Deep Dish News

Gino’s East pizzeria declares opening date for deep dishing Dallas

The Dallas branch of deep-dish specialist Gino's East finally has an opening date.

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In hot deep-dish pizza news, the Dallas location of Gino's East, at 10310 Lombardy Ln., has an opening date: November 19. This is the second Dallas-Fort Worth location for the Chicago-style chain; the first opened in Arlington in April 2015.

It's the seventh Gino's East in Texas. There are other locations in Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.

"I'm excited that we brought it to Texas and are able to add another location to the Dallas-Fort Worth market," says owner Doug Guller in a release. Guller is the founder of ATX Brands, his parent company for other concepts such as Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill, Pelons, Bankersmith, and Schroeder Hall.

Gino's East fills the niche for Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza, with a menu focused on both signature dishes and Texas-influenced menu items such as the BBQ Brisket Za, with BBQ beef brisket, caramelized onions, and red and yellow peppers.

Deep-dish classics include one with pepperoni, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, and bacon, and another with fresh blue cheese, bacon, Italian sausage, and a bacon and blue-cheese stuffed jalapeno.

The Texas locations also offer trademark appetizers, including mozzarella sticks with tomato sauce and spinach artichoke dip served with crostini.

Gino's East will include cocktails, wine, and craft beer, including local labels such as Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde, Community Public Ale, Revolver Blood & Honey, and Lakewood Lager, as well as a selection from Chicago's own Goose Island Beer Company.

The Gino's East in Dallas is located in a former Bikinis. On its first day only, it will open at 2 pm. Thereafter, it will follow its regular business hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 am-10 pm, and Friday-Saturday, 11 am-11 pm.

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Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."