Cajun Food News

New seafood restaurant will bring A Taste of Cajun to DeSoto

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A new Cajun seafood restaurant from a couple of caterers is coming soon to DeSoto: Called A Taste of Cajun, it will be located in a former wings place at 921 W. Belt Line Rd. #107, and is slated to open in September, according to owners Sandra Moore and Ricky Sterling.

“We wanted some more French, authentic-tasting Cajun food here in Dallas,” Moore says.

Sterling has been cooking his whole life and moved to Dallas in 1985, and Moore was born and raised here. The duo began catering in 2018 for friends and family events, hosting gatherings and feasts for weddings, birthday parties, and Juneteenth celebrations.

A Taste of Cajun will feature family recipes, Moore says.

“We have some recipes from Sterling's mom and his family who've lived in Louisiana their entire lives," Moore says.

There’s no menu posted yet, but signature dishes will include gumbo, blackened catfish, shrimp boils, snow crab legs, and a casserole dish with shrimp, sausage, and okra.

Though Cajun dishes are the main focus, they'll also offer specials such as pasta and crawfish étouffée, when it's in season. One cool dish is their boudin balls — deep-fried fritter-like bites made with diced sausage and rice.

Aiming for affordability and a little less strain on the pockets, the prices will range from $12-$16 for a plate.

A Taste of Cajun will also have a few boozy drinks, such as beer and daiquiris, to wash down those fried seafood plates and boils.

They've been buoyed by friends and positive word of mouth from catered events, creating a demand and inspiring them to take their business to the next level and a more formal setting. This will be their first brick-and-mortar restaurant.

“We’re looking forward to opening up the space — I hope everyone can come out and try it, it's going to be delicious," Moore says.

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New Year's Eve

All the Dallas restaurants to celebrate New Year's Eve 2024

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Grab a bite and party on New Year's Eve 2024.

The traditional choice to ring in the New Year is the party, and there are plenty of parties in Dallas, which you can find on this list. But there's a gentler, more delicious way to celebrate: over food. These restaurants are putting the party on the plate, with special meals to spice up your entry in 2025.

Here's where to celebrate New Year's Eve (and grab a bite) around Dallas:

Cafe Americana. Arlington restaurant will host a five-course dinner and sparkling wine flute featuring mini lobster roll with Meyer lemon confit; whipped house ricotta with roasted squash, pears, & tangerines; red shrimp with rose risotto & leeks; scallops with Heirloom carrot & lollipop kale; salmon with pomme puree, asparagus, & Bordelaise; and passion fruit panne cotta with white chocolate, raspberry, and pistachio. Vegetarian option also available. $105 plus $50 for wine pairings. Two seatings: 5-8 pm and 8:30 pm-12:30 am. 682-270-0041.

The Charlotte. Henderson Ave bistro will do a three-course dinner with. choics from crab croquettes, ribeye skewers, salmon with orzo, braised short rib with polenta, chicken with truffle potato gratin, butter cake with s’mores crumble, or chocolate brownie with coconut and mint. Pairing options also available. $95. 5-10 pm. 972-803-6720.

Coupes. Highland Park champagne bar is featuring their regular menu, with a selection of gougeres,endive with blue cheese whip, walnut, pear, champagne syrup, black-eyed pea soup, oysters normandie, black-eyed pea bruschetta and galette des rois. Reservations 4-11:30 pm, and food orders can be placed until 11:45 pm. 214-434-1347.

Cut & Bourbon. Loews Hotel steakhouse will feature select items from the traditional dinner menu or special features including roasted venison with black truffle, pear-parsnip puree & root vegetables, seared halibut with Brussel sprouts, or Wagyu beef filet with crab & black truffle potato pave. Prices are la carte. 5-10 pm. 682-277-4950.

Encina. Oak Cliff restaurant is hosting a 4-course dinner with choices from potato & cheese pierogi, lamb tartare with fried olives, Wagyu short ribs, duck leg confit, flounder with celery root salad, mushroom stroganoff, smoked trout, charred wedge salad, snapper crudo, and a dessert sampler. $90. 5-10 pm. 945-306-3067.

Ferah Smokehouse & Cantina. Wylie smokehouse will have a special menu featuring smoked chicken tortilla bisque, poached pear and baby spinach with candied pecans & champagne vinaigrette, smoked brisket enchilada lasagna, and orange infused chocolate mousse cake with gold pearl.3-9 pm. 972-905-5165.

Fish City Grill and Half Shells. Seafood chain will have a "Noon Year's Eve" special featuring horseradish Arctic char with Creole mustard cream, buttermilk mashed potatoes, and sugar snap peas for $25; and lobster & shrimp grilled cheese, with cheddar, jack, American, queso blanco, bacon, sriracha, and green onions on sourdough for $21. 11 am-3 pm.

Gemma. Five-course dinner at Henderson Avenue restaurant includes choices from burrata with pears & prosciutto, tuna carpaccio, hearts of palm ceviche, clams casino al diavolo, Korean fried quail, curried cauliflower bisque, ricotta gnocchi, squid ink tagliatelle with crab & uni, rigatoni alla zucca with butternut puree, shiitakes, delicata, pepita seeds & crispy sage, short rib with pecorino polenta, halibut with forbidden black rice, winter vegetable shepherd’s pie, chocolate hazelnut, olive oil cake, or roasted pear tart. $150. 5-11 pm. 214-370-9426.

Goldie’s. Northeast Dallas restaurant will ring in the New Year with regular menu of beef egg noodles, magic chicken thighs, and beet hummus, plus exclusive off-menu features and a complimentary glass of champagne. Prices are a la carte. 4-10 pm. 214-586-3033.

The Henry. Holiday menu includes a selection of appetizers, Scottish salmon, Korean prime skirt steak, bolognese, rotisserie chicken, a harvest bowl, and desserts such as chocolate fudge pie, key lime tart brulee, or warm croissant bread pudding. $85. 5 pm-12 am. 972-677-9560.

JOA Grill. Northwest Dallas restaurant will offer special Korean BBQ holiday menu with K-tomato sauce dumplings, choice of beef soup or JOA wedge salad, banchan and rice, marinated ribeye, New York strip, prime short rib, and chocolate mousse cake. $52. Regular menu also available. 4:30-10 pm. 972-241-3900.

Knife Italian. Ritz-Carlton, Las Colinas restaurant will feature a four-course dinner paired with wine, including charcuterie board, and choices from oysters, caviar bruschetta, 16-ounce ribeye of beef, 16-ounce striploin, butterfly branzino with taggiasca olive and datterino tomato, or saffron risotto. $365. 5-10 pm. 972-717-2420.

Komodo Dallas. Will feature two dining options, featuring Wagyu bone-in strip, lobster, money bag dumplings, and the miso chocolate temptation. $75. First seating 6-7:30 pm; second seating 9-10:30 pm. 214-423-6000.

La Parisienne. French bistro in Frisco offers 3-course menu with beef bourguignon, bouillabaisse, and steak frites. Complimentary glass of champagne and a macaron gift box, plus live saxophone. $85 for adults, $40 for 12 and under. 6-9:30 pm. 469-200-5411.

Mirador. Downtown Dallas restaurant is offering a special menu featuring deviled eggs, beef tartare, tots and truffles, lobster cobb salad, market fish, wild mushrooms, chicken paillard, caviar service, and surf and turf with lobster tail and Wagyu Denver steak. Prices are a la carte. 7-9:30 pm. 214-945-8200.

Montage. JW Marriott Dallas Arts District restaurant will offer a five-course meal with choices of champagne and caviar with chips & dips, foie grass crème brulee, banana squash, chestnut bisque, and John Dory. Dessert features millionaire cheesecake. $155. 5:30-10 pm. 214-736-7760.

Mot Hai Ba. East Dallas restaurant is doing a four-course menu with a champagne toast and new items prepared only for this dinner. Regular menu not available. $155, plus $75 for wine pairing. 5- 8:30 pm. 214-826-0968.

Nikki Greek Bistro. Restaurant is offering Greek brunch, DJ, and a special Greek countdown with a Champagne or Ouzo toast when Greece rings in 2025, at 4 pm, on New Year’s Eve. Regular brunch menu will be available featuring baklava French toast, smoked salmon and pita, with the addition of caviar, prime rib, oysters, and shellfish and bottles of Veuve for $99. Prices are a la carte. Reservations required, kitchen open from 10.30 am - 4.30 pm. 214-758-0025.

Nuri Steakhouse.Celebrate New Year's Eve with an unforgettable dining experience featuring a la carte dinner menu of both hot and cold appetizers, caviar service, lobster, and aged steaks. Three seating times: 4 pm, 6:30 pm, or 9 pm. 469-270-1745.

Open Palette. Sheraton Hotel restaurant will have a 4-course menu starting with winter salad, gnocchi alla vodka, followed by Wagyu hanger steak with Brussels sprouts, sweet potato puree, and chimichurri sauce, plus pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. $65. 4-10 pm. 214-922-8000.

Restaurant Beatrice. Oak Cliff restaurant is offering a four-course prix-fixe menu with guf seafood bisque, red wine poached pear salad, boudin boulettes, crab and corn beignets, lobster Creole over jambalaya, duck confit, and mocha baked Alaska. A vegan menu is available on request. $139. 5-9 pm. 469-962-2173.

Rye & Apothecary. Greenville Avenue restaurant and bar are hosting a 7-course tasting menu featuring amuse trio, rainbow chard stems, beef cheef tacos, Wagyu rib eye with beet bordelaise & mushroom agrodolce, brown butter gnudi, and spruce cake & pine cone. $150 plus $70 or $130 beverage pairing. 5-9:30 pm. 972-803-3391.

SER Steak + Spirits. Hotel steakhouse is offering a menu of caviar churros topped with Ossetra caviar, shallot crunch, and green onion crema for $60, lobster thermidor with a redneck cheddar crust, smoked hollandaise, Creole mustard, and caramelized shallots for $95, and 24K pear clafoutis, a golden-hued dessert featuring poached pears, fleur de lait ice cream, and salted caramel for $16. 4-11 pm. 214-761-7479.

Sushi | Bar. High-end omakase spot is doing an elevated menu with luxurious ingredients. $345, plus Krug Champagne toast for $90, or a wine or sake pairing for $70. Seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Premium omakase is 17 courses and will begin with Krug Champagne toast plus luxurious additions like caviar and truffles alongside additional courses specially crafted for the occasion. $465. Seating at 9:30 pm. 214-420-8532.

Sushi Marquee. Frisco sushi restaurant will serve regular menu, including sushi, rolls, and ramen. 11 am-2 am. 972-833-1608.

Table 13. Addison restaurant will serve 4-course meal with choices from crab-tini, beef crostini, tuna tartare, lobster bisque, house or Caesar salad, surf & turf, ribeye & shrimp, seabass & crab Oscar, Wagyu striploin, lamb chops, Southern chocolate cake, macarons, glass of Voga Prosecco, or fruit & cheese plate with nuts and chocolate. $150. Seatings at 5 pm, 7 pm, or 9 pm; final seating includes prosecco toast at 11 pm. 972-789-9558.

III Forks. Frisco steakhouse will host a New Year’s Eve surf and turf special and its regular menu. The surf and turf includes an 8-ounce filet and a 6-ounce lobster tail for $110. 4-11 pm. 972-267-1776.

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