IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Karen Robinson-Jacobs reports, “Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. plans to “take barbecue mainstream” in a risky bid to become a national chain. Dickey’s, which opened Oct. 1, 1941, but only began franchising in 1994, has more than 85 locations in 13 states. It’s already the third-biggest barbecue chain in […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy reports that Fort Worth’s Blue Mesa Grill (1600 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, or 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., www.bluemesagrill.com) has won third place for “Best Brunch in the World” juried prize from the first International Restaurant & Hotel Awards, a California-based travel awards company. Blue Mesa won the […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Kim Harwell reviews Ziziki’s (4514 Travis St), while Bill Addison considers Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican Kitchen (3211 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas), and the Eats blog reports the opening of an Ali Baba location in Lakewood, in the old Carrabba’s space at the corner of Abrams and La Vista. guidelive.com […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Joyce Saenz Harris reports, “Superstar chef Wolfgang Puck is the big name behind the new restaurant and catering operation that will be a major attraction of the restored Union Station and Reunion Tower at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The 1916 landmark railroad station will reopen in the southwest […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Bill Addison reviews Spiral Diner (1101 N Beckley Ave, Dallas), while Kim Harwell considers The Social House (3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas). guidelive.com … The Observer’s Mark Stuertz reviews Gregory’s Restaurant (1022 East 15th Street, Plano), while Alice Laussade considers Antoine’s of Dallas (4234 Harry Hines Blvd). dallasobserver.com …
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IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’ Misty Bailey reports the opening of Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant (The Shops at Legacy in Plano), while Christopher Wynn details the opening of Screen Door (One Arts Plaza, screendoordallas.com). … Bill Addison reviews La Condesa (3030 Olive St, Dallas) and Mignon (4005 Preston Road, Plano, TX), while Michael […]

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IN THE NEWS: D Magazine’s Sidedish column reports the closing of Bice, the high-end Italian restaurant in the Crescent Building. sidedish.dmagazine.com … The Dallas Mornings News’s Bill Addison reviews Yutaka Sushi Bistro (2633 McKinney Ave, Dallas), while Kim Harwell considers Woodlands Grill (6073 Forest Lane, Dallas). guidelive.com … The Observer’s Merritt Martin reviews John’s Cafe […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Business Journal reports that Pesca, a Mediterranean seafood restaurant with a “crudo” bar and live animal tanks, will move into the space most recently occupied by Ferré Restaurant and Bar, an Italian concept that recently closed in the West Village. It’s scheduled to open in late May. dallas.bizjournals.com … D […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Joyce Harris reports that Kent Rathbun’s award-winning, five-star Abacus restaurant has reopened after being closed for a few weeks for a major renovation to both the decor and the menu. … New reviews: El Tumi Latin Restaurant (2430 N. Story Road, Irving, TX), Bengal Coast (3102 Oak Lawn, […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Morning News’s Kim Harwell notes the closing of Poppy’s Pizza and Pasta in Frisco Square and the openings of: The Shops at Legacy in Plano’s Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant on May 19; Matt’s Rancho Martinez in the new Uptown Village at Cedar Hill complex; Pollo Campero’s second Dallas location on Preston […]

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