Category Archives: Restaurant Opening

by | October 15, 2012 · 1:47 pm

Tu-Lu Gluten-Free Bakery Opens Third Loction

by Steven Doyle

For a majority of human beings that traverse across the planet the thought of a crouton is hardly worth mentioning. The breadstick you enjoy at any red-sauced Italian joint comes second nature, as does the biscotti you dunked earlier today in your morning coffee. However, for the gluten-intolerant these things are avoided and often times missed. For the gluten-intolerant child it can be disheartening not to enjoy a simple cupcake or slice of birthday cake.

When news scrolled across my desk this morning detailing the third location for Tu-Lu’s Bakery which has set up shop in the West Village in Dallas, these images of simple joy crossed my mind.     Continue reading →

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by | October 11, 2012 · 11:25 am

The Greek Opens In One Arts Plaza Monday *Update

by Steven Doyle

The Greek will open its doors this Monday, October 15, 2012 just in time for lunch service. Look for Look for inexpensive pitas such as the sliced leg of lamb on a grilled pita, onions and Ziziki sauce, or steak and egg with grilled skirt steak, polenta and an over-easy egg.

We sat with owner Mary Cloutier-Arabatzis, who with her chef husband also own Ziziki’s three locations throughout Dallas, and she was excited about the newest location in One Arts Plaza which formerly housed The Commissary. Mary took us on a tour of the new restaurant which has expanded to serve just over 70-seats indoors and about half as many outdoors on one of the two patios.     Continue reading →

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by | October 11, 2012 · 10:49 am

Pyle’s Stampede 66 Set To Open Oct 29

Stephan Pyle’s Stampede 66 opens October 29, 2012, and has slated two preview seated, fundraiser dinners October 20 that will benefit the Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign, and an opening preview gala on Thursday, October 25.

Chef/Owner Stephan Pyles is the founding father of Southwestern Cuisine and is known internationally as a pioneer of New American Cuisine. Pyles is a founding board member of Share Our Strength, America’s largest private source of funding for hunger-relief, a life board member of The North Texas Food Bank and co-founder of The Dallas Hunger Link, Dallas’s perishable food program. He has awarded $180,000 in culinary scholarships in his name over the past 12 years.   Continue reading →

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by | October 9, 2012 · 4:01 pm

Pizzeria Testa Napolentana Opens Today In Frisco

by Steven Doyle

Enter another pizzeria that offers true Neapolitan style. This time the good people in Frisco are beneficiaries of this growning trend at Pizzeria Testa. Look for antipasti such as prosciutto and melon, caprese and charcuterie, along with calzoni, panuozzi, and salads.     Continue reading →

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by | October 9, 2012 · 12:59 pm

Q&A With FT33 GM and Sommelier Ryan Tedder

by Steven Doyle

We met with Ryan Tedder, the sommelier and general manager for FT33 which opens this Saturday, October 13, 2012. Tedder spent time at Stephan Pyles and more recently at Grace in Fort Worth, and is a good friend of Matt McCallister’s who is the chef-owner of the restaurant FT33. Tedder is an interesting, laid back soul who was recently married and also named the best sommelier in the state of Texas at the TexSom event in August.

Tedder is unpretentious, and loaded with charm and talent. Here is your chance to get to know the man before the restaurant opens.     Continue reading →

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by | October 9, 2012 · 9:00 am

Chiladas Fresh Mex Grill Opening In Plano This Week

by Jennifer Thomas

Chiladas Fresh Mex Grill is a new fast casual Tex Mex restaurant that will open its doors this Thursday in Plano at 6145 Windhaven Parkway. The restaurant promises a house-made menu made with fresh ingredients.  Look for an assortment of tacos, enchiladas, salads and more.        Continue reading →

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by | October 1, 2012 · 12:28 pm

Hilton Anatole’s SĒR is Officially Open

We have followed the SĒR construction and menu development since the closing of iconic Nana just a few short months ago (here and here ). Many were saddened by the closure, but had those same people visited Nana more than once a year as a special ocassion restautrant, it would still be open. Thus the nature of economics.

SĒR is the first of a ration of restaurants premiering in the month of October, and this quick multi-million dollar facelift will soon prove to be one of the new gems sprouting from the restaurant role of 2012.

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by | October 1, 2012 · 12:06 pm

First Look: Hopdoddy Burger Bar

by Steven Doyle

Hopdoddy Burger Bar opens its doors Wednesday, October 3, 2012 and is the latest transplant from Austin, Texas. Hopdoddy serves all natural beef ground fresh daily in its own grind room and cuts Kennebec spuds for their fries on premises.

Look for some really nice local beers from Dallas including selections from Deep Ellum Brewing Company, Peticolas, and around the state featuring brews from 512, St Arnold, Live Oak and Austin Beerworks. Continue reading →

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