CityLine Eats

Richardson's shiny new CityLine complex signs on more restaurants

Five more restaurants have been announced for CityLine, the mixed-use complex being developed in Richardson at the corner of 75 and George Bush, including a branch of Taco Diner, the more casual sibling of Mi Cocina.

All five restaurant tenants are chains; three are established, and two are newbies. In addition to Taco Diner, the established entities include fast-casual Asian chain Pei Wei and Smashburger. On the newer side are healthy chain Modmarket and Luna Grill, a relatively new-to-Dallas chain from San Diego.

They're part of CityLine Market, a traditional retail center that sits at the entrance of the greater complex called CityLine, which includes offices, an Aloft hotel, Look Cinema and nearly 4,000 new residential units. It's located just off the George Bush Turnpike and within walking distance of the George Bush DART light rail stop.

CityLine Market will be anchored by a Whole Foods Market and will serve not only CityLine employees and residents, but also the Richardson community, according to Ryan Griffin, a representative from the Regency Centers, which is developing the shopping center.

"The leasing interest has been substantial, to say the least," Griffin says. Other new tenants signed by Regency include 18|8 Fine Men's Salon, Massage Envy Spa, CityLine Dental, The Joint Chiropractic and Luxx Lash.

Luna Grill is a San Diego-based fast-casual restaurant offering fresh, natural and healthy Mediterranean cuisine. The chain has 10 locations in California, and opened its first in Texas in Flower Mound in mid-2014. Modmarket is the Colorado-based healthy concept that likes Dallas-Fort Worth in a big way, with branches currently open in Plano, Flower Mound and a newly-opened branch in Dallas at Preston Hollow Village.

The CityLine complex is owned by KDC, which has already signed on Jasper's, chef Kent Rathbun's regional American restaurant; Top Pot Doughnuts, the Seattle-based chain; Tom+Chee, a grilled cheese restaurant; and pizza chain Coal Vines.

CityLine Market is scheduled to open in the spring of 2016.

Among the new restaurants signed on at CityLine Market center is Taco Diner.

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Among the new restaurants signed on at CityLine Market center is Taco Diner.

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French bakery-cafe Maman from New York makes chic Plano debut

Photo courtesy of Maman

Maman has opened a cafe at Legacy East in Plano.

A fast-growing New York bakery-cafe chain has expanded into a new North Texas city: Maman debuted a new location Friday, August 7 at Legacy East in Plano.

The cafe is at 7200 Bishop Rd., Ste. D, where it serves coffee, breakfast, lunch, pastries, and baked goods in a 2,650-square-foot space with seating for 78 indoors and another 34 on an outdoor patio, according to a release.

Plano is the brand's third Dallas-area cafe in about a year, with more on the way.

Founded in New York's Soho in 2014 by partners Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte, Maman has grown to about 60 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The company made its Texas debut in November 2025 with a cafe at The Plaza at Preston Center, followed by a Lakewood location that opened earlier this year. Another location is planned at Fields West in Frisco, as well as in Dallas' Casa Linda Center.

Maman Coffee and croissants at Maman.Photo courtesy of Maman

The menu features espresso drinks, tea, pastries, salads, sandwiches, and breakfast and lunch items, plus seasonal offerings and a few Dallas-area exclusives, including:

Magnolia Sweet Tea Fizz: Cold-steeped magnolia bud tea with Topo Chico, Texas wildflower honey syrup, lemon, and mint.
Lone Star Cinnamon Bun: A cinnamon roll topped with vanilla glaze and a signature pastry star.
Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Roll: A pastry swirled with salted caramel, vanilla, and toasted Southern pecans.

Known for its French provincial-inspired interiors, Maman's cafes feature vintage furnishings, wood accents, and the brand's signature blue toile details. The Plano location also offers catering and private event space.

"We're so excited to continue growing in the Dallas area with our newest location in Plano," says co-founder Elisa Marshall in the release. "Legacy East has such an incredible energy and strong sense of community, making it the perfect home for Maman. We can't wait to welcome both longtime guests and new neighbors into the space to enjoy coffee, pastries and meaningful moments together."

Maman New York Lemon meringue tarts from Maman. Photo courtesy of Maman

The company also sells coffee, tea, matcha, merchandise, and its cookbook, Maman: The Cookbook, All Day Recipes to Warm Your Heart, and continues its collaboration with Martha Stewart through limited-time menu items and retail products.

Doors opened at 8 am August 7. To celebrate the opening, the first 100 customers who make a purchase will receive a complimentary tote bag and chocolate chip cookie. From 1-3 pm, the first 50 customers who spend $15 or more can receive a complimentary croissant charm at an on-site charm bar hosted by Charmed Haven.

Regular hours are 7:30 am-6 pm Monday-Friday and 8 am-6 pm Saturday-Sunday, with the kitchen closing daily at 4 pm.

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