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Dallas-Fort Worth Restaurant Week reveals participating eateries

Steakhouses are always willing participants.

Eddie V's

One annual tradition unfazed by the coronavirus is DFW Restaurant Week, the annual dine-out hosted by local restaurants and benefiting the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Lena Pope.

This is the event's 23rd anniversary, and offers both dine-in and take-out options, plus an adjusted donation structure designed to help diners make a big impact in our community in the midst of COVID-19 recovery.

It kicks off August 31-September 6, though most restaurants extend participation for additional weeks through September 27.

Some restaurants also offer a head start on dining with Preview Weekend August 28-30. Reservations open on August 4.

Participating restaurants for 2020 are, as usual, steakhouse-heavy although there are more alternatives than usual, including the portfolio of restaurants at the Statler Dallas hotel. There are a large number of Fort Worth participants, as well.

This year has dine-in and new take-out options for three-course prix fixe dinners for either $39 or $49, and two-course lunches for $19.

Diners can get a free additional course with a FedEx Office | DFW Restaurant Week Fourth Course Certificate. For each meal purchased during the campaign, 10 percent will be donated to NTFB (greater Dallas area) or Lena Pope (Tarrant County). Restaurants will adhere to the current safety guidelines.

NTFB and Lena Pope are taking a smaller donation — 10 percent vs. previous 20 percent — in order to better help participating restaurants.

Here are the restaurants:

3Eleven Kitchen & Cocktails
400 Gradi Dallas
Adelmo's Ristorante
Al Biernat's
Arthur's Steakhouse
Billy Can Can Saloon
Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
Bistro 31
Blaze Brazilian Steakhouse
Bulla Gastrobar
Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House
Corrientes 348 Argentinian Steakhouse
Culpepper Steak House
Dee Lincoln Prime
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa Dallas
EBESU Robata & Sushi
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
El Bolero - Design District
Ferrari's Italian Villa & Chop House
Fire Oak Grill
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Gemelle
Grace
III Forks Prime Steakhouse
Jalisco Norte
KĀI Restaurant and Lounge at Legacy West
Kenny's Wood Fired Grill
Kirby's Prime Steakhouse
Kona Grill - Dallas
La Bistro Italian Grill
Lavendou Bistro Provençal
Lawry's The Prime Rib
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro
Mac's on Main
Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Merchant House
Mercury Chophouse - Arlington
Mexican Bar Company
Moxie's Grill and Bar - Plano
Musume
Next Bistro
Nick & Sam's Steakhouse
Niwa Japanese BBQ
Nonna
Nosh Bistro
Oak Steak & Seafood
Ocean Prime - Dallas
Overeasy
Pakpao Thai Food – Design District
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
Primo's MX Kitchen & Lounge
Randy's Steakhouse
Restaurant506 At The Sanford House
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Scout
Seasons52
Sfereco
Silver Fox Steakhouse
Sloane's Corner
St. Martin's Wine Bistro
Stock & Barrel
Table 13
Tei-An
Texas de Brazil
The Capital Grille
The Melting Pot
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
The Original MoMo Italian Kitchen
The Ranch at Las Colinas
Toulouse Legacy West
Twigs American Kitchen
Yellow Rose Steak & Chop House

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Authentic Italian café from San Diego to open a location in Plano

Pappalecco

Pappalecco, an Italian-inspired café founded in San Diego is coming to Texas: Pappalecco, which serves coffee, gelato, pastries, paninis, and hospitality, is opening its first Texas location in Plano at 1009 14th St. #600, in the Morada residential building in old downtown Plano.

According to a release, they'll open on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

The concept has roots in Italy, in Tirrenia, hometown of Francesco and Lorenzo Bucci, two brothers who opened a shop there before moving to the U.S. and opening the first Pappalecco Café in San Diego's Little Italy in 2007. There is also a second location in San Diego's Kensington neighborhood.

Bringing the concept to Plano are husband-and-wife Chi Yan and Jolly Chen, who became enchanted with the menu and atmosphere after visiting the location in Little Italy. Their goal is to recreate the San Diego's cafe's authenticity and excellence.

In addition to espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes, the menu includes a few signature items such as:

Marocchino, with espresso, Nutella, and frothed milk
Caffè Freddo, a cold brew blended with gelato
Affogato, gelato topped with espresso
croissants stuffed with gelato

There is also quiche; sandwiches on foccaccia such as caprese with tomato and mozzarella; salads such as chicken salad; toasts; and bowls.

“We’re honored to bring Pappalecco to Plano,” said Jolly and Chi. “Our hope is that it becomes a place where people feel genuinely cared for and can experience the best of Italian café culture.”

The café’s modern, minimalist design offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels both elevated and timeless. More than a place for coffee, Pappalecco is envisioned as a gathering space where friends, families, and neighbors can slow down, connect, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

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