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    ALS News

    Outpouring for Dallas restaurateur Al Biernat soars after ALS diagnosis

    Teresa Gubbins
    Sep 23, 2024 | 2:21 pm
    Al Biernat with Nobu Matsuhisa

    Al Biernat with legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

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    Beloved Dallas restaurateur Al Biernat, founder of the acclaimed local steakhouse Al Biernat's, has received an outpouring of support from fans since revealing that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, in February 2024.

    Biernat is one of Dallas' all-time great hospitality figures, dating back to his days at The Palm steakhouse, for whom he worked in cities including Los Angeles, Houston, and Dallas. Biernat founded his namesake restaurant in 1998 on Oak Lawn Avenue, where his standard of excellence and doting charm made it a destination for special occasions, Park Cities swells, and celebrities in town.

    Biernat's sense of hospitality has little competition in Dallas — and in recent years, he expanded into social media, sharing visits of high-profile diners such as former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who stopped at the restaurant on September 14:

    "Honored to have Tom Brady in the Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn restaurant last night enjoying dinner with a party of 14 from Fox Sports," Biernat posted. "He had to sneak out the back of the restaurant, because some ladies were going crazy over him being there. He definitely has Charisma and Charm. He enjoyed the food and service. Promised to return. If anyone is curious, he enjoyed a cowboy cut Ribeye."

    More recently, Biernat shared his thoughts on grappling with ALS on Facebook, such as this post from September 2:

    "My prayer is that God will give a team of medical researchers the Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding to find a cure to this cruel disease that is affecting more people every year," he posted. "Sure, I want a miracle for myself, but I want that for everyone who is struggling with this disease. Awareness is the key to finding a cure, because most people stay in the shadows and suffer, and die. Since I was diagnosed, so many people have told me of loved ones in their lives that had ALS. Something is causing this illness to become more prevalent. At the moment, neurologists don’t know the cause, or the reason why it is happening more frequently."

    The average life expectancy for people with ALS is two to five years after diagnosis, but it varies from person to person. Symptoms can begin in the muscles that control speech and swallowing, or in the hands, arms, legs, or feet. Biernat began to experience symptoms in May 2023.

    Sadly, Biernat recently announced on September 22 that he would no longer be able to communicate on Facebook.

    "Thank you for your loving kindness and prayers," he said. "I am signing off of Facebook because I no longer have the strength or dexterity in my hands to post or respond. You all have been more than supportive. I appreciate your friendship and prayers. Love and respect."

    The post has received an outpouring from friends and customers, sending love and best wishes.

    On September 18, he talked about the prospect of dying, but ended on a note of gratitude: "Having Bulbar ALS I am realistic about my future. Friends and family have asked me if I’m afraid of dying, and this is what I say to them. Because of the salvation of Jesus, I will be rejoicing in my spirit to see him in all of his glory. Since we are all flesh, soul, and spirit, only my flesh is being left behind. But don’t get me wrong, I have a blessed life in this world, with a loving wife, and a beautiful family and many wonderful and caring friends. I am grateful!"

    Al Biernat's has two locations, the original at 4217 Oak Lawn Ave., and a North Dallas location at 5251 Spring Valley Rd., and both are anticipated to continue to operate just as they have been, says Brad Fuller, the Director of Operations as well as Biernat's nephew, who has stepped up to fill in the gap, occupying the lead role at the restaurants for quite some time.

    "Al originally had a plan to retire, and he was semi-retired for a few years already," Fuller says. "We have a great team, and I am taking on the operations of the restaurants. My cousins are also now involved with the business to ensure that we keep a strong family-run operation and keep the values and high standards in quality and hospitality that have always been such a strong part of my uncle's career and success."

    Fuller was still in high school when he first worked with Biernat, back when Biernat was still at The Palm.

    "Uncle Al is not only my uncle, but my mentor and truly a great friend," Fuller says. "We spoke nearly everyday for the 26-plus years we've worked together. He is a great man."

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    Where to eat

    Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 new restaurants to try in May

    Raven Jordan
    May 8, 2025 | 4:15 pm
    Palma now open in Deep Ellum.
    Palma
    Palma now open in Deep Ellum.

    This month's installment of Where to Eat, CultureMap Dallas' column of new eats and must-try bites, is all about spring openings. There's a good mix of cuisines in this list, from burgers to Asian fusion to Hawaiian — many choices ahead.

    Here's where to eat in Dallas this month:

    Blues Burger
    An old burger from Love Field has returned with a new location in Forney. The burger concept from couple Howard and Catharine Baldwin serves up Angus beef patties topped with homemade sauces and spreads, plus beef tallow fries. In addition to over-the-top burgers like the Double Wide - fried beef bologna, bacon, cheddar, fried egg - they also offer vegetarian patty options, fried pies, and gluten-free baked buns from Local Oven.

    Burger Schmurger
    Smash burger restaurant that started as a pop-up finally has a brick-and-mortar in East Dallas. Leading the concept is owner Dave Culwell and This & That Hospitality duo Brandon Hays and Phil Schanbaum. Burgers are smashed all around until flat with crispy edges and crowned with American cheese, grilled onions, and other toppings of choice. They also offer special items such as Culwell's take on a patty melt, featuring double smash patties.

    Domodomo
    Sushi omakase restaurant from New York has made its Texas debut at The Quad in Uptown Dallas. The experience, led by chef Brian Kim, features seven courses such as seasonal bluefin tuna brioche, American Wagyu yukhoe, and Granny Smith yuzu shiso popsicle for dessert. They serve a mix of both hot and cold dishes. Dinner starts at $135 per person.

    III Forks Steakhouse Addison
    Steakhouse recently opened a new flagship location close to where it first started on Dallas Parkway back in 1998. The new space features two dining rooms and serves elevated dishes such as Snake River Farms American Wagyu and A5 Miyazaki Gyu Japanese Wagyu, paired with diver scallops with bacon jam, chicken fried lobster, and prime double-cut pork chops. Inside the dining room are antique gold light fixtures, custom-designed wallpaper, and a second, private Art Deco-style dining room with lighting and art.

    Gas Monkey Ice House
    Car garage-themed restaurant is now open at Grandscape in The Colony. The concept comes from automotive icon and DFW native Richard Rawlings, star of Discovery Channel’s Fast N’ Loud. Rawlings partnered with Reach Hospitality on the restaurant, which has ample TVs for entertainment and VIP spaces for private events. The menu features a selection of pizza, burgers, and wings. Stand-out items include The Gorilla pizza, made with San Marzano tomato sauce, pepperoni, Texas taco meat, bacon, mozzarella, ricotta, and spicy honey; Smash’d Burger featuring double smash’d patties; and Flying Monkey Wings, bone-In chicken wings with choice of sauce.

    Nouveau Noir
    Southern restaurant with a Cajun flair from Atlanta opened in Addison on April 26. The concept comes from restaurateur Ebony Austin; this is the third location to open outside of Georgia. The menu offers brunch, lunch, and dinner options such as chicken wings coated in a honey sauce, fried lobster tails, steak & eggs, and pineapple rum French toast. They also have seafood dishes such as BBQ salmon and seafood and grits with chargrilled shrimp, salmon, and crab meat. They're open for lunch and dinner daily, except Monday, and serve Sunday brunch.

    Palma
    Tex-Asian fusion restaurant opened May 5 in Deep Ellum. The concept is one of the two new restaurants from Flagship Restaurant Group to open in the neighborhood, joining neon restaurant-bar Ghost Donkey. There are intriguing dishes such as sushi nachos, Nam Nam noodle salad with lo mein noodles, and banh mi cheesesteak. They also do weekend brunch with barbacoa hash, breakfast tacos, and kimchi fried rice omelets.

    Pine Isle
    Hawaiian-inspired restaurant in East Dallas is now open on Fitzhugh Avenue in a former Tom N Toms coffee space. The eatery is from restaurateur Kevin Singharaj, whose family owns the Zaap Kitchen chain. There are Hawaiian plate lunches with rice and two sides and a protein, such as Kalua pork or chicken katsu. The menu also features spam musubi, pork lumpia spring rolls, and marinated tuna poke in a bowl or as nachos.

    Pizza Ella
    Pizza shop with a Middle Eastern flair recently opened in Richardson. It comes from couple Yehuda and Lital Alila, owners of a steakhouse called Meat Point in the same shopping center, which they opened in 2013. Pizza Ella offers kosher pizzas, and most are vegetarian-friendly. Options include 12- and 24-inch White Pizza with alfredo sauce, mozzarella, zucchini, sweet potato, eggplant, and caramelized onion; and Tunisian Pizza, a cheeseless pizza with harissa, tomato sauce, tuna, olives, bell pepper, and preserved lemon. They also serve salads, pastas, and a few breakfast items.

    Radici
    Italian pasta and grill restaurant recently debuted a second location at EpicCentral in Grand Prairie, following the success of the first in Farmers Branch in 2024. Celebrity chef Tiffany Derry owns the restaurant alongside business partner Tom Foley. Derry lends her early experience making Italian food to dishes such as Bolognese, featuring Mafaldini pasta, 6-hour braised beef, veal, and pork; and Lasagna Bianca, with white Bolognese, sage, spinach pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, and nutmeg. They also have weekend brunch.

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