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12 Wonderfully Weird Restaurants In Texas You’ll Love
Searching for wonderfully weird restaurants in Texas that go beyond ordinary dining?. These 12 fantastic spots combine great food with experiences you won’t forget!. Think of the coolest backyard hangout you’ve ever seen, then multiply it by ten. That’s Truck Yard. This outdoor venue is built around...
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The Ultimate Irving Restaurant Guide: Where to Eat in One of DFW’s Most Diverse Dining Destinations
It should come as no surprise that Irving has so many top-shelf restaurants. Situated northwest of Downtown Dallas, the city draws both Dallas and Fort Worth diners, as well as travelers landing just 10 miles away at DFW. Moreover, Irving is known for its diversity and its dining scene reflects cuisines from all over the […] The post The Ultimate Irving Restaurant Guide: Where to Eat in One of DFW’s Most Diverse Dining Destinations first appeared on DiningOut .
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Build-Your-Own Taco Blitz Hits McKinney as Barrio Tacos Rolls In
Barrio Tacos is set to make its McKinney debut tomorrow with a 3 p.m. grand opening that promises build-your-own tacos, margaritas and opening-day giveaways. The Midwestern-born fast-casual concept is landing on West University Drive, adding another full-service option to the growing retail strip. Early arrivals should expect a festive atmosphere and a promo that rewards the first guests in line.
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Missouri-based Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe to open Keller location
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe will open its third North Texas location in Keller this summer. (Courtesy Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe) Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe, a sandwich shop based out of Missouri, will open its first Tarrant County location in Keller this summer, according to a city social media post. Pickleman’s will have...
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J. Alexander’s Restaurant makes North Texas debut in Plano
The first J. Alexander’s in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex combines elements of a classic steakhouse with approachable Southern favorites and internationally-influenced dishes. Brand-new at 3980 Dallas Parkway, J. Alexander’s is now serving its crowd-pleasing take on elevated American fare in Plano. Launched in Nashville in 1991, the brand...
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Bali Street Cafe: A Quiet Taste of Indonesian Cuisine in Dallas
Bali Street Cafe on Inwood Road serves a menu that’s thoughtful, precise, and full of flavor. The restaurant leans heavily on Indonesian classics, with touches of Chinese and Thai influences, offering diners something different from the usual Dallas options. Start with the chicken satay: skewers of marinated chicken grilled...
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Maman Says “Oui” to More Dallas Locations
The DFW dining scene is incredibly vibrant and active, attracting a diverse range of concepts. Everything from independent ventures to massive brands to expanding chains have long sought out homes in the greater Dallas area. Maman, a French-inspired cafe and bakery headquartered in New York, has shown a particular interest in North Dallas recently, after making its debut in the region late last year. The DFW’s reception has been warm, and the eatery has a new location in the pipeline, this one in the Design District, reports Dallas Business Journal.
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Acquario Pizza Pasta Bar now offers handmade, woodfired pizzas in Keller
The Noe Nicola is a pizza served with tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto and arugula. (Patricia Ortiz/Community Impact) A new pizza spot in Keller, Acquario Pizza Pasta Bar, opened its doors in March. What they offer. The business offers a casual dining environment to eat a variety of wood-fired pizza, fresh...
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Dallas’ Best Restaurants For Easter Brunch — Special Menus and Over-the-Top Hotel Experiences
Easter lands on the calendar a bit earlier this year. It’s less than a month away — on Sunday, April 5, to be exact. If you haven’t booked your brunch reservation yet, do not fret. From local fine dining spots like Michelin-recommended Mister Charles and Georgie offering special prix fixe menus to elegant hotel brunch buffets at Hotel Swexan and The Adolphus, this is our guide to the best restaurants for Easter brunch in Dallas this year.
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Your Weekend Guide: College hoops, Peppa Pig and an early 2000s party | Things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend
DALLAS — It's the first full weekend of March and with spring showers in the forecast for parts of the weekend, it's a good idea to start planning. Alicia Wilson with Dallas Weekly joined WFAA's Morgan Young to share her top choices for the weekend from the publication's event calendar.
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Fondue Fever: The Melting Pot Heats Up Watters Creek In Allen
Fondue is officially on the way to Allen. The Melting Pot is slated to hit Watters Creek this summer, with signage at the northeast corner of Watters Creek Boulevard and Simone Lane pointing to a new outpost of the national fondue chain in the shopping center. The restaurant is set to bring the brand’s four-course, cheese-to-chocolate format to the North Dallas suburbs, with a sit-down, date-night style concept rather than quick counter service.
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Manny’s Mexican Kitchen Debuts In Richardson With “More Mex, Less Tex” Menu
The family behind the suburban staple Manny’s Tex-Mex is taking a detour from the standard baskets of chips and yellow cheese. At CityLine in Richardson, they’ve unveiled Manny’s Mexican Kitchen, an elevated concept that intentionally leaves the "Tex" behind to focus on the traditional, soulful flavors of interior Mexico. Located at 1250 State St., the new 5,115-square-foot restaurant trades predictable combo plates for a "More Mex, Less Tex" philosophy, aiming to bridge the gap between casual neighborhood dining and refined regional cuisine. What To Expect While the original Manny’s established itself in 2005 with classic border-style favorites, this new kitchen focuses on the roots of the family's recipes. The menu highlights slow-braised meats and regional specialties that prioritize bold, complex spices over standard Tex-Mex staples. Standout traditional dishes include: Slow-Braised Specialties: Tender pasilla short rib and the chamorro en adobo (braised pork shank). Authentic Staples: Michoacan-style carnitas and house-made quesabirria tacos. Soulful Sides: Pork belly en salsa verde and crunchy chicharron norteño. “With this new concept opening at CityLine, we want to showcase our roots with more traditional recipes from Mexico and reintroduce the vibrant atmosphere of the first Manny’s,” said Nicole Hernandez, office administrator at Manny’s Mexican Kitchen. “It’s
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Melissa Scores Monster Slice As Yonx Takes Over Old Palio's Spot
New York-style pizza has landed in Melissa, and it did not bother with a quiet entrance. Yonx Pizza Bar & Co. has opened a full-service spot that is already drawing crowds for its giant slices, oversized pies and a lively bar, giving locals a sit-down pizzeria to replace the one that left a gap when the previous tenant moved out.
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Our 50 Best Restaurants List Welcomes Six Newcomers—and a New Number One
After the publication of our annual Best New Restaurants feature, it’s time to update our other big culinary tentpole: the 50 Best Restaurants. That update was completed this morning. Five 2025 newcomers make their first appearances, along with one older business. In addition, I revisited 22 of the 44...
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The Henry to offer all-day dining opportunities in Plano’s Legacy West
The Henry Plano will offer indoor and outdoor dining areas in Legacy West. (Rendering courtesy Fox Restaurant Concepts) The Henry is set to open late 2026 in Plano’s Legacy West, a company news release states. The restaurant, which is a member of Fox Restaurant Concepts, has a variety of...
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Baltimore-Born Rabbi Oversees Purim Spiel at Dallas Shul
Last Sunday morning, excited chatter echoed throughout the hallways of Congregation Shearith Israel in Dallas as about 900 people streamed in for the shul’s Purim spiel. But as similar festivities commenced at synagogues around the world, members of this historic Conservative congregation knew they were in for something far more ambitious than the average Purim festivities.
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Celebration Restaurant Temporarily Closed for an Upgrade *Now Reopen*
Celebration Restaurant has managed something rare: staying relevant by barely changing at all. The West Lovers Lane institution has been serving Dallas diners since 1971, building a loyal following around home-style cooking, local ingredients, and a setting that feels closer to a neighborhood gathering place than a typical restaurant. Now, after more than five decades in business, Celebration is undergoing a remodel with plans to reopen soon—refreshing the space while preserving the spirit that made it a Dallas classic. The upgrade was to be finished by March 1, 2026, but that has been pushed just a bit.
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Flying Fish expands Plano presence to second location
Flying Fish , a fast-casual seafood eatery known for its "Billy Bass Adoption Wall," has opened a second location in Plano, with a grand opening ceremony planned for March 12. Inspired by East Texas seafood joints on Caddo Lake and other waterways, Flying Fish was founded in 2002 by Shannon Wynne and Larry Richardson. The restaurant has since grown to 11 locations across Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee. With the new Plano restaurant, Flying Fish expands its presence across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, joining existing locations in Addison, Arlington, Coppell, Garland, Fort Worth, Dallas and Irving. The menu features surf-and-turf favorites including po'boy sandwiches, fried fish fillets, hot chicken sandwiches, vegetarian options and house-made desserts such as key lime pie and bread pudding. The restaurant's signature decor — the "Billy Bass Adoption Wall" and the "Liars Wall" — allows customers to contribute mounted fish and fishing photos. In a previous interview with Star Local Media , Richardson said he looks for decor that is affordable and engaging, noting the walls help bring customers back. "Our customers bring in their Billy Bass, and we put it up on the wall, give them an adoption certificate and a free basket of catfish," Richardson