Hi Theodore

Smoke team takes inspiration from iconic president for new NorthPark restaurant

Turn the Tables Hospitality, the group that owns Smoke, Bolsa, Bolsa Mercado, Chicken Scratch, The Foundry and Spork, is opening another restaurant, this one at NorthPark Center. Called The Theodore, it's inspired by "the spirit of the iconic Teddy Roosevelt and an era of American history full of wonder and discovery."

Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was a hunter, fisherman and self-taught taxidermist. He had a mustache. Some of his most memorable quotes include "believe you can and you're halfway there," "speak softly and carry a big stick," and "keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground," which was possibly better known as a favorite quote of Casey Kasem.

The cuisine will be chef Tim Byres' spin on soulful American classics. "The one place everyone can share is at the dinner table," he says in a release. "It's the perfect avenue for storytelling." Eating too, one hopes.

The highlight of The Theodore's menu will be shareable plates with artisanal toasts, American tapas and flatbreads. Toasts can be artisanal, too! Guests will be encouraged to mix such offerings as oxtail and beef shank stuffed peppers with white bean puree; mushroom, parsnip, dried tomato and pecorino flatbread; and dry-cured ham and fruit mustard toasts.

Cocktails will be fresh and herbaceous, served in a bar with private nooks, "sumptuous" seating and a street-side patio. Who doesn't love sumptuous seating?

The Theodore will feature a working, open-air bakery (far preferable to one with closed air), thanks to a consultation from David Norman of Austin's Easy Tiger. Customers can sit at a counter and watch as dough is kneaded and bread is baked. A bakery window will be open to the mall as well.

Through vintage furniture, hand-printed wall coverings and whimsical curiosities, art and design team Lou-Verne will complete the Americana vibe, a look rooted in the traditions of the East yet invigorated by the landscape and people of the West. A library dining space will have a fireplace, books and collectibles from around the world; a snug, semi-private room will be highlighted by a celestial-adorned ceiling.

The restaurant is going into the old Luna de Noche space across from Kona Grill. Turn the Tables Hospitality is the group owned by Byres, Christopher Zielke and Christopher Jeffers. Target opening date for The Theodore is fall 2015.

A new restaurant opening at NorthPark will take its inspiration from U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt.

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Rodeo Dallas bar takes party to Uptown Dallas at new location

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Rodeo bar is open in Uptown

A bar with Deep Ellum roots is expanding to Uptown Dallas: Called Rodeo Dallas, it'll open at 2922 N. Hall St. in the space previously occupied by Palms Bar. According to co-owner Joseph "JD" Ybanez, it'll open on November 28.

The first Rodeo location in Dallas opened in 2023 at 2724 Elm St. from Ybanez and partner Josh Reagan, a pair of hospitality veterans whose prior venues include Longshots in Dallas, plus two locations of Varsity Tavern, in Fort Worth and in Tempe.

Ybanez' first bar was Trophy Ranch in Fort Worth which had a mechanical bull. "That's where I learned how popular it was," he says. (He also became familiar with Fort Worth's bar scene and went on to open a Rodeo spinoff in Fort Worth's West Seventh district in 2024.)

In August 2025, the Deep Ellum location became the focal point of neighborhood concerns about crime and was closed via an order from the Dallas city attorney. Ybanez says the city is scapegoating Rodeo for other problems in the neighborhood, and that the Deep Ellum location isn't going anywhere.

“This is not a relocation,” he says. “We maintain an ongoing legal dispute with our landlord Asana Partners regarding the re-opening of our Deep Ellum establishment. The Uptown location represents an expansion of the brand.”

Prior to opening Rodeo in Deep Ellum, they opened a predecessor in Tempe in 2018, called Rodeo Ranch. It served as a template for the concept, with an "adult playground" with mechanical bull, bottle service, girls in bikinis, DJs, dancing, and light show.

According to Ybanez, visitors to the Uptown location can expect to take these factors to the next level.

“The Uptown space offers an expansive back patio,” Ybanez says. “This area will feature a massive video wall, optimizing it for communal sports viewing. Furthermore, we have executed a comprehensive refinement of our food menu, which we are confident will elevate the guest experience."

The menu is rendered by Donde Los Tacos, the highly regarded Mexican taqueria in Oak Clifff, with $3 and $4 tacos, like trompo, barbacoa, and suadero. The Uptown location will also serve brunch with dishes such as chilaquiles.

"We have meticulously preserved the core of the Rodeo experience: the unparalleled atmosphere and vibes, our commitment to genuine hospitality, the homegrown character of the brand, and the inclusive spirit that welcomes every member of the community," Ybanez says.

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