Duro Hospitality, one of Dallas’ most dynamic and fastest-growing hospitality groups, announces the opening of Mister Charles, an exuberant and sophisticated restaurant and bar. Opening in Summer 2023, Mister Charles will offer an unforgettable experience with irreverent globally-inspired plays on luxurious French and Italian dishes, an open kitchen, soaring 38-ft. ceilings, iconoclastic design, perfected classic cocktails and rare wines.
Harwood Hospitality Group’s fourteenth concept, Tequila Social, will officially open its doors on Monday, July 24, in celebration of National Tequila Day – the third full-service restaurant on the Katy Trail in Dallas.Located on the ground floor of the 3100 McKinnon Building at 3100 McKinnon St, Suite G100, Dallas, TX 75201, Tequila Social seeks to bring a relaxed West Texas inspired concept to the area featuring Tex-Mex dishes, an extensive margarita and frozen drinks program, weekend brunch on both Saturday and Sunday and an expansive patio.
Sip, shoot and enjoy your favorite agave liquor with Mexican Test Kitchen in honor of National Tequila Day on Friday, July 21, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.. The West Village pop-up, led by award-winning Chef Matt McCallister, is open for a limited time.
This celebration will give guests an unforgettable celebration and a sneak peek of what to expect when the new concept opens later this year. The event will feature $1 Margaritas and $1 Tequila Shots, delectable menu items, swag and live music. The light bites include:
Mini Heart Cakes with Veracruzana Sauce
Mini Enchilada Bowl
Mini Brisket Tacos
Mini Camote Tacos
Mini Caramelized Mushroom Sope
Chilled Corn Soup Shooter with Shrimp Elote Relish
The restaurant was imagined long before its opening, in late 1980s when Jim and Cindy Hughes were young newlyweds in Omaha, Nebraska a friend of theirs owned a restaurant that was closing called Bread Winners. Before the couple moved to Dallas they bought the name for $1.00 with the intent of someday opening their own location. The Hughes settled into their apartment in Uptown (way before it was known as “Uptown”) and noticed a restaurant called Verlaine’s on the corner of McKinney and Hall, whose quirky charm and proximity to downtown sparked their interest.
Verlaine’s was in the process of closing, so the Hughes purchased it, made some renovations, and opened for business on July 22, 1994. The Hughes family lived on the second floor of the Uptown location for the first several years with their young children before moving into a larger space and converting the second floor to office space. All four of their children and both sets of parents worked at the restaurant in some capacity over the last 28 years.
Mod Motels, the debut lodging company from veteran Texas entrepreneurs Lisa Lennox and Kirk and Cathy Bonner announced today they have entered into a Licensing Agreement with Chef Stephan Pyles to concept The Seeker, the restaurant which will be located within its debut luxury motel, Interstate Inn, in Stephenville which is scheduled to open in Summer 2024. After many years of meticulous planning and strategy, Mod Motels is already in the process of transforming its first acquisition, Stephenville’s historic Caravan Inn, into a fully reimagined boutique, luxury, mid-century modern, 33-room motel now with the addition of a full-service restaurant collaboration—The Seeker.
Round Two, the newest entertainment destination in North Oak Cliff, brought to you by Another Round founders Alicia and Kendall Spence, will officially open on July 19 just south on Sylvan Avenue from their popular mini-golf concept. The retro arcade and gaming venue will not only offer a full-service cocktail bar, but a snack bar featuring fare from local deli, Edylicious as well.
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, scheduled to open in July of 2023, has revealed menus for its three food and beverage outlets: Margaret’s, a ranch-to-table concept offering elevated breakfast, lunch and dinner, Vincent’s, an outdoor patio and lounge on the hotel’s 11th floor, and 800 North, a ground-level cocktail lounge accessible from North Harwood Street.
With menus designed by Executive Chef Jonah Friedmann and interior design by the renowned Looney & Associates, the three outlets in Dallas’ first JW Marriott Hotel will increase the options for upscale drinking and dining before and after events nearby at iconic Dallas Arts District venues including the Dallas Museum of Art, Meyerson Symphony Center, Nasher Sculpture Center, and more.
Pokeworks is giving its fans a taste of the high life without breaking the bank with its new Luxe Lobster Bowl. Always at the forefront of culinary experience, the leading fast-casual poke brand continues to stay a step ahead of the rest with a chef-curated Poke Bowl that boasts plump and juicy lobster – the first of its kind at any Poke restaurant.
