Truluck’s is packing up, but not going far.
The Uptown seafood house at the corner of McKinney and Maple is headed one block north to 2619 McKinney Ave., into the ground floor of the One Uptown apartment tower. Filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation show the build-out of the new space, with construction slated to start this fall and wrap by March 2027.
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Ask Jon Alexis what’s moving at TJ’s Seafood Market & Grill right now and he answers fast. Anything classic. Stone crab claws, caviar, a beautiful piece of king salmon. The trendy items are cooling off, and the old-school luxuries are back in demand.
Alexis has run TJ’s since 2009, when he bought the business from his parents, and the market has been selling fish in Dallas since 1989. CraveDFW checked in with him this week on what’s worth eating as we head into winter and the holidays, what’s fading out, and where the market is tight.
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Every year on October 15, crabbers along Florida’s Gulf Coast and in the Keys start pulling traps, and within a few days Dallas starts asking the same question it asks every fall. Who has stone crab? This year the answer came quickly. Chamberlain’s Steak & Fish announced the claws were back on Monday, October 19, and the season is now well underway.
Most people around here know stone crab as a cold plate of cracked claws and a ramekin of mustard sauce at a steakhouse. A little background on where those claws come from makes the next order a smarter one.
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Stone crabs, particularly famous for their sweet and tender claws, are a sought-after seafood delicacy primarily found along the southeastern coast of the United States, especially in Florida. Known scientifically as Menippe mercenaria, these crustaceans are not only prized for their flavor but also for their sustainable harvesting practices.
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Stone Crab season has officially returned at Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab, and Dallas diners have a reason to celebrate. Started October 20, seafood enthusiasts can enjoy one of the most coveted delicacies of the season: fresh Florida Stone Crab. Known for their sweet, tender meat and delicate, buttery texture, these claws are a hallmark of Truluck’s menu, reflecting decades of commitment to freshness, sustainability, and culinary excellence.
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Truluck’s Dallas is serving up the crown jewel of its menu: fresh, never frozen Florida Stone Crab, starting October 20! Fully cooked, chilled, and pre-cracked, these sweet, tender claws are ready to devour from the moment they hit your table.
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As most know, we are partial; to Truluck’s in Dallas. That said, something new has been added. To meet growing demand from customers and an ever-expanding market, Truluck’s has just opened its doors on a third Metroplex location in Plano. This beloved seafood haven has found its new home at The Shops at Legacy, 7161 Bishop Rd. in Plano. Truluck’s newest location offers an inviting ambiance, accommodating 140 guests within its refined dining room and a private dining and group dining space that accommodates up to 30 guests will also be available. Leading the Executive team is Tambra Tatum, General Manager; Justin Valladarez, Chef; and Vanessa Sbraga, Sales & Events Manager.
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You know we love crab, and our favorite is Stone Crab. Well, on that front we have exciting news to share today.
Truluck’s is excited to announce that the season for Florida Stone Crab began on October 15, 2023 and will run through May 1, 2024. For over 30 years Truluck’s has been so committed to fresh Florida Stone Crab that they work exclusively with a dedicated third-generation team of crabbing professionals in South Florida.
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