Reviewers Rate Rise No. 1, Fillmore Pub, Sushi Tao

IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Bill Addison awards three stars to Rise No. 1 (5360 W Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-366-9900) and Zander’s House (2300 N Central Expressway, Plano, TX 972-943-9199), while Kim Harwell gives two stars to Old Hickory Steakhouse (1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 817-778-2280), and Lesley Tellez offers two stars to […]

Openings Include Villa-O, Greenville Bar and Grill

IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Bill Addison awards five stars to Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, 214-443-4747) and three stars to Royal Thai (5500 Greenville Ave, Ste 802, Dallas, 214-691-3555), while Lawson Taitte considers Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano (5800 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 972-608-4455). … Joyce […]

CiCi’s Pizza Expanding; Closings Include Felissa’s

IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s By Karen Robinson-Jacobs reports that Coppell-based CiCi’s Pizza plans to open at least 180 restaurants before the end of next year, boosting the size of the brand 30 percent. Founded in Plano in 1985, CiCi’s now has 613 restaurants in 30 states, including 183 in Texas. … Critic […]

Openings Include Fireside Pies, A Taste of Heaven Cafe

IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Bill Addison awards three stars to The Grape (2808 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-828-1981), while Kim Pierce gives two stars to Cru, A Wine Bar (7201 Bishop Road, Plano, 972-312-9463), and Michael Hiller gives two stars to Ruth’s Chris Steak House (17840 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, 972-250-2244). … Mike Maza […]