Opening day has arrived for a new restaurant in Uptown Dallas: Written By The Seasons, an indie farm-to-table restaurant, has debuted at The Quad, at 2681 Howell St., where it's open for dinner and weekend brunch, serving seasonal fare.
This is the second location of a restaurant that was founded in Bishop Arts in 2021 — a restaurant that also just earned a recommended from the new-to-Texas Michelin Guide.
Written is owned by Brenton Phillips with his wife Hailey Nutt and Dallas native Tripp Russ, and is known for its rotating seasonal dishes, showcasing fresh ingredients with a creative twist.
The Quad's executive manager director and partner Ramsey March described it as "one of our favorite restaurants in Dallas," stating that "the restaurant has a devoted following in the Bishop Arts District, so we’re excited that Brenton and Hailey will be exporting their special brand of hospitality to our project in Uptown."
The resaurant was one of more than two dozen restaurants across Dallas-Fort Worth that earned a nod from the first Michelin Guide awards in Texas, which were bestowed in November 2024. They were one of 20 DFW restaurants that made the "Recommended" list, a lesser designation for restaurants that don't qualify for a star rating, but still good! (And at least Michelin got their name right. Zing!)
Typical dishes include:
- kimchi pancakes
- coconut braised baby carrots
- cod with sweet potato puree
- scallops with risotto
- pistachio pavlova
Decor-wise, the new location boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, not unlike the Bishop Arts location; but unlike Bishop Arts which is bright and airy, the Uptown location is outfitted in dark woods, dark marble, and low lighting. There's also a personal touch, with family photos on the walls. Design was by co-owner Hailey Nutt.
Written by the Seasons is one of a slate of new restaurants opening at the Quad, which recently re-opened after a massive makeover.
The property originally had plans for seven on-site eateries slated to open in fall 2024, including Two Hands, an all-day café; LDU, an Australian coffee bar; Domodomo, a chef-driven dock-to-table concept; Mamani, a modern European fine-dining restaurant; Crushcraft, Thai street food concept; and Bread Club, an upscale bakery.
