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Where to find a Spongebob Krabby Patty spinoff in Dallas

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Nickelodeon and Paramount have launched a national promotion to celebrate the anniversary of one of its landmark cartoons: SpongeBob SquarePants — and nearly a dozen Dallas restaurants have been invited to participate.

Called the Krabby Patty Kollab, it's a program involving more than 100 restaurants doing their own spinoffs of the iconic Krabby Patty, the cartoon's signature dish. According to a release, the promotion begins Tuesday, October 8, when select restaurants will offer a variety of interpretations, including dumplings, falafel, burgers, doughnuts, ice cream and more.

“SpongeBob SquarePants began his journey as a fry cook, flipping Krabby Patties in the pilot episode of the series 25 years ago, and the coveted patty has since remained an enduring fixture in Bikini Bottom,” said Sherry Liu, SVP Studio Franchise Strategy & Operations, Nickelodeon and Paramount. “Though its formula remains a secret, SpongeBob SquarePants fans will now be able to enjoy imaginative interpretations of the legendary Krabby Patty through this unique collaboration.”

The Krabby Patty Kollab program brings more than 100 renditions to life in over 250 local restaurants across New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco, Seattle, Miami, Las Vegas, Toronto, London, and Mexico City, and will be on menus through October 27.

The major player is Wendy's, the only fast-food chain involved, and they're doing a straightforward quarter pounder with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and secret sauce, plus a vanilla Frosty with a pineapple mango flavored puree swirl.

But the majority of restaurants participating are independent, with an emphasis on burger joints and bagel shops. Participating restaurants in Dallas include:

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer - New York-based burger & beer chain is doing a fried cheeseburger: a Prime burger with American cheese, special sauce, pickles, wrapped in housemade dough and fried, served on a stick; and 3-day potato salad, featuring potatoes, eggs, celery, onions, pickles, pickle juice, and mayo. Participating Black Tap restaurants include Dallas' Victory Park, New York, Miami, and Las Vegas at The Venetian.
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop - New York-based dumpling chain
Cris and John - Vietnamese street food shop in Richardson is doing an Asian inspired take with two Angus beef smash patties, American cheese, seaweed aioli, and pickled Asian cucumbers on a toasted sesame seed bun, served with fries drizzled with spicy mayo and seaweed flakes.
Hat Creek Burgers - Austin-based burger chain
Le Reve Gelato & Patisserie - North Dallas dessert shop is doing a cute version in which sweet ingredients are used to mock burger components: a vanilla sponge "Bun," a pineapple “Patty," crêpe “Lettuce," a strawberry mousse “Tomato," pastry cream “Cheese," ganache “Mayo,” puff pastry "Fries," and strawberry “Ketchup."
Lubbies Bagels - East Dallas bagel shop is doing a juicy housemade seitan, with fresh veggie and select ferments, on a sesame kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, B&B pickles, slathered with a special miso mayo sauce, to be enjoyed with a side of twice-fried fingerlings and kim chi mayo
Oomi Kitchen - Digital kitchen at 3510 Ross Ave. is doing a smashed beef patty, with cheddar cheese, grilled onions, tropical slaw, and pineapple aioli on a Hawaiian King Roll bun, served with crinkle-cut bacon cheese fries. (Oomi is doing a cool differentiator in that they are doing a full blown pop-up by decorating Oomi like The Krusty Krab.)
Pacheco Taco N Burger - Burger pop-up inside Four Corners Brewery is doing a fairly classic burger — lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cheese on a sesame seed bun — but with a secret sauce whose ingredients just may include horseradish and srirarcha for a little kick.
Serious Eats - Grand Prairie food hall is doing a slider with beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and Boom Boom sauce, served with sea salt fries. Also offering a Pineapple Under the Sea milkshake.
Starship Bagel - Award-winning bagel shop with three locations in Dallas is doing a sesame bagel with an Impossible patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, schmear, ketchup, hot sauce, sweet pickle relish, and vinegar. (This can be made 100 percent vegan just by removing the schmear.)

“The Krabby Patty Kollab” comes as Nickelodeon and Paramount continue to roll out a slate of 25th anniversary programs for SpongeBob SquarePants, including all-new original content across the Paramount ecosystem.

Since its launch July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has generated a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base.

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New botanería pairs drinks with free bites near Dallas Farmers Market

Chef Karla Soria Palomino's menu delivers authentic Mexican flavors and bold heat.

Photo credit: Paul Torres.

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There is a novel concept open in the Dallas Farmers Market district: Called Sor Juana, it's a botanería inspired by traditional Mexican establishments where drinks are served alongside complimentary snacks and bar bites.

Located at 1908 Canton St., the space provides an immersion into Mexican culture through its food, beverages, decor, and overall atmosphere.

Sor Juana comes from Alexandra Hernández and Karla Soria Palomino. Hernández brings a background in front-of-house hospitality, theatre, and events while Soria Palomino contributes extensive kitchen experience from restaurants across Mexico and Dallas.

The inspiration behind the name and concept comes from 17th-century nun and scholar Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Recognized as the "First Feminist of the Americas," she was a literary trailblazer who learned to read and write during an era when women were denied an education. Considered one of the greatest poets of the Baroque period in what is now Mexico, Sor Juana defied societal norms, stood up to the male-dominated clergy, and excelled in science, mathematics, music, and culinary arts.

“We wanted to pick a strong woman from Mexico as the emblematic figure of our botanería — traditionally run and frequented only by men,” Hernández says. “With our women-run botanería, which is a unique concept for Dallas, we are creating a space for everyone.”

The frame for their idea is a landmark Dallas building originally constructed over a century ago for the Desco Tile Company. Designed in a Venetian Gothic style with exterior arches and columns, the interior features original chandeliers alongside decorative, colorful tilework — including a wall fountain, a fireplace, and terrazzo floors — all preserved intact for Sor Juana, with a few new tile accents added to the bathrooms and bar backdrop.

Historic Dallas architecture meets traditional Mexican hospitality at Sor Juana.Photo credit: Paul Torres

“We tried to respect the architecture of the building by adjusting our concept to the space, rather than forcing the space to adjust to us,” Hernández says.

The duo worked with interior designer Callie Windle on the details, sourcing decorative pieces from artists both in Mexico and locally (many of which are available for purchase).

The 90-seat venue features comfortable seating centered around a dynamic bar program managed by Saúl Hernández (previously of Midnight Rambler, La Viuda Negra, and Las Almas Rotas).

True to the hospitality spirit of a traditional botanería, patrons receive a complimentary botana (bar bite) with every drink purchase. While the offerings rotate regularly to maintain an element of surprise, options range from spiced nuts, fresh fruit, and popcorn to more substantial plates like tacos and caldo de camarón.

The creative cocktail menu ranges from $12 to $16, anchored by their signature “La Nueva Sangre” — an orange blossom gin cocktail balanced with beet juice, lemon, passion fruit, and lavender bitters. Hernández notes the drink is “as complex and interesting, with a little bit of everything, just as Sor Juana was.”

The bar also pours Mexican imports alongside local favorites Shiner and Michelob for $7, wines, and zero-proof options including non-alcoholic champagne.

Happy hour runs Wednesday through Friday from 5:30-7:30 pm, featuring $6 beers, $8 wines, and $8 cocktails infused with house-made Mexican chili oil macha sauce.

Beyond the complimentary botanas, the venue offers a full food menu designed by Chef Soria Palomino. It comes with a playful warning: “Expect bold flavors and a little heat — that’s what the cerveza is for.” Signature items include ceviche, mezcal-glazed wings, tacos, and tostadas, all centered on authentic Mexican flavor profiles.

For dessert, they feature a ganzote crafted by Diana Zamora of Nena Postrería, inspired by the classic packaged Gansito sponge cake.

Community events play a major role in the space, including lotería nights, "Bring Your Own Vinyl" Sundays, and rotating local DJs every other Friday. The team is actively taking community feedback to build out future programming, including upcoming collaborative dinner series.

“Events are a way to build community and bring people together,” Hernández says. “When we started crafting this concept, we looked at every detail — from the playlist to the food and cocktails, as we wanted a total experience where every element comes together and complements the rest.”

Sor Juana is open 2-10 pm Wednesday-Thursday 12 pm-12 pm Friday-Saturday, 12-10 pm Sunday. Metered street parking is enforced until 6 pm, with free parking available afterward.