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Openings & Closings

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Shannon Wynne
Restaurants

‘Broke and Bummed’: The Biggest Dallas Restaurant Closings of 2025

By Aaren ProdyDecember 19, 2025

If you have a favorite neighborhood restaurant, prove it by eating there. A lot.

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Restaurants

High Fives Along Knox-Henderson Says Goodbye

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 18, 2025

The Knox-Henderson entertainment district is rapidly changing.

foie sea island cornbread
Restaurants

13 Restaurant Openings That Shaped Dallas Dining in 2025

By Aaren ProdyDecember 18, 2025

Dallas dining had a remarkable year with more than a dozen big openings.

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the front of Pinkitzel in the Bishop Arts
Restaurants

Let Them Eat Cupcakes: Pinkitzel Brings Extravagance to the Bishop Arts District

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 18, 2025

This Oklahoma City import is ready for your next sugar high.

Ten Ramen
Restaurants

TEN Ramen Has Been Sold, Opening a New Spot. Will That Lobster Miso Ramen Still Hit?

By Courtney E. SmithDecember 16, 2025

Is TEN Ramen still authentic if Vandelay Hospitality adds a dining room?

Restaurants

3 Popular North Texas Restaurants Announce Closures

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 16, 2025

Some sad restaurant news to close out the end of a rough year for the hospitality industry.

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Little Ruby's steak dinner
Restaurants

Famous Restaurant to Open First Non-NYC Spot in Uptown Early 2026

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 15, 2025

This all-day cafe, known for its laid-back coastal culture, will open inside a luxury new office space in Uptown, 23Springs, in early 2026

Dallas Life

First Look: Punch Line Opens in Irving with Comedy Total Knockout

By Preston BartaDecember 12, 2025

Our first look at North Texas’ new boxing-themed comedy club, opening later this month with a four-show run by Dave Chappelle.

Sportsbook at Legacy Club
Restaurants

A Peek Inside Plano’s New $20K Members-Only Social Club

By Aaren ProdyDecember 12, 2025

Want to be a ‘real person’ who cherishes ‘real conversations?’ That’ll be $350 per month with a $5,000 initiation fee.

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three lobster rolls
Restaurants

Popular Maine Lobster Roll Franchise Opens in Victory Park

By Aaren ProdyDecember 11, 2025

While the fast-casual franchise has more than 30 locations across the U.S., this is the first in North Texas.

Roasted half chicken at Atelie
Restaurants

Creative Bistro, Ateliê, To Open Soon in Oak Cliff 

By Aaren ProdyDecember 9, 2025

Atelie is from chef Wyl Lima who previously was at Le Margot in Fort Worth, one of Texas Monthly’s best new restaurants in 2024.

Chef Anastacia Quinones Pittman
Restaurants

Puerto Cocina and Bar Now Open, with Chef Anastacia Quinones-Pittman Consulting

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 9, 2025

This classy new Design District spot is from the same group behind Ayahuasca and Xaman cafe.

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roots chicken sandwich
Restaurants

Tiffany Derry’s Roots Chicken Shak in Addison Now Open

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 8, 2025

Duck-fat fries are comin’ in hot in Addison.

Popular Houston Smashburger Food Truck Now Open in Dallas
Restaurants

Popular Houston Smashburger Food Truck Now Open in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyDecember 8, 2025

The Space City food truck decided to launch in Dallas.

Devonshire Club's Mini Saganaki Burger
Restaurants

The November 9: New Dallas Restaurants You Need to Hit Up Now

By Aaren ProdyDecember 4, 2025

Kirin Court has expanded to Plano, and a famous burger spot and cafe have arrived in Dallas.

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Restaurants

Bye, Suckers: The Original Dick’s Last Resort Has Served its Last Insult

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 3, 2025

After 40 years, the bar and restaurant built on penis puns and rudeness, is done.

enchiladas at escondido
Restaurants

Popular Tex-Mex Patio Announces Second Location in Lower Greenville

By Carly May GravleyDecember 3, 2025

Margarita Mondays are coming to Lower Greenville.

Ferris Wheeler's in Dallas
Restaurants

Every Dallas Restaurant that Closed in November 2025

By Aaren ProdyDecember 2, 2025

One day (like today) we’ll wish avocado toast only cost $7.

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The exterior on an HEB at sundown
Shops & Markets

H-E-B to Open New Store in Carrollton, Here’s What We Know

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 2, 2025

The new store would be at the northeast corner of Parker Road and Josey Lane.

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

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.

Pappalecco Cafe Plano
Restaurants

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?

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Tacoro Tacos and Tequila
Restaurants

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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