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    Where to Eat

    Where to eat in Dallas right now: 5 new restaurants you may not know (yet)

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jul 20, 2023 | 4:48 pm
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    The July edition of Where to Eat, our monthly column recommending the best restaurants to try, has a distinct underground theme. These five restaurants are not the same-old same-old. For one reason or another, each one of them has an unexpected aspect, whether it's a hipster lounge, a restaurant that opened quietly, or a destination for wine and dessert.

    Here's the latest edition of Where to Eat right now:

    Ellen's Casa Linda
    East Dallas' Casa Linda neighborhood is the newest outpost for this beloved all-day restaurant that started out in downtown Dallas' West End. Ellen's newest location is at 1152 N. Bucker Blvd., in a new-build space that was originally slated to become a location of the Snooze an AM Eatery chain, where owners Joe Groves, Russell Mertz, and Andrew Chooljian look forward to recreating Ellen's home-cooking cuisine, all-day hours, diligent service, and comfortable atmosphere. They're known for meatloaf, chicken-fried steak, and breakfast/brunch with dishes such as shrimp & grits and a "pancake pot pie" featuring pancakes layered with sausage gravy, bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese. With their menu and customer-friendly hours, they're poised to fill the vacancy left by two neighborhood departures: Barbec's, the breakfast spot on Garland Road, and the iconic Highland Park Cafeteria, both of which closed in 2020.

    Kate Weiser Chocolate
    Chocolate shop at Trinity Groves has effected an expansion with a place to sit down and have desserts and wine on site. Desserts include Strawberries & Cream with angel food cake, vanilla rice pudding, lemon madeleines, strawberries, & guava; Chocolate & Peanut Butter with devil’s food cake, salted caramel brownies, cinnamon marshmallow cream, cocoa nib crumble, & peanut butter cremeux; and fondue with waffle bites and fruits. There are also cookies, brownies, and a quartet of frozen desserts such as frozen vanilla cheesecake on a stick, dipped in 72% Valrhona chocolate. The wine selection includes three reds, two whites, and one rosé, $8 to $15 per glass.

    LadyLove
    New hipster hot spot in the former Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. in Oak Cliff is from David Grover and Kate Siamro, who own Spinster Records, the vinyl record store in Bishop Arts. It's a restaurant and lounge where the walls are lined with vinyl records, and sultry music is always a backdrop, with some nights dedicated to mellow record-listening lounge style, and other nights for dancing. Their food & drink menu is concise, with fun cocktails and a small selection of tapas-style bites. "Ya Voy” is the brightest drink they serve, boasting a tropical blue hue, with vodka, Uruapan Charanda, Combier Blue Curaçao, and Passion Fruit Foam. One of their favorite healthy options is the Et Tu, Brute, featuring charred Romaine and crumbled parmesan, lightly dressed in a house caesar -- perfect with a martini.

    Renny's, a Maguire's Bar & Grill
    New restaurant in the former Slater's 50/50 (and onetime Rockfish Grill) at Preston-Forest is from powerhouse Dallas restaurateur Mark Maguire, who's doing a spinoff of Maguire's, his longtime North Dallas restaurant, featuring American dishes with modern twists. It's a scaled-down menu but with a diverse offering, with something in every category, from appetizers to salads to entrees to sandwiches. For regulars, he's still offering signatures like the meatloaf and Thai beef salad but he's also busting out Angus burgers, spicy Korean meatballs, blackened shrimp tacos, tomato & feta dip with a focaccia skillet, tuna with soba noodles & Asian slaw, and a Southwest chicken Cobb with black beans, corn, tomato, avocado, & tortilla chips.

    Tequila Social
    New Tex-Mex restaurant is opening on July 24 with prime views of Dallas' Katy Trail. Located at 3100 McKinnon St. #G100, it's another concept from Harwood Hospitality Group (Dolce Riviera, Elephant East, Happiest Hour, Harwood Arms, Magnolias: Sous Le Pont, Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens, Mercat Bistro, Poco Fiasco, Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar, Te Deseo, and The Grove at Harwood) - but this time Tex-Mex, with frozen drinks, expansive patio, weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday, and "relaxed West Texas" as its inspiration. The menu created by Harwood Hospitality VP Taylor Kearney includes five cheese queso, empanadas, fajitas, cheese enchiladas, a cheeseburger, and praise be, a non-meat item: Marinated Watermelon Salad with arugula, peanuts, avocado, pico de gallo, and tajin vinaigrette. They'll have margaritas in many options such as blueberry basil, blood orange coconut, and frozen creamsicle margarita. Note: Opens on July 24.

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    Healthy dual restaurant serving smoothies and froyo to open in Prosper

    Raven Jordan
    May 9, 2025 | 12:55 pm
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    Smoothies and frozen yogurt are coming to Prosper with two restaurants in one: Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and co-branded Red Mango will open at 1470 W. Frontier Pkwy. #102, on May 17.

    On the Smoothie Kitchen side, they'll serve smoothies, juices, fruit power bowls, toasts, and grilled sandwich folds.

    On the Red Mango side, they'll serve frozen yogurt with a self-serve model featuring four flavors, two additional swirl combinations, and 13 toppings.

    Smoothie Factory was founded in the 1980s; Red Mango was founded in Dallas in 2007 had has 60 locations in the U.S. and internationally. The concepts are siblings — both part of the franchise portfolio of Dallas-based franchising company Brix Holdings, LLC.

    Bringing the concept to Prosper are franchisees Lanford and Chianna Rodgers. Lanford is a former Illinois state trooper and independent insurance business owner, and Chiana is a financial advisor.

    Together, they’re looking to offer a healthy and welcoming experience to a growing city.

    “My professional career has changed over the years, but the one thing that unifies my experience is my purpose to help, support and build a community with new people,” says Chianna. “As I begin my journey as a small business owner and we open our doors to the Prosper community, I’m dedicated to leading a team that feels supported and is passionate about serving high-quality products and creating an unforgettable customer experience.”

    Customers who show up on opening day can expect promotions, giveaways, prizes, and activities.

    ”The opening of the new Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango location is one of many of our continuous efforts to provide better-for-you options to our guests by increasing access to healthy and delicious options in our communities,” says BRIX Holdings CEO Sherif Mityas in a statement. “Lanford is a passionate and dedicated owner with a team ready to make a positive impact and change the lives of their guests with fresh food, quality service, and a seamless customer experience. I’m confident that this location will be a Prosper neighborhood staple.”

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