This fall in Van Alstyne, Texas, “Coming Home” invites guests to experience food in its most intimate form. On September 21, October 11, November 23, and December 20, Chef Vijay Sadhu will prepare a series of suppers not in a kitchen, but on an open hearth, among the guests themselves. This is food as connection—smoky, vibrant, alive with the presence of the fire and the people around it.
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Musume, the acclaimed Japanese restaurant from Dallas-based Rock Libations, has opened its newest location at The Star in Frisco. The 6,000-square-foot space offers sushi, sashimi, and authentic Asian cuisine alongside North Dallas’ largest selection of sake and Japanese whisky.
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Netflix is taking fandom into uncharted territory with the debut of Netflix House, a massive 100,000-square-foot attraction designed to immerse visitors in the worlds of their favorite shows and movies. More than a themed pop-up, this is a permanent, year-round home where fans can step directly into stories like Stranger Things, Wednesday, Squid Game, ONE PIECE, Love Is Blind, and even the Knives Out mysteries.
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Dallas has no shortage of steakhouses, but No. 1 STEAK, from the team behind Carbone and Sadelle’s, takes a different approach. Housed in the same Highland Park Village space as Sadelle’s, it shifts gears in the evening into a focused, stripped-down steakhouse. The idea isn’t excess—it’s about doing a few things well.
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Whiskey Cake is turning Labor Day weekend into a three-day brunch party, and Dallas feels like the epicenter. For the holiday only, the griddle stays hot from Saturday through Monday at every location, a deliberate signal that this refreshed menu isn’t a tweak—it’s a celebration. Morning light, clink of ice on glass, the perfume of seared steak and toasted bread: it all sets the stage for a lineup that reads like comfort food with its sleeves rolled up.
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Pane Nostro in Bishop Arts feels like it’s been part of the neighborhood forever, the kind of room that greets you with the perfume of warm bread before you see the ovens. Sunlight falls across a marble counter stacked with bronzed loaves, and the soundtrack is the soft crackle of crust as the baker’s knife breaks through. It’s an irresistible welcome at 508 W. Seventh Street: a place that reads like a love letter to wheat, olive oil, and time, with just enough Dallas swagger to keep things lively. Tables are close enough to catch a whisper of the kitchen at work, and the service moves with an easy rhythm—unhurried, but always present, as if everyone here understands the pleasure of lingering over something excellent.
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Brunch at La Bilboquet in Dallas is the kind of experience that lingers long after the last bite, not because it’s fussy or overdone, but because it captures the pleasure of simplicity elevated to its finest form. The restaurant itself sets the tone—bright light filters in through wide windows, illuminating crisp linens and a lively hum that balances elegance with ease. It’s the type of place where a cappuccino or glass of Champagne feels right at home, and where the focus always shifts naturally to the food.
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Roy G’s brunch in Dallas is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of flavor, color, and creativity. From the moment you step in, the space hums with a lively energy, a mix of casual comfort and refined detail. Natural light spills across warm wood tones, copper accents, and intimate seating, setting the stage for a brunch experience that feels both special and approachable. Every dish here is designed to engage the senses, balancing bold flavors, thoughtful textures, and playful presentations that make the menu feel like a journey.
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