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A handroll sitting on a plate on an elegant black bar.
Restaurants

First Look: This New Sushi Spot Captures Lower Greenville’s Easy Energy

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 27, 2026

Mizu doubles down on hand rolls in a space that’s polished enough for a date, but chill enough for your neighborhood rotation.

A bowl of rice topped with lamb and beef skewers from Ayat.
Restaurants

Ayat’s Palestinian Soul Food Makes Its Dallas Debut (and We’re Hyped)

By Melanie HernandezFebruary 26, 2026

We’ve learned that some big-city imports are mostly hype, but NYC-born Ayat hits the marks early on.

Rudy's Chicken in Dallas
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A Farewell to Rudy’s Chicken: Fried Gold and the Shutdown Shaking Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 22, 2026

After serving the community since 1975, Rudy’s Chicken on Lancaster Road is closing.

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After 14 Years, This Oak Cliff Staple Is Closing Its Doors Feb. 28

By Austin WoodFebruary 20, 2026

The neighborhood sports bar will shutter on Feb. 28, according to a Facebook post.

dining room at Pangea
Restaurants

Pangea Is Back and Ready to Take Over Downtown Dallas: Here’s a Look

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 20, 2026

Chef Kevin Ashade is bringing those legendary Southern-meets-French flavors to a brand-new home in downtown Dallas.

Black Sheep Coffee and pastry
Shops & Markets

UK Coffee Company Wants To Be the Next Starbucks, Plans 20 Stores in Dallas Area

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 19, 2026

Ever heard of Black Sheep Coffee? Well, you’ll likely have one in your backyard soon.

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Dry-aged elk and antelope rib pastrami from Carte Blanche.
Restaurants

Sauvage to Close This March After Seven-Month Run in Downtown Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 19, 2026

Sauvage, a 12-seat wood-fired omakase, is closing after a final service on March 21. In an Instagram message, owner and chef Casey La Rue linked his decision to health issues that have persisted since his first Dallas restaurant. “Running this kind of restaurant and the all-consuming nature of it isn’t great for you physically. So, […]

The interior of Swizzle was moody and dark.
Restaurants

Why Dallas Restaurants Are Struggling: ‘One Storm After Another’, Then the Lease Cliff

By Lisa PettyFebruary 18, 2026

The lease cliff is what happens when a neighborhood changes a lot (for the better) and then your contract is renewed.

Aba dishes
Restaurants

Buzzy Mediterranean Restaurant to Open in the Design District Late 2026

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 18, 2026

Aba, not to be confused with Avra, is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant from Chicago.

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Delilah Chicken Strips
Restaurants

Delilah: The Good, The Bad and The $29 Chicken Tenders

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 17, 2026

We tried Dallas’ latest dining darling and have a couple tips that will make or break your visit.

The Rustic concert
Restaurants

The Rustic To Open a Second Breezy, Boozy Location This Summer

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 17, 2026

The old Lava Cantina space in Grandscape will get a new life this summer.

Cafe Olivia in Dallas Arts Tower
Shops & Markets

Is Calm the New Caffinated? New Wellness Driven Cafe Opens Downtown

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 16, 2026

The new cafe near Klyde Warren Park has caffeine and booze, which we around here like to call bookends.

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Empanadas at Unimarket
Shops & Markets

New Lake Highlands Latin Outpost Is Already a Neighborhood Staple

By Simon PruittFebruary 11, 2026

This bodega has more than 650 unique items from across Latin American, including empanadas, lomo saltado and dulce de leche.

pizza beer and wine at Cenzo's
Restaurants

Why Your Favorite Dallas Restaurants Are Stuggling: Part 1, the Toll of Tariffs

By Jeff SiegelFebruary 9, 2026

Take out supplies, utensils, beer and wine are all taking a hit from tariffs.

craft beer
Bars & Breweries

Popular Fort Worth Brewery Closing After 11 Years

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 6, 2026

Head to Fort Worth’s Panther Island Brewing this weekend or next Friday for a last call.

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TOCA Social
Bars & Breweries

The ‘Topgolf of Soccer’ Is Kicking into The Colony’s Grandscape This March

By Lisa PettyFebruary 5, 2026

The pro-backed “World’s First Soccer Social Club” will combine a neon-lit adult playground and Texas-style menu under one (really big) roof.

Roasted half chicken at Atelie
Restaurants

The Biggest Restaurant Openings in January

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 4, 2026

January welcomed a lot of new restaurants to Dallas. Just when we’re trying to cut back, huh?

La Tiki Paisa
Restaurants

Dallas’ Best Fish Tacos Are No More, La Tiki Paisa Announces Closure

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 2, 2026

The tiki-inspired evening pop-up inside Half Price Books closed on Jan. 31.

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Falafel at Zon Zon
Restaurants

$13 Falafel: Is This New High-End Mediterranean Spot Worth the Price Hike?

By Melanie HernandezFebruary 2, 2026

This new spot next to Even Coast has a moody vibe and beautiful plates in colorful space.

Pizza Leila vodka-sausage-pepper pizza slice
Restaurants

Bye Bye Brisket, PoBoys and Sushi: the Dallas Restaurants That Closed in January

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 2, 2026

We’re really going to miss some of these beloved Dallas spots.

a basket of Lubbies Bagels
Restaurants

NYC’s ‘No. 1’ Bagel Spot Is Coming to Dallas

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 29, 2026

The North Texas bagel scene is expanding with another award-winning bagel emporium.

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Hudson House The Cheeseburger
Restaurants

Upscale Burger and Seafood Spot Sets Opening Date for New West Village Location

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 28, 2026

A big bowl of their mac and cheese sounds pretty amazing right now.

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