Cheese Please

Dallas cheese lovers melt over this nicely appointed new shop in Lewisville

Pretty cheese platters are on the menu.

Photo courtesy of Salty Cow

Dallas diners who feel there is never enough cheese have a new destination: an artisan cheese and provisions shop called The Salty Cow, newly opened in Lewisville.

The Salty Cow specializes in locally sourced gourmet cheeses; meats such as prosciutto, jamón serrano, salami and pâté; and provisions such as dried fruits, spreads, oils, crackers, coffees, and teas.

Also on the menu: gourmet popcorn from Hico Popcorn Works in flavors such as toffee, chipotle ranch, and dill pickle; and sweets from Wiseman House Chocolates, also located in Hico.

The Salty Cow is located at 2540 King Arthur Blvd. in Lewisville, one of the newest small local businesses to open at the in the Castle Hills Village Shops, located within the master-planned Castle Hills community.

In addition to selling cheeses and other items individually, they also offer varied cheese and charcuterie boards, with tailored platters and gift baskets for every occasion. The "Best of Texas" platter, for example, features four cheeses and two meats including Bosque Blue cheese, sheep gouda, and jalapeno cheddar from the Veldhuizen Family Farm in Dublin, Texas.

The Salty Cow has partnered with TKO Libations, a new craft brewery at the Castle Hills Village Shops, to offer a beer and cheese pairing menu specifically for TKO customers. Guests visiting TKO Libations can hop across the Plaza for a fromager d’affinois to complement TKO's IPA, breakfast stout, and tart blonde beers.

The shop will also offer fun and tasty cheese courses in the future as well as host private events.

The concept was created by husband-and-wife Jennifer Gentry and Harold Gonzalez, who lamented the lack of specialty cheese shops in that area.

Originally from New York, the couple are now Castle Hills residents and are excited to offer their products and expertise to neighbors and those from outside the community.

"This was the perfect place for our home and our shop," Jennifer says in a release. "Also, there are a LOT of people here who love cheese, charcuterie, and chocolate!"

Castle Hills Village Shops is a neighborhood dining and events destination offering culinary variety, local flavor, conveniences and seasonal events to the Castle Hills community and beyond.

In addition to The Salty Cow and TKO Libations, retailers include pizzeria PI.E 3.14 Everyday Eatery, taqueria T.B.D. Kitchen, susheria Kanzi Sushi & Hibachi, Z's Wok, and Sophia’s Kitchen, specializing in coffee, tea, and pastries.

Castle Hills is a 2,800-acre master-planned community near SH 121 and Josey Lane in Lewisville with single-family homes, golf villas, townhomes, condos, and estate homes, priced from the $170s to $2.5 million and up. Castle Hills is also home to Discovery at The Realm, an urban-inspired collection of apartment homes within a walkable community, including programming, activities and amenities.

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Restaurant debut

Mexican restaurant Sueño debuts with tequila lounge in Snider Plaza Dallas

Photo courtesy of Sueño

Tres Leches de Horchata at Sueño.

The highly anticipated second location of acclaimed Mexican restaurant Sueño is making its debut in Dallas — and it's bringing a tequila lounge with it.

Officially called Sueño Cocteleria Mexicana, the elevated Mexican restaurant from founders Julio Pineda and Cristian Lujano, is opening at Dallas' Snider Plaza on Wednesday, June 10. The restaurant is located at 6600 Snider Plaza, in a 6,259-square-foot space with a main dining room, patio, and a dedicated tequila lounge called Alma Agave.

The opening comes about eight months after Sueño first revealed plans to expand from Richardson to the popular Dallas shopping center near SMU. Founded in 2021 by cousins Pineda and Lujano, both originally from Mexico City and raised in Texas, Sueño quickly earned a following for its refined Mexican cuisine, cocktail program, and hospitality.

The Dallas location is a partnership with Bellomy Hospitality Group, the local company behind S&D Oyster Company, Rex's Seafood, and Caché.

At the center of Sueño's cuisine is its in-house masa operation, which uses heirloom blue and yellow corn to make nixtamal daily for tortillas, tetelas, and tlayudas.

The kitchen is led by executive chef Cristos Andrade, a native of Monterrey, whose menu blends traditional Mexican flavors with influences from French, Italian, and Japanese cuisine, the release says.

$Sue\u00f1o$ Pollo à la Plancha.Photo courtesy of Sueño

Menu highlights include:

Bone Marrow Pork Belly with salsa tatemada, avocado puree, and bone marrow-infused crema Oaxaqueña
Tamarind Ponzu Sashimi Scallops with cucumber, avocado, and fried parsnip
Sushi-Grade Ahi Tuna Tartare with serrano tomato herb vinaigrette
Jalisco Birria Tacos with braised lamb, consommé, cheese, onion, cilantro, and lime
Enchiladas Suizas with pulled chicken, cheese, and creamy poblano sauce

Live-fire dishes are a highlight of the menu and will include:

Wood-Fired Carne Asada with Rosewood Ranch New York strip and chorizo enfrijolada
Pollo a la Plancha with pipián verde
Fire-grilled fajitas with chicken, sirloin, pork belly, or a combination of meats
Salmon a la Crema with white wine mushroom sauce

An exciting addition to the new location is Alma Agave, an intimate lounge dedicated to tequila, mezcal, and other Mexican spirits, according to a release. The 23-seat space is designed as a destination of its own, the owners say, serving cocktails along with small plates inspired by different regions of Mexico.

The beverage program showcases tequila, mezcal, and lesser-known Mexican distillates, as well as ancestral drinks such as tejuino and tejate, they say. Cocktails incorporate housemade ingredients, fermented elements, masa foam, and squash-based sodas.

$Sue\u00f1o$ Pretty cocktails at Sueño.Photo courtesy of Sueño

"With this location, we really focused on how the experience unfolds for our guests," says Lujano in the release. "From the front window where masa is prepared to the open kitchen and into the intimacy of Alma Agave, every element is designed to draw people in."

The restaurant was designed by Mexico City-based JSa and Arlington's ch_Studio. According to the release, the design draws inspiration from traditional Mexican haciendas and incorporates volcanic stone, wood, leather, handwoven textiles, and artwork by Mexican artisans. A patio "reinterprets the Mexican courtyard," they says, as a shaded, inviting space for outdoor gatherings.

"For us, this project is deeply personal," says Pineda. "It's about honoring where we come from while creating something meaningful for our community — an experience that celebrates Mexican culture through food, drink, and genuine hospitality."

Sueño will open for dinner service and weekend brunch beginning June 10. Hours will be 4-10 pm Monday-Thursday, 4-11 pm Friday, 10 am-11 pm Saturday, and 10 am-10 pm Sunday. Alma Agave will be open 4-11 pm Sunday-Thursday, and 4 pm-midnight Friday-Saturday.

Reservations are now open through Resy.

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