UNCO Management (formerly 8020 Hospitality) has recently opened the doors to a third location of Leela’s Pizza & Wine in Uptown at 2355 Olive St. #145, Dallas, TX 75201 and a new intimate, retro-inspired martini bar, Tina’s Continental located in Deep Ellum at 3309 Elm St. Suite 115, Dallas, TX 75226.
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Bourbon & Banter, the eclectic speakeasy located in the underground level of The Statler in downtown Dallas, has long been acclaimed for its extensive library of spirits and masterful mixologists. Now, the iconic hideaway is inviting you to a one-of-a-kind evening featuring a decadent dinner and a murder mystery to solve.
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The thirteenth annual Symphony of Chefs was held on Monday, February 27 at Armstrong Fieldhouse at SMU. For food lovers, this is always a highly anticipated event because of its unique ability to put you ringside with Dallas’ best chefs for special tableside service. Honorary Chef Chairs Michael Matis, Chef de Cuisine at Fearing’s, and Nikky Phinyawatana, Chef & Founder of Asian Mint Restaurant Group, were the driving forces behind this ultimate chef-driven culinary dinner experience benefitting KidLinks.
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The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival is North Texas’ most celebrated cuisine and beverage festival, taking place over four days and nights in venues around our thriving culinary community. The festival’s growing roster of talented chefs and food artisans, as well as craft brewers and distinctive vintners, bring a range of tastes, styles and methods that reflect the diversity of the city itself. We also offer events leading up to the festival, including Shooting with the Chefs and Reserve Wine Tasting.
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JOA, a new concept from former Nuri Grill creators and located in the same space at 2254 Royal Lane, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75229 in Koreatown is now open.
Formerly Nuri Grill, the restaurant has been transformed into an approachable, fun, bright and more casual way to bring authentic traditional Korean food to market and created by the same owner, Wan Kim of Restaurant K Roy Restaurant Group and CEO of Smoothie King.
Kim says of the new concept, “JOA will offer DFW locals authentic traditional Korean food, made by the same Michelin chefs from Korea and the same team that brought DFW Nuri Grill and is planning to bring Nuri Steakhouse to Uptown next year. We’ve repurposed the Nuri Grill into a new concept that will serve as another test kitchen for potential growth concepts for Restaurant K Roy Restaurant Group.”
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Trick Rider, an upscale steak and seafood concept paying homage to famed rodeo trick riders and Texas culture, will open this Spring 2023 at the new Omni PGA Frisco Resort at 4341 PGA Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033.
The signature dining concept from Omni Hotels & Resorts was inspired by Sydna Yokley Woodyard, a champion rodeo trick rider who was raised on a Texas ranch, a quarter horse breeder and founder of the American Quarter Horse Association.
The restaurant will feature a menu of premium cuts of in-house dry aged meats with an extensive butchery program as well as high-end seafood from around the world.
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Au Troisième, the acclaimed Park Cities bistro known for its New American cuisine with global influences, has officially changed its name to ‘A·T Bistro,’ which has been its “short-hand” name since debuting to the public in June 2021. Along with its name change, other updates at A·T Bistro include the addition of a 600-square-foot outdoor dining space, 14-seat private dining room, 600-bottle wine cellar, Sunday brunch, daily lunch specials, happy hour menu, and more.
Fresh off being named one of Texas Monthly’s “10 Best New Restaurants in 2023” and also a 2022 CultureMap Tastemaker Award winner for “Best New Restaurant,” A·T Bistro has developed a loyal audience of returning customers due to its revolving yet approachable global menu that leans heavy on classic French and Italian techniques; its cozy and welcoming atmosphere where one can dress up or down; and its extensive collection of European wines and house-made craft cocktails.
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The Fairmont Dallas, the iconic hotel located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, is excited to announce its Texas Happy Hour, offering guests a taste of the Lone Star State every Monday – Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to midnight each Thursday in the Pyramid Lobby Bar.
In addition to delicious bites and great deals on brews and other beverages, the Texas Happy Hour will feature live acoustic country music by Tyler Hammond every Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. Tyler performs country music hits by Texan artists and more, adding to the already cozy and warm vibe of the Pyramid Lobby Bar.
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