Punk Noir, a bold new tasting-menu restaurant, will debut in Dallas’ Design District in early 2026 at 139 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 130. Featuring a 20-course menu and multi-room immersive design, it reimagines fine dining with energy, artistry, and edge.
The project comes from Dallas natives John, Cole, and Clay McKeel, with culinary direction from James Beard Award–winning Chef RJ Cooper and hospitality led by General Manager and Level II Sommelier John D’Alexander. Together, they aim to deliver world-class cuisine in an atmosphere that is refined yet rebellious.
“Punk Noir is a rebellion against the ordinary,” says Cole McKeel. Inspired by dining abroad, the team wanted to pair Michelin-level cooking with a vibrant, unpretentious experience. The result is fine dining stripped of stiffness—immersive, energetic, and rooted in punk aesthetics and neon artistry.
The 9,500-square-foot warehouse space will host two to three seatings nightly with only 26 guests per seating. Diners will progress through dramatic rooms—from a projection-mapped communal table to an open kitchen and neon-lit chamber—before concluding in the Noir Lounge, which also offers cocktails and small “mini tastings” to non–tasting menu guests. A VIP SUV service will deliver diners directly into the first room of the experience.
At its core is Chef Cooper’s 20-course tasting menu, blending global ingredients with theatrical, multi-sensory presentations. Playful one-bite creations and elaborate dishes will be paired with curated wines, cocktails, and zero-proof options.
Cooper, known for his avant-garde style, previously helmed acclaimed concepts including Rogue 24 in Washington, D.C., and Saint Stephen in Nashville. His work has been featured in TIME, The New York Times, Vogue, Bon Appétit, and more. D’Alexander brings deep Michelin-level expertise from roles at Everest, Sixteen, Grace, and Les Nomades, ensuring precision in service and pairings.
“Punk Noir is irreverent fine dining,” adds owner John McKeel. “We’re here to challenge the norms, provoke, and entertain. Dallas has never seen anything like this.”
Punk Noir | 139 Turtle Creek Blvd | Dallas, TX 75207
