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Chef deploys his dreamy fusion tacos to new location in Lewisville

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A global fusion taco restaurant from an acclaimed chef is coming to Lewisville: Called The Dream Tacos, it's from chef Chetra Chau, and it will open in The Realm at Castle Hills, the mixed-use development at 4440 SH-121.

Chau is an award-winning chef with 20-plus years of experience in the restaurant industry who founded the original Dream Tacos location in Bedford, earning him a nomination for Best Chef in CultureMap's 2021 Tastemaker Awards. But it wasn't until he closed the Bedford restaurant and relocated to Plano that his concept began to take off.

"People from all over the DFW area have come to experience our global fusion tacos," Chau says. "We didn't see this reaction before."

Chau is known for crafting his tacos with influences from France, Mexico, Asia, and various cultures. That could mean anything from a Beef Wellington taco, made with sliced filet mignon and puff pastry, to a spaghetti meatball taco with marinara sauce.

His menu boasts more than two dozen tacos, with upscale, chef-driven ingredients: The ahi tuna taco, for example, has pickled. cabbage, cellophane noodles, sriracha, and wasabi cream. Other creative options include Korean bulgogi beef, Philly cheesesteak, tempura tofu & avocado, BBQ pulled pork, even a taco with shrimp & grits.

Prices are not cheap: This is not a $2 taco joint, with most tacos ranging from $7 to $9.

For non-taco fans, he also offers options such as a burger, salmon, and grilled chicken pasta. Plus nachos, quesadillas, tostada "pizzas," and chips & queso.

Expansion was part of his plan, but he was seeking the right kind of location where people would get what Dream Tacos is about.

"This new location is not just in Lewisville— it's in the Castle Hills community, next to Carrollton and the Colony," Chau says. "They’re in need of this kind of culinary adventure. This is the freshest, newest concept in the market, offering tacos that can only be found at Dream Tacos. Having something fresh and cooked per order and experience at a full service taco restaurant is unique.”

The menu at the Lewisville location will be similar to the menu at Plano, and he'll personally train all chefs on the incoming team. Lke the Plano Dream Tacos, there will also be a full bar stocked with cocktails, wine, and domestic and imported beers.

His goal is to be open in January.

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Celeb-magnet restaurant Delilah is ready for its Dallas debut

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Delilah will debut February 3 in the Dallas Design District.

Delilah, the glam Los Angeles supper club known for its celebrity clientele, live music, and chic art deco vibe, will officially make its Dallas debut next month.

The restaurant is set to open its doors in the Design District, at 1616 High Line Dr., on February 3, according to its official Instagram account.

It’s the fourth location for the Los Angeles-born Delilah, which first opened in West Hollywood in 2016. It has since expanded to include outposts in Las Vegas, Miami, and now, Dallas, where it will serve up a glam, modern supper club vibe alongside chic cocktails and classic American cuisine.

The Dallas outpost will bring Delilah’s classic, Roaring ‘20s inspired aesthetic to the Design District, along with an equally convivial atmosphere.

The “immersive” restaurant will boast live music, dancers, and “multiple performance moments,” according to a description shared by a representative. Delilah has a no-photos policy that is seriously maintained, too, which has helped it attract a devoted celebrity clientele in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Miami.

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According to Vanity Fair, Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, John Mayer, and more A-listers are all fans of the establishment, thanks in part to their ability to dine in privacy. If you’re busted taking photos or video in Los Angeles, you’ll be politely escorted out by security.

“We built this place to protect our friends,” owner John Terzian told the outlet in 2023.

Delilah has not yet released the menu for the Dallas location, but the Los Angeles outpost serves everything from lobster rolls to baby back ribs slathered in barbecue sauce and paired with cole slaw. There’s also a lineup of steaks including a massive 32-ounce tomahawk ribeye, plus roasted chicken and sea bass served with lime and charred onion chimichurri.

During late night hours, the menu is pared back significantly to shareable snacks like chicken fingers and a $15 order of french fries showered in house seasoning — or truffle for 3 bucks more.

Delilah is currently accepting reservations via the platform SevenRooms starting on February 3 — but you might want to act fast, because they’re already getting snapped up quickly. At press time, all tables on opening day had already been reserved, and for the following day, only one spot at 11 pm still remained.

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