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Intimate Omakase Experience Sauvage is Slated to Open at The Statler

When it opened in 1956, The Statler set the gold standard for luxury and hospitality in the South. Now, nearly 70 years later, the historic Dallas hotel is preparing to welcome a bold new dining experience that matches its iconic legacy.

Chef Casey LaRue, formerly of the acclaimed Carte Blanche on Lower Greenville, will debut Sauvage, a 10-seat, wood-fired omakase restaurant opening in a street-level suite off Commerce Street at The Statler. With just two seatings each night, guests will enjoy an intimate, chef-led experience as each of the 12 to 15 courses is prepared live over an open flame. The restaurant is expected to open in late summer 2025.

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The Rise of DOZO Omakase and Handroll

Trinity Groves, Dallas’ once-celebrated restaurant incubator, has undergone a transformation since its early days in 2013. What began as a haven for experimental eateries and local chefs is now home to a wider array of dining experiences, spearheaded by the new leadership of Sam Romano, son of founder Phil Romano. His vision has opened the doors for third-party restaurants to take center stage, creating a fresh chapter in the development’s ongoing evolution.

While a few of the original concepts, like Beto & Son and Kate Weiser, have remained a staple, others have come and gone. Restaurants like Oreste’s and Rollin Smoke BBQ quickly closed their doors, leaving many to wonder if the revitalization effort would succeed. But recent openings, including La Rue Doughnuts, seafood spot Pesca, and most notably, DOZO Omakase and Handroll, are proving that Trinity Groves still has the power to draw in diners eager for something new and exciting.

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Kyo Sushi and Omakase

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photos by Joey Stewart

Located in Dallas at 5630 Village Glen Dr, Kyo Sushi and Omakase is more than just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of Japanese culinary art. Renowned for its exquisite sushi creations and the traditional practice of omakase, Kyo offers diners an authentic Japanese experience that combines the freshest ingredients with innovative flavors.

Kyo Sushi and Omakase operates as an intimate dining venue, featuring an eight-seat omakase pop-up at the luxurious Drey Hotel. Open Wednesday to Monday, the restaurant requires reservations for its omakase experience, which lasts 90 minutes. Guests can choose between two distinct omakase options: a 10-course menu for $99 or a 15-course menu for $130. Diners are encouraged to share their favorite dishes with Chef Han, who might even surprise them with complimentary extras.

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Truffle Week at Monarch and Omakase at Kessaku This Month

Monarch, the wood-fired modern Italian restaurant led by two-time Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, will celebrate all things decadence and truffles during Truffle Week from February 5th to 11th. At 6 p.m. each day, guests are invited to add on to their meal with a table-side experience of exquisite Black Truffle features and the option for a delicious Mashed Potato Trio featuring various truffle types. Details on the specific truffle features will be announced closer to the date. 

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A Look Inside Shoyo, Chef Jimmy Park’s New Omakase Experience

By Joey Stewart             Pictures by Joey Stewart

Dallasites have been actively watching for the opening of Shoyo for months. Fans of Chef Jimmy Park (Nobu, Nori Handroll Bar) have been lining up to be one of the first to experience his new venture. After a few (typical) delays, a pop-up, and a much sought after soft opening invite to which thousands replied to on the Gram, it’s official.

Reservations are taken on Resy, but all spots were gone in mere minutes after they were released. We hit notifications for each night through June, and after several missed chances, we finally scored.

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Meet Master Sushi Chef Hiroyuki Fujino From Five Sixty

by Steven Doyle

What are great qualities of a sushi chef? Amiable, imaginative and raw talent are a few things that come to mind. Certainly these words all hold true when describing Master Sushi Chef Hiroyuki “Fuji” Fujino.  We might toss in charming for good measure, and perhaps when we sup on the omakase at Five Sixty atop the tower at the Hyatt downtown the master might toss an extra morsel of the good stuff our way.

Omakase is when you trust your sushi chef to plan your meal for you in place of ordering ala carte. You will find the chef more giving in his rarer stock with more visits when the chef starts trusting your palate as much as you trust that he will prepare something hopefully more rare than those around you. This is a tasting menu with few rules.             Continue reading

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