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DFW Restaurant Week 2014 reveals lengthy list of participants

The list of participating restaurants has been released for the annual DFW Restaurant Week. The grand total is 131, if you count all the branches of the chains involved. (If you subtract the branches, it's 111.)

Celebrating 17 years in 2014, DFW Restaurant Week was founded by radio station KRLD 1080-AM in 1997. Since its creation, the event has become a popular marketing and fundraising opportunity and has helped raise money for the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope Home.

The original plan was to give diners the chance to eat at fancy restaurants for $35 for three courses of food, plus tax, tip and beverages.

With every year, the event sees more extensions and permutations. The official week is August 11-17, but some restaurants also participate for two weeks, extending it through August 18-24; some go for three weeks, from August 25-31.

There are restaurants that include a fourth course via Central Market, the ones adding a specialty cocktail, the ones doing a lunch option and the alternative premium dinner for $45 instead of $35.

This year there are yet more extensions, with a new preview weekend, from August 8-10, and a pre-party on August 7 — i.e., at this point, why don't we just call it DFW Restaurant Month.

Here's the full list:

III Forks, 17776 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas. 972-267-1776
Abacus, 4511 McKinney Ave., Dallas. 214-559-3111
Al Biernat’s, 4217 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. 214-219-2201
Arthur’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, 15175 Quorum Dr., Addison. 972-385-0800
Asador, 2222 Stemmons Fwy., Dallas. 214-267-4815
Barter, 3232 McKinney Ave. #150, Dallas. 214-969-6898
Belly & Trumpet, 3407 McKinney Ave., Dallas. 214-855-5551
Bijoux, 5450 W. Lovers Ln. #225, Dallas. 214-350-6100
Bistecca, 2300 Highland Village Rd., Highland Village. 972-318-0515
Bite City Grill, 2600 W. Seventh Street #153, Fort Worth. 817-877-3888
Boi Na Braza, 4025 William D. Tate Rd., Grapevine. 817-251-9881
Bonnell’s, 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., Fort Worth. 817-738-5489
Cacharel, 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington. 817-640-9981
Cadot, 18111 Preston Rd. #120, Dallas. 972-267-5700
Cafe Pacific, 24 Highland Park Village, Dallas. 214-526-1170
Canary by Gorji, 5100 Belt Line Rd. #402, Dallas. 972-503-7080
The Capital Grille – Dallas, 500 Crescent Ct. #135, Dallas. 214-303-0500
The Capital Grille – Fort Worth, 800 Main St., Fort Worth. 817-348-9200
The Capital Grille – Plano, 7300 Dallas Pkwy., Plano. 972-398-2221
Chamberlain’s Fish Market Grill, 4525 Belt Line Rd., Addison. 972-503-3474
Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House, 5330 Belt Line Rd., Dallas. 972-934-2467
Citrus Bistro, 5005 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville. 817-281-6282
Clay Pigeon, 2731 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth. 817-882-8065
The Crescent Club, 200 Crescent Ct, 17th Floor, Dallas. 214-953-4343
Culpepper Steakhouse, 309 E. I-30, Rockwall. 972-771-1001
Dakota’s, 600 N. Akard St., Dallas. 214-740-4001
Dallas Chop House, 1717 Main St. #5630, Dallas. 214-736-7300
Dallas Fish Market, 1501 Main St. #100, Dallas. 214-744-3474
Dee Lincoln’s Steak & Burger Bar, 2626 Howell St. #100, Dallas. 214-754-4949
Dee Lincoln’s Steak & Burger Bar, 4701 W. Park Blvd, #101, Plano. 972-519-1642
Del Frisco’s, 5251 Spring Valley Rd., Dallas. 972-490-9000
Del Frisco’s, 812 Main St., Fort Worth. 817-877-3999
Del Frisco’s Grille, 3232 McKinney Ave. #175, Dallas. 972-807-6152
Dish, 4123 Cedar Springs Rd. #110, Dallas. 214-522-3474
Dragonfly, 2332 Leonard St., Dallas. 214-550-9500
Eddie V’s, 4023 Oak Lawn Ave. #110, Dallas. 214-890-1500
Eddie V’s, 3100 W. Seventh St., Fort Worth. 817-336-8000
Estilo Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, 8650 State Hwy. 121, Frisco. 214-618-6150
Ferrari’s Italian Villa, 14831 Midway Rd., Addison. 972-980-9898
Ferrari’s Italian Villa, 1200 William D. Tate Ave., Grapevine. 817-251-2525
Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck, 300 Reunion Blvd. East, Dallas. 214-741-5560
Grace, 777 Main St., Fort Worth. 817-877-3388
Grain, 5954 Luther Ln., Dallas. 469-232-4962
The Grape, 2808 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-828-1981
The Grill on the Alley, 13270 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas. 214-459-1601
Hibiscus, 2927 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas. 214-827-2927
iL Calabrese Ristorante, 1281 E. Hwy 114, Southlake. 817-251-8798
India West, 5290 Belt Line Rd. #114, Dallas. 972-503-5000
Javier’s, 4912 Cole Ave., Dallas. 214-521-4211
Kenichi, 2400 Victory Park Ln., Dallas. 214-871-8883
Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill, 5000 Belt Line Rd. #775, Dallas. 972-392-9663
Kirby’s, 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake. 817-410-2221
Kirby’s, 3525 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-821-2122
The Kitchen Table at Sheraton Dallas, 400 N. Olive St., Dallas. 214-922-0374
The Landmark, 3015 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. 214-224-3152
Lavendou, 19009 Preston Rd., Dallas. 972-248-1911
Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 14655 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas. 972-503-6688
Lazaranda, 5000 Belt Line Rd. #850, Dallas. 972-866-8900
Little Red Wasp, 808 Main St., Fort Worth. 817-877-3111
Lonesome Dove, 2406 N. Main St., Fort Worth. 817-740-8810
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas. 214-443-4747
Max’s Wine Dive – Dallas, 3600 McKinney Ave. #100, Dallas. 214-559-3483
Max’s Wine Dive – Fort Worth, 2421 W. Seventh St. #109, Fort Worth. 817-870-1100
The Melting Pot, 4900 Beltline Rd. #200, Addison. 972-239-6358
The Melting Pot, 4000 Five Points Blvd. #119, Arlington. 817-472-9988
Mercat Bistro, 2501 N. Harwood, Dallas. 214-953-0917
Mercury Chop House, 301 Main St., Fort Worth. 817-336-4129
Mesero Miguel, 2822 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas. 214-821-6426
Meso Maya, 1611 McKinney Ave., Dallas. 214-484-6555
Meso Maya, 11909 Preston Rd #1426, Dallas. 469-726-4390
Misto Bistro, 3720 N. Josey Lane #118, Carrollton. 972-492-3933
Mortons The Steakhouse, 2222 McKinney Ave., Dallas. 214-741-2277
Naan Sushi, 7161 Bishop Rd #G2, Plano. 972-943-9288
Nick & Sam’s Grill – Park Cities, 8111 Preston Rd. #150, Dallas. 214-379-1111
Nick & Sam’s, 3008 Maple Ave., Dallas. 214-871-7444
Nicola’s Ristorante, 5800 Legacy Dr. #C-1, Plano. 972-608-4455
Nobu Dallas, 400 Crescent Ct., Dallas. 214-252-7000
Nola Grill, 8898 Coleman Blvd., Frisco. 972-377-6652
Nonna, 4115 Lomo Alto, Dallas. 214-521-1800
Ocean Prime, 2101 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas. 214-965-0440
Oceanaire, 13340 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas. 972-759-2277
Olenjack’s, 770 Rd To Six Flags E #100, Arlington. 817-226-2600
One2One, 1339 Legacy Dr., Frisco. 214-618-2221
Origin Kitchen, 4438 McKinney Ave. #150, Dallas. 214-484-3970
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, 10477 Lombardy Ln., Dallas. 214-366-2000
Perry’s Steakhouse, 2000 Mckinney Ave., Dallas. 214-855-5151
Piccolo Mondo, 829 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington. 817-265-9174
Piola, 3700 Mattison Ave., Fort Worth. 817-989-0007
Place at Perry’s, 2680 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas. 214-871-9991
Pyramid, 1717 N. Akard St., Dallas. 214-720-5249
Queenie’s Steakhouse, 115 E. Hickory St., Denton. 940-442-6834
Randy’s Steakhouse, 7026 Main St., Frisco. 972-335-3066
Reata, 310 Houston St., Fort Worth. 817-336-1009
The Sanford House, 506 N. Center St., Arlington. 817-801-5541
Rick’s Chophouse, 107 N. Kentucky, McKinney. 214-726-9251
Roy’s, 2840 Dallas Pkwy., Plano. 972-473-6263
Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 17840 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas. 972-250-2244
Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 813 Main St., Fort Worth. 817-348-0080
Saint Ann, 2501 North Harwood, Dallas. 214-782-9807
Salum, 4152 Cole Ave. #103, Dallas. 214-252-9604
Sambuca, 2120 McKinney Ave., Dallas. 214-744-0820
San Salvaje, 2100 Ross Ave #100, Dallas. 214-922-9922
Seasons 52 – NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expwy., Dallas. 214-361-5252
Seasons 52 – Plano, 7300 Lone Star Dr., Plano. 972-312-8852
Second Floor Bistro, 13340 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas. 214-450-2978
Ser, 2201 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas. 214-761-7479
Shinsei, 7713 Inwood Rd., Dallas. 214-352-0005
Silver Fox Frisco, 1303 Legacy Dr., Frisco. 214-618-5220
Silver Fox Fort Worth, 1651 S. University Dr., Fort Worth. 817-332-9060
Silver Fox Grapevine, 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine. 817-329-6995
Silver Fox Richardson, 3650 Shire Blvd., Richardson. 972-423-8121
Sissy’s, 2929 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas. 214-827-9900
St. Martin’s Wine Bistro, 3020 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-826-0940
Stampede 66, 1717 McKinney Ave., Dallas. 214-550-6966
Steel, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. #100, Dallas. 214-219-9908
Stephan Pyles, 1807 Ross Ave. #200, Dallas. 214-580-7000
Steve Fields Steak & Lobster, 5013 W. Park Blvd., Plano. 972-596-7100
Stratos, 2907 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas. 214-352-3321
Table 13, 4812 Belt Line Rd., Addison. 972-789-9558
Tei An, 1722 Routh St. #110, Dallas. 214-220-2828
Texas de Brazil – Addison, 15101 Addison Rd., Addison. 972-385-1000
Texas de Brazil – Fort Worth, 101 N. Houston St., Fort Worth. 817-882-9500
Texas de Brazil – Dallas, 2727 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas. 214-720-1414
Tillman’s Roadhouse – Fort Worth, 2933 Crockett St., Fort Worth. 817-850-9255
Tillman’s Roadhouse – Dallas, 324 W. Seventh St., Dallas. 214-942-0988
Tower Club, 1601 Elm St., 48th Floor, Dallas. 214-220-0403
Truluck’s Dallas, 2401 McKinney Ave., Dallas 214-220-2401
Truluck’s Southlake, 1420 Plaza Pl., Southlake 817-912-0500
Waters, 2901 W. Crockett St., Fort Worth. 817-984-1110
Wild Mushroom Steakhouse, 1917 Martin Dr., Weatherford. 817-599-4935
Y.O. Ranch, 702 Ross Ave., Dallas. 214-744-3287

Mercat is new to DFW Restaurant Week.

Photo by Marc Lee

Mercat is new to DFW Restaurant Week.

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Restaurant News Roundup Time

Exclusive Prime rib and fancy lunches lead this Dallas restaurant news

Mirador

Time for another roundup of restaurant news around Dallas, and there's plenty to chew on: From new lunch and dinner menus to holiday-flavored beers. Even bigger news— the McRib is back, for those who have been anxiously awaiting its return.

Here's what's happening in Dallas restaurant news:

Insomnia Cookies, known for serving warm cookies all day and night, has opened its first store in Grand Prairie, at 2810 S. SH-161, with in-store, pickup, and delivery. From the Classic Chocolate Chunk cookie to favorites like Snickerdoodle and Confetti Deluxe, Cookies & Ice Cream flavors, brookies, brownies, and blondies, a full slate of vegan options, and a rotating limited-edition menu, the brand’s offerings satisfy every sweet tooth. This is their 26th store in Texas and 308th location nationwide.

HoneyBaked Ham has a new Prime Rib item exclusive to Dallas. The Prime Rib averages $26 per pound, with sizes ranging from 3-8 pounds. It serves 6-16 people, depending on the size. There are limited quantities available at each store. It's available at all 10 Dallas locations.

Greenville Avenue Pizza Company is introducing the zesty chicken bacon ranch pizza, the latest from their seasonal pizza lineup. The pizza features a creamy ranch base, grilled chicken, bacon, tender artichokes, fresh spinach, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and topped with a sprinkle of lemon pepper seasoning. The pizza is available for $8.50 a slice, $21-$23 for a 12-inch pizza, and $26 for a 16-inch pizza. It’s available through February 2 at both Greenville Avenue and Peavy Road locations.

Mirador has launched a weekday three-course prix-fixe lunch menu for $30. It starts with a choice of two deviled eggs with caviar and chives, whipped ricotta toast, cup of tomato soup, or salad; second course includes choice of dishes like chicken paillard with Swiss chard, preserved orange sofrito, and aged parmesan; and a farro bowl with cauliflower green goddess, cherries, Marcona almonds. For the third course, there’s a to-go cookie. Available Tuesday through Friday from 11 am - 3 pm.

Broken Yolk Cafe in McKinney has two limited-time items: carrot cake waffle, a cinnamon spice cake batter waffle with shredded carrots and raisins, finished with candied pecans, powdered sugar and cream cheese icing starting at $9; and snickerdoodle latte, combining espresso, cinnamon bun and cookie butter syrup, vanilla cream, milk, and cinnamon sugar, available hot or iced for $6. Available through January 6.

Truluck’s has three new holiday items featuring cake and cocktails. For dessert, there’s chocolate peppermint cake made with layers of chocolate cake, frosted with peppermint cream cheese icing, topped with crushed candy and Godiva chocolate sauce; $14 per slice, $10 per petite slice, and $70 whole cake. Cocktails are $17.50 and feature Holiday Nog, a spiced cocktail with Bourbon and Bourbon cream; and Nutcracker Rum Punch, a rum ball balanced with honey and fruit. Available at Dallas, Plano, and Southlake locations until the end of December.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Plano has launched new holiday items, including a Japanese A5 Wagyu experience served rare with a sizzling hot stone tableside accompanied by miso glaze, grated horseradish and black lava salt. There’s a new $140 Season of Opulence filet and lobster four-course menu; and holiday weekend lunch starting at $28, featuring choice of steak frites, cabernet filet, or barbecue salmon fillet. Also, there's a new $94 caviar service featuring Hackleback caviar served with blinis, capers, chives, sour cream, egg, and shallots. Available through January 6.

Jinya Ramen Bar has brought back The Red Garnet and curry rice croquettes for a limited time. The Red Garnet is a red vegetable broth featuring pork chashu, spinach, green onion, kikurage, white onion and topped with chili garlic sauce, served with thick noodles for $18. The croquettes are lightly fried, seasoned rice balls stuffed with white cheddar cheese that start at $8. Available until February 28 at all Dallas locations.

Fish City Grill and Half Shells are both offering three chalkboard specials throughout the month. Dishes feature $15 FishWich, with beer-battered haddock fish; $17 chimichurri shrimp tacos; and$24 horseradish Arctic char, served with a Creole mustard cream, buttermilk mashed potatoes and sugar snap peas. The specials are available at all 12 DFW locations and run through December 31.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is bringing back its Fire & Spice seasonal menu. New winter dishes include the pepperoni diavolo pizza; the bridge board, an assortment of Italian meats and cheeses, with walnuts, dried cranberries, and oven-roasted Brussels sprouts drizzled with hot honey, served with sliced bread; and white chocolate cheesecake. Cocktails feature the desert pear margarita and Vino’rita, a classic margarita topped with a festive pour of Mille Gradi Sangiovese. Prices range from $7 for the white chocolate cheesecake to $32 for an 18-inch pepperoni diavolo. Available through March 3.

Carrabba's Italian Grill has launched two new full-sized cakes: cannoli cream cake, a vanilla cake with layers of cannoli filling, pistachios, and chocolate sauce with a chocolate chip crust for $64; and strawberry cheesecake, a New York-style cheesecake topped with strawberry puree for $51. Place orders 48 hours prior to pick up or delivery. Available through January 13.

Moxies, the Canadian pub in Uptown, is rolling out limited-time festive cocktails. There are three new drinks, including the Old Fashion Christmas Cocktail with High West Bourbon, cranberry simple syrup, and orange bitters; Peppermint Mocha Martini with a combination of Cafe Borghetti, Ketel One vodka, and peppermint syrup; and Winter Aperol Spritz, with Aperol, Ruffino Prosecco, and Moxies' cranberry syrup. Cocktails are available through January 1.

Dairy Queen has brought back their chicken and dumplings, featuring chicken, gravy, and fluffy dumplings. It comes in three sizes: 12-ounce, 16-ounce, and 32-ounce, available for dine-in, drive thru, and takeout. Chicken and dumplings are available at locations across Dallas-Fort Worth through the end of February.

Rita’s Frozen Custard has two limited-time frozen treats: Peppermint Cold Brew Frozen Coffee with vanilla Italian Ice, frozen custard, cold brew coffee, and a hint of peppermint, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint topping; and Peppermint Milkshake with a blend of Vanilla Frozen Custard and crushed peppermint, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint topping.

McDonald's brought back its famous McRib on December 3. To celebrate the return, they even launched half-gallon jugs of McRib sauce for those who can't get enough, which is already sold out. The McRib is available through the McDonald's app, in-restaurant and through the drive-thru.

Red Lobster has launched a new menu featuring seven new dishes including Lobster Pappardelle Pasta, Lemon Basil Mahi, bacon Wrapped Scallops, lobster bisque, Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, and Roasted Asparagus, plus the return of fan favorites Popcorn Shrimp and Hush Puppies.

Cinnaholic has launched two holiday rolls flavors and menu items. Holiday rolls feature Nutcracker Sweet, topped with crème brulee frosting, a trio of Bavarian candied almonds, walnuts, and pecans, and dusted with powdered sugar for $6;and Oh Fudge, topped with chocolate frosting, fudgy cookie dough, chocolate bark, homemade chocolate sauce, and holiday sprinkles for $7. Other items include $5 CinnaBites, $4 hot cocoa, and $33 wreath cake, with cinnamon rolls shaped into a wreath. Available through January 6.

Shiner, the Texas-based beer, has a festive brew called Shiner Holiday Cheer with flavor from Texas peaches and pecans for $11 for a six-bottle pack and $19 for a 12-bottle pack. Plus, the 12-pack Home for the Holidays collection goes for $15 and features two new flavors: FM 966, a sweet and spicy ale; and s’more, a dark ale brewed with chocolate & marshmallow with hints of graham cracker and vanilla. Both are available through the end of December.

Yelp featured two Dallas restaurants on this year's 25 Best New Restaurants of 2024 list. Wicked Butcher, the downtown steakhouse, and Casa Pollastro, the Brazilian restaurant in Far North Dallas, both made the cut at no. 6 and 20 respectively. They were two of only four Texas restaurants on the list.