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On the Road

Get your fill in delicious Addison, the restaurant capital of the U.S.

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May 6, 2026 | 1:45 pm
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Addison boasts more than 200 restaurants.

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Clocking in at only 4.4 square miles, Addison may be small, but it packs a mighty dining scene, serving up more than 200 restaurants to fit literally any craving.

It has more than earned its designation as the restaurant capital of the U.S. — and with this list of new kids on the block, plus other delicious destinations and classic favorites, that’s not changing anytime soon.

New and noteworthy
Check out the eateries recently welcomed to the Addison family.

  • III Forks Prime Steakhouse has opened its new flagship location at Village on the Parkway, bringing USDA Prime steaks, American Wagyu, fresh seafood, and a 1,200-bottle wine collection to Addison. The sleek, modern design and speakeasy-style private dining rooms make it a standout for a special night out.
  • Addison has a new gathering place with great food and craft cocktails. Start, stay, and finish your day at Top Brass American Bistro, serving genuine hospitality from morning coffee to late-night whiskey, and a hotel on-site (Hotel Dax) in case you need to stay longer.
  • Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe provides options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, and matcha, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Did we mention mimosas? All wrapped in a chic Parisian interior for the full French experience.
  • SS Hospitality’s Landmark Bar & Kitchen, known for its Southern hospitality and bar scene featuring a mechanical bull, is a must for live entertainment, theme nights, and flex event areas.
  • Find authentic Italian cuisine, steaks, and live entertainment at La Stella Italian Steakhouse & Music Lounge at its new flagship location on Dallas Parkway, replacing the former Lawry’s The Prime Rib.
  • Goodfellas NY Italian Kitchen had its grand opening in March 2026. Located in Addison Circle, the restaurant brings New York flavor to Addison.

Chill out on a patio
On good weather days, have your meal with a side of fresh air and fun vibes. Here’s a short list of patio faves to savor brunch, happy hour, and more.

  • Explore Loro, started by James Beard Award winners Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. This Asian smokehouse and bar brings together southeast Asian flavors and Texas barbecue, plus a great patio.
  • Vidorra is the place for authentic Mexican favorites and modern flavors.
  • Go to Pie Tap for the pizza, and pasta, stay for the shaded patio.
  • Blue Mesa's patio brings energy without feeling rushed. Bold Southwestern flavors and a laid-back outdoor vibe make this a go-to for long lunches and leisurely dinners.
  • Make sure you order the rose lemonade at Mendocino Farms to go with the artisan sandwiches and salads.
  • It’s all mojitos, tamales, and sunshine at Gloria’s Latin Cuisine.
  • Be healthy and happy at Flower Child.
  • Bring your pup to the patio at Lazy Dog.
  • With more than 100 beers on tap, along with sunset sangrias, salted watermelon margs, and more, Yard House has your drink order covered — to go along with shareable apps and savory mains.

Claims to fame
Did you know that Brazilian steakhouses Fogo de Chão and Texas de Brazil, fast-casual favorite Genghis Grill and Cantina Laredo’s Mexican goodness all got their start in Addison!? Dine at the O.G. version of these national chains.

More to love
With more than 200 places from which to choose, you can literally eat at a different place in Addison every day for more than half of a year. Here are a few more places to put on your short list:

  • Chef Nick Badovinus’s cool-kid favorite Neighborhood Services is a can’t-miss.
  • Mexican Sugar brings bold Latin flavors, scratch-made dishes, and over 150 tequilas and mezcals to a stunning hacienda-inspired space.
  • Sidecar Social is the ultimate 20,000-square-foot social lounge for cocktails and shareable plates, an enormous patio, live music, private karaoke, and classic gaming.
  • Make reservations for an iconic steakhouse experience at Chamberlain’s.
  • Hudson House’s East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu is everything you want for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch.
  • Speaking of brunch, Ida Claire serves up an ultimate Southern menu. They also have a Vinyl Hour with classic records and bar bites during the week.
  • Brentwood gives all the Southwestern vibes and Prime at Addison Town Hall Center.
  • Put Jake’s Burgers and Beer on your list for casual hangs and crazy-good burgers.
  • Benihana is the iconic destination for Japanese teppanyaki and sushi, featured in Addison Walk.
  • Puttshack, a mini-golf chain from London, brings the nightclub vibes to the Village on the Parkway.

See everything on Addison's menu here.

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DFW Airport reopens gate access to some travelers without tickets

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Sep 8, 2026 | 3:45 pm
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Some travelers without tickets can now walk to the gates at DFW Airport.

For decades, the airport security checkpoint has marked the end of the road for friends and relatives seeing off a passenger at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. That is changing for some travelers.

The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 U.S. airports, including DFW, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates, reviving a tradition that largely disappeared after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks nearly 25 years ago.

“As an exclusive benefit for our most trusted travelers, this new program makes it easier to return to the gate for welcomes and send-offs, meet friends during a layover, and enjoy dining and shopping along the way, bringing back the moments that once defined air travel,” TSA said on its website.

Before 9/11, people without tickets generally could accompany travelers to the gate. The attacks prompted sweeping changes to airport security, including restrictions on access to secure areas of airports.

The program, called “Gateside by TSA PreCheck,” is free, but people must apply online one to three days before their planned visit and receive approval before going to the airport.

If approved, they can enter through a TSA PreCheck lane with an acceptable form of identification. The pass is valid for one calendar day, and visitors can re-enter that day.

TSA says members of other trusted-traveler programs who have a Known Traveler Number also can apply for access to the gates.

In addition to DFW, the program is initially available at the following airports:

  • Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Arizona
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Ohio
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Michigan
  • Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) in Kansas
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indiana
  • Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Nevada
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California
  • Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) in Arkansas
  • Will Rogers International Airport (OKC) in Oklahoma
  • Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Nebraska
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) in California
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Utah

DFW Airport is the only airport in Texas to launch the program. But the agency says it plans to expand the program to more airports in the coming months.

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