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Famed Israeli pita street food concept Miznon opens in The Colony

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A globally renowned Mediterranean concept is coming to The Colony: Miznon, a fast-casual concept founded by an Israeli celebrity chef is opening at 5808 Windhaven Pkwy. #100, within The Shacks Dining & Dog Park, where it will share its unique take on the pita and other Mediterranean delights.

According to a release, it'll open on November 16.

It's going into a newly reconstructed 900-square-foot space that was once Ten Ramen, and will now feature a grab-and-go style dining space with outdoor seating on the patio. An open kitchen allows diners to watch their food being prepared, bringing authentic Mediterranean flavors to life with a fresh take on street food.

Founded in Tel Aviv in 2011 by celebrity chef Eyal Shani, Miznon is a sophisticated concept with a menu centered around the pita, crafted by Jerusalem’s own world-famous Angel Bakeries. It has since expanded to Paris, Vienna, Melbourne, and Singapore, coming to the U.S. in 2018 when a location opened in Chelsea Market, New York.

At Miznon, plates are set aside. Dishes are served in brown paper bags and cardboard. The decor is also magical with olive-colored walls decorated with chalk drawings showcasing colorful handwritten phrases in Hebrew and English.

Shani is also credited with spearheading the idea of a whole roasted cauliflower, which has become a staple not only at Miznon but at many other restaurants.

Other dishes include

Hummus Plate with chickpeas, tomato seeds, olive oil, spicy green peppers for $18
Folded Cheeseburger: ground beef, cheddar, aioli, sour cream, tomato, pickles, for $16
Lavan: cauliflower, tahini, tomato salsa, spicy green peppers and scallions for $15

An item exclusive to Miznon Dallas is the Bone-in Pita with lamb spare rib stew glazed with sweet grapes, tahini, chili, onion and pickles for $21.

Prices are low, starting at $15, but the food quality is high and the dishes are creative.

Chef Eyal Shani has been in the food scene for over 30 years and is considered one of the leading figures in the Mediterranean culinary scene; he stars in the TV series ‘Food for Thought’ and serves as a judge on Israel’s ‘Master Chef’.

“I became a huge fan of Miznon after visiting the Tel Aviv location years ago, and being a Dallas native,” says Miznon Dallas owner Jude Akpunku. “The Colony is a booming city, and Miznon is the unique culinary concept that’s missing from the local food scene. The community will soon discover what makes Miznon so special.”

The Colony is the second location in DFW: The first opened in Deep Ellum in April 2024, but it's still one of.only of seven restaurants in the U.S., with more than 15 restaurants worldwide.

"All the way from Tel Aviv to The Colony, we’re bringing a one-of-a-kind experience that locals will love, bringing people together over authentic Mediterranean street food,” Shani says.

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Garland restaurant from Bobby Flay winner to reopen in downtown Dallas

Photo courtesy of Pangea

Chef Kevin Ashade has found a new home for Pangea.

Pangea, the popular Garland restaurant which closed in January 2025, has found a new home. A new iteration of the restaurant will open in downtown Dallas, at 1910 Pacific Ave., Ste. 1400, in a location that was once vegan restaurant Belse.

According to restaurant personnel, it will open at 4 pm Friday, February 13.

Pangea is from chef and restaurateur Kevin Ashade, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who won Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay in 2016 with his signature coq au vin, which will be served at the new restaurant.

Ashade has a strong culinary background in Dallas, which includes Craft at the W Hotel, Nana at the Hilton Anatole, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, and his GourmEats catering business, before opening Pangea in January 2020.

In this new chapter of Pangea, which is defined by Ashade as “elevated and globally inspired," the menu will expand past the original restaurant's upscale Southern eats to include new flavors and fusions from Italian, Nigerian, Japanese, French, and Caribbean cuisine.

“The focus will be on a true definition of what Pangea is, with new dishes and a true cultural approach to food,” Ashade says.

The menu will feature about half of the dishes from the original location, including the popular jerk roasted lamb shank, stuffed salmon, and crab cakes. It will expand to include more fish options, like a branzino plate, and more cuts of steak, in addition to the New York strip, filet, and ribeye that were served in the Garland location. Entrees will range from $35 to $50, with more casual options such as burgers and sandwiches available as well.

The new restaurant will also feature a full raw and sushi bar, including an omakase option starting at $85. They will also be serving brunch on weekends, with options such as chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict, omelets, steak frites, pastry baskets, and a full coffee menu.

Pangea downtown Dallas The menu is globally inspired. Photo courtesy of Pangea

The 240-seat space is upscale with a lounge vibe, with warm lighting creating a sophisticated but welcoming look. It features a full bar, a private dining room, and an ample climate-controlled patio. It is centrally located, across the street from Pacific Plaza Park and on the same block as the Majestic Theatre.

“This relocation means a better spot for us, an opportunity to be part of the business district. We want to create a vacation feel, a place that makes you feel like you are traveling in Mykonos, Tulum, or Ibiza,” Ashade says.

Pangea will be open for dinner seven days a week, as well as offering lunch on Fridays and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The restaurant will stay open late — until 2 am — on weekends.

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