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by | August 7, 2026 · 2:58 pm

Punk Noir in Design District Introduces a New Tasting Menu and “Off the Cuff” Cocktails

Punk Noir, the immersive fine dining destination in Dallas’ Design District, is introducing two new ways for guests to experience its boundary-pushing culinary and beverage programs. The punk-inspired restaurant will now offer a 7-course dining experience priced at $135 per person, alongside Off the Cuff, a bespoke cocktail experience available in the Noir Lounge.

Since opening in June, Punk Noir has challenged the conventions of traditional fine dining with its signature 20-course tasting menu, transportive multi-room design and provocative culinary storytelling. Led by James Beard Award-winning Chef RJ Cooper, the restaurant combines disciplined, world-class cuisine with irreverent artistry and an energetic, design-forward atmosphere.

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by | July 8, 2026 · 3:48 pm

Punk Noir Is Open, and Fine Dining in Dallas Just Got Stranger


Every so often somebody opens a restaurant in Dallas that has no comparison point, nothing to measure it against, and you find yourself explaining it to friends in fragments. Punk Noir, which opened June 2 in the Design District, is one of those. Twenty courses.Multiple rooms. A Mistress of Ceremonies. Graffiti on the walls and Kaluga caviar on the plates. It should not work. Early word is that it does.

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by | May 18, 2026 · 11:34 am

Punk Noir Opens in the Design District June 2 — 20 Courses, 26 Seats

A new tasting menu restaurant called Punk Noir opens June 2 in Dallas’ Design District at 139 Turtle Creek Blvd. The concept is owned by Dallas natives John McKeel and his sons Cole and Clay, and it’s being run in the kitchen by James Beard Award–winning Chef RJ Cooper, who built his reputation at Rogue 24 in Washington, D.C. and a handful of acclaimed Nashville projects before landing here.

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by | April 28, 2026 · 4:00 pm

The Most Interesting Restaurant in North Texas Is in a Plano Shopping Center

Most people don’t think about Plano when they’re planning a serious dinner. That’s their mistake, and Jashan is the reason to correct it.

The restaurant opened quietly at 7401 Lone Star Drive in Legacy North a few months back, and what’s happening inside is unlike anything else in North Texas. The man behind it, Prasanna Singaraju, spent years in tech before he walked away from all of it to do this. He’d been standing in a parking garage near the Dallas North Tollway, staring at an empty retail space, imagining what it could become. That’s not a metaphor. He actually stood there and pictured the restaurant. Now it exists.

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by | March 31, 2026 · 10:44 am

Dee Lincoln Prime New Chef’s Table and 10-course Omakase Experience

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At Dee Lincoln Prime, refinement has taken on two new forms. The acclaimed steakhouse has introduced a pair of thoughtfully composed experiences—an intimate Chef’s Table and a precision-driven Omakase—each designed to deepen the restaurant’s commitment to craft, detail, and elevated dining. Both are curated by Culinary Director Julian Rodarte, whose approach leans heavily on seasonality, technique, and a clear sense of progression.

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by | February 4, 2026 · 11:55 am

Chef Vijay Sadhu’s Special Prana Tasting Menu Feb 7th

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Chef Vijay Sadhu invites diners into a rare and intimate culinary moment with a one-night-only Supper Night in Plano, Texas. Designed as a shared tasting experience rather than a traditional dinner service, the evening unfolds as a carefully paced journey through bold spices, layered textures, and globally inspired flavors—each course composed to be savored slowly and communally.

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by | January 19, 2026 · 3:24 pm

A Passage Through the Mughal Era — and the Heart of Jashan

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Dil Se at Jashan is a fourteen-course tasting experience crafted to explore the richness and diversity of Indian cuisine. Each course is a careful composition, blending traditional techniques, regional influences, and contemporary refinements, all served in an intimate, fine-dining environment. Every element—seasoning, texture, presentation—is designed to reflect the depth and nuance of India’s culinary heritage, creating a meal that feels intentional, balanced, and thoughtful.

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by | September 30, 2025 · 11:35 am

Monarch Introduces Autumn Chef’s Tasting Menu

Monarch has unveiled its new Autumn Chef’s Tasting Menu, curated by Two-Michelin-Star Chef Danny Grant and Executive Chef Jason Rohan. This multi-course experience is designed to highlight the season’s flavors through refined technique, thoughtful wine pairings, and a touch of culinary surprise.

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