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Openings & Closings

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Urban Italia Chicken Parmigiana
Restaurants

New Victory Park Italian Spot Serving ‘Italia-Merica’ Comfort Food

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 6, 2026

The Italian restaurant is from the same group behind Sanjh and will open on Jan. 9.

Docent Second Floor Dining Room
Restaurants

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2026

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 4, 2026

If you didn’t hit all the new places you were looking forward to in 2025, we’ve got good/bad news.

Books

Denton Bookstore Patchouli Joe’s Is Closing

By Preston BartaJanuary 2, 2026

The cherished family bookstore will take its final bow this March.

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Razzoo’s Shutters Multiple Locations Following Sale to Mi Cocina Parent Company

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 2, 2026

While nine locations have closed, 10 North Texas locations made the cut.

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That’s All Folks: After 50 Years, Dallas Sub Shop to Close

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 2, 2026

Another iconic Dallas spot is closing after not being able to agree on new lease.

Pinkitzel cupcakes
Restaurants

Famous Cupcake ATM Closes All Locations Nationwide, Leaving Employees Blindsided

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 1, 2026

Another day, another private equity firm runs a once-revered business into the ground. 

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The Saint Is Reintroducing Itself in the Design District; New Executive Chef

By Aaren ProdyDecember 30, 2025

The Saint has moved from a club-ish district to a burgeoning restaurant scene and has a new spectacular view.

Campisi's Sign
Restaurants

Fire Temporarily Shuts Down Popular Lovers Lane Restaurant

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 29, 2025

An early morning blaze has shuttered Campisi’s. No one was injured.

Octopus plate at Zon Zon
Restaurants

A Look at Mediterranean Restaurant, Zon Zon, Now Open in North Dallas

By Aaren ProdyDecember 23, 2025

The North Dallas spot in an upscale modern space is from the same team behind Darna and Baboush.

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Ferris Wheelers is Now AM/FM
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AM/FM Lounge Is a New All-Day Restaurant With Live Music in the Design District

By Aaren ProdyDecember 22, 2025

This new all-day neighborhood diner, lounge and backyard stage will open early for breakfast, and stay up late for live music.

Shannon Wynne
Restaurants

‘Broke and Bummed’: The Biggest Dallas Restaurant Closings of 2025

By Aaren ProdyDecember 19, 2025

If you have a favorite neighborhood restaurant, prove it by eating there. A lot.

Adobe Stock
Restaurants

High Fives Along Knox-Henderson Says Goodbye

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 18, 2025

The Knox-Henderson entertainment district is rapidly changing.

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Restaurants

13 Restaurant Openings That Shaped Dallas Dining in 2025

By Aaren ProdyDecember 18, 2025

Dallas dining had a remarkable year with more than a dozen big openings.

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Restaurants

Let Them Eat Cupcakes: Pinkitzel Brings Extravagance to the Bishop Arts District

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 18, 2025

This Oklahoma City import is ready for your next sugar high.

Ten Ramen
Restaurants

TEN Ramen Has Been Sold, Opening a New Spot. Will That Lobster Miso Ramen Still Hit?

By Courtney E. SmithDecember 16, 2025

Is TEN Ramen still authentic if Vandelay Hospitality adds a dining room?

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3 Popular North Texas Restaurants Announce Closures

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 16, 2025

Some sad restaurant news to close out the end of a rough year for the hospitality industry.

Little Ruby's steak dinner
Restaurants

Famous Restaurant to Open First Non-NYC Spot in Uptown Early 2026

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 15, 2025

This all-day cafe, known for its laid-back coastal culture, will open inside a luxury new office space in Uptown, 23Springs, in early 2026

Dallas Life

First Look: Punch Line Opens in Irving with Comedy Total Knockout

By Preston BartaDecember 12, 2025

Our first look at North Texas’ new boxing-themed comedy club, opening later this month with a four-show run by Dave Chappelle.

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Sportsbook at Legacy Club
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A Peek Inside Plano’s New $20K Members-Only Social Club

By Aaren ProdyDecember 12, 2025

Want to be a ‘real person’ who cherishes ‘real conversations?’ That’ll be $350 per month with a $5,000 initiation fee.

three lobster rolls
Restaurants

Popular Maine Lobster Roll Franchise Opens in Victory Park

By Aaren ProdyDecember 11, 2025

While the fast-casual franchise has more than 30 locations across the U.S., this is the first in North Texas.

Roasted half chicken at Atelie
Restaurants

Creative Bistro, Ateliê, To Open Soon in Oak Cliff 

By Aaren ProdyDecember 9, 2025

Atelie is from chef Wyl Lima who previously was at Le Margot in Fort Worth, one of Texas Monthly’s best new restaurants in 2024.

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Chef Anastacia Quinones Pittman
Restaurants

Puerto Cocina and Bar Now Open, with Chef Anastacia Quinones-Pittman Consulting

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 9, 2025

This classy new Design District spot is from the same group behind Ayahuasca and Xaman cafe.

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