Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week primes us for Mother's Day brunch, and we introduce you to Dallas' 10 best restaurants for 2026. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then visit this guide for the best weekend events.
1. All the best Dallas restaurants to celebrate Mother's Day 2026. Mother's Day 2026 is fast approaching, on Sunday, May 10. Dallas-area restaurants are ready to help you celebrate Mom and spoil her rotten (as she deserves).
2. It's a big week for restaurant openings and closings in Dallas. It was a big week for the local restaurant scene, and along with the good news of openings there was the not-so-good news of closings.
3. 10 best restaurants in Dallas for 2026 shine as culinary standouts. There's no doubt that Dallas' dining scene is booming, from a host of hot new restaurant openings to sweet dessert programs. The annual CultureMap Tastemaker Awards will celebrate them all, including the coveted award for Restaurant of the Year.
Sushi Kozy is one of several omakase concepts leading Dallas dining right now. Courtesy photo
4. Dallas seafood king Shell Shack to expand with new location. A pioneering DFW chain is heading into 2026 with an expansion.
5. 9 Walmart stores across Dallas-Fort Worth to get complete makeovers. Mega-retailer Walmart is executing a new round of store remodels at 72 locations across Texas — including nine in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Quesadillas on the grill at TXB. Facebook/TXB