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  First Look: Invasion Gives Us Another Fried Chicken Sandwich

  June 18 at 4 a.m.

  The long-awaited Invasion restaurant has arrived in Old East Dallas. The people behind Invasion had to push back their opening, which was originally planned for last spring, because of COVID-19. Now, they’re serving burgers, sandwiches, wings and other treats in a quick, easy manner. Invasion is a small, simple space...

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  First Look: Mia's Tex-Mex Moves into its New Home

  June 16 at 4 a.m.

  Mia’s holds a special spot in many bellies and hearts across Dallas. Specifically, the spot reserved for good Tex-Mex. The mom-and-pop restaurant originally opened in 1981 and has garnered a solid following for their classic dishes of nachos, enchiladas and brisket tacos. The service is quick and polite, and the...

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  First Look: Sfereco Is All About Meatballs at the Statler

  June 15 at 4 a.m.

  The latest addition to the Statler Hotel is a fast-casual Italian joint paying tribute to the meatball. Sfereco, which means “sphere” in Esperanto, offers a selection of meatballs, pastas, pizzas and sandwiches. On the inside of Sfereco, guests will find a few tables to sit and bar-style seating along the...

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  First Look: Public Taco Serves All Types

  June 12 at 4 a.m.

  There's a new spot for tacos in North Dallas. At Public Taco, guests can order from a diverse menu inspired by cuisines from around the world. Public Taco, located at Preston Road and Royal Lane, is the brainchild of Joon Choe, who founded FreshFin Poke on Lower Greenville. After that...

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  First Look: Mot Hai Ba Is Open for Dining in its New Location

  June 11 at 4 a.m.

  Chef Peja Krstic had planned to open the second location of Mot Hai Ba in March. We all know why that didn’t happen. Yet another effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the opening was delayed. But as of this week, the doors have opened (softly, anyway) at the Victory Park spot...

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  First Look: The Salty Donut Space and Fare Looks Great

  June 5 at 4 a.m.

  The Salty Donut is now open in the Bishop Arts District, bringing its fancy confections from Miami. The front door is tucked under a “Red Sparrow Mercantile” sign on Davis Street, which might throw you off as it did me when trying to find it. But, it’s there; look for...