Sandwich News

California chain brings hefty, upscale sandwiches to second Dallas-area location

Their sandwiches are so extra.

Mendocino Farms

UPDATE 3/23/2021: The addison location of Mendocino Farms opened on March 23.

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An upscale sandwich chain from California that promised to expand its footprint in Dallas is following through: Mendocino Farms has signed on to open a location on the border of Addison, at 5290 Belt Line Rd.

The restaurant will open in at the Prestonwood Place shopping center, which is undergoing a big renovation that includes an update to the facade; additional office space; and a 15,000-square-foot park. Current tenants include Flower Child, Shake Shack, Chipotle, and The Great Outdoors.

A spokesperson for the center confirms that the concept will open in early 2021.

Mendocino Farms is known for sandwiches, both classic and trendy. The concept was founded in Los Angeles in 2005 with a mission to combine an inclusive dining experience with chef-driven food and a sense of hospitality.

They made their Texas debut in Houston, followed by Dallas in November 2019, when they opened a location at 2000 Ross Ave. in downtown Dallas.

Sandwiches include:

"Not So Fried" chicken, a lighter version of a cold fried chicken sandwich with shaved chicken breast rolled in Mendo’s "krispies" (a polenta-based buttermilk batter fried separately to maintain crunch), herb aioli, mustard pickle slaw, and choice of warm barbecue sauce or Southern-style remoulade
Mendo's original pork belly banh mi, a play on the Vietnamese classic made with pork belly, pickled daikon and carrots, and fresh jalapeño on toasted ciabatta in place of the traditional baguette
Farm Club, an elevated take on the club sandwich with shaved turkey breast, avocado, bacon, mixed greens, and house pickled red onions on soft, seeded whole wheat bread

Salads include:

Saved Drake Farms Salad, with shaved chicken breast, honey, herb-marinated goat cheese, pink lady beets, green apples, dried cranberries, crushed honey roasted almonds, red onions, mixed greens and chopped romaine with citrus vinaigrette
Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada, with butter lettuce and romaine, kale, house-made superfood krunchies (crunchy fried quinoa, millet, heirloom red rice, and nutritional yeast), Cotija cheese, and a black bean, roasted corn, and jicama succotash

Thre are many vegan options, including:

Taco salad featuring Impossible plant-based chorizo
Southwestern spiced Impossible burger
Vegan banh mi with organic marinated, baked tofu
BBQ tempeh sandwich with tangy mustard-pickle slaw

The menu provides a legend to the diverse array of offerings that can be ordered gluten free, vegan, or vegetarian. The chain also offers an order-ahead option online, where you can grab your order from a pickup shelf.

"Mendocino Farms is so much more than just a place to get a great sandwich," says Kevin Miles, Mendocino Farms CEO (and Dallas native) in a statement. "Our goal is to be a neighborhood gathering place for co-workers, friends, and families to come together over uniquely delicious, fresh, and seasonal food."

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Henderson Avenue News

Dallas bar High Fives will close on Henderson Avenue after 10 years

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A nightlife staple on Dallas' Henderson Avenue is closing: High Fives, the bar located at 1804 McMillan Ave., will close in early January, after more than 10 years.

According to a release, the actual closing date will be tied to the Texas Tech Red Raiders' game schedule in January.

"To all our neighbors, the Red Raider faithful, and everyone who has made High Fives their home—we are saying goodbye by raising our hands high for one last High Five," says owner Phil Schanbaum. "This establishment was built on community, spirited rivalry, and countless memories. We are deeply thankful to every single patron and, especially, to all of our incredible staff who were the heart and soul of this place."

High Fives opened in mid-2015, part of the portfolio of This & That Hospitality, the company Schanbaum founded with partner Brandon Hays, next door to its sibling bar The Whippersnapper (which was rebranded into a concept called Boogies in October 2025.)

Schanbaum says that they're unsure of what will go in the High Fives space after it closes — but that the closure "paves the way for the ongoing evolution of Henderson Avenue."

The property is owned by Acadia Realty, the New York-based company that is partnered with Dallas development firm Ignite-Rebees on a 161,000-square-foot, creative, mixed-use development currently underway on Henderson Avenue between Glencoe Street and McMillan Avenue at the eastern end of Henderson Avenue.

High Fives' closure is part of that plan to transform the quarter-mile stretch into a walkable destination featuring restaurants, retail, and office space.

"To Henderson Avenue, we look forward to further expansion and to making this street even better. We are excited for the neighborhood's renaissance, which will bring new experiences, retail, and dining concepts to the area," Schanbaum says.

Moving target
The actual closing date will depend on the outcome of the season for Texas Tech's football team the Red Raiders.

"The final chapter for High Fives will be written alongside the almighty Texas Tech Red Raiders. The bar's ultimate closure is tied directly to the team's success," the release says.

The next game day is on January 1, when doors open at 10 am.

If the Red Raiders advance past the game on January 1, High Fives will remain open for subsequent Texas Tech game days until the team's run ends. Meanwhile hours in December will be Thursdays & Fridays from 8 pm-2 am, and Saturdays: from 2 pm– 2 am.