Category Archives: Restaurant Opening

by Steven Doyle | February 17, 2012 · 11:30 am

Sneak Peek: A Place at Perry’s

by Steven Doyle

We were invited guests last evening at a preview party and fund raiser at the new Place at Perry’s on Cedar Springs. Through out the evening patrons were able to make donations and purchase raffle tickets from wandering servers with Ipads, with proceeds benefiting KIPP DFW.

The Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. Over 85 percent of KIPP alumni have gone on to college. Continue reading →

The Place At Perry’s To Re-Open Tomorrow

by Steven Doyle

Look for The Place at Perry’s to re-open tomorrow, February 17, 2012 at their new location in the Gables Villa Rosa building at 2680 Cedar Springs Road.

In November, just as they were closing for the move, we checked out some of the new menu items and you can read about that here. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 15, 2012 · 11:29 am

Shawn Horne Opening Monty’s Corner This Week

by Steven Doyle

It might be easier to tell you where Shawn Horne hasn’t worked rather than list his resume in the hospitality business. You may recognize his name form the recently shuttered Horne and Dekker that was located on Henderson in Dallas. In the photo above, that is Mr. Horne on the left. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 14, 2012 · 3:06 pm

Off-Site Kitchen and Central Market News

by Steven Doyle

It has been a busy day, and I had a few deadlines to hit so I missed Media Day at the new Central Market located at one of my very favorite foodie junctures in Dallas — Preston and Royal Lane. The new market opens its doors to everyone in the morning (Wednesday, February 15, 2012) and for those nearby you will be in for all the grand opening treats that is expected with Central Market. Continue reading →

Tomato Pie Coming Soon To Dallas

by Crave Staff

A reader sent in this photo of a new spot going in at the Preston-Forest Shopping center at the southwest corner of Preston and Forest. A little Google action found a help wanted ad on Craigslist that stated they will open in April and are looking for a full staff including people with delivery experience.

More pizza.

Johnny’s Pizza Opens Today in Addison

by Steven Doyle

One more pizza top add to the long line up in the DFW area. Johnny’s Pizza, known through out the southeast, has set up shop in Addison. The smallish chain boasts a strong following from transplants from states like Louisiana and Georgia, originating in Monroe, LA. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 6, 2012 · 4:19 pm

Four Corners Opens This Week in Farmers Branch

by Steven Doyle

Word comes from Cuquita’s owner Elizabeth Villafranca that she is opening her doors to her latest restaurant, Four Corners, this coming Friday, February 10, 2012. The hours for the new restaurant in farmers branch will be 6am to 2pm and serve breakfast and lunch items only.
We told you about the new restaurant a few weeks ago, and today we get the press release with more details. You might remember Vilafranca from Cuquita’s, the fresh Tex-Mex restaurant that was named top five by Texas Monthly. We have also sent them accolades over the years and recently named them one of the top enchiladas in Dallas.

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by Steven Doyle | February 2, 2012 · 8:03 am

First Look: Union Bear Opens Today

by Steven Doyle

Yesterday we checked out the Union Bear which swings open its doors today in the West Village on McKinney Avenue in Uptown Dallas. We spoke with both owner Matt Spiller and chef John Kleifgen on our visit and sat down to try some of the food being offered up to their eager patrons.

When walking into Union Bear you will notice that like all of the Spiller operations it fits beautifully with the existing neighborhood architecture. They were not trying to recreate a previous motif like you might find at Eno’s or Oddfellows. Continue reading →

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