Restaurants + Bars

Comings and Goings

It's a big week for restaurant openings and closings in Dallas

water, water everywhere

We rate 9 sparkling waters on a quest for a Topo Chico replacement

Love me tendies

Chicken tenders with Michelin cred to hatch on Dallas' Greenville Ave

Steamy shop

New romance bookstore-cafe brews up lattes and love stories in Arlington

Meet the Tastemakers

10 best restaurants in Dallas for 2026 shine as culinary standouts

Modern Mediterranean

Chef-driven Mediterranean restaurant Alara debuts in Dallas Design District

This week in gluttony

Buzzy new bagels top 6 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Today's Seafood News

Dallas seafood king Shell Shack to expand with new location

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Mother's Day dining

All the best Dallas restaurants to celebrate Mother's Day 2026

Dumpling News

Uptown Dumpling debuts in North Dallas with dumplings and Peking duck

Meet the Tastemakers

16 best new restaurants in Dallas compete for the Tastemakers crown

New brew

New coffee shop brewing in Dallas' Snider Plaza promises precise pours

Restaurant News Roundup

Catch up on all that's happening in this Dallas restaurant news

Lounge News

Vibe lounge from Houston to join tenant mix at Dallas Design District

Where to Drink

Where to drink in Dallas right now: 5 hot happy hours for April

Hot dog!

Chicago hot dog king Portillo's plants a flag in Frisco for newest opening

Coming soon

Longtime Dallas Italian restaurant Bugatti's spawns a trattoria spinoff

Sandwich News

Pickleman's Gourmet Café rolls out 2 new sandwich shops around Dallas

Pub News

Queens Head English pub to open in storied Deep Ellum Dallas location

Chocolate News

Dallas' nationally renowned Kate Weiser Chocolate to close its doors