Knox Street News

Former On the Border on Knox St Dallas to become Foxtrot market-cafe

The new market-cafe will open in the former On the Border space.

Photo courtesy of Foxtrot

Dallas' Knox Street lands another tenant, this one a market-cafe: Foxtrot, a chain from Chicago with two locations in Dallas, will open its third location at 3130 Knox St.

According to a release, it'll open in late 2022.

The location at 3130 Knox St., once home to Mexican restaurant On The Border which was subsequently broken down into mini-spaces, was previously a Yeti store.

Foxtrot was founded in Chicago in 2013, with coffee, lunch, late-night food, beer, wine, gifts, and everyday essentials delivered in under an hour via its app and website. They landed in Dallas in 2019, first opening a location in Uptown at 2822 McKinney Ave., followed by a second location near SMU.

"We’re always drawn to neighborhoods that have a strong sense of community and celebrate local food, art, and culture," says Foxtrot's CEO and co-founder Mike LaVitola, completely skipping over the fact that these particular neighborhoods in Dallas which they are drawn to are also ritzy. I mean, South Dallas also has a strong sense of community and surely celebrates local food, art, and culture, and yet no Foxtrots.

This location will function as an all-day café, with a coffee bar, grab-and-go offerings, pantry staples, and sommelier selected wine available to enjoy in-store or to order for pickup and "30-minute delivery" via the Foxtrot App.

The store will also have a patio on Knox Street for guests to enjoy a coffee, glass of wine or quick meal.

Other recent openings announced for the area include a restaurant from Duro Hospitality (The Charles, Sister) which will open in the former Highland Park Pharmacy space, and Pizzana, a pizzeria from the founders of Sprinkles cupcakes, slated to open in April.

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Downtown Dallas gets new modern Mexican spot with 'tacokase' twist

Photo courtesy of Luna Roja

Luna Roja translates to "red moon," as depicted in a striking mural in the dining room.

A new "modern" Mexican restaurant is landing in downtown Dallas: Called Luna Roja, it will open at 1525 Elm St., near the AT&T Discovery District.

According to a release, opening day will be Thursday, April 2. Luna Roja takes the space formerly occupied by Elm St. Cask & Kitchen inside the Hilton Garden Inn. A separate restaurant entrance that does not require diners to enter through the hotel is under construction.

Translated as "red moon," Luna Roja promises to bring something fresh and new to the area: namely, a "tacokase" experience led by chef Omar Larson, they say. It's a fun taco-twist on omakase, one of the hottest dining trends in Dallas right now.

Omakase is the dining experience in which the chef prepares a multicourse tasting menu of small bites made to order. While omakase has no set number of dishes, it usually ranges from 10 to 20 courses depending on how excessive the chef/restaurant is.

"Luna Roja will introduce a tacokase experience, a chef-led tasting inspired by traditional Japanese omakase highlighting a curated progression of tacos and complementary flavors," the release says. "The experience is offered as a monthly activation, giving guests an opportunity to explore seasonal ingredients and specialty creations from the culinary team."

A variety of dishes at Luna Roja.Photo courtesy of Luna Roja

When diners at Luna Roja are not tacokase-ing, they can enjoy a menu that showcases regional Mexican flavors and fresh ingredients, with many dishes designed for sharing. The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Lunchtime shareables include:

Shrimp and Scallop Aguachile with cucumber-radish salad, avocado purée, and spicy aguachile verde on a crispy tortilla
Street Corn Croquettes with cotija, jalapeño, fresh lime, and Tajín
Torta Luna: Bolillo roll with slow-cooked citrus pork, melted cheese, onion, cilantro, salsa verde, and avocado
Taqueria Smash Burger: Beef patties with Oaxaca cheese, poblano rajas, caramelized onions, Maggi burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickle (served with fries)

Larger plates served for dinner include:

Ancho Glazed Short Ribs with sweet potato purée and charred poblano relish
Chipotle Honey Glazed Half Chicken with charred poblano mashed potatoes, roasted carrot, onion escabeche, and charred lime
Carne Asada: 44 Ranch skirt steak with bean purée, enchilada guajillo sauce, and guacamole
Crispy Skin Salmon with black bean purée, salsa verde cruda, radish, lime oil, and microgreens
Seared Scallops with sweet corn purée, salsa macha, and charred scallion relish

Weekend brunch will feature favorites such as Hawaiian Bigeye Tuna Tostadas (layered with citrus-soy, chipotle aioli, salsa macha avocado, radish and cilantro); and Huevos en Purgatorio (with poached eggs simmered in chile de árbol tomato sauce and topped with cilantro, queso fresco, pickled red onions and radish, served with corn tortillas).

A dedicated taqueria menu will feature heirloom corn masa tortillas filled with options like Al Pastor, Guajillo Shrimp, and Wild Mushrooms - with all the trimmings.

The beverage program features more than 50 selections of tequila including blancos, reposados, añejos, extra añejos, mezcal, and sotol. Signature cocktails include the Mexican Mule “La Mula” with Milagro Silver tequila, ginger beer and lime; and the Spicy Mango Margarita with El Jimador Blanco Tequila, serrano, agave, mango, lime and tajin.

The bar area, which looks out to the patio.Photo courtesy of Luna Roja

Luna Roja's interiors aim to fuse contemporary Mexican design with traditional symbolisms. "Murals by FGIII Fine Art Productions, textured stone accents, and saturated colors evoke the spirit of Mexican heritage," the release says.

There will also be a spacious bar, outdoor patio, and private dining space, they say - "creating a new gathering spot that reflects both the spirit of Mexico and the energy of downtown Dallas.

Upon opening April 2, their entire operating schedule will be:

Breakfast: 6 am-11 am Monday-Friday
Lunch: 11 am-1:30 pm Monday-Friday
Dinner: 4 pm-9 pm Sunday-Thursday / 4 pm-10 pm Friday-Saturday
Brunch: 10 am-3 pm Saturday-Sunday
Bar: Open-11 pm Sunday-Thursday / Open-12 am Friday-Saturday
Happy Hour: 4-6 pm Monday-Friday

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