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Dallas favorite Sevy's Grill closes for good after nearly 30 years

Sevy's Grill has closed after nearly 30 years.

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

A beloved Dallas restaurant near the Park Cities has closed after nearly three decades: Sevy's Grill, at 8201 Preston Rd. in Preston Sherry Plaza, closed its doors for good on Saturday, June 27.

The owners had announced the impending closure in December 2025, and followed through with the date they'd set.

Chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife, Amy Severson, opened the restaurant on May 8, 1997. It had long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

Eight team members had been with them for the nearly 30 years they were open.

The shutter was due to an increase in rent. Preston Sherry Plaza was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," they'd said in December.

Jim Severson told CBS11 that a roughly 130% rent increase became more than the business could absorb without dramatically raising menu prices, which he did not want to do.

In December, the owners said they were looking for new locations, but their focus remained on taking care of their guests and their staff. The owners set up at crowdsourced fundraiser called “Go Fund Sevy’s Grill Team Members” and, as of June 29, had gotten close to their goal of $100,000. All donations are going directly to staff, they say.

"This has been a wonderful journey with the best people, and it has been a pleasure to work alongside such a dedicated group," says the fundraiser post on Facebook. "Our team has always gone above and beyond to make our guests happy, and now, we hope the community can come together to show them the same kindness ... Thank you for being our guests!"

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Teresa Gubbins contributed to this story.

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Dallas pizza purveyor Cane Rosso to open cocktail lounge in Frisco

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Food at Imperial Room, coming soon to Frisco

An ice cream shop in Frisco is closing, to be replaced by a new bar: Cow Tipping Creamery, a soft-serve shop located at 3685 The Star Blvd. at The Star in Frisco, has closed after a decade. Its final day was July 14.

In its place will be a cocktail lounge called The Imperial Room, which will open in early September, according to a release.

The new bar will open next door to the Frisco location of Cane Rosso, and is from PILF Restaurant Group (Cane Rosso, Zoli's Pizza, and Thunderbird Pies), which also owned Cow Tipping Creamery.

The transformation comes as PILF renewed its lease at The Star, at which time they proposed converting the ice cream shop into a bar — a concept that PILF owner Jay Jerrier envisioned for years, the release says.

"We've loved being part of The Star for the last ten years, and Cow Tipping Creamery created a lot of great memories for our guests," Jerrier says. "But ice cream is an incredibly seasonal business, and we've wanted to create a cocktail lounge for a long time. The Imperial Room gives us the opportunity to build something completely different — something that complements Cane Rosso, while also allowing our team to stretch creatively beyond pizza."

According to the release, Jerrier drew his inspiration from New York cocktail bars such as Juniper Bar in Manhattan, a multi-level restaurant and sports bar located near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden.

Decor
The bar will comprise an intimate 600-square-foot space seating 25 to 30 people, and will be available for private parties and special events. Decor will consist of olive and navy tones, cozy booths, warm lighting, with a "classic cocktail lounge atmosphere."

Beverage
PILF Restaurant Group has drafted acclaimed Dallas bartender Gabe Sanchez, whose work has helped shape cocktail programs at some of the city's most respected bars, including Black Swan Saloon and Midnight Rambler, to create an original menu.

Food
The menu by PILF executive chef Mat Urban will feature shareable plates such as focaccia, Caesar salad, and n’duja toast; larger entrées such as cacio e pepe, vodka agnolotti, and a roast beef sandwich; and lemon olive oil cake for dessert.

Construction is currently underway, with an anticipated opening in September 2026.

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