Truluck’s Dallas is serving up the crown jewel of its menu: fresh, never frozen Florida Stone Crab, starting October 20! Fully cooked, chilled, and pre-cracked, these sweet, tender claws are ready to devour from the moment they hit your table.
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by Joey Stewart
This fall, Kyo Sushi & Omakase is putting a fresh spin on Thanksgiving with something truly unexpected — a 15-course omakase that nods to the flavors of the season. Available October 21 through November 20, the special menu is priced at $75 and served during lunch (12–3 PM) and dinner (5:30–8:30 PM).
Chef Han’s vision takes the familiar warmth of Thanksgiving and filters it through the refined artistry of Japanese cuisine. Each course tells its own story — elegant, balanced, and full of quiet surprise. Expect rich touches like caviar, saffron, foie gras, and truffle, all woven together with the grace and precision of omakase dining.
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The 8th Annual Plano Food + Wine Festival returns to Legacy West on Saturday, November 1, from 12 PM to 6 PM, promising an unforgettable afternoon of flavor, fun, and discovery. This beloved North Texas tradition draws thousands of food lovers and wine enthusiasts each year for a vibrant day of tastings, entertainment, and community spirit.
Guests can dive into a lively mix of culinary creations, wine tastings, live cooking demos, local shopping, and music — all set against the stylish backdrop of Legacy West. It’s a full-day experience designed for anyone who loves good food, great wine, and even better company.
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Sueño — which fittingly translates to “dream” — is getting ready to bring its award-winning take on elevated Mexican dining to 6600 Snider Plaza in early 2026. After the huge success of its original Richardson location, which debuted in late 2021, the new Dallas outpost will feature a live-fire kitchen, a stunning design, and the same signature warmth and craftsmanship that have made the restaurant one of North Texas’ most beloved modern Mexican concepts.
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A woman in Lockhart once said the best barbecue isn’t on the main street, it’s in a backyard, with no sign, just the sound of blues drifting from a radio and smoke curling over a leaning fence. She wasn’t wrong.
Texas has its tropes: boots, brisket, big skies, but the real version lives quieter, off the brochure. It’s shared through recipes, porch music, and stories told over picnic tables. For those looking beyond the checklist, the rhythm here is slower and more intimate, less about photo ops and more about what stays with you.
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Step into Trick Rider, the signature steakhouse inside the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, and discover an afternoon tea experience with a distinctly Southern twist. Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests are invited to slow down, sip, and savor a Texas-style afternoon tea that blends classic elegance with Western charm.
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October 26th isn’t just any day—it’s Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day, and if you’re anywhere near Strawn, you need to stop at Mary’s Café. This isn’t a place for tiny plates or delicate bites. Mary’s serves chicken fried steaks that practically demand a fork-and-knife duel, slabs of tender beef drenched in gravy that’s creamy, peppery, and somehow irresistible. One bite, and you’ll swear Texas itself is whispering, “Yes…this is how it’s done.”
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G.O.A.T’s Arena Sports Bar, the high-energy sports and social hub known for blending the atmosphere of a live stadium with the comfort of a neighborhood hangout, will open its third North Texas location, and first franchise, in Little Elm on October 17. Located at 27052 E. University Dr., this marks the brand’s third North Texas opening and its very first franchise.
The new restaurant marks the next phase of the brand’s expansion strategy following two recent successful openings in Fairview and Frisco. Additionally, the Little Elm franchise group is also already exploring up to two more North Texas locations over the next 18 months.
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