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  Palmer’s to Serve Dallas Even More Hot Chicken Come Monday

  October 15 at 4 a.m.

  Palmer’s Hot Chicken opens in the Hillside neighborhood of East Dallas Oct. 19, serving the spicy bird that continues its trend through Dallas. Observer writer Alex Gonzalez spoke with owner Palmer Fortune in June, when we got to learn a little more about what this Texas native, Nashville-bred restaurateur is...

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  New Bakery J. Rae’s to Open in North Dallas

  October 14 at 8:28 a.m.

  A new spot for sweet goods is coming to West Lovers Lane this winter. J. Rae’s, a family-owned business out of Fort Worth, will serve cupcakes, cheesecakes, cake balls, cookies and seasonal desserts. Owner Audrey Dixon will open the bakery in the Pavilion on Lovers Lane, adjacent to the Devonshire...

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  Encina Opens Friday in Oak Cliff

  October 9 at 4 a.m.

  The space that was once home to Bolsa is alive again, this time through the lens of Encina. Chef Matt Balke and co-owner Corey McCombs took inspiration from the former’s hometown of Uvalde for the restaurant. “Encina” is Spanish for “holm oak,” which is also the original name of Uvalde...

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  Food News: Encina to Open, Hattie B's Is Coming, and El Fenix Closes a 60-Year-Old Location

  October 6 at 4 a.m.

  Encina has its planned opening date: As of Oct. 9 the North Oak Cliff spot by Matt Balke and Corey McCombs will be serving a menu with influences from Texas, California and the South. We’re particularly excited for the expanded, climate-controlled patio. Observer writer Alex Gonzalez has more to come...

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  Whiskey Hatchet Brings Ax-Throwing to Deep Ellum Alongside Creative Cocktails

  October 1 at 4 a.m.

  Whiskey Hatchet, a new ax-throwing bar in Deep Ellum, will open October 2.

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  5 New Restaurants Open in Dallas and a Couple of Chefs Collaborate on Pizza

  October 1 at 4 a.m.

  Welcome to October. Opening Soon Basic Taco and Yellow Rosa cocktaileria will open Oct. 8 in Deep Ellum. This week's release says these two concepts are “designed specifically with COVID safety guidelines and health protocols in mind” (which is nice when we see other restaurants opening with menus involving so...