Las Vegas News

Vegas celeb hotspot Drai's expands to Dallas with Design District spinoff

Drai's Dallas straight from Vegas.

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An over-the-top concept from Las Vegas dripping with celebrity cachet is coming to Dallas: Drai's Group will open Drai's Dallas, a restaurant-lounge-and-membership club concept that originated on the Las Vegas Strip in Dallas' Design District.

According to a release, it'll debut in late 2024.

Drai's was founded in Los Angeles in 1993 by Victor Drai. He opened Drai’s Restaurant and After hours in Las Vegas in 1997 then Drai’s Nightclub and Beachclub in 2016.

In addition to food and drink, the venue also hosts performers such as The Weeknd and Chris Brown.

Overseeing Drai's execution in Dallas will be GAP Concepts, headed by Veeral Rathod and Obi Ibeto, whose portfolio includes local hotspots Lyla, PostScript HTX, and XOXO Dining Room.

Drai’s Dallas will offer a precisely curated French-inspired dining experience coupled with cabaret style entertainment.

Victor's son Dustin, and Drai's Group VP of Entertainment, graduated from SMU and says in a statement that he fell in love with the vibrancy of the city.

"I always told myself that one day I would be back," Dustin says. "I’ve been friends with Obi for years and I knew he would be the best partner to bring a concept from Las Vegas and infuse it with the authenticity Dallas is known for."

"With Dallas’ unmatched hospitality scene, sense of community and culture, we look forward to bringing a taste of Las Vegas to Dallas," Dustin says.

Design
Envisioned by Victor Drai, design will take a cue from the Drai’s After Hours in Las Vegas, embodying the signature look and feel that brand devotees love and adore with rich hues, tufted lounge furniture and signature decor. Architect Arnie Martinez Jr. and designer Christy Coleman of Leo A Daly will work alongside Drai to create the design.

Upon entering the newly built 15,000 square foot complex, guests will discover an upscale supper club with French-inspired cuisine. At the center of the dining room, a stunning performance stage will spotlight cabaret-style live entertainment. With Frank Sinatra as its muse, the venue will feel like a beloved classic yet completely state-of-the-art with contemporary touches. The four corners of the room will be adorned with a palm motif, and floral-inspired stadium-seating will lead to unparalleled views of the stage. The Supper Club will be the ultimate date night in Dallas, featuring sultry entertainment and an inspired cocktail program.

A private members lounge will offer small bites and classic cocktails within an intimate speakeasy-style lounge, showcasing Drai’s signature crimson color palette. Members will immediately recognize the iconic design elements from the original Drai’s After Hours lounge in Las Vegas. Drai’s Dallas will offer a limited number of Founding Memberships that offer a suite of VIP benefits for the upcoming Drai’s Dallas as well as Drai’s Las Vegas, including priority reservations and special invite-only events.

"I've always been fascinated by the intersection of food, music, and culture," said Victor Drai. "With Drai's Dallas, I wanted to create a space where people could come together to enjoy all three in a way that's never been done before."

For concept information, design renderings and membership applications, please visit www.draisdallas.com.

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Supermarket News

Tom Thumb debuts 2 new supermarkets in the Dallas area

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Venerable supermarket chain Tom Thumb is celebrating the opening of two new stores in the Dallas area.

Sanger
A new Tom Thumb opened in Sanger at 1413 W Chapman Drive in Sanger on December 12. The long-awaited store spans 50,000 square feet with tens of thousands of items plus more than 1,000 local products.

The store features a bakery, deli, meat & seafood, produce, and floral, as well as an in-store Starbucks coffee kiosk, pharmacy in store plus drive-thru lane, and Drive-Up-N-Go grocery pick-up.

“We are so excited to open this Tom Thumb for the Sanger communities," says Division President Bill Neve in a statement. “Tom Thumb is excited to showcase our full-service grocery store and fresh new items that customers in Sanger will love."

Sunnyvale
On December 17, a Tom Thumb will open in Sunnyvale at 3400 N. Belt Line Rd. The first 300 shoppers will receive a bag of groceries, and all shoppers will enjoy the incredible deals and sensational offerings.

The Sunnyvale store is slightly larger, spanning 59,000 square feet, but with a similar lineup of bakery, deli, meat & seafood, produce, and floral. The store will also feature an in-store Starbucks coffee kiosk, pharmacy in store plus drive-thru lane, and Drive-Up-N-Go grocery pick-up. The Sunnyvale in-store Starbucks kiosk is the first for Tom Thumb to offer mobile ordering in addition to in-store ordering.

Division President Bill Neve says that they're "incredibly grateful to the town of Sunnyvale for their support of this new store and have been looking forward to meeting our newest customers and welcome them into their Tom Thumb!"

Store details
Store details include:

Prepared foods: Sushi made in-store, full-service salad case, hot line offerings, 400-plus cheese and charcuterie items, and what they call "the best fried chicken in town"
Bakery: Bread baked daily, deserts, five-star cake decorator on staff, in-store fried doughnuts, and exclusive items such as Christie’s cookies and Blue Bell ice cream cakes
Floral: Texas grown poinsettias for the holidays, bouquets, and arrangements, FTD service, balloon bar
Meat & Seafood: USDA choice and prime beef, organic and grass-fed, plus seafood purchases steamed at no additional charge
Wine and Beer: More than 1,000 wines and 85 local Texas craft brews

Starbucks coffee baristas are ready to make customers’ favorite beverages whether they are hot or cold, including Nitro and Cold Brew, along with Starbucks brand pastries.

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