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    Where to Eat

    Dallas has a new Master Sommelier wine expert and more restaurant news

    Teresa Gubbins
    Aug 31, 2022 | 3:36 pm
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    Corn fritters at Whistle Britches.
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    This roundup of Dallas dining news has lots of fodder including five new restaurant openings, six new menus, and two new pumpkin lineups. In news for snobby foodie types, Dallas just got one new Master Sommelier and one new executive chef.

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

    Monarch is home to a newly crowned Master Sommelier: Pablo Braida. He's one of 10 newbies who've joined the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers, along with Julie Dalton from the Post Oak Hotel in Houston and eight others from around the U.S. The Court of Master Sommeliers was established in 1977 to encourage excellence in beverage knowledge and service. But it has lost its luster following sexual harassment claims made by some female members that resulted in the ousting of six members in 2020.

    The Brass Tap, an upscale beer bar chain, has opened at CityLine in Richardson, at 1251 State St., where it serves 150 craft beers from around the globe, plus grilled cheese, Angus burgers, and their signature Boom Boom Shrimp. Co-owner Bhatt Ridham is a Richardson native. Happy hour runs from 3-7 pm weekdays, plus all day on Thursdays. DFW has eight locations open or coming soon including North Dallas, Roanoke, Allen, Rockwall, Prosper, McKinney, and Little Elm.

    Awesome Times is a new family-owned restaurant in Highland Village at 2630 Justin Rd. #107 from husband-and-wife Jerry and Tamara Lisby, serving traditional American food like burgers, wings, and sandwiches. Specialties include a Philly cheesesteak and loaded tater tots of all kinds — their slogan is "less haters, more taters" — including the Mt. Fuji tots topped with crab, wonton chips, and house-made wasabi sauce.

    Sweetgreen has opened in Lakewood in the former Dixie House at 6400 Gaston Ave. The space now has a big patio with seating for 36, plus 22 inside. This is the third Dallas location, following Deep Ellum and Uptown. Summer dishes include Elote Bowl with corn, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, cilantro, goat cheese, spicy sunflower seeds, tortilla chips, quinoa, arugula, in lime cilantro jalapeno vinaigrette; Summer BBQ Salad with chicken, watermelon, corn, kale, Romaine, carrots, cabbage, cilantro, and Green Goddess Ranch; and a Corn + Peppers side dish, available through October 12.

    Fajita Pete's has opened a location in Frisco at 4150 Legacy Dr. #416, with a menu of fajitas, chips, queso, guacamole and desserts. This makes eight locations in the DFW area, including Lakewood, Park Cities, Preston Forest, North Dallas, Las Colinas, Carrollton, Colleyville, and Southlake.

    Rye Craft Food & Drink at 111 W. Virginia St. in McKinney closed after being damaged during a fire which broke out in an alley courtyard in downtown McKinney on August 15. The restaurant says it will be closed for some time.

    Casita Tex-Mex Bar and Grill, a longtime Mexican restaurant at 5807 Blackwell St. behind the main Half Price Books, reopened August 30. They've been closed since December 2020, following a fire that ravaged the kitchen which investigators believe was caused by a tortilla chip warmer. Their menu includes brisket tacos, chimichangas, flautas, combination plates, shrimp fajitas, enchiladas, nachos, breakfasts, and a menu of "Austin-style Tex-Mex" with soft tacos and Mexican pizza.

    Village Baking Co has opened at the new Weir's Plaza at 3219 Knox St. #130. The bakery was previously across the street at 4539 Travis St. in a small building next to the former 7-Eleven. That was temporary and is now closed.

    The Aussie Grind is opening a location in Farmers Branch, in Alpha Plaza at 4887 Alpha Rd. They're an Aussie-style cafe with a full kitchen serving espresso drinks, juices, smoothies, and alcoholic drinks. Husband-and-wife owners Lui and Angie Monforte opened their first location in Frisco in 2019.

    G.Texas Catering has taken over concessionaire and bar management at AT&T Performing Arts Center. G Texas is from entrepreneur John Gilbert and chef Michael Gooch. Their first foray into the Arts District was in 2017 with a casual-eats option called The Artisan. They're replacing Wolfgang Puck Catering, which has its hands full with operations at Dallas Union Station, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Nasher Center, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

    Harper's has a new menu with more sharable items, more sushi, and more moderately priced entrée options including Corn Agnolotti with summer corn and ricotta, Wagyu Beef Pastrami Shortrib with Brussels sprout sauerkraut, Diver scallops with crispy lacinato kale, and chicken piccata with lemon, capers, parsley, and spicy greens, available through September.

    Whistle Britches, the fried chicken restaurant from chef Omar Flores, has new menu items including Buffalo Fried Cauliflower with ranch dressing, Corn Fritters, and Chicken Fredo with fusilli pasta, at all three locations in Dallas, Plano, and Southlake.

    Catbird, the restaurant and lounge at Thompson Dallas, has new end-of-summer dishes including Aguachile Ceviche with kaffir lime crackers, Lacinato Kale & Strawberry Salad with poppy vinaigrette, and Harissa Smoked Filet with garlic olive oil smashed potatoes.

    Ford's Garage, the burger and beer joint inspired by Henry Ford that recently opened in Plano, has new limited time dishes including the Sweet Heat Burger, a half-pound black Angus beef with blackened seasoning, candied pork belly, Tillamook Pepper Jack, chipotle BBQ sauce, Romaine, and jalapenos on a brioche bun; BBQ Bacon Shrimp served over mango salsa with bourbon BBQ Sauce; and ribs with choice of brisket burnt ends or Andouille sausage. They're available through October 3.

    El Pollo Loco has a new quesadilla with shredded chicken, mild tomato salsa, melted cheese, diced onion, and cilantro. It comes in a combo with a drink and side of tortilla chips for $5. It joins three other combos: classic chicken burrito, original Pollo bowl, and tacos al carbon.

    Motor City Pizza, the Detroit-style pizzeria in Lewisville, now offers full dine-in service and a bar, and has expanded its menu to include pasta and sandwiches.

    La Madeleine has new menu items for fall including Pumpkin Streusel Muffin, Chai Tea Latte, Pumpkin Spice Latte, and Caramel Apple Danish (available after Labor Day).

    7-Eleven has two new pizzas: Breakfast pizza with gravy, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and breakfast sausage; and Veggie with diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onions, and sliced mushrooms. They've also launched the 7Collection, an online shop with 7-Eleven-themed T-shirts, hats, and memorabilia.

    Farm + Feed in Plano has a new power lunch special served weekdays from 11 am-2 pm (except Tuesdays when it's closed) for $12.50.

    Smoothie King has a new Espresso that can be added to any smoothie, with 159 mg of caffeine per 20-ounce drink (twice as much as their Cold Brew's 83 mg of caffeine). For example, you could add an Espresso to their Coffee Mocha Smoothie with Sunwarrior Organic plant-based protein, banana, dates, Califia Farms Oat Milk, and cocoa.

    Dunkin' has ushered in the pumpkin with Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, and Nutty Pumpkin Coffee.

    Black Rock Coffee Bar has a new lineup of fall drinks available September 1-October 31 including the Pumpkin Blondie, Salted Caramel Chai, Candied Cranberry Fuel, and Caramel Apple Smoothie combining ice cream, green apple base, caramel, ice, and whipped cream.

    Tango Room has a new Caviar Martini with a spoonful of caviar, vodka, oyster shell vermouth, kümmel, egg yolk jam, and kaluga for $45.

    Al Biernat's has a new Watermelon Refresher cocktail with Casa Noble Reposado, Licor 43, fresh watermelon, mint, and lime juice for $19, available through the end of September at both Al Biernat's North and Oak Lawn locations.

    Anise, the Mediterranean wine bar and restaurant at The Village's Drey Hotel, has a new executive chef: Rene De Leon, Jr., whose resume includes Bullion, Next and Aviary in Chicago, the Dawson in Chicago, Le Sel in Nashville, Swift's Attic in Austin, and Michelin 3-star restaurant Alinea. His new menu includes Tuna Crudo, Mussels, Merguez Sausage, and Crispy Eggplant.

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    Eric Sandler contributed to this story.

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    Roundup Time

    Dallas restaurants heat up new summer menus in this roundup of news

    Raven Jordan
    Jun 17, 2025 | 6:39 pm
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    Mirador
    Whipped feta at Mirador

    Mid-June means it's time for a roundup of restaurant news around Dallas, and this one is perfect for people craving something new. Everyone's doing new menus and dishes, from a fancy lobster roll and wine pairing to a new ranch dip at one of America's most popular chains.

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

    Al Biernat's has a new special 3-course dinner at its Al Biernat’s North location, available on weekend nights only from Friday-Sunday, featuring dishes like grilled pear soup, snapper, short rib, steak frites, and Al’s Famous coconut cream pie, for the bargain price of $55.

    Mirador in downtown Dallas has a new summer menu for brunch and lunch featuring $18 seasonal crudo, $14 heirloom tomato salad, $11 chocolate donut, and a $18 Foie-ffle with buttermilk waffle, duck confit, cultured butter.

    The Porch has a new summer menu with $30 wood-fired salmon, $16 pork belly burnt ends, and $38 shrimp & grits. Plus, there are $10 "inflation-free" cocktails featuring a margarita and hibiscus hybrid.

    Te Deseo in the Harwood District has a new menu at their La Terraza rooftop with corn soup, salsas flight with three salsas, cheese and chicken stuffed arepas, tacos, ceviche, and churros. Dishes range from $9 for an appetizer to $29 for fajitas.

    Elm Street Cask & Kitchen in downtown Dallas has a new summer menu with $34 blackened redfish, $14 Gulf shrimp ceviche, $34 chargrilled pork chops, and lighter bites like $14 watermelon & feta skewers.

    Winsome Prime the steakhouse at Trinity Groves has a new weekend brunch with $17 spinach-artichoke dip, $25 six-ounce Kobe burger, $46 oxtail hash, and $47 lobster Benedict. Hours are Saturday-Sunday from 11 am-4 pm.

    Culpepper Cattle Co. has a new Sunday brunch buffet for $28 with omelets, chicken fried steak, cheddar grits, monkey bread, biscuits & gravy, chicken tenders, pancakes, waffles, French toast sticks, migas, tacos, plus $5 mimosas and $8 build-your-own bloody Mary bar.

    Eddie V's has a new special pairing a lobster roll and wine for $38, with choice from Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay, Whispering Angel Rosé, or Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir. Available at both Plano and Fort Worth locations until July 25.

    Jinya Ramen Bar has new summer chef specials: tan tan men noodles in a chilled chicken broth, topped with pork and bok choy for $17; and buffalo cauliflower with ranch for $8. Available through August 31.

    Tacodeli is bringing back the salmon pistachio taco, with includes salmon wrapped in a pistachio crust, pistachio salsa + spicy habanero escabeche, and a sprinkle of pistachios for $6.50.

    Fish City Grill has a new "handhelds" menu of tacos and sandwiches, starting at $14, including fishwich with beer-battered cod, honey chipotle shrimp tacos, lobster & shrimp grilled cheese, shrimp po’boy, and bacon cheeseburger.

    Dog Haus, the hot dog restaurant and biergarten, has teamed with chef Josh Elkin for an Aloha Soopah Slider featuring fried Spam, tater tots, chili crunch, furikake, eggs, and maple sriracha on grilled King's Hawaiian rolls. Available for $8 through July 21.

    Culinary Dropout is celebrating its one-year anniversary in the Design District with new summer dishes, zero-proof sips, and frozen cocktails. There are two-for-one sushi rolls, whipped feta and tahini dip, strawberry spinach salad, short rib, and cocktails like Pancho's Paloma and the Irish Goodbye with whiskey, Borghetti Italian liqueur, cold brew, and cinnamon cold foam.

    Barcelona, the Knox-Henderson wine bar, has a menu designed for patio dining that includes asparagus a la plancha with charred lemon; corn zucchini buñuelos with dill and citrus; burrata topped with onion pesto and blistered tomatoes; or a whole roasted branzino served with salsa verde, potatoes, and lemon.

    Corner Bakery is offering low priced sandwiches such as ham and Swiss, bacon & egg, and chicken salad sandwich for $4 and $5. The sandwiches are typically $8-$10.

    Bellagreen has six new limited-time dishes including cucumber & avocado gazpacho, watermelon salad, falafel burger, and lemon crumble bar. Priced at $5-$20. Available through the end of August.

    First Watch has a new summer brunch with blueberry lemon cornbread, elote breakfast burrito, shrimp & grits, and strawberry tres leches French toast with spiced gingerbread cookie crumbles. A new summer drink is the Watermelon Wake-Up with watermelon, pineapple, lime, and mint. Available through August 11.

    MilkShake Factory, the Grapevine dessert shop, has added the buzzy Dubai-style chocolate bar with pistachio crème and toasted kataifi wrapped in milk chocolate for $6. They have also added a limited-time strawberry pretzel pie shake withstrawberries, salty pretzels, and frosting, topped with whipped cream and a strawberry for $10, available through July 27.

    Menchie's frozen dessert chain has partnered with Hi-Chew candy for a limited-edition flavor: Hi-Chew Blue Hawaii Tropical Candy. The flavor combines citrus and pineapple in a creamy frozen dessert, available through June 31.

    Bahama Buck's has a limited-edition lineup of Bomb Pop shaved ice and sodas. Flavors include Watermelon Bomb Pop Sno topped with sprinkles and a Watermelon Bomb Jr., Bomb Pop Cherry Bahama Soda, Bomb Pop Lime Bahama Soda, and Bomb Pop Blue Raspberry Bahama Soda. Available at Dallas locations from June 26-July 6.

    Einstein Bros. Bagels, the fast-casual bagel chain, has morning mocktails in fruity flavors like Bros. Bay Breeze with cranberry, lemonade & passion fruit; Passion Fruit Sunrise with OJ, lemonade, & passion fruit; and an Energy Spritz made with Monster Energy. Starting June 18.

    Duro Hospitality and Socorro Tequila have launched Socorro Tequila Joven Duro Edition, a collaboration that brings an exclusive tequila experience to all Duro Hospitality concepts. Cocktails include “El Martini” at Mister Charles with Makrut Lime and Cointreau; the “Sandro Pertini” at The Charles with mezcal, Campari, and lime; and the “Tio Rosso” at El Carlos Elegante with grapefruit soda and rosemary.

    Taco Bell has new chicken strips for a limited time. They come solo, in tacos, or in a burrito. The chain keeps dabbling in chicken: They launched chicken nuggets with a tortilla chip breading in 2024, then brought them back again in 2025. The chicken strips are marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated with tortilla chip breadcrumbs and can be ordered with choice of spicy ranchero or avocado ranch. The taco features one chicken strip, purple cabbage, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheddar on a tortilla. The burrito has all the same ingredients, but two chicken strips instead of one. Items are $3-$6.

    Chipotle is launching adobo ranch, the chain's first new dip in five years since queso blanco. the sauce features adobo pepper, sour cream and a blend of herbs and spices. Available starting June 17.

    7-Eleven, Inc. has a new Spicy Hot Link Sausage featuring a slow-smoked, paprika-packed sausage. They've also launched a summer Craveables Value Menu with 5 bone-in wings for $5 and a glazed doughnut for $1.

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