This Week's Hot Headlines

Trader Joe's plots DFW expansion and more top Dallas stories

More Trader Joe's in the works for DFW.

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Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Dallas news of the week, from a cult-favorite grocer's DFW plans to an intimate new restaurant from Dallas hospitality vets. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend with the help of this expert guide.

1. Cult grocer Trader Joe's plots 3 new locations for Dallas-Fort Worth. In massive supermarket news, Trader Joe's, the cult grocery chain from California, is expanding in North Texas with plans to open a trio of new locations across Dallas-Fort Worth. One alone would be cause for celebration, never mind three.

2. Dallas hospitality pros team up for new restaurant in Inwood Village. Dallas restaurateur Bob Sambol, who brought Bob's Steak & Chop House to the city in the 1990s, is partnering with a prolific Dallas hospitality group to open an intimate new eatery called Charlie’s in Inwood Village.

3. Martha Stewart pastries take the cake in this Dallas restaurant news. This Dallas restaurant news roundup is perfect for the start of football season because it's full of winners. There are a few restaurant openings, lots of game-day specials, and tons of new fall menus at local restaurants and coffee shops.

Haggard Farm Almanac A rendering of Almanac restaurant at Haggard Farm. Rendering courtesy of Haggard Farm

4. Massive retail village with restaurant and event barn to debut in Plano. A 180,000-square-foot “retail village” is about to be born in Plano. The village will debut this fall at the more than $750 million Haggard Farm mixed-use development, along with 350 apartments, 188 townhomes, and a three-acre park.

5. Michelin-recognized chef brings Korean barbecue to Dallas' Bishop Arts. An upscale steakhouse featuring premium Korean barbecue is coming to 634 W. Davis St. in Bishop Arts, a space formerly occupied by Berkley’s Market, which closed in 2024. Min’s Prime Cut Korean Steakhouse, from owners Minji Kim and her husband, Ben Lee, is expected to open by November.

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State Fair of Texas adds 40 crazy new foods and more popular stories

Texas Brisket Pierogies, new foods at the 2026 State Fair of Texas

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Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Dallas news of the week, from State Fair fun to a very sudden shutter. Plus, we round up the best Dallas happy hours right now. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend via this expert guide.

1. State Fair of Texas unleashes 40 new foods and drinks on menu for 2026. State Fair foodies, rejoice: The State Fair of Texas has unveiled a whopping 40 new food and beverage options for attendees to try at this year's big event.

2. Where to drink in Dallas right now: 5 special happy hours for September. This is a most distinguished edition of Where to Drink, bringing news of the best happy hours around. These happy hours are all a little extra, whether it's gourmet chef-driven food, a unique location, or a special Korean twist.

3. Mexican bar and restaurant on Dallas' Ross Ave closes after only 4 months. A Mexican hangout from San Diego has departed Dallas. El Chingon, which served Mexican food, cocktails, and a clubby atmosphere near downtown, closed on September 6 after a mere four months.

The High 5 Exchange is coming to Allen in 2027. Facebook/High 5 Exchange Austin

4. High 5 Exchange bowling and entertainment mega-center rolls into Allen. A new family entertainment destination is rolling into Allen, bringing bowling, laser tag, miniature golf, virtual reality, and more. Called High 5 Exchange, the venue has broken ground at 2361 Quail Covey Rd. in The Farm in Allen.

5. Taste of Malaysia restaurant brings rare Asian cuisine to Dallas area. A new restaurant has debuted in Coppell with a cuisine that's relatively rare in Dallas. Called Taste of Malaysia, it's serving authentic Malaysian dishes and flavors — adding another option to Dallas' burgeoning Asian restaurant scene.