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  Speranza Brings Hearty Italian Food to Far North Dallas

  October 22 at 4 a.m.

  Among all the chain restaurants in Addison comes a delightful, new family-owned Italian concept. Hidden at the edge of a small shopping center in Far North Dallas, Speranza Italian Restaurant opened in September, serving hearty Italian food from family recipes. Speranza is owned by Mario Mala, along with his two...

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  CiboDivino’s New Downtown Location Fills a Need, But Could Use Some Tweaks

  October 18 at 4 a.m.

  CiboDivino opened its second location in Dallas, Centro, just a few weeks ago in downtown’s Bryan Tower. The first location in West Dallas’ Sylvan Thirty is more of a market with lots of wine. This downtown spot is more along the lines of an eatery first with a selection of...

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  Feed the Belly on Fitzhugh at This Sushi and Bento Spot

  October 17 at 4 a.m.

  There’s a new sushi spot in East Dallas, and if you haven’t tried it yet, you should go — and go hungry. Hungry Belly opened on Fitzhugh Avenue in the space previously occupied by short-lived Mama Poke. It’s in a former bank building that has sat empty for years until restaurants...

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  Howling Mutt, Denton’s New Nanobrewery, Is a Welcome Blast from a Humble Past

  October 15 at 4 a.m.

  It wasn’t that long ago when trying a local craft beer most likely meant having to personally visit a local brewery. As recently as 2012, beer coolers in North Texas grocery stores might’ve had some Rahr & Sons choices available, but that was about it, really. And even more to...

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  New Deep Ellum Restaurant Ebbs and Flows All Over the Place

  October 4 at 4 a.m.

  There’s a new restaurant with a lot going on that popped up in Deep Ellum last week. Ebb and Flow opened quietly in September at 2651 Commerce St. in the spot last occupied by The Parlor on Commerce. It comes from Crafted Bar Concepts, whose portfolio includes Shell Shack and...

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  A First Look at Another New Italian Restaurant Downtown: Partenope

  September 30 at 4 a.m.

  Opening an Italian restaurant in Dallas is tough. If there is any one cuisine that has almost every corner of every niche filled, it's Italian food. From mom-and-pop spaghetti shops all the way to fine dining, finding a voice that sets one apart can be daunting. For Partenope Ristorante in downtown...