Farewell Wayward Sons

Hip Dallas restaurant on Greenville Avenue lays weary head to rest

Wayward Sons, grits and Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts were one of the many cool items on the menu.

Photo courtesy of Wayward Sons

Greenville Avenue restaurant Wayward Sons has closed, via a release from owners Brandon Hays, Phil Schanbaum, and chef Graham Dodds. The restaurant closed on Valentine's Day, which Hays says was serendipitous.

"It's fitting that we closed Wayward Sons on a day that revolves around love," he says. "The amount of love that went into this project is unparalleled to anything I have ever done before, and I know my partners Phil and Graham feel the same way."

The restaurant opened in late 2015 with a fair bit of buzz, thanks to the hip credits of its owners and the following of chef Dodds, formerly of Bolsa, Central 214, and Hibiscus, and one of the city's most acclaimed chefs.

Hays and Phillip Schanbaum built a reputation for a growing portfolio of bars, some with food, including So & So’s on McKinney Avenue, and Whippersnapper on Henderson Avenue.

Dodds continued his mission of championing seasonality and local ingredients with signature dishes such as Windy Meadows chicken and dumplings and a burger made of beef from Texas-based 44 Farms.

The restaurant also cultivated a vegetarian following, with menu items such as grits with Brussels sprouts, mushroom tamales, and a vegetarian "charcuterie," with house-made lentil sausage.

"I had hoped we would be a neighborhood staple for the long-term," Dodds says. "I will miss my staff, a very dedicated and diverse group of passionate and hardworking folks, the most."

Hays says it was a dream come true to open Wayward Sons, and thanks their partners and landlords, who "did everything they could to work with us," he says.

He also thanked the staff for working "tirelessly and eloquently," and "finally, to our guests who supported us, thank you."

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French cafe Maman from New York debuts in Dallas' Casa Linda Plaza

Maman

Cookies and cappuccino from Maman

A French cafe chain from New York is ready to debut its ritzy fare in East Dallas: Maman, a celebrated spot with coffee and brand-name pastries, will open a location in Casa Linda Plaza at 1152 N. Buckner Blvd. #124, in the former Schlotzsky's Deli.

According to a release, doors will open at 8 am Thursday, October 15.

Maman was founded in Soho in 2014 by partners Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte, and has expanded across the U.S, with 50-plus locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Canada.

The company made its Texas debut in November 2025 with a cafe at The Plaza at Preston Center in Dallas, followed by a Lakewood location that opened earlier this year and a Plano location that opened in August. Another location is planned at Fields West in Frisco, as well as in Southlake.

Beyond the cafe operation, they have expanded into a lifestyle brand, selling merchandise in the culinary, design, and entertainment spaces; there's also a cookbook, Maman: The Cookbook, All Day Recipes to Warm Your Heart.

Expanding to Casa Linda Plaza is a big deal for East Dallas, which has its share of coffee shops but precious little in the way of precious upscale businesses.

“Casa Linda is such a vibrant community in Dallas, and we’re thrilled for maman to join the neighborhood,” says Marshall in the release. “Dallas has welcomed us since we opened our doors ... We can’t wait to bring our pastries and coffee and hope to become our neighbors' home away from home.”

The new location features 2,366 square feet of space with seating for 50 guests, plus an outdoor patio with seating for 12.

The cafe will be open during daylight hours with coffee, breakfast and lunch: espresso drinks, tea, and pastries such as croissants, kouign maman, Bundt cakes, tea cakes, and cookies. Heartier breakfast and lunch items include quiche, a breakfast bowl, and Mediterranean steak sandwich.

The Casa Linda location will feature Maman's French-inspired favorites, along with some Dallas-exclusive offerings and the seasonal fall menu, including:

Magnolia Sweet Tea Fizz (Dallas exclusive): a cold-steeped magnolia bud tea made with Topo Chico, sweetened with local Texas wildflower honey syrup and served with a lemon wedge and fresh mint.
Lone Star Cinnamon Bun (Dallas exclusive): a sweet, fluffy pastry filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy vanilla glaze and a signature pastry star.
Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Roll (Dallas exclusive): a soft, buttery pastry swirled with salted caramel, vanilla and toasted Southern pecans.
Blueberry Lavender Muffin: a delicate blueberry lavender muffin topped with buttery crumble and powdered sugar.
Pumpkin Pie Croissant Cube: a laminated croissant cube filled with pumpkin pie buttercream, topped with torched meringue and sprinkled with pie crust crumbles.
Maple French Toast Latte: featuring Grade A New England dark maple syrup reduced and infused with butter, real vanilla bean, cinnamon, nutmeg and fleur de sel.

They also partner up on brand collaborations with food & beverage names such as Martha Stewart.

Known for their rustic-chic décor, hanging plants, and Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies, Maman will equip the former deli space with a new kitchen and the installation of their signature interior touches to create a cozy, European garden atmosphere. They boast a French provincial aesthetic with vintage furniture, wood floors, imported tiles, signature blue toile that extends to the custom espresso machine. These furnishings have made Maman a favorite for bridal showers, luncheons, and celebrations.

Casa Linda’s Maman exterior facade is covered by a striking floral mural painted by Joel Haynes Art.

To celebrate the grand opening on October 15, Maman will kick off the day with an 8 am ribbon-cutting. The first 100 guests to make a purchase will receive a complimentary tote and classic chocolate chip cookie. There will also be pop-ups and specials throughout the day.

The Casa Linda location will be open 7:30 am-6 pm Monday-Friday and 8 am-6 pm on weekends, with the kitchen closing daily at 4 pm.

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This story originally published on February 16, 2026. It has been updated with details on the opening date, menu, and more.

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