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Where to eat in Dallas right now: 8 hot new restaurants to check out

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Spring is a time for new things to flourish, and that includes Dallas restaurants. Recent openings feature new barbecue, new biscuits, new pizza, and new sushi.

Here are 8 hot new restaurants in Dallas right now:

The Biscuit Bar
Founded by husband-and-wife Jake and Janie Burkett, The Biscuit Bar is a fast-casual Southern concept newly opened in Plano that does biscuits, biscuit sandwiches, tater tots, and sweet potato tater tots. There's also a full bar with beer and cocktails. Menu favorites include The Hoss, named after Janie's father, made with fried chicken, bacon, jack/cheddar, honey butter, and sausage gravy; and the BBar burger, which is a burger on a biscuit. There's also a chicken biscuit, and the "FABB," which has fig, arugula, and bacon. "Nanner Puddin" has bananas, vanilla pudding, ‘Nilla wafers, and whipped cream.

Carlton Provisions
Barbecue stall at Plano food hall Legacy Hall is from Chili's founder Larry Lavine and Jordan Swim of Vestals Catering. It is the only food stall operating in the Box Garden, the outdoor patio and entertainment venue. Their menu includes brisket, pastrami, five-hour ribs, and turkey. Sides include bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos, french fries, apple-fennel cole slaw, poblano creamed corn, and beans. Desserts include a trio of puddings — banana, coconut, and chocolate — plus cookies, seasonal cobblers, and pies.

MidiCi
Pizza chain based in Los Angeles does Neapolitan pizza in an upscale atmosphere, but with the affordability of a casual restaurant concept. Unique options include chicken pesto, truffle and vegetable, and bacon and egg. They also serve appetizers, salads, and gelato. The Dallas location is in West Village, next to Cru Wine Bar in a space that was previously Lemon Bar and Lazare.

Nature's Plate
Vegan/plant-based "meals to go" company opens its second Dallas location at Preston Forest Square, at the southwest corner of Preston and Forest roads. Offerings are 100% vegan with many gluten-, soy-, and nut-free options. There's a yummy BBQ plate with BBQ-baked tofu, mashed potatoes, and broccoli; a buffalo chickpea wrap with a spicy mix of chickpeas, veggies, and hot sauce, combined with Romaine lettuce and carrots in a whole grain wrap, served with house-made ranch dressing; and spaghetti and "meatballs," with whole wheat spaghetti, bean- and nut-based "meatballs," and a savory mushroom marinara sauce.

Original ChopShop
Arizona-born healthy restaurant chain opened its first DFW location in Las Colinas, the seventh location overall and the firsht outside Phoenix. Protein bowls are a core component of the menu; the most popular is the teriyaki chicken bowl, which can be served with superfood forbidden rice, brown rice, or sweet potato hash. Three more locations are coming to the Dallas area in 2018, including two locations in Plano and one at The Hill, at Walnut Hill Lane and US 75.

Petro Tower Grill
Restaurant and bar in the Cambria Dallas Downtown hotel on the first floor of the historic Tower Petroleum Building is aimed at travelers and local business people. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant serves burgers, filet mignon, tortilla-crusted salmon, and pasta primavera. A daily happy hour runs from 5-7 pm, with cocktails and shareable plates such as sliders, flatbreads, a charcuterie board, wine, and beers.

Sixty Vines
Classy pizzeria took over the former Palomino Euro Bistro space at Crescent Court, where it features an indoor/outdoor design with grape vines, wine barrels, and harvest tools creating an ambience similar to a vineyard tasting room. There's an extensive selection of wines on tap, and a "wine country" cuisine. Menu items include shared items such as oysters, hummus, and meatballs. There are charcuterie boards, salads, pastas, burgers, steaks, avocado toasts, and last but not least, exceptional pizza.

SushiFork
SushiFork is in the hot college zone of SMU Boulevard east of US 75, in the space that used to be World of Beer, and Verts Mediterranean Grill. Opening in mid-May, the menu features standard rolls such as the California roll with krab (not crab), cucumber, and avocado; and a Philly with smoked salmon and cream cheese. They also have a create-your-own option, where you choose your protein, fillings, and toppings. Most rolls are $5 — making this a good option for the student population nearby or anyone who likes cheap sushi. SushiFork also offers the currently-trending sushi burrito, a cross between a sushi roll and a burrito.

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Charitable Event

Volunteers wanted for H-E-B's free holiday feast at Fair Park Dallas

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H-E-B and its family of brands, including Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop, and Favor, will bring back the annual Feast of Sharing dinner this holiday season to both Dallas and Fort Worth.

The two events are as follows:

Dallas Feast of Sharing is on Thursday, November 20 from 3-7 pm at Centennial Hall in Fair Park
Fort Worth Feast of Sharing is on Wednesday, November 12 from 3-7 pm at Dickies Arena

Both events will feature a Texas-style holiday meal alongside a festive celebration complete with a kid’s zone, live entertainment, health and family services, Santa greetings, and more. Meals are FREE and open to the public (first come first serve).

Anticipate preparations to serve meals to 10,000+ people, music, family activities, wellness screenings, and visits from Santa.

Volunteers
The organizers are seeking 1,000 volunteers in each city to assist with serving meals, clearing tables, hosting, and supporting the kid’s zone area during the four-hour events. All businesses, civic organizations, churches and schools are encouraged to sign up at www.centralmarket.com/community.

“We couldn’t bring this event to life without the dedication of our volunteers,” said Mabrie Jackson, managing director of public affairs, H-E-B/Central Market. “The holidays are about giving and community, and this year we’re proud to make a meaningful difference by sharing a delicious holiday meal with more families.”

The event, which has been held in Dallas since 2006 and Fort Worth since 2011, typically serves 10,000-15,000 residents in each city. In addition, more than 40 social service agencies are on hand with representatives to provide information and resources.

Since 1989, Central Market’s parent company, H-E-B, has invited people to celebrate the holidays with food, music, and good cheer at its Feast of Sharing events. The free holiday feasts, which are held in more than 34 cities in Texas and Mexico, bring together family, friends, and neighbors, and provides H-E-B an opportunity to give thanks to its loyal customers, regularly serving more than 340,000 meals.

In the more than three decades H-E-B has held these celebrations, more than 375,000 volunteers have helped serve nearly four million meals. This initiative is a part of H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program, which works year-round to prevent hunger in the more than 300 communities H-E-B serves. Last year, H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program donated 33 million pounds of food to families in need. Since 1982, the year the program was founded, H-E-B has donated more than one billion pounds of food to 5,500 non-profit organizations in Texas and Mexico.

Dallas Feast of Sharing – 19th Annual Holiday Dinner. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 3-7 pm, Fair Park – Centennial Hall, 1001 Washington St.
Fort Worth Feast of Sharing – 13th Annual Holiday Dinner. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 3-7 pm, Dickies Arena (Lower level – southeast side of arena)1911 Montgomery St.

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