Brunch in Dallas doesn’t always follow the same script. Across the city—from elegant hotel lounges to dim sum carts in Richardson—there are places that stand out not just for the food, but for the feeling they create. These five brunch spots offer thoughtful menus, memorable settings, and one standout dish (or two) that you’ll find yourself thinking about long after the last bite.
Here are five fun Brunches that will have you howling:
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Café Momentum, the acclaimed non-profit restaurant and culinary training facility, will host the final event of its Sunday Supper Concert Series for the summer season on August 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. This special evening will feature a live jazz performance from Dallas’ own The Funky Knuckles, paired with a thoughtfully crafted, three-course dinner inspired by the band’s sound and spirit.
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National Rum Day is right around the corner, landing every August 16 as a festive salute to one of the world’s most storied spirits. Whether you enjoy your rum light and zesty or dark and brooding, this is the day to toast with a proper cocktail. In Miami, where rum culture runs deep—from its Caribbean roots to modern mixology—bartenders are crafting complex, flavor-forward libations that celebrate rum in all its forms.
This isn’t your average poolside mojito roundup. These are bold, chef-driven drinks from some of Miami’s most respected kitchens and bars, each delivering a different take on rum’s range and richness. From spiced and smoky to tropical and tart, these standout cocktails prove that rum is as versatile as it is celebratory.
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Lyric Stage, a theatre company dedicated to the development and preservation of musicals, and Turtle Creek Chorale, one of the most recognized and recorded male-identifying choruses in the country, have partnered to present the popular musical Guys & Dolls from August 15-17 at Moody Performance Hall (2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201).
Accompanied by a large orchestra and the Grammy-nominated Stockton Helbing Band, this 140+ person cast and chorus will present a Guys & Dolls that has rarely been produced. Artistic Director for Turtle Creek Chorale and conductor on Guys & Dolls, Sean Baugh, said, “Oftentimes, the music of this amazing show is overlooked. This production puts extra emphasis on the wonderful score and presents it in a way never heard before. It will be thrilling.”
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Zhang’s Kitchen in Plano is a quiet powerhouse, operating with precision in a modest strip mall off Coit. The Peking duck is the centerpiece—no pretense, no ceremony, just a perfectly executed plate delivered with total confidence. The whole duck arrives sliced and arranged on one platter. The skin is deeply burnished, crisp without flaking apart, clinging to a thin layer of fat that dissolves as you chew. The meat is tender, deeply seasoned, and still moist, not hacked to oblivion like lesser versions. There’s no separation of stages—just a complete duck presentation that lets you assemble each pancake how you like, balancing rich slices with cucumber, scallion, and a dark, glossy hoisin that’s more earthy than sweet. It’s straightforward, tight, and deeply satisfying.
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Frenchie doesn’t make a scene. It doesn’t need to. The Preston Center restaurant is a focused, confident return to form for Bruno Davaillon, the Michelin-starred chef whose precision shaped some of Dallas’ an elegant room, a sharp point of view, and a menu that delivers, dish after dish, with quiet force.
The space is moody but not precious—muted walls, soft lighting, a long bar that is daytime inviting and night-time comfortable. It’s polished but never pretentious. You come here to eat, to linger, to speak softly over serious food. The service is tight, the pace is calibrated.
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A custom-built smoker trailer belonging to celebrated Dallas chef Kent Rathbun has been stolen, sparking an outpouring of support from the local community.
Rathbun, a four-time James Beard Award nominee, says the bright red, 18-foot trailer—worth around $27,000—was stolen from a gated warehouse near Love Field sometime before July 26. It had been parked outside his catering kitchen off Lemmon Avenue when it vanished.
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Hudson House, the East Coast-inspired concept from Vandelay Hospitality Group, will open its ninth location—and seventh in the DFW area—on Wednesday, August 6 at 3475 Preston Rd in Frisco, Texas.
First launched in Highland Park in 2017, Hudson House quickly gained popularity for its classic American fare, daily raw bar, and its signature “World’s Coldest Martini.” The Frisco outpost will continue that tradition with favorites like the beloved cheeseburger, Chicken Parm, the American Tuna Tower, and the seafood-laden Bouquet platter from the raw bar.
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