It Takes a Couple of Villages

Neighboring Dallas suburbs get mass infusion of new dining options

Denizens in the northern suburbs are destined for some new dining options. The Village at Allen and Village at Fairview, the 5-year-old mega-complex at US 75 and Stacy Road, is expecting four new restaurants, two hotels and a bank, with openings slated between May 2015 and summer 2017.

Here's the highlights on the restaurant openings:

Village at Fairview
Wild Salsa will open in late spring 2015 near JCPenney and Zoës Kitchen. This is the second branch of the restaurant known for a regional Mexican menu with street tacos, cocktails and tequila flights culled from more than 100 options. The original is in downtown Dallas.

Not new but getting an upgrade is Gloria's, which is undergoing a 2,287-square-foot expansion with additional seating and private dining space. That's happening this summer.

The two hotels include Residence Inn by Marriott and Home2Suites by Hilton, both extended stays. Construction on the former begins in fall 2015; the latter's anticipated opening in summer 2017. Both hotels will be integrated into the fountain area on the north side.

Village at Allen
Bar Louie will open in June 2015 across from Pluckers Wing Bar. This will be the fifth DFW branch of the Addison-based chain, which describes itself as an "eclectic urban bar and eatery" with martinis.

The food lineup includes flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, burgers and one of the best press release phrases ever written: "oversized small plates." Do they mean medium plates? It's confusing because they also have large plates.

Bonefish Grill will open near Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange in late spring 2015. Founded in St. Petersburg, Florida, the restaurant specializes in market-fresh fish from around the world and wood-grilled specialties. In 14 years, the award-winning Bonefish Grill family has grown to more than 200 restaurants across the country, which is definitely a selling point.

Sushi Axiom will open in late spring 2015 across from Barbeques Galore. The menu includes Japanese fusion cuisine, sushi and sashimi. There are currently five Sushi Axioms around Dallas-Fort Worth.

Bar Louie, an Addison-based chain, is opening another branch at the Village at Allen.

Photo courtesy of Bar Louie

Bar Louie, an Addison-based chain, is opening another branch at the Village at Allen.

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Deli News

Gourmet market Ari's Pantry to open in Dallas' Trinity Groves

Ari's Pantry

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A new gourmet grocery is coming to Trinity Groves: Ari's Pantry, the market launched in Oak Cliff by husband-and-wife Ari and Amy Lowenstein, will open a second location in West Dallas’ Trinity Groves, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, November 30.

Located at 3011 Gulden Ln. #119 in the space that was once home to Potato Flats who remembers them, the Trinity Groves store will offer: pasta, olive oil, vinegars, preserves, candy, bread, crackers, cheese, meats, pizza dough, fresh pasta, housewares, cocktail ingredients, novelty kitchen gadgets, spices, prepared foods, fresh pesto and Ari’s own tomato sauce.

“We are excited to open our newest location at Trinity Groves joining the great businesses already there and the wave of new ventures opening in the development,” Ari Lowenstein says in a release. “With this location we will reach a new audience in West Dallas and be closer to our customers coming from downtown and the north.”

The couple opened their first location in Winnetka Heights at 1307 ½ W. Davis St. in December 2023 to fulfill Ari's passion for all things Italy. The idea was a small Italian food store with recipe-ready staples, with a hyper-local vibe. It has since blossomed into a general-purpose gourmet stop.

In addition to the food staples for sale found at their Bishop Arts location, Ari’s Trinity Groves location will also include a commercial catering kitchen that will enable them to provide full-service catering, prepared meal pick-up, pasta classes, and private dinners.

“Amy and Ari bring something new and special to this development as our first partner to offer consumer packaged goods made by people and companies outside of Trinity Groves,” said Sam Romano, Partner at West Dallas Investments, parent company of Trinity Groves. “They are part of the vision we have for the future of Trinity Groves that will combine innovative, up and coming chefs and restauranteurs with lifestyle and entertainment options like pickleball, bocce ball, popup events, arcade game play and additional retail partners.”

The Ari's empire doesn't stop here: Their goal is to open multiple locations "in all corners of DFW and beyond," and that includes a location in the Cyprus Waters community in Coppell, slated to open in spring 2025.

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