Today marks the soft opening of Roots Chicken Shak in Addison, and it’s already making waves. This is the third location for chef Tiffany Derry, following the original in Plano and one in Austin, and it’s clear she’s bringing the same care, flavor, and vibe to a new corner of Dallas. This isn’t just fried chicken — it’s Tiffany’s latest culinary playground, and every item on the menu feels designed to hit just the right note between comfort and excitement.
Continue readingFiled under Crave
Roots Southern Table in Farmers Branch is more than just a restaurant—it’s a deeply personal expression of Southern culinary identity. Chef Tiffany Derry’s upbringing in Southeast Texas touches every plate, bringing together elements of Creole, soul food, and refined Southern cooking with global technique. The menu reflects a reverence for tradition but refuses to be boxed in by it.
Each dish is layered, nuanced, and prepared with purpose, inviting diners to rediscover familiar flavors in unexpected ways. While the presentation is upscale, the soul of the food remains deeply comforting.
Chef Tiffany Derry is a celebrated Texas-based chef and restaurateur known for blending Southern tradition with global technique. Raised in Beaumont, she trained at the Art Institute of Houston and gained international culinary experience before rising to national fame through appearances on shows like Top Chef and Top Chef All-Stars. She is the founder of Tiffany Derry Concepts and co-founder of T2D Concepts, the hospitality group behind Roots Southern Table, Roots Chicken Shak and more recent, Radici Wood Fired Grill.
Continue readingFiled under Steven Doyle
T2D Concepts, the purpose-driven hospitality group founded by celebrity chef Tiffany Derry and Tom Foley, today announced the launch of its innovative franchising model designed to grow the Roots Chicken Shak concept while creating economic opportunity for all. With an efficient footprint, streamlined menu centered around Tiffany’s duck fat-fried chicken, and elimination of food waste, Roots presents a scalable restaurant concept that creates a great dining experience, and works to catalyze social justice.
Continue readingFiled under Steven Doyle
by Steven Doyle
Been entertaining more than usual and caught behind the budget? Looking for something on the sly and need a hot deal? We have some solutions for you, and found great meals under ten dollars. Man cannot live on big steaks and twenty dollar cocktails every day. Continue reading
Filed under Crave, Steven Doyle
