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    Where To Eat on Valentine's Day

    The best Dallas restaurants to book a table for 2 on Valentine’s Day 2016

    Teresa Gubbins
    Feb 1, 2016 | 11:45 am
    Valentine's Day
    Celebrate Valentine's Day at your favorite restaurant.
    Courtesy photo

    Valentine’s Day was made for those who must state their romantic commitment to the world. No shrinking violets here; it’s red roses and Champagne toasts all the way. This holiday is one of the most popular dining events for restaurants, as you can see by the comprehensive list below. For who does not want to be part of love and romance?

    Unless noted, the special events listed are served on Valentine’s Day. Get out there and show the world — and your beloved — that you care.

    Abacus
    Four-course menu with choices such as buffalo Swedish meatballs, lobster bisque, salmon poke, arugula fennel salad, duck breast, tenderloin, pepper-crusted tuna, and a dessert duo with chocolate and lemon poppyseed cakes. $125. 214-559-3111.

    Adolphus Hotel
    Four-course dinner in the grand ballroom, paired with wines from two Napa Valley wineries, Franciscan Estate and Mount Veeder, plus a Q&A with winemaker Marla Carroll. Menu includes mini fish and chips, lamb carpaccio, oyster shooter, grilled prawns, choice of rib-eye or duck breast, Black Forest tart with Morello cherries. February 13, 7-10 pm. $135. RSVP here. 214-651-3503.

    Asador
    Three-course menu with oysters, Rocky's green salad, rib eye, tuna tempura, passion fruit tart, and German chocolate cupcakes. February 13, 5-10 pm. $60, plus $30 with wine pairings. 214-267-4815.

    Bistro 31
    Specials include oysters, shrimp with pancetta, potato-leek soup, lobster risotto, lobster and filet, and chocolate cake with raspberry coulis and vanilla gelato. 214-420-3900.

    Bite
    Five-course menu features choices such as grilled shrimp, lobster ravioli, short rib, baked Brie for two, butter lettuce salad, smoked salmon, butternut squash soup, filet mignon, sea bass, chicken, pork tenderloin, beet pasta, Godiva chocolate crème brulee, green tea cheesecake, or Nutella fondue. $69, plus $30 for wine pairings. 972-925-0006.

    Blue Sushi Sake Grill
    Specialty sashimi and maki, plus a special dessert. 972-677-7887.

    Cafe Pacific
    Four-course menu includes watercress salad with burrata and prosciutto, cream of artichoke soup, beet and crab salad, crispy duck breast, scallops, squid Ink linguini with crab, filet mignon, rack of lamb, salmon with gnocchi, strawberry Shortcake, chai crème brulée, and chocolate ganache tart. $95. 214-526-1170.

    Cadot
    Three-course menu with mushroom-Brie soup, veal osso bucco, filet mignon, filet of sole, chocolate heart with meringue, creme brulee, and lemon-lime cheesecake. February 13, 5-10 pm, February 14, 4-9 pm. $65. 972-267-5700.

    Cafe on the Green
    Three-course menu at Four Seasons Resort with options such as lobster tail, duck breast, oysters gratin, butternut squash grits, and more. $98, plus $35 for wine pairings. 972-717-2420.

    Canary By Gorji
    Four-course menu with choice of avocado and poached shrimp, feta with pomegranate, Caesar salad, tenderloin with garlic Gorgonzola smashed potatoes, Arctic char and shrimp, lamb T-bone and quail, wild boar tenderloin and scallop, flourless chocolate cake, or four-berry sorbet. 5 pm. $89. 972-503-7080.

    Cantina Laredo
    Three-course menu includes mango and jicama salad, vegetable soup with chicken, shrimp with spicy mango mole sauce, peppered filet mignon, strawberry buñuelos, or churros with Grand Marnier cajeta to dip. February 12-14. $35, plus $15 for cocktail pairings. Available at all six locations.

    Capitol Pub
    Special brunch offerings and drink specials such as eggs Florentine with chocolate dipped bacon, half-price prosecco, and $6 Deep Ellum Cherry Chocolate Stout with complimentary glass while supplies last. 214-887-9330.

    CBD Provisions
    In addition to regular dinner menu, a selection of Valentine’s Day specials including seafood deluxe, with oysters, clams, shrimp, and mussels, New York strip and crab; and chocolate salted caramel cake. 214-261-4500.

    Cook Hall
    Four-course menu includes ceviche, winter garden salad with watermelon radish, pickled beets, carrot and asparagus ribbons, and rutabaga spread, crab cakes, choice of seafood stew or beef Wellington, ricotta and mascarpone cake, and chocolate soufflé, plus glass of sparkling wine. February 13, 5 pm. $130. 214-397-4111.

    Cool River Cafe
    Three-course menu with III Forks salad, Caesar salad, soup du jour, filet and lobster Thermidor, and Italian cream cake. February 6-14. $135. 972-871-8881.

    Dakota's
    Special dishes include bison filet with butter-poached lobster tail, Chilean sea bass with Meyer lemon beurre blanc, and mini red velvet bundt cake with cream cheese and white chocolate glaze. February 12-14, 5:30-10:30 pm. 214-740-4001.

    Dallas Chop House
    Three-course menu includes lobster bisque, steak Tartare, beet salad, filet mignon, salmon, duck breast, lobster ravioli, Portuguese crème brûlée, chocolate terrine, banana cream pie. $65, plus $25 for wine pairings. 214-736-7300.

    Dallas Fish Market
    Three-course menu or à la carte, with fried oysters, beet and goat cheese, grilled Caesar, tuna tartare, cauliflower soup, scallop ceviche, swordfish, salmon, redfish, shrimp and flat-iron steak, scallops, lamb, chocolate tart, strawberries and cream, or white pot au chocolate. $65, plus $25 for wine. 214-744-3474.

    Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
    Special menu of guest favorites includes lobster mac and cheese, salmon, and steak, including a filet and lobster tail combo for $79. February 12-14. 972-490-9000.

    Del Frisco's Grille
    Extended brunch features red velvet Belgian waffle, The Grille Benedict, chocolate brownie with chocolate pudding, and a cocktail with Stoli Razberi and pomegranate juice. Lunch and dinner will feature regular menus, plus prime rib and a steak-and-lobster-tail combination. Feb 13-14, 11 am-3 pm. 972-807-6152.

    Dish Cedar Springs
    Three-course meal includes choices from lobster bisque, tuna poke, beet salad, rib eye, salmon, cauliflower steak, chocolate salted caramel, and passion fruit coconut custard. February 13-14. $65. 214-522-3474.

    Dish Preston Hollow
    Three-course menu includes choices from shrimp bisque, burrata cheese, salmon, fried chicken, tenderloin, saffron linguine, lemon sole, chocolate salted caramel, and passion fruit coconut custard. February 13-14. $65. 214-363-3474.

    El Bolero
    Three-couse menu includes crab croquettes, filet mignon, lobster Veracruz, salmon, and bunuelos. $50. 214-741-1986.

    Eureka
    Seasonal desserts include chocolate espresso souffle and butterscotch rum pudding, plus two special cocktails: Buffalo Trace bourbon, strawberry syrup, lemon juice, and chocolate bitters; and Anchor Junipero gin with beet sumac syrup and jalapeños. February 12-14. $12. 972-993-2222.

    Fearing's
    In addition to regular menu, special dishes include oysters, lobster and ricotta ravioli, short ribs with farro risotto, coconut custard parfait, and chocolate soufflé tart. February 12-14. $100. 214-922-4848.

    Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
    Five-course menu includes Asian pear salad, lobster tail, duck breast, and New York strip. $125 plus $30 for wine pairing. 214-741-5560.

    Flying Saucer The Lake
    Special tappings of Nebraska Mélange a trois reserve series aged in French oak chardonnay barrels, Adelbert’s Vintage Series #3 Barrel of Love Imperial Stout, Deep Ellum Vertical Darkest Hour ’14 and '15 Imperial Stout, plus a flight pairing with a strawberry brownie kabob. 2 pm. 972-226-0725.

    Flying Saucer Addison
    Special flight boards of cheese and chocolates, with Southern Tier Mokah Stout, Southern Tier Creme Brulee, Southern Tier Choklat, AleSmith My Bloody Valentine, Karbach's Bourbon Barrel Aged Hellfighter, and Boulevard Brewing Company's Chocolate Ale. 972-991-7093.

    Front Room Tavern
    Three-course menu with choices from beet salad, duck consommé, tuna tartare, oysters , lamb, tuna, pheasant, mascarpone tortellini, passion fruit tart, chocolate doughnuts, strawberry shortcake, and peanut butter cookies. February 13-14. $75. Plus Valentine's Day brunch buffet with salads, fruit, deviled eggs, omelet and carving station, dessert buffet. 10 am-3 pm. $50, or $20 for kids. 214-219-8282.

    FT33
    ​Three-course menu with chef's special dishes. February 13, 6-11 pm, February 14, 6-10 pm. $95, plus $50 for wine pairing. 214-741-2629.

    Garden Cafe
    Special dinner event with open-mic poetry features three-course menu with Bibb lettuce salad, beef tenderloin with sweet-potato purée, and cocoa-crusted chocolate fondant cake with raspberry caviar and pistachio dust. February 13, 7:30 pm. $45, BYOB. 214-887-8330.

    The Grape
    Three-course menu with choices from crab and rock shrimp cakes, mango-avocado-watercress salad, lamb tartines, beet and ricotta ravioli, strawberry spinach salad, cauliflower soup, smoked tenderloin, braised rabbit with cavatelli pasta, redfish, lemon poundcake, banana rum crisp, crème brulee, cassis-soaked chocolate cake. 5-11 pm. $67. 214-828-1981.

    Hard Rock Cafe
    Drag brunch with entertainment, mimosas, and bloody Marys. 11 am. $5 cover. 469-341-7625.

    Hibashi
    Five- and six-course dinners includes choices from shrimp, miso soup, filet mignon, lobster tail, sushi, edamame, gyoza, red velvet cake, cheesecake, Key lime pie, with hot sake or wine. February 13-14. $90 for two. 972-620-3474.

    The Hospitality Sweet
    Special menu items include French macaron gift boxes, red velvet cake in a jar, and chocolate-covered strawberries. 214-999-6704.

    Jasper's Plano
    Four-course menu with focaccia, blue cheese potato chips, crab cakes, short rib ravioli, onion-mushroom tart, Caesar salad, wedge salad, Kansas City strip, halibut, salmon, filet, and a menage a trois dessert with cheesecake, shortbread cookies, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. 5-11 pm. $95. 469-229-9111.

    Kitchen LTO
    Three- and six-course menu with beef meatball soup, burrata salad, tacos de carnitas, redfish, short rib, dessert for two with chocolate covered strawberries, churros, chocolate, and coconut flan. $45 plus $15 for wine pairings, or $75 plus $30 for wine pairings. February 12-14. 214-377-0757.

    Knife Dallas
    Special options include Akaushi ribeye, 240-day dry-aged ribeye, and strawberry panna cotta. 214-443-9339.

    Lark on the Park
    Four-course menu with choice of crab legs, asparagus with poached egg, celery salad, avocado with arugula, Little Gems with green goddess, salmon with frisee, porterhouse, duck confit, Parmesan risotto, dark chocolate terrine, orange pound cake, white-chocolate peanut butter brownie. Seatings at 5, 6, 7:30, and 9:15 pm. $85, plus $45 for optional wine pairings. 214-855-5275.

    Lavendou
    Three-course menu with choices from cream of mushroom soup, goat cheese with mixed greens, crab cake, terrine with duck liver and figs, sole with crab, chicken breast with wild mushrooms, tenderloin, lamb shank, chocolate ganache mousse cake, white chocolate cheese cake with raspberry sauce, chocolate mousse, mixed berries in pastry with Chantilly cream. $70. February 13-14. 972-248-1911.

    Madrina
    Four-course menu features spinach salad, lobster bisque, escargots, chicken breast, scallop, filet with mushroom gratin, chocolate pave, champagne toast. $75. 469-513-2505.

    Meddlesome Moth
    Four-course menu with choice of fried oyster, spring roll, lobster fra diavolo, bisque, mache and radicchio salad, pork belly, cod, short rib, chocolate espresso tart, raspberry linzer, mango passion rruit cake. Seatings at 5, 7, and 9 pm. $90. 214-628-7900.

    Meso Maya
    In addition to the complete dinner menu, a special dish of jumbo sea scallops with portabella mushrooms and red potatoes. $30. February 12-13, 4-11 pm, February 14, 4-10 pm. 214-484-6555.

    Mignon Plano
    Three-course menu with choices such as shrimp cocktail, bacon-wrapped quail, bibb salad, chicken-spinach soup, filet mignon, New York strip, sea bass, halibut, chicken, rack of lamb, bread pudding, creme brulee, chocolate mousse cake. February 13, 4:30-11 pm, February 14, 4:30-10 pm. $80. 972-943-3372.

    Oak
    Four-course menu with oysters, angel-hair pasta, filet mignon or turbot, and frozen passion fruit mousse for dessert. Vegetarian option available. February 12-14. $85, plus $45 for wine pairings. 214-712-9700.

    Olivella's
    Free chocolate salami dessert with order of metro-style Roman pizza and large salad. Chocolate is rolled in a salami-like tube with bits of almond and orange peel, and served with mascarpone. 214-522-9898.

    Paul Martin's American Grill
    Special dishes include crab legs, filet mignon, and black cod. February 11-15. 214-521-0116.

    Penne Pomodoro Lakewood
    Specials include seafood salad, arugula salad with prosciutto, figs, and goat cheese, lobster ravioli, shrimp risotto, surf and turf with filet mignon and Diver scallops, and white chocolate budino with raspberry gelato. 214-826-6075.

    Penne Pomodoro Preston
    Specials include clam chowder, wild arugula salad, veal osso buco over fettuccini, halibut, lobster-stuffed ravioli, and blackened shrimp risotto. 214-368-3100.

    Penne Pomodoro Snider Plaza
    Specials include lobster bisque, arugula salad, Chilean sea bass, rack of lamb, scallops on risotto, lobster-stuffed ravioli served with shrimp, and heart-shaped chocolate cups filled with chocolate mousse and fruit. 214-373-9911.

    Proof + Pantry
    Four-course menu features endive salad, mussel soup, beet salad, pork belly, rock shrimp risotto, short rib stroganoff, maple-glazed quail, poached salmon, chocolate cremeux, champagne toast. $75. 214-880-9940.

    R Bar & Grill
    Four-course menu features tomato basil soup, blood orange and pomegranate salad, lobster Thermidor with beef tenderloin, and chocolate and raspberry Napoleons. February 12-13, 11 am-midnight; February 14, 11 am-11 pm. $60, plus $20 for wine pairing. 817-640-4711.

    Ragin' Crab
    Special dinner for two with crab legs, snow crab, shrimp, sausage, red new potatoes, corn on the cob, cheesecake, and bottle of Clos du Bois Chardonnay or Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon. February 13, 11 am-midnight, February 14, 11 am-10 pm. $120. 214-827-2722.

    Rapscallion
    Four-course menu with choice of duck gumbo, butter lettuce salad, pork cheek, crab salad with smoked trout roe, ricotta cavatelli, chicken and dumplings, pork rib eye, beef tenderloin, grouper, fried pecan pie, or dark chocolate mousse cake. February 13-14. $95, plus $35 for wine pairing. 469-291-5660.

    Resto Gastro Bistro
    Special menu items include lobster ravioli, lobster tail, veal and chanterelle casserole, and red velvet lava cake. February 12-14. 214-584-6747.

    Roma's Italian Pizza & Italian Restaurant
    Special dishes include calamari, salmon, angel hair pomodoro, spicy chicken and penne, sampler with lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and fettuccine alfredo, pizza, chocolate mousse cake, Italian rum cake, and bellini on the rocks. 214-373-0500.

    Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
    Three-course menu includes oysters, heirloom kale, rabbit terrine, ribeye rossini, venison, tea-smoked pheasant, black bass, lobster risotto, and three desserts: apple tart, red heart, and chocolate brownie. February 12-14. $150, plus $65 for wine. Brunch February 13-14 from 11 am-2 pm with bottomless mimosas and spicy bloody Marys. 214-443-4747.

    Second Floor
    Five-course menu with rack of lamb, salmon, tenderloin, s'mores dip dessert, and glass of rose champagne. $70, plus $30 for wine pairing. 972-450-2978.

    Ser
    Four-course menu with scallop, kobe tataki, choice of New York strip, surf and turf, John Dory, porchetta, and dessert. February 12-14, 5-11 pm. $95, or $145 with wine. 214-761-7479.

    Sevy's
    Three-course menu include lobster bisque, tuna and avocado roll, crab Caesar salad, shrimp cocktail, burrata cheese and wild arugula, salmon, strip steak, sea scallops, duck breast with duck confit, lamb chops, sea bass, short ribs, and tenderloin with lobster tail. Desserts include berry parfait, apple crisp, dark chocolate chip mousse cake, citrus pie, and flourless chocolate torte. $67. 214-265-7389.

    Silver Fox
    Three-course menu includes III Forks salad, lobster bisque, filet mignon and rock lobster tail, served with whipped potatoes, sugar snap peas, creamed corn, and a chocolate dessert. February 6-14. $160 per couple. All branches.

    Sissy's
    Five-course menu features oyster, she-crab soup, pear and butter lettuce salad, tenderloin and lobster tail, and flourless chocolate cake. February 11-13, February 15. (Closed February 14.) $45, plus $30 with wine pairing or $40 with cocktails. 214-827-9900.

    Society Bakery
    Special Valentine's sweets include chocolate heart shortbread cookie, iced heart sugar cookies, “lip” iced sugar cookie, Scandinavian heart cakes, pink champagne cupcake, and dark chocolate covered strawberries. 214-827-1411.

    Steel
    Three-course menu includes oysters, lamb dumplings, scallop, crab cake, roast duck with egg noodles, halibut, Korean fried chicken, filet mignon, sea bass with jasmine rice, chocolate ganache cake, cheesecake, strawberries and Champagne cake. February 12-13, 5-11 pm; February 14, 5-9 pm. $70. 214-219-9908.

    Stephan Pyles
    Four-course menu with choice of lobster bisque, carrot truffle composition, venison tartare, duck confit corizetti, blue corn tamale tart, snapper crudo, tenderloin, scallops, pheasant roulade, white chocolate cheesecake, chocolate gateau, and vanilla panna cotta. February 12-13, 6-11 pm; February 14, 5-10 pm. $95, or $145 with wine pairings. 214-580-7000.

    Steve Fields' Steak and Lobster Lounge
    Four-course menu with shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, wedge salad, Caesar salad, crab and corn chowder, filet mignon, sea bass, prime rib, and desserts including red velvet cake, carrot cake, chocolate cake. February 12-14. $62. 972-596-7100.

    Sundown at Granada
    Four-course menu with beet salad, seafood cheesecake, choice of boneless duck or seared scallops, and chocolate hazelnut dessert. $35 plus $35 with wine pairings. Four-course vegetarian menu with beet salad, butternut squash bisque, eggplant moussaka, and vegan chocolate brownie bites with coconut ice cream. $28 plus $35 with wine pairings. 214-823-8305.

    Taverna Dallas
    Specials include cannellini bean soup with pancetta-wrapped shrimp, scallops with lentils, lobster salad, pasta with mushrooms and crab, risotto with ricotta, branzino, tenderloin, and gianduja chocolate mousse with raspberry confit and Champagne sauce. 214-520-9933.

    III Forks
    Three-course menu includes III Forks salad, lobster bisque, filet mignon and rock lobster tail, served with whipped potatoes, sugar snap peas, creamed corn, and a chocolate dessert. February 6-14. $160. 972-267-1776.

    Toulouse Café and Bar
    Specials include oysters, beet and blood orange salad, Diver scallops with Meyer lemon risotto, lobster and crab soufflé, lamb lollipops, and Valrhona dark chocolate fondue. 214-520-8999.

    Uchi
    Omakase multicourse chef's tasting menu features savory and sweet courses. February 12-14. $150 for two. 214-855-5454.

    Y.O. Ranch
    Three-course meal includes smoked salmon, house salad, wild game trio, seafood bisque, filet mignon, chicken fried lobster tail, salmon, buffalo filet, chocolate torte, and lemon blueberry cheesecake. February 13-14, 5-10 pm. $125 for two. 214-744–3287.

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    This roundup of dining news around Dallas has more than the usual number of closures, from chains to small indie spots — and that's not even counting Dick's Last Resort, which closed after 40 years. But there are openings and comebacks, not to mention new menus for the season, and maybe even better, new cocktails, too.

    Here's what's happening in Dallas restaurant news:

    Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, a small Middle Eastern restaurant chain from Chicago which made its debut in Dallas market with a location in Frisco in 2022, has unfortunately closed. The chain is still opening locations in more receptive places like California, but is officially out of Texas.

    Mom’s Cafe, a modest restaurant at 602 Main St. in Allen that was revered for its basic, reasonably-priced fare, closed in November after 10 years. The restaurant changed ownership in 2024 and the beloved founder known as "Grandma" recently passed away.

    Natuur, the smoothie and bowls concept from Denver, closed its Dallas location at 1902 Henderson Ave. They opened in 2022 with great smoothies and smoothie bowls in blends such as açaí or super green, to which you could add fruits, toppings, and granola; plus sourdough toasts, salads, hot bowls such as oatmeal and tomato basil soup, and cold brew coffee. They also had a location in Austin, which recently closed as well.

    Theo's Drive-In, an iconic favorite in Grand Prairie, closed on November 30, after decades of serving late-night burgers, curly fries, and memories. The restaurant was founded in 1956 by Theo Chokas, then subsequently taken over by his nephew Theo. It wasn't until 2013 that they finally accepted credit cards. With its classic red roadside sign, it was a longtime staple on East Main Street, serving as a hangout after games, dates, and long nights with burgers, hot dogs, floats, and more.

    Jack in the Box at 6308 Gaston Ave. has mounted a comeback with a retro-inspired renovation. It's one of the original locations in Dallas which opened in 1969, and has been rebuilt with retro visuals and nostalgic touches such as an old-school speaker box, vintage signage, and a recreated classic menu board. The throwback is not a chain-wide initiative, but is only taking place at this location, which is owned by franchisee Chris Aslam, who operates 27 Jack in the Box locations in Dallas and more throughout the system.

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    Naturals Rolls & Ice Cream is now open in Frisco at 5266 Independence Pkwy #105, serving rolled ice cream — the third place to open doing rolled ice cream place to open in the last year, following Maya Creamery in Las Colinas, and Cream and Crepes at the Shops at Park Lane, in a trend that weirdly seems to be making a comeback. In addition to rolled ice cream, the oddly-plural Naturals also serves shakes, juices, bubble waffles, and Indian desserts.

    Hugs Cafe, a nonprofit that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will open in East Dallas on December 8 at 2918 Live Oak St. Hugs creates opportunities for adults with IDD to gain independence, confidence, and purpose through work. They'll be open for breakfast and lunch with dishes such as the Chickie Hug, Cheddar Biscuit Sandwich, salads, soups, and specials.

    Kimiya Japanese Cuisine McKinney is a new All-You-Can-Eat restaurant which just opened in McKinney in a former Denny's (and before that, a TGI Friday's) at 1615 N Central Expy. The AYCE option features sushi, sushi rolls, appetizers like edamame and crab puffs, and is $24 at lunch, when it's limited to 90 minutes. In addition to AYCE, they have a huge a la carte menu with sushi rolls, teriyaki, tempura, hibachi lunch, ramen, kalbi, bento boxes, fried rice, udon noodles, and more.

    Yemandi Yemeni Cuisine, a unique Middle Eastern restaurant at 888 S. Greenville Ave. #210 in Richardson, opened in May but only just celebrated a ribbon-cutting. The restaurant, which specializes in dishes from Yemen, the small coastal country south of Saudi Arabia, has enjoyed a whirlwind existence since it was featured in a TikTok video that showed its unique Sunnah-style dining option, available in a few secluded booths where you sit on the floor while you eat. The menu features familiar Middle Eastern staples such as hummus, but also less familiar dishes like hummus with liver.

    Café Momentum, the non-profit and culinary training facility, has unveiled a new seasonal menu created by chef de cuisine Aaron Collins in collaboration with Café Momentum’s youth interns. Dishes include fried oysters with Cajun spice with caviar ranch; delicata squash with tahini, pomegranate molasses, & toasted pecans; mushroom bisque; cider-brined pork tenderloin with spaetzle & apple-cabbage slaw; halibut with sweet potato, cauliflower, & Brussels sprouts; coffee-rubbed 44 Farms NY strip with broccolini & potato gratin; butternut squash rigatoni with kale & pancetta; Moroccan chickpea and vegetable stew with couscous; fennel zucchini salad with candied pecans; bourbon pecan pie; and chai-spiced sweet potato cake.

    White Rock Brewing Co. which is located in Oak Cliff, is serving holiday-themed cocktails through December that include a Cranberry Margarita and a Peppermint Espresso Martini. They're also making seasonal beers brewed with Noble Coffee including the Imperial Coffee Stout and Pumpkin Spice Ale.

    Nothing Bundt Cakes has two holiday flavors for December: Coconut Cream Snowflake, a coconut cake filled with vanilla pudding, topped with coconut, available in personal-sized Bundtlets from December 1-14; and Peppermint Chocolate Chip chocolate cake with chocolate chips and peppermint pieces, available in all sizes December 8-January 4.

    Dave’s Hot Chicken, the chain from California, has launched a new core menu offering: Saucy Bites, featuring Dave's Chicken Bites tossed in one of three sauces: Spicy Buffalo, Spicy BBQ, or Mike’s Hot Honey. They're also debuting a Ranch dip and a spicy version called the Reaper Ranch.

    Snooze, the buzzy brunch chain, has unveil a new lineup of holiday specials as follows: Sticky toffee buttermilk pancakes topped with pecan sticky toffee sauce, espresso-date mascarpone and candied orange zest; spiked peppermint hot chocolate with blanco tequila, coffee liqueur, and peppermint syrup; gingerbread latte with espresso, milk, gingerbread syrup, and a ginger snap cookie; caramel haze hot chocolate with hazelnut and caramel syrup; peppermint hot chocolate, and peppermint mocha hot with crushed peppermint.

    Toastique, the toast-loving chain with a location in Addison, has an amazing smoothie of the season: a spiced pumpkin smoothie with pumpkin, banana, almond milk, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice.

    Jinya Ramen Bar has new winter chef’s specials by chef Kazuya Takebe: Tokyo Yatai Classic, a clear chicken broth with pork chashu, seasoned egg, spinach, green onion, chopped, onion and a slice of naruto Japanese fish cake, with thin noodles nori; and Crispy Chicken Wings in Asian sweet-sour sauce. Guests who order the Tokyo Yatai Classic will receive one of three limited-edition ramen spoons featuring Demon Slayer characters Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, or Inosuke Hashibara.

    North Italia is offering a Holiday Lunch Prix Fixe where you can order a small plate and entrée duo for $25. The menu is available from 11 am-4 pm daily, featuring standouts from North’s latest seasonal menu like the Sunday Night Lasagna and Arancini along with exclusive dishes like the Chicken Parmigiana Verde, Bruschetta Duo, and Brussels Sprout & Medjool Pizza. It's available through December 23.

    Chili’s is bringing back a top-selling Margarita of the Month for December: the Merry Maker Marg for $6, with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Monin Blackberry, strawberry puree, and house-made sour, served with a reusable Santa ‘stache straw.

    Fish City Grill and Half Shells have rolled out a wave of new menu items upgraded oyster nachos with housemade chips, chargrilled oysters, moked troup dip, the omega bowl with salmon, Havarti-cheddar mac & cheese, Mediterranean sea bass, and Texas redfish.

    Perch Bistro & Bar is launching 12 holiday cocktails which they'll serve from December 1-12. They include frozen spiced cranberry paloma, pomegranate spritz, gingersnap martini, spiced cranberry whisky sour, banana bread old fashioned, and a stuffing martini.

    Bellagreen American Bistro, the Texas-based healthy chain, has launched a new winter seasonal menu that will run through February in all Houston and Dallas locations. It's built around the Golden Glow diet, featuring nutrient-dense ingredients like turmeric, ginger, sweet potatoes, kale, berries, and green tea. Highlights include chicken soup; golden grain & arugula salad (with butternut wild rice pilaf, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese); roasted veggie quinoa-kale bowl with sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and tahini-sriracha sauce; seared salmon over turmeric cauliflower rice; peppermint cheesecake; and German chocolate cheesecake.

    White Rhino Coffee, the DFW coffeehouse chain, has three new seasonal beverages: Chumpkin, a blend of spiced chai and pumpkin with steamed milk which can be made "dirty" by adding espresso or matcha; Gingerbread Latte with espresso, milk, and gingerbread spice; and Banana Bread Latte with oat milk, banana purée, cinnamon, and choice of espresso or matcha.

    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the Italian Ice concept, is teaming up with Andes mint with holiday specials spotlighting Andes' chocolate-mint flavor in two new frozen treats: Mint Fudge Sundae features Rita’s Vanilla and Chocolate Twist Frozen Custard topped with Andes Mints, hot fudge, and whipped cream; Mint Cookie Crunch Concrete features Vanilla Frozen Custard blended with Andes Mints and Oreo cookie pieces. Available through January 11.

    Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is ringing in the holiday season with a festive limited-time cocktail: the Jingle Berry ‘Rita, available through December 31. It blends Fuzzy’s Frozen House Margarita with blackberry syrup, Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine, and a Black Cherry White Claw dunk, bringing a burst of berry-forward cheer to every sip.

    Mister Charles, the acclaimed restaurant on Knox Street from Duro Hospitality, made the list in OpenTable's prestigious Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2025 — the only restaurant in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to earn a spot on this coveted list and one of only 10 in the entire state of Texas.

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