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Sheraton Dallas downtown hotel unveils 4 restaurants and a coffee bar

The Sheraton is the largest hotel in downtown Dallas.

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The Sheraton Dallas Hotel in downtown Dallas has unveiled five new food and beverage concepts as part of its ongoing multimillion-dollar renovation.

Part of Marriott International, the Sheraton is the largest hotel in downtown Dallas and has been undergoing an extensive renovation of all public areas, guest rooms, and meeting and convention space.

The Sheraton Dallas has been at the forefront of Marriott's move to transform the Sheraton Hotels & Resorts brand, with a design strategy that emphasizes community, collaboration, and experiences.

In December, they appointed a chef to oversee their culinary program: Zeb Hartline, who most recently served in a similar capacity over multiple restaurants at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine.

The five new eateries offer a taste for every palate. Three have already opened; the additional two will open by early February.

Open Palette
Open Palette isn’t just about eating, it's also about painting. Just kidding, but palette is a painter word and palate is a food word and enough people already confuse it as it is. Sheraton Dallas, you are muddying the literacy waters here. The cuisine is modern American, with bold, surprising spins. The hotel hopes it will attract locals as well as guests. It's open already, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from 6 am-11 pm.

Moka Pot
This coffee lounge serves Italian-style coffees, which can be consumed to go or on-site in an airy, modern space. They're open already, for the morning coffee hours from 6 am-noon.

Draft Sports Bar and Lounge
The formerly Draft Media Sports Bar has reopened as a new concept with a fresh, modern design, and a new menu featuring only fresh ingredients. So much fresh for a sports bar. There are 12 local beers on tap, craft cocktails, outstanding eats, and 25 televisions, perfect for catching games. It's open daily with late-night hours, from 11 am-1 am.

The Parlor
Set to open in early February, this is an intimate cocktail lounge serving one-of-a-kind craft cocktails and small bites. The bar will have a cute little mascot called Chap, in case you're there alone. Yes, you'll be talking to an inanimate object but for some people, that's better than nothing. The Parlor will be open daily from 5 pm-midnight.

Open Market
Opening in early February, Open Market is a to-go type market with sandwiches, wraps, salads, and other items made from scratch, aimed at both guests and locals, who are in a hurry. Open Market will be open daily from 6 am-11 pm.

"We are proud to introduce these new concepts to our loyal guests and locals,” said Ryan Littman, Director of Food and Beverage for Sheraton Dallas in a statement. "We expect to impress our customers with flavorful, thoughtful menus at each venue, and elevate their experience with modern, unique designs."

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Craft Beer News

Dallas Stars owner to open beer-centric Craft restaurant in the U.S.

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Food and beer from Craft.

A restaurant concept from Canada is opening its first U.S. location in little old Dallas: Called Craft Restaurant & Beer Market, it's a small chain with an emphasis on craft beer and elevated casual dining opening in Preston Center at 5974 W Northwest Hwy.

That location is a former medical office, across the street from the Starbucks at the corner of Kate Street. According to a release, it will open in in early 2026 — their first in the American market.

The concept was founded in 2019 by craft beer wunderking PJ L'Heureux, who is partnered with Tom Gaglardi, owner of the Dallas Stars and the Moxies chain. It will feature more 100 beers on tap including local Texas brews, along with cocktails, wine, and a fresh, globally inspired menu.

L'Heureux calls Dallas "a natural fit" for Craft.

"Our large restaurant footprint, commitment to local products, and dedication to community are what Texas is all about," L'Heureux says in a statement. "Texas and specifically the Preston area of Dallas, with its booming economy, diverse culture, and love for craft cocktails and beer, is the perfect place for us to begin this exciting new chapter."

Craft will occupy a state-of-the-art, 10,500 square-foot space with a modern yet welcoming interior, featuring warm woods, industrial accents, and a massive 360-degree bar as its center.

The space will also include a 5,250 square-foot rooftop patio with a full bar, booth seating, lush greenery, and a games area — suitable for casual gatherings and special celebrations.

Craft president Scott Frank says that the chain, which has nine locations across Canada and is no relation to the Craft restaurant concept by chef Tom Colicchio, likes to create unique menus and partnerships in each of the communities they are in.

"Craft has always been about bringing people together, and we're thrilled to share our passion for craft beer, exceptional dining, and community building with our friends in the Texas market," L'Heureux says.

Gaglardi previously brought Moxie's Grill & Bar, his glossy Canadian sports-bar restaurant, to Dallas in 2016 — the first in the U.S. He's since opened locations in Plano, Southlake, and Houston.

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