With the holidays past, we've amassed a huge pile of news bites on Dallas' restaurant scene, from new openings and closings to new menus, anniversary celebrations, and limited-edition dishes. Make yourself comfortable, this is an XXL edition of our restaurant news roundup.

Here's what's happening in Dallas restaurant news right now:

Trinity Cider X Picadera, a new combination restaurant and cider spot, has opened in Deep Ellum, at 2721 Main St. Trinity Cider is the laid-back bar that's been serving house-made craft ciders and sake at their current location at 2656 Main St. since 2018. Picadera is from Michael Tavarez, who started doing pop-ups in 2020. The menu features Dominican street food such as Dominican fried chicken, chimi burger, empanadas, and yucca fries, not to mention Trinity cider.

Ookuma Burger, a pop-up specializing in Japanese teriyaki burgers that's been camped out in the former Sandwich Hag at 1902 Botham Jean Blvd. since July, is closing. According to an Instagram post, they're not renewing their lease and their last day will be February 28.

Mah-Jong, a Chinese restaurant, opened a second location in December at 210 N. Custer Rd. #130 in McKinney. The first location opened in Plano in 2015. Customer favorites include the scallion pancakes, mu shu pork, and red devil chicken, a super spicy dish with bell pepper, mushroom, and hot spices. The restaurant is currently BYOB until they get their liquor license.

Chuck E. Cheese family entertainment and dining venue has opened a new location in Allen at 2265 N. Central Expy. featuring arcade, games, an interactive dance floor, a video wall, and screens with audio for a more immersive entertainment experience. Allen is one of the Texas locations with an Adventure Zone – a new active play area and Trampoline Zone — elevating the Chuck E. Cheese experience by incorporating physical activity and fun in a secure environment.

Bugatti's, the old-school Italian restaurant, relocated from its longtime home on Northwest Highway in Dallas to Mercer Boardwalk in Farmers Branch, where it's doing fettucine alfredo, spaghetti alla carbonara, shrimp scampi, lasagna, and more, with doting service.

Cici's, the Dallas-based pizza chain, is celebrating 40 years with a $5 adult buffet deal. The special is available every Monday and Tuesday featuring customizable pizza, pasta, salad, and desserts. A digital coupon must be used to get the buffet special. It's available through February 11.

Mirador, the downtown Dallas restaurant has a new 3-course lunch deal for $30 that includes a dessert to-go.

Goldie’s on Walnut Hill Lane has a new winter menu with a dish from Alex Snodgrass of The Defined Dish called the Alex Chop Salad with shaved beef, iceberg, watercress, olives, tomatoes, red onion, parmesan crisps, and ranch. Other new dishes include beer-battered cod with cabbage slaw, branzino with endive salad, and egg noodles with beef, carrot, pickled shiitake, & green onion. Also, German chocolate cake. Three new cocktails include a prickly pear frozen, a mescal cocktail, and a bourbon drink with vanilla and egg white.

Kenny’s Burger Joint in Plano and Frisco has two specials for January: Carolina bird dog featuring a spicy chicken tender, bacon, honey mustard, and cheese in a hotdog bun for $12; and jalapeño cream soup, available at lunch and dinner for $8.

Cotton Patch Cafe has a refreshed menu with new items like Texas caviar, West TX wings, and a 12-ounce ribeye with two sides for $20, plus $9 soup & salad combo and $10 Texas value meals. The menu refresh also updates the patty melt by adding sautéed mushrooms and brings back black-eyed peas.

Snooze is rolling out a new permanent menu item: protein pancakes. With 32 grams of protein, the pancakes feature Snooze’s buttermilk batter, boosted with Bob’s Red Mill hemp protein powder, and topped with bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and served with peanut butter maple syrup. Available through February 19.

Freebirds, the giant burrito chain, has relaunched their Texas ground beef and introduced a Frito Pie burrito featuring Spanish rice, pinto beans, queso, white onions, diced jalapeños, and Fritos. Texas ground beef is also available as a chili bowl and nachos. The burrito starts at $10.

Golden Chick has launched the loaded mashed potato Golden Bowl, featuring mashed potatoes and country gravy, topped with cheese, bacon, and two fried, chopped Golden Tenders. It's available regular or spicy with the inclusion of Golden Chick’s Lotta Zing seasoning. The Golden Bowl is $6. Available through March 2.

Taco Cabana has new $5 meal deals including breakfast tacos, hashbrowns, and coffee, seven-layer burrito, monster breakfast burrito, and the crunch & quench with a double crunch pizza. New items include carne asada taco plate and a half-dozen breakfast taco box featuring bacon & egg, bean & cheese, chorizo & egg, and potato & egg tacos for $10. Chicken tortilla soup has also returned for $5.

Kenny's Wood Fired Grill has a new special featuring two carne asada tacos — beef with grilled poblano peppers and onions topped with queso — with one side for $18 at lunch.

Tacodeli has launched grab & go tacos including sirloin, egg, and cheese and migas taco. Tacos range from $4-$6.

HTeaO, the DFW-based iced tea shop, has brought back root beer iced tea and latte made with rooibos leaves, cinnamon bark, tea base, and milk. The drink averages $6.

Brio Italian Grille has a $25 meal deal with a choice of salad, pasta, and dessert. Options include Caesar or chopped salad, Sicilian shrimp spaghetti, pasta brio, or chicken Milanese, and dessert including tiramisu, chocolate chip bread pudding, and crème brûlée. A glass of wine can be added for $10.

Carraba's Italian Grill has new winter specials including bruschette caprese, champagne chicken, rigatoni al forno, short rib marsala, zucchini stefano, and limoncello bread pudding, a limoncello and vanilla custard-soaked brioche bread with limoncello syrup and vanilla ice cream.

Newk’s Eatery has four menu additions available through April 1: spicy jalapeño ranch salad, spicy chicken bacon wrap, the Q pizza with chicken, bacon, white BBQ sauce, & jalapeños, and the Italian sandwich with ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hot cherry pepper relish, mayo, Creole mustard, and Italian sauce.

Cowboy Chicken has brought back the Campfire Bowl for a limited time, featuring cilantro lime rice, rotisserie chicken, charred corn, tomatoes, onions, cotija cheese, and creamy avocado sauce.

El Chico has two new additions to its Mama’s Flavoritos cocktail collection: Raspberry ‘Rita with Monte Alban Agave Silver Tequila, Gran Gala Orange Liqueur, Finest Call raspberry puree, and margarita mix; and Tropical Paloma ‘Rita withCamarena Silver Tequila, Finest Call mango puree, margarita mix, and ruby red grapefruit juice. Both are $7.50. Available through April 14 at locations in Pantego and Rockwall.

Bar Louie is celebrating 35 years with a 90s throwback cocktails. Drinks include the Blue Hawaiian with Rum Haven Coconut Rum, Blue Curaçao, lemon juice, and pineapple juice; Alabama Slammer with Southern Comfort, Sloe Gin, Disaronno Amaretto, and orange juice; and Mudslide with Ketel One Vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, and cream. Available through April 30.

Yogurtland has two limited-time frozen yogurt flavors: salted caramel cheesecake and chocolate-strawberry swirl. Plus new gummy diamond hearts topping.

Handel's Ice Cream has four new coffee flavors: coffee; coffee chocolate chip, mud pie with coffee ice cream, chocolate fudge, & crushed Oreo, and mocha almond fudge. Prices range from $4.50 for a small dish to $7.50 for a pint.

Popeyes has a new Louisiana garlic wing flavor, marinated and tossed in a garlic-infused buttery sauce inspired by the Cajun flavors of Louisiana. They've also launched the Popeyes Game Day bundle, which includes 24 boneless or bone-in wings, three regular sides, and four dip cup sauces for $25.

Rita's Italian Ice has its first new flavor of the year: raspberries 'n cream featuring vanilla frozen custard with raspberries n’ cream Cream Ice. A blender features the flavor in a sippable version. Prices start at $5 for the gelati.

Sonic has a new Bacon Deluxe Double Sonic Smasher with two Angus patties, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, crinkle-cut pickles and Smasher sauce on a toasted potato bun. Two new drinks feature sparkling water with raspberry, peach, strawberries, and lemon; and the Sour Dragon Fruit Recharger with Red Bull, lemon lime soda, lemon, grape, and dragon fruit. Burger is about $8; drinks range from $2-$7.

Al Biernat’s has a new partnership with San Antonio-based Dean & Peeler, introducing exclusive premium beef products only at Al Biernat’s. Offerings include the cowboy cut 24-oz bone-In ribeye for $99, and the KC cut 22-oz bone-In strip for $85, both wet-aged for 28 days.

Seven Ponies at Choctaw Casino will have a restaurant takeover hosted by celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito. DiSpirito, a James Beard award-winning chef who's known for his health-conscious recipes, will be hosting a four-couse meal inside Seven Ponies. He'll be at the restaurant February 7 and 8 with seatings at 5:30 pm and 8 pm. Tickets are $125 per person.

Cafe Momentum, a nonprofit restaurant employing justice-involved youth, is opening a location in Atlanta in early 2025, and has appointed chef Josh Lee, a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist and co-owner of Soul: Food & Culture in Krog Street Market.

Josh Cellars is introducing Non Alcoholic Sparkling, the first ever Non-Alcoholic selection from the premium wine brand - in the Dallas area, with a recommended price of $17.