Openings Include Fedora, Southpaw’s Organic Cafe

IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Bill Addison reports the opening of Fedora in One Arts Plaza and reviews Sala, while Kim Harwell considers Ra Sushi in Plano’s Shops at Legacy. … Kim Pierce reports the opening of Southpaw’s Organic Cafe in Preston Center. www.guidelive.com … The Observer’s Dave Faries reviews Tei Ann (1722 […]

Star Chef Plans to Open Samar by Stephan Pyles Next Spring

IN THE NEWS: The Dallas Morning News’s Sheryl Jean reports, “Dallas chef Stephan Pyles plans to open a new restaurant called Samar by Stephan Pyles next spring at the 2100 Ross Ave. office building in downtown Dallas. The new restaurant will feature an international tapas menu and indoor and outdoor seating for 95 people.” … […]

Closings Include The Palm, Touch, Creolina’s

IN THE NEWS: The Miami Herald reports the closings of: The Palm Restaurant, one of the original Merrick Park tenants; Touch Restaurant; and the reopening of Chef Allen’s (19088 NE 29th Ave., Aventura) after a summer face lift with updated decor, a larger bar area, a private wine room and two party rooms. In the […]

Two Chefs Too, Ideas, La Cofradia Top ‘New Times’ Poll

IN THE NEWS: Highlights from Miami New Times’s Best of 2008 critics awards include: Best New Restaurant, Two Chefs Too; Best Restaurant in Coconut Grove, Ideas; Best Restaurant in Coral Gables, La Cofradia; Best Restaurant in South Beach, Sardinia Enoteca; Best Restaurant in South Miami-Dade, Cafe Pastis. … Lee Klein reviews Mint Leaf Indian Brasserie […]

Reviewers Rate Suburban House, RA Sushi, Ban Thai

IN THE NEWS: The Sun’s Karen Nitkin gives two and a half stars to Suburban House (911 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, 410-484-7775), while Elizabeth Large awards three stars to RA Sushi in Harbor East (1390 Lancaster St., Harbor East, 410-522-3200, RASushi.com). baltimoresun.com … City Paper’s Anna Ditkoff reviews Ban Thai (340 N. Charles St., Baltimore, 410-727-7971). […]

Openings Include Aiello’s, RA Sushi in Mesa

IN THE NEWS: The first RA Sushi restaurant to locate in Mesa will open later this month, the Phoenix’s area’s fifth, the Business Journal of Phoenix reports. The new restaurant is slated to open Dec. 17 in the Dana Park shopping center at the northwest corner of Val Vista and Baseline Roads. phoenix.bizjournals.com … New […]