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Openings & Closings

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Sevy's interior
Opinion | Community Voice

Even Troy Aikman Had to Wait for a Table: Saying Goodbye to a Local Icon

By Jeff SiegelJanuary 28, 2026

For 30 years, Jim Severson’s Park Cities staple was the ultimate neighborhood hangout. Now, a familiar Dallas story — rising rents and new landlords — is bringing the party to a close.

Little Ruby's dishes
Restaurants

New All-Day Cafe From NYC Is Ready for Its Uptown Debut, Here’s a Peek

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 27, 2026

Uptown welcomes another out-of-town bougie restaurant.

The beer garden at Dot's Hop House.
Restaurants

Deep Ellum Loses Another Classic: Dot’s Hop House Announces Last Call

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 27, 2026

Deep Ellum is down 99 beer taps.

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Slice House Pizza
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New Pizzeria From 13-Time World Pizza Champion Now Open in Frisco

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 27, 2026

The North Texas pizza scene keeps expanding.

Palmer's chicken fingers and fries
Restaurants

Popular Dallas Hot Chicken Spot Shuts Down, Moves to Ghost Kitchen Model

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 26, 2026

Palmer’s was a hot-chicken staple in the Lakewood neighborhood.

the bbq snob at heim.
Restaurants

Heim Barbecue Closing Fort Worth Flagship, Launching ‘Pig Stand’

By Simon PruittJanuary 22, 2026

In more news that everything costs too much, Heim is shifting things in Fort Worth. But luckily the Dallas spot will remain the same.

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Fatteh with beef, nuts and ghee
Restaurants

Khashoka’s Authentic Jordanian Comfort Food is Exactly What North Dallas Needs

By Hank VaughnJanuary 22, 2026

They had us at the first whiff of fresh baked lavash bread.

Night Rooster Dining Room
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Long-Awaited Night Rooster Ready To Crow as Chef Shirley Chung Returns to the Kitchen

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 21, 2026

Chef Shirley Cha]ung, a Top Chef alumna, is also known at The Dumpling Queen of Los Angeles.

Snarf Italian sandwich
Restaurants

We Try Snarf’s, the Sub Shop with a Cult Following, Plotting a Dallas Invasion

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 20, 2026

The Colorado-based sandwich shop is planning five locations across North Texas.

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Centrale Italia is now open in Dallas.
Restaurants

Group Behind Princi Italia Opens New Italian Concept in Preston Hollow

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 20, 2026

This new spot has a Marra Forni pizza oven from Italy, house-made pastas and a full Italian cocktail menu.

Jerk roasted lamb shank at Pangea in Garland.
Restaurants

Chef Kevin Ashade Is Bringing Pangea Back — and This Time, It’s in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 18, 2026

The restaurant closed a year ago in Garland and is making a come back in downtown, sooner than later.

outside of chocktaw
Restaurants

Hurtado Says ‘Hold My Brisket,’ Opens Tex-Mex Spot Where Houston Chain Struck Out

By Courtney E. SmithJanuary 16, 2026

El Tiempo in Choctaw Stadium has shuttered. Brandon Hurtado is on deck ready to take a swing at Tex-Mex.

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Delilah Miami
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Delilah Dallas Sets Opening Date and Reservations are Live

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 15, 2026

The seen-and-be-seen restaurant has a no-phone policy. Is Dallas ready for that?

Cacio e pepe from Rye
Restaurants

Michelin and Guy Fieri Recommended Spot on Lower Greenville Closing

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 14, 2026

Rye is going to be absorbed by its sexy-moody sibling bar, Apothecary.

Fried chicken at Brick and Bones
Restaurants

The Best Fried Chicken in Dallas Settles into New Deep Ellum Home

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 13, 2026

We checked out Brick and Bones’ new home. And, of course, had to check on the chicken.

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Pizza Leila
Restaurants

Favorite Pizza Spot in Downtown-Arts District Shutters

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 12, 2026

Sicilian-style pizza has left the Arts District (but is still at NorthPark).

Dallas restaurants
Restaurants

Every Dallas Restaurant That Closed in 2025

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 10, 2026

Last year was a tough one for local restaurants. If you have a favorite neighborhood gem, work them in the schedule more often.

Taste of Addison food
Shops & Markets

Taste of Addison Food Festival Canceled After 30 Years

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 8, 2026

Who doesn’t have at least one Taste of Addison story?

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The exterior on an HEB at sundown
Shops & Markets

New H-E-B Gets Greenlight from Carrollton City Council

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 8, 2026

No timeline is set for construction to begin, but the plans are now official.

Poboy from the PoBoy Shop
Restaurants

Another Really Good Dallas Sandwich Shop Closes

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 8, 2026

The PoBoy Shop in Preston Center was open less than a year.

Restaurants

Salad and Go Closing All Dallas Locations

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 7, 2026

Welp. There goes a green tea and salad for less than 10 bucks.

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The dining room at LePassage
Restaurants

Le PasSage To Close, Reopen as an All-Day Cafe

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 7, 2026

Something a bit more casual seems more appropriate for the Kay Trail, don’t you think?

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