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Nūr Coffee perks up Carrollton with premium drinks in a sleek space

Nūr Coffee has opened at 2741 E. Belt Line Rd., Ste. 107, near the border of Carrollton and Addison.

Photo courtesy of Nūr Coffee

A new coffee shop is bringing specialty drinks, fresh bites, and a bright, calming space to Carrollton. Called Nūr Coffee, the shop is now open at 2741 E. Belt Line Rd., Ste. 107, near the border of Addison.

Nūr is owned by an entrepreneurial team with a variety of backgrounds: Cedric Ogbuehi, a former NFL player; Onyi Odunukwe, CEO of Glo Tanning; and Lisa Nguyen, a longtime açai shop owner and wellness expert.

Nūr means "light" in Arabic, a name that reflects the shop's mission to "be a light in someone's day."

To bring that vision to life, the team turned to local interior designer Angela Chantell to create a bright, minimalist, welcoming space. The shop is filled with natural light and soft cream tones, with a mix of communal seating and individual tables that contribute to its airy feel.

“We wanted to create a peaceful, calming space where people don’t feel rushed,” Ogbuehi says.

$N\u016br Coffee$ Signature matcha with vanilla cold foam.Photo courtesy of Nūr Coffee

The coffee menu includes classics such as lattes, cappuccinos, cortados, pour-overs, and drip coffee, but the signature drinks are the stars. Favorites include:

Golden Muse: A vanilla latte with caramel drizzle, topped with vanilla cold foam.
Be Someone's Light Latte: Vanilla and cinnamon paired with an extra shot of espresso and topped with vanilla cold foam.
Blush Matcha: Ceremonial-grade matcha blended with mixed berries and topped with vanilla cold foam.
Daydream: Earl Grey tea and vanilla with steamed milk or vanilla cold foam.

Nūr also serves rotating seasonal drinks. Current offerings include a Blackberry Cobbler Matcha and a Lychee-Tini Matcha made with coconut water.

They use coffee beans from Viewfinder Coffee Roasters.

The food menu centers on savory and sweet English muffins, with options including avocado smash, creamy salmon, banana brûlée, and a Tokyo egg muffin. Local bakery partner Commissary supplies fresh cinnamon rolls and cookies, while the menu also includes a variety of açai bowls and fruit-and-nut wellness cups.

The shop plans to keep things fresh with monthly limited-edition drops featuring new drinks and food items.

A membership program for $59 a month affords unlimited daily coffee, a 10 percent discount on food, and a $2.50 surcharge for specialty drinks.

The owners already have ambitious plans for expansion. They say they hope to open two more locations, in Uptown Dallas and Hurst, by the end of the year, with a goal of five total locations by the end of 2027.

“For us, it’s about the way we make people feel," Ogbuehi says. "Hospitality is our number one priority, alongside the high-quality food and drinks we offer.”

Nūr is open daily from 7 am-7 pm.

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Dallas restaurant group to open modern Mexican spot in Grapevine

Vidorra’s new Grapevine location will serve up a full lineup of tacos, sizzling entrees, and handcrafted margaritas.

Photo courtesy of Vidorra.

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A restaurant from Dallas that Grapevine residents have kept an eye on for over a year has finally set an opening date: Vidorra, a "modern Mexican" restaurant, is opening at 700 W. State Hwy. 114 in Grapevine on August 31, according to a release.

The concept is from Dallas-based hospitality group Milkshake Concepts and owners Imran Sheikh, James Faller, and Asim Sheikh, who opened the first Vidorra location in Deep Ellum in 2018. Since then, the restaurant has expanded to three more locations across the Metroplex — Addison, Rockwall, and Grand Prairie — as well as one in Nashville. Grapevine is their first one in Tarrant County.

Vidorra, which means "the good life," is known for its contemporary take on traditional Mexican dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and energetic atmosphere.

First announced in June 2025, the Grapevine location will serve Vidorra’s signature menu that includes aguachile, house-made guacamole, street tacos, sizzling fajitas, and enchiladas. Guests can also order the signature Parrillada en Fuego — an assortment of grilled meats and accompaniments served tableside in a sizzling 400-degree molcajete.

Vidorra Vidorra's signature Parrillada en Fuego, featuring an array of grilled meats, shrimp, nopales, and peppers.Photo courtesy of Vidorra

The beverage program will include handcrafted margaritas, an extensive selection of premium tequilas, and fresh seasonal cocktails. A standout item is a trendy Soft Serve Margarita, which combines a frozen margarita with creamy soft serve for a playful twist. During the week, Happy Hour will offer specials on margaritas, beer, wine, and select appetizers.

There's also weekend brunch, featuring chilaquiles, breakfast tacos, pan dulce French toast, handcrafted brunch cocktails, and tableside mimosas.

The location was most recently home to Hoffbrau Steak & Grill House, which closed surprisingly in February 2024, just a little over a year after it opened in November 2022 in a former Brick House Tavern & Tap, which closed during the pandemic. Way back in the day, it was a Romano's Macaroni Grill.

The new space will feature lush greenery, stone sculptures, warm lighting and expansive bar seating. There are also private event spaces.

“We’re incredibly excited to introduce Vidorra to the Grapevine community and open our fifth location,” says Imran Sheikh in the release. “Grapevine has such a distinctive personality, bringing together residents, travelers, and families throughout the year. We wanted to create a restaurant that feels equally welcoming whether you’re stopping in for brunch, meeting friends after work, or celebrating a special occasion.”

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