Dallas Foodie Planner

The go-to list of every hot Dallas restaurant opening for fall 2014 and beyond

Two Dallas foodies are sitting around talking. Of course they're feasting on a giant pile of bacon, because that's what foodies do, and they're chasing that with some craft beer.

One says to the other, "What are the new up-and-coming restaurants that are opening?" And the other says, "I do not know, but I wish there were a big list of every restaurant that's opening in Dallas-Fort Worth this fall, as well as whatever restaurants are coming for 2015, because I'm a planner type who wants to lock down my reservations."

It is for those two fantasy foodies that we devised this list. It begins with restaurants that are either newly opened or are opening soon, and it ends with restaurants opening in 2015.

OPEN NOW OR VERY SOON:

Al's #1 Italian Beef, drippy sandwiches from Chicago opening in Addison in November.

B B Bop Seoul Kitchen, one of three concepts under construction in a complex on Greenville Avenue next to Trader Joe's.

Bohemian Cafe, newly opened kolache shop on Greenville Avenue.

Bottega Italia, Italian market/cafe at Sylvan Thirty from chef Daniele Puleo, estimated to open in December.

Cafe Momentum, charitable restaurant concept spearheaded by chef Chad Houser, slated to open in December.

C Senor, newly opened stand selling Cuban sandwiches and tacos in the old El Padrino space in Oak Cliff.

Clark Food & Wine Co., Euro-American restaurant from chef Randall Warder; and C'Viche Tequila Bar, its adjoining ceviche bar, opening in November.

Cultivar Coffee, a second branch of coffee stand at Good 2 Go, newly opened in Denton.

Dallas Grilled Cheese Co., taking over the old Book Doctor space on Seventh Street in Oak Cliff, opening by end of the year.

Dish, a second location opening in the space that was previously Soleo, by end of year.

Eureka, burger chain from California opening in the 3700M building at West Village.

Gino's East, famed Chicago concept opening a location in Arlington in October.

Greenville Ave Bar and Grill, technically not new, it just re-opened in the old Londoner space.

Henry's Majestic, restaurant in old Acme F+B space featuring chef Roe Dileo, opening in mid-October.

Hypnotic Donuts, second branch of extreme-doughnut shop from East Dallas, newly opened in Denton.

Ivy Kitchen, newly opened restaurant at Look Cinemas in North Dallas from a team that includes one of the founders of Houston's.

Kenny's Burger Joint, newly opened at Lakeside Market in Plano.

Kessler Park Eating House, new concept from owners of Jonathon's Oak Cliff, opening in December.

Luscher's, the hot dog restaurant from The Grape chef-owner Brian Luscher, opening by end of the year.

Modmarket, healthy chain opening three branches around DFW, including Flower Mound (already open), Plano (about to open) and Dallas (open in 2015).

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, opening in the rather doomed Mockingbird Taproom space in November.

Oso Food & Wine, new restaurant at Preston and Forest from restaurateur Michael Cox.

Project Pie, quick-pizza concept with at least three branches on the way, in Preston Center (already open), Greenville Avenue and by SMU.

Public School 214, high-end gastropub from Los Angeles opening in the West Village by December.

Rapscallion, sibling of Boulevardier is one of three restaurants going into a complex on Greenville Avenue next to Trader Joe's.

Righteous Foods, "healthy" restaurant from Fort Worth chef Lanny Lancarte, opening in his old Alta Cocina space in October.

Rodeo Goat, Fort Worth-born burger concept, opening second branch in Dallas' Design District by the end of the year.

Small Brewpub, upstart brewery-restaurant in Oak Cliff with former FT33 chef Misti Norris opening in November.

Smoke, meat-centric restaurant near Belmont Hotel, opening second branch in Plano in November.

TNT Tacos and Tequila, sibling of Blue Mesa Grill set to open in the Quadrangle this fall.

Yard House, "modern public" concept from Darden with many beers on tap, opening in Addison on October 29.

Yucatan Taco Stand, joining B B Bop and Rapscallion in a complex on Greenville Avenue next to Trader Joe's.

COMING IN 2015:

Armoury D.E., restaurant-bar with craft beer and crafty food going into the old Kettle Art space in January.

Braindead Brewing, Deep Ellum brewpub from savvy beer team Jeff Fryman, Sam Wynne and Drew Huerter.

Buzzbrews, another branch of the 24-hour mini-chain, opening in Lakewood in the old Mecca space.

Blue Sushi, small Nebraska sushi chain with branch in Fort Worth expands to Dallas' Preston Hollow Village.

Dee Lincoln Steak Bar, going into La Duni spot in Shops of Highland Park.

Jack's Modern Southern Kitchen, opening at Dallas Farmers Market.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, food and craft beer, opening first Texas location in Addison at Village on the Parkway in summer 2015.

Londoner, going in Mid-Elm Lofts building in downtown Dallas.

Mudhen, restaurant and beer garden from Shannon Wynne, opening near Dallas Farmers Market.

Mudsmith, second branch going in Mid-Elm Lofts building in downtown Dallas.

Nammi and Coolhaus, with banh mi and ice cream sandwiches, opening at Dallas Farmers Market.

Pakpao, two more branches of Asian restaurant from owners of Oak, at Walnut Hill and 75, and in Plano.

Palmieri Cafe, Italian coffee shop with gelato, pastries and coffee opening at Dallas Farmers Market.

Pie Tap Workshop + Bar, pizzeria from Mooyah team opening on Henderson Ave.

Remedy, sibling to HG Sply Co. with former Grape chef Danyele McPherson.

Rex's Seafood and Market, second branch of North Dallas market-restaurant, opening at Dallas Farmers Market.

Southpaw's Organic Grill, going in Mid-Elm Lofts building in downtown Dallas.

Spork, "roadside eatery" in a former Sonic from chef Eric Justice and the team behind Smoke.

Stocks & Bondy, soup 'n' sandwich spot opening at Dallas Farmers Market.

Ten, ramen shop from Tei An chef Teiichi Sakurai, opening at Sylvan Thirty.

Town Hearth, chef Nick Badovinus' restaurant in the Design District in March 2015.

Uchi Dallas, restaurant from famed Austin chef Tyson Cole, opening on Maple Ave.

Verts Kebap, Austin chain with the gyro-like meat sandwich known as the doner kebap, opening at Preston Hollow Village.

Whisk Crêpes Café, fast-casual creperie opening at Sylvan Thirty.

Wild Salsa, second branch of upscale Mexican restaurant, opening in Fairview.

Buzzbrews will open in the old Mecca space in Lakewood in 2015.

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Buzzbrews will open in the old Mecca space in Lakewood in 2015.

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Spring Arrival

West Dallas gets new Spanish-Peruvian restaurant with big-name chef

Photo courtesy of Ulloa's

Paella will be on the menu.

A new restaurant with a high-profile culinary director will bring Spanish and Peruvian flavors to West Dallas: Called Ulloa’s, it is coming to 727 Fort Worth Ave., with a projected opening in March 2027.

The concept is from philanthropists Susan and Woodrow Gandy, who were previously investors in the historic Belmont Hotel just around the corner. They've teamed up with Dallas celebrity chef Kent Rathbun as culinary director, along with Christopher Tunnell as general manager to lead the front of the house.

Rathbun is a name Dallas diners know well, with a resume that includes The Mansion on Turtle Creek, the Landmark Restaurant at the historic Melrose Hotel, Seventeen Seventeen at the Dallas Museum of Art, Abacus, Jasper's, Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen, and more. He's won numerous awards and made multiple appearances on Food Network. He was most recently behind the launch of On The Rocks, an Italian bistro in Burleson.

Chef Kent Rathbun will be the culinary director of Ulloa's. Photo courtesy of Kent Rathbun

Tunnell’s background spans both culinary direction and front-of-house operations. He worked at Los Angeles hot spots Ketchup, Geisha House, and Les Deux, as well as the Mandalay Bay and The Mirage in Las Vegas, before moving to Dallas to open The Mexican, the upscale restaurant in the Design District.

“I am truly excited to partner with Chef Kent Rathbun, whose reputation is amazing — not only in the DFW Metroplex, but in the culinary world,” Tunnell says. “He has been with this project since the beginning, helping develop it; this will be a very chef-driven, culinary-forward restaurant.”

The team's vision for Ulloa’s is both culinary and urban, with hopes of anchoring the corridor and attracting other businesses to Fort Worth Avenue — a stretch connecting downtown Dallas with Oak Cliff that remains somewhat underdeveloped despite its panoramic skyline views.

The restaurant is named for Spanish explorer, astronomer, and scientist Antonio de Ulloa, who spent extensive time in the Mexican peninsula before becoming Louisiana’s first governor. During his travels, Ulloa documented a fogbow — a circular rainbow formed when sunlight meets mist that causes silhouettes standing between the sun and fog to appear ringed in light, a phenomenon known today as “Ulloa’s Rings.”

That vibrant phenomenon inspired both the restaurant's identity and logo. The concept promises "bold, worldly flavors in a welcoming neighborhood setting inspired by exploration and discovery,” the owners say.

Ulloa's Rendering of Ulloa's.Rendering courtesy of Ulloa's

While the menu remains in development, Tunnell describes the culinary direction as “Spanish soul with a Peruvian heart.” The kitchen will merge the coastal flavors of both traditions — ranging from paellas and ceviches to crafted cocktails and signature adaptations by Rathbun.

The 200-seat, two-story space will feature a downstairs dining room, a large bar, and an outdoor patio. Upstairs, plans call for a secondary bar, a private dining room, a patio, and an expansive balcony patio, offering views of the city's skyline and of the Margaret Hunt Hill and Margaret McDermott bridges.

While the upstairs space will be available for private events, the owners intend for it to operate primarily as an organic extension of the main restaurant. The buildout will include a guest elevator along with ample parking, including both self-parking and valet options.

The team says the restaurant will have have an aesthetic that's “warm, theatrical, generous, elegant but alive, with the energy of a great Spanish tapas bar and the soul of Peruvian hospitality.”

Ulloa’s plans to launch with dinner service first, followed by lunch and weekend brunch.

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