants

Popular Dallas Hot Chicken Spot Shuts Down, Moves to Ghost Kitchen Model

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 26, 2026

Palmer’s was a hot-chicken staple in the Lakewood neighborhood.

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the bbq snob at heim.
Restaurants

Heim Barbecue Closing Fort Worth Flagship, Launching ‘Pig Stand’

By Simon PruittJanuary 22, 2026

In more news that everything costs too much, Heim is shifting things in Fort Worth. But luckily the Dallas spot will remain the same.

Fatteh with beef, nuts and ghee
Restaurants

Khashoka’s Authentic Jordanian Comfort Food is Exactly What North Dallas Needs

By Hank VaughnJanuary 22, 2026

They had us at the first whiff of fresh baked lavash bread.

Night Rooster Dining Room
Restaurants

Long-Awaited Night Rooster Ready To Crow as Chef Shirley Chung Returns to the Kitchen

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 21, 2026

Chef Shirley Cha]ung, a Top Chef alumna, is also known at The Dumpling Queen of Los Angeles.

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Snarf Italian sandwich
Restaurants

We Try Snarf’s, the Sub Shop with a Cult Following, Plotting a Dallas Invasion

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 20, 2026

The Colorado-based sandwich shop is planning five locations across North Texas.

Centrale Italia is now open in Dallas.
Restaurants

Group Behind Princi Italia Opens New Italian Concept in Preston Hollow

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 20, 2026

This new spot has a Marra Forni pizza oven from Italy, house-made pastas and a full Italian cocktail menu.

Jerk roasted lamb shank at Pangea in Garland.
Restaurants

Chef Kevin Ashade Is Bringing Pangea Back — and This Time, It’s in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 18, 2026

The restaurant closed a year ago in Garland and is making a come back in downtown, sooner than later.

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outside of chocktaw
Restaurants

Hurtado Says ‘Hold My Brisket,’ Opens Tex-Mex Spot Where Houston Chain Struck Out

By Courtney E. SmithJanuary 16, 2026

El Tiempo in Choctaw Stadium has shuttered. Brandon Hurtado is on deck ready to take a swing at Tex-Mex.

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