Chicken News

North Dallas restaurant serves chicken every way with a chef's touch

A new place to get your chicken.

Photo courtesy of FoodSchmooze.org

An angelic-sounding new restaurant with a homey chicken theme is about to land at a major intersection near Richardson. Angel Chicken Kitchen will open at 7632 Campbell Rd., at the northeast corner of Coit Road, in a former Aaron Brothers frame shop that's next-door to Campisi's.

"Angel chicken" is the name of one of the most famous working-mom chicken dishes in history, in which chicken is baked or slow-cooked with a can of cream of mushroom soup and various seasonings to make a creamy bland sauce, then invariably combined with noodles or pasta.

But Angel Chicken Kitchen will be a fresh concept dedicated to chicken with grilled chicken, chicken tenders, and chicken nuggets. Everything chicken. Is there rotisserie chicken? They do not say.

There'll be lunch and dinner with salads and the ever-popular bowls. But there will also be breakfast with pancakes, eggs, house-made brioche, biscuits, and housemade jams.

"It's a fast-casual concept with a lot of healthy options," a spokesperson says. That includes oatmeal and acai bowls with fruit. "But everything will be fresh made, including making our own gravy," he says.

The concept comes from a team whose experience ranges from Brinker's to TGI Fridays to Pei Wei. The chef developing the menu is Tim Soufan, the former corporate executive chef for Pappas Restaurants, and currently a food and beverage consultant whose clients include Zoe's Kitchen.

Soufan's name was most recently dropped as being affiliated with a gastrolounge in Houston called Chapman & Kirby's. Dallas dining veterans may recall his role as chef at Tre Amici, the North Dallas steakhouse, which closed in 2010.

Angel Chicken will have some seating; the owners anticipate a brisk lunch and a big to-go business at dinner. The sign is up and the final touches are being made on construction, with an estimated opening of mid- to late-November.

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Henderson Avenue News

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

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A bar 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."

The Final Schedule: Playing to Win
High Fives will maintain the following operating hours for December
· Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
· Saturdays: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM

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:
· Next Game Day Begins: 11:00 AM on January 1. Doors Open at 10am.
· The Contingency: If the Red Raiders advance past the game on January 1, High Fives will only remain open for subsequent Texas Tech game days until the team's run ends.
· Goal: The hope is to see the Red Raiders through to the national championship.

Looking Forward on Henderson
High Fives’ closure paves the way for the ongoing evolution of Henderson Avenue. The management is supportive of the future for the district.

"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."

The closure is part of a larger plan to transform the quarter-mile stretch into a vibrant, walkable destination featuring chef-driven restaurants, retail, and office space.