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Cafe Brazil on SMU campus.
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Don’t panic (yet): Cafe Brazil will have to move, but plans to stay near SMU students

By Melanie HernandezMay 15, 2026

The land this beloved 24-hour cafe sits on is part of a campus expansion, but Cafe Brazil is working to ensure those coffee-fueled late-night study sessions live on.

Lobsta Grilled Cheese from Dock Local - Samantha Marie Photography
Restaurants

Seafood swap: Rex’s Seafood to close, replaced by Dock Local

By Aaren ProdyMay 14, 2026

You have until May 17 to grab your favorite bite at Rex’s at the Dallas Farmers Market – although the flagship location in North Dallas will remain open.

the patio of casablanca
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Why Casablanca in the Bishop Arts District closed

By Aaren ProdyMay 13, 2026

The once very popular lounge with “sing-easies” (private karaoke rooms) is now an event space.

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Evan Pemberton (left) and Mike Stites standing in front of their new restaurant
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Midcult Society wants to fill a ‘Cry Wolf-shaped hole’ in Dallas dining

By Chris WolfgangMay 12, 2026

A pair of industry veterans will open an Expo Park restaurant that promises creative flavors in an approachable venue.

fajitas at el molino
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Anchor Sushi in North Dallas to close, reopen as upscale Tex-Mex spot

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 11, 2026

Last call at Anchor Sushi Bar in Preston Royal Shopping Center is May 31.

Gnocchi Bolognese
Restaurants

Eat Here Now: 12 Fresh Openings Shaking Up the Dallas Food Scene

By Aaren ProdyMay 7, 2026

It may seem like a lot of good ones are closing, but this spring has treated the Dallas dining scene well. Here are 12 places to add to your list of places to try.

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the exterior of kitchen and kocktails
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Kitchen + Kocktails Turns Closure Speculation Into a Bold Times Square Expansion

By Aaren ProdyMay 5, 2026

All eyes were on this elevated Southern comfort-food restaurant after a cryptic Instagram post hinted at a closure.

A rendering of Lumis lounge.
Bars & Breweries

Houston Cocktail Lounge Lumis Is Coming to Dallas’ Design District This Fall

By Aaren ProdyMay 5, 2026

The spot follows the success of De Fortune in Houston and is part of massive new space, The Seam on Oak Lawn.

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James Beard-Nominated Chef Opens Maroma in the Design District

By Aaren ProdyMay 4, 2026

More seafood is on the way to the Design District.

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PopUp Bagels: a bagel and salted butter on a table outside.
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Is Dallas’ New PopUp Bagels Worth the Hype? A Bagel Purist Weighs In

By Jeff SiegelApril 30, 2026

PopUp Bagels is perhaps the loudest damn bagel shop we’ve ever been to. But we let a purist take a bite for an honest take, which is the only kind he’s capable of.

the fried chicken sandwich at Flock and Fresh
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This New Dallas-Based Chicken Restaurant Hopes to Rival Chick-fil-A 

By Aaren ProdyApril 29, 2026

The Smoothie King king is getting into the chicken tendie business. And there will be free meals for the first 250 guests at the grand opening this weekend.

Seegars Reuben with pastrami, sauerkraut and dressing on marbled rye.
Restaurants

Pastrami for the People: Seegars Deli Brings the Meat to The Cedars

By Austin WoodApril 28, 2026

Seegar’s Deli recently debuted for a soft opening in The Cedars. Expect dinner and cocktails soon.

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a vacant grocery store parking lot
Shops & Markets

At Last: Why It Took 10 Years To Put a Central Market in Uptown

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 27, 2026

After a few false starts and a do-over, construction on a new Central Market should start this year.

Japanese breakfast
Restaurants

First Look: Hotel Mockingbird’s Verse Kitchen Plays a Familiar Tune

By Lisa PettyApril 22, 2026

A perpetually rebranded hotel brings a predictable (and pricey) eatery, with a “speakeasy-style” bar coming soon.

a bowl of mac and cheese
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CRAFT Dallas: A Menu That Goes Everywhere and Leads Nowhere

By Courtney E. SmithApril 21, 2026

The issue wasn’t the excessive cumin in the carnitas; it was that they were competing with a smash burger and mac and cheese.

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Steak Salmoriglio at Trattoria Bugatti
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Longtime Staple Bugatti Ristorante Debuts New Trattoria Near Love Field

By Aaren ProdyApril 21, 2026

The new restaurant is helmed by chef Erin Willis a James Beard Award nominee who was most recently at RM 12:20.

Adobe Stock
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STIRR Addison Has Closed, Following the Deep Ellum Exit Last Year

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 20, 2026

This follows the Deep Ellum closure last year.

a basket of bagels and schmear from PopUp bagels
Shops & Markets

PopUp Bagels Opens in Dallas This Week. Here’s the Info & ‘No-No’ List

By Aaren ProdyApril 20, 2026

The bagel invasion continues. This one comes from Westport, Connecticut.

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Shopping cart in a wholesale club aisle
Shops & Markets

$2 Gas? New Wholesale Club Opens in Forney with 1-Day-Only Special

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 17, 2026

What’s BJ’s and where is Forney? Us too. Here’s what you need to know about the new Costco and Sam’s Club competitor.

A rendering of the front of Queen's Head Pub
Restaurants

God Save Deep Ellum. A British Pub Is Opening in Former Green Room Space

By Aaren ProdyApril 15, 2026

Queen’s Head Pub is from a Deep Ellum venue veteran and is expected to open in late May, just in time for the World Cup.

A case full of Kate Weiser Chocolate.
Shops & Markets

End of an Era: Dallas Chocolatier Announces Closure

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 14, 2026

Carl the Snowman will have one final tour this Christmas season.

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sandwich new york sub dallas
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Dallas Lost a Sandwich Icon in February, But Will Soon Get it Back

By Aaren ProdyApril 9, 2026

New York Sub has been treading water at a ghost kitchen using DoorDash. It’s been trying. They’re ready to move into their new home.

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