Grocery Comeback

Greenville Avenue healthy grocer stages cunning comeback

Green Grocer is back with a new name and a new plan.

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Fans of Green Grocer on Greenville Avenue can turn that frown upside down, as the little market that could is staging an unusual comeback by staying open as a mini-version of itself.

The new concept is called GG Micro Market, and it will have limited hours and a smaller staff. Co-owner Cassie Green says that it's their creative way of solving a dilemma.

"We were unable to create a profitable or sustainable business in our first iteration, but that was with expenses on a seven-day-a-week, 13-hour-a-day operation with multiple departments," she says. "It was too much.

"However, we still have a lease on the space for more than a year. After thinking about how to cover that payment and hearing the outcry from our customer friends about our closing, we decided to create a micro version."

That means they'll sell what she calls their "greatest hits," with limited hours and a skeleton crew.

"We will have the juice/coffee/smoothie bar open and will have quarts of bone broth along with meats and our popular items," she says. They won't have their deli, but she's not ruling that out for the future.

In early January, the store announced that it would have to close, despite her efforts and those from the community to keep it afloat. Green and her husband, Gary Stephens, founded Green Grocer in Chicago, then opened the second branch on Greenville Avenue in 2012. Their focus remains on selling organic, sustainable, and non-GMO goods.

The new identity begins this week. On January 26, they'll be open from 5-7 pm for bone broth and discount items, then begin their new hours on January 27: Wednesday-Friday, 1 to 7 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm; and Sunday, 10 a-4 pm. They'll close on Monday and Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Green says they're still exploring options for partners on the space. "But for now, we'll continue working with our wonderful vendors and our customers," she says. "We hope that this version will be viable. If it is, when our lease on this place is up, we will certainly consider finding a more suitable space here in Dallas."

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Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."