Coming attractions

Hot live music bar The Rustic plugs in at Grandscape in The Colony

The Rustic is marching north from Dallas, into The Colony.

Photo courtesy of The Rustic

Popular Dallas bar and music venue The Rustic will heat up nightlife in The Colony when it opens in the Grandscape development in summer 2026.

Located at 5805 Grandscape Rd., The Rustic will take over the former Lava Cantina space, which had played host to rock shows and high-energy crowds in its heyday, a release notes. Lava Cantina closed in January 2025 for what owners had said would be a "thorough renovation" of the space.

“This project is an exciting expansion opportunity for the brand,” says Kyle Noonan, co-owner and CEO of FreeRange Concepts, owner of The Rustic, in the release. “We’re taking a venue that already had a heartbeat and giving it a new rhythm — one built around Americana music, local and regional dining favorites and a casual atmosphere that invite people to stay awhile.”

As at The Rustic's original Uptown Dallas location - open since 2013 - guests in The Colony can expect a nightly lineup of local musicians; wood-grilled dishes and hand-crafted American food; family-friendly weekend brunch; an extensive premium beverage program with Texas brews and daily happy hours; and "a space built for social gatherings and remarkable memories," the owners promise.

“When people walk through the doors, we want them to feel like they’ve stepped into a neighborhood tradition, even on their first visit,” says Josh Sepkowitz, co-owner and CEO of FreeRange Concepts, in the release. “This location lets us welcome Dallas’ northern communities into what we’ve been building for years — a place where good food meets live music.”

This new location will mark The Rustic’s second outpost in Dallas-Fort Worth and its third, currently, in Texas. (A location in San Antonio closed in 2024, and one of three Houston-area locations listed on the website is noted as "temporarily closed.) There's one in Scottsdale, Arizona in the works, according to the company site.

The Rustic joins retail and entertainment options at The Colony that include NFM, Scheels and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. A soccer-themed entertainment and dining venue from the United Kingdom called Toca Social will open at The Grandscape complex in The Colony on March 6.

An opening date has not been announced.

“The Rustic is a natural addition to Grandscape because it brings together everything our destination is built on — great food, live entertainment and a strong sense of community,” says Ryan Blumkin, vice president of Grandscape. “This venue enhances our live music offering and gives guests another reason to stay longer, gather together and experience something memorable every time they visit.”

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Coming attraction

Cool restaurant with artisan pizza and self-serve beer pours into Addison

Photo courtesy of Oak & Stone

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A Florida-based American restaurant famous for its self-pour beer tap wall is coming to Addison: Oak & Stone will open at 5225 Belt Line Rd. #220 in summer 2026, a release says.

Addison will be the second Oak & Stone in Dallas-Fort Worth, following a location in McKinney - representing the brand's Texas debut - debuting later this spring.

“Opening in Addison is an exciting milestone as we continue to grow our presence in North Texas," says Oak & Stone president Sam Aguilar in the release. "Addison’s thriving business corridor and dynamic dining scene make it a natural fit for Oak & Stone."

Founded in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2018, and part of the Artistry Restaurants group, Oak & Stone's menu includes artisan pizzas that range from a minimalist classic cheese pie to the over-the-top Winger, loaded with buffalo chicken tenders, cheddar cheese, hot sauce aioli, blue cheese crumbles, and ranch.

Appetizers include garlicky spinach dip, wings, and Philly cheesesteak rolls. Heartier fare includes sandwiches and sides like smoky gouda mac n’ cheese.

Oak & Stone About 50 different beer, wine, bourbon, and cocktail options will be on the tap wall. Photo courtesy of Stone & Oak

But the star of the restaurant is the signature beer tap wall, which will boast as many as 50 different beer, wine, bourbon, and cocktail options, along with multiple non-alcoholic options. Above each tap is a tablet, which will display information about each option on offer, including alcohol by volume (ABV) and tasting notes that will help drinkers select libations according to their preferences; a "tap card" will help make decisions.

The Addison restaurant will span about 7,000 square feet and offer seating for 340 guests, including gathering spaces for groups and social dining. It will be open daily for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

"We’re looking forward to bringing our elevated American fare, signature tap wall experience, and genuine hospitality to the area, and to creating a welcoming space where professionals, residents, and visitors alike can gather, connect, and unwind," Aguilar says.

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Amy McCarthy contributed to this story.

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