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Dallas Asian restaurant Wabi House is first of 3 openings at Star in Frisco

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Frisco has three super-buzzy new restaurants coming soon, featuring Asian food, bistro fare, and burgers. All three are high-caliber concepts, and all will open at the Star District, located in the heart of the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility at The Star in Frisco.

Wabi House, the first of the three out of the gate, will open in May at 3675 Gaylord Pkwy. #1100.

Wabi House is the acclaimed local concept is from founders Dien “Chef D” Nguyen, head chef at Texas sushi restaurant Piranha Killer Sushi, and Piranha owner; and chef Kenzo Tran, owner of Pho District in Fort Worth. It'll go into a Raising Cane's that closed during the pandemic. The first Wabi House opened on Greenville Avenue in 2015, and a second location opened in Fort Worth in 2018. Famous for its ramen, izakaya-style Japanese dishes, sake and cocktails all served from its industrial-chic digs, Wabi House brings the perfect blend of Japanese inspired dishes to the Frisco area.

Rachel’s Kitchen, a fresh casual concept from Las Vegas, will open at 3620 Star Blvd., #1200 in early June.

This location will be its first in Texas. Owner Debbie Roxarzade founded Rachel’s Kitchen in 2006 as a quaint café featuring reasonably priced bistro fare. They're open for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner, usually from 7 am-8 pm. They serve breakfast all day, featuring hearty dishes such as burritos, wraps, avocado toast, pancakes, French toast, oatmeal and more.

Dee’s Table Burgers & More, a new burger joint from Dallas steakhouse queen Dee Lincoln, will open at 3685 The Star Blvd. #205, in mid-June.

Lincoln already has a location of her Dee Lincoln Prime at The Star, but this is a more casual concept which draws inspiration from her Louisiana roots and the memories of family gatherings around the dinner table. The menu includes burgers, salads, appetizers, and sides, plus a selection of local beer and cocktails, both on tap, and wine.

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Craft Beer News

Dallas Stars owner to open beer-centric Craft restaurant in the U.S.

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A restaurant concept from Canada is opening its first U.S. location in little old Dallas: Called Craft Restaurant & Beer Market, it's a small chain with an emphasis on craft beer and elevated casual dining opening in Preston Center at 5974 W Northwest Hwy.

That location is a former medical office, across the street from the Starbucks at the corner of Kate Street. According to a release, it will open in in early 2026 — their first in the American market.

The concept was founded in 2019 by craft beer wunderking PJ L'Heureux, who is partnered with Tom Gaglardi, owner of the Dallas Stars and the Moxies chain. It will feature more 100 beers on tap including local Texas brews, along with cocktails, wine, and a fresh, globally inspired menu.

L'Heureux calls Dallas "a natural fit" for Craft.

"Our large restaurant footprint, commitment to local products, and dedication to community are what Texas is all about," L'Heureux says in a statement. "Texas and specifically the Preston area of Dallas, with its booming economy, diverse culture, and love for craft cocktails and beer, is the perfect place for us to begin this exciting new chapter."

Craft will occupy a state-of-the-art, 10,500 square-foot space with a modern yet welcoming interior, featuring warm woods, industrial accents, and a massive 360-degree bar as its center.

The space will also include a 5,250 square-foot rooftop patio with a full bar, booth seating, lush greenery, and a games area — suitable for casual gatherings and special celebrations.

Craft president Scott Frank says that the chain, which has nine locations across Canada and is no relation to the Craft restaurant concept by chef Tom Colicchio, likes to create unique menus and partnerships in each of the communities they are in.

"Craft has always been about bringing people together, and we're thrilled to share our passion for craft beer, exceptional dining, and community building with our friends in the Texas market," L'Heureux says.

Gaglardi previously brought Moxie's Grill & Bar, his glossy Canadian sports-bar restaurant, to Dallas in 2016 — the first in the U.S. He's since opened locations in Plano, Southlake, and Houston.

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