IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Bill Addison reports that Top Chef-er Casey Thompson and Shinsei Restaurant have amicably parted ways, with Thomas “T.J.” Lengnick (ex-BLT Steak, Jasper’s) taking her place … Addison awards four stars to Stephan Pyles (1807 Ross Ave, Dallas), while Kim Harwell reviews Pulcinella (2323 N Henderson Ave, Dallas) and […]

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IN THE NEWS: PegasusNews.com’s Teresa Gubbins reports the closing of Il Sole, the Travis Walk Italian restaurant owned by Mi Piaci owners Brian and Sonia Black, while Kevin Buchanan reports the closing of Fort Worth’s Four Star Coffee Bar … The Dallas Morning News’s Michael Hiller awards three stars to Al Biernat’s (4217 Oak Lawn […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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