Second branch of Fish Express opens in Frisco
Fast-food fish place from the owners of Go Fish Ocean Club and Dallas Fish Market.
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
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Martini Park at Shops at Legacy in Plano is closed down
Restaurant-bar had an aggressive door policy complete with muscled goons.
Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
Campania Pizza in Southlake gets certified by Associazone Verace Pizza Napoletana
Their preparation methods, ingredients, and finished product comply with the guidelines for making true Neapolitan pizza.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008
Shinsei Restaurant on Inwood in Dallas expands into space next door
The expansion increases the restaurant’s size and adds a large bar and lounge area, private dining room, and additional seating.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
La Duni branch at NorthPark Center in Dallas to open November 25
La Duni Latin Kitchen & Coffee Studio is located on Level One beneath AMC NorthPark 15 Theaters facing the Center Park.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Vickery Park, casual restaurant-bar on Henderson, to open second branch in old downtown Plano
It's going in across the street from Old Monk spawn Fillmore Pub. Is 15th Street about to become the next Henderson?
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Coppell-based CiCi’s Pizza waiving franchise fees to keep stores open
If a store's sales are sagging, the company would rather forego the franchise fee rather than see it shut down altogether.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Menu at new Dallas restaurant Neighborhood Services is unveiled
Not since the restoration of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan has there been an unveiling this powerful or significant.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Tahitian Noni Cafe in Dallas’ West Village is closed
No more local access to the amazing benefits of the mysterious noni fruit!
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
Expensive semi-pointless restaurant The Club in the Centrum Building in Dallas is closed
Owner Robert Colombo is um reconsidering the concept.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Brothers Fried Chicken in East Dallas shuts down
The crispy fried chicken was a local foodie favorite.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Founder of Mi Cocina, overpriced Tex-Mex chain in Dallas, gets replaced
He's been replaced by a guy named Good, who will hopefully do good work. Yuk yuk yuk!
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Texas-based Jason’s Deli chain removes high fructose corn syrup from its food offerings
They're taking a look at beverages, as well.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Dallas-based Food Friends and Company hires new president from Rockfish
During his tenure with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Troy Cooper successfully led its positive turnaround and subsequent sale.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
Ounce Prime Steakhouse in Addison closed on Sunday October 26
Place was pretty much doomed from Day One.
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
Plano-based Metromedia, owner of Ponderosa and Bonanza steakhouse chains, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Ponderosa and Bonanza will continue operating during reorganization.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
Atalaya Capital Management acquires assets of Bennigan’s
That includes the company's equity, trademarks, and other assets, including the Tavern and Steak & Ale brands.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
Plano-based Metromedia Steakhouses Company files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses will continue operating without interruption.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Cibus, new Lombardi restaurant in Dallas’ NorthPark, has serious gelato program
Restaurant will feature nearly two dozen gelato and sorbet flavors daily.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
New restaurant to open in Las Colinas from former Rockfish and Pappadeaux players
Called Cadillac Ranch, it'll go into the space previously occupied by Bahama Breeze.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
The Colony-based Pizza Inn introduces new old prototype in Denton
They had a new prototype but it didn't pan out so they brought back the old prototype, starring JoJo the Pizza Man.
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008
Carrollton-based TGIFriday’s dropping price on smaller-portion entrees
Also adding two new items.
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008
Throckmorton Mining Company to reopen in new location
The former Sue Ellen’s location, 3903 Cedar Springs Road, has now been remodeled to accommodate TMC.
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Mooyah Burgers in Dallas closed for now, might relocate
Company calls Quadrangle area a bad location.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
Dallas-based Wingstop expanding into the Northeast
Specifically: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Connecticut, and New York.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
Meridian Room in Dallas’ Expo Park to re-open with new owners
Re-opening date will be around November 1.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
Neighborhood Services, new restaurant by chef Nick Badovinus, to open on Lovers Lane in Dallas at end of October
He's saying that his flatbread is INSANE.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
New steakhouse with Italian flair to go into Rick Stein’s space off Dallas North Tollway
Management team envisions dishes such as foie gras ravioli.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas named a “Best New Restaurant of 2008” by John Mariani
John Mariani, wow, you wanna talk about an esteemed honor from an unimpeachable source, it doesn't get any better than this.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Downtown Dallas restaurant Fuse gets new menu, new management, makeover, too
Veteran Dallas restaurateur Russell Hayward has taken the reins, while Robbie Lewis is executive chef.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Celebrity Cafe & Bakery opens branch in Allen, its tenth
Dallas-based institution is known for its iced cookies.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Pulcinella Ristorante on Henderson Avenue in Dallas closed down
And the number at the original location in Katy, Texas has been disconnected.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Meridian Room in Dallas’ Exposition Park closed
This bad news follows the recent closure of the neighboring Bar of Soap.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Bass Hall in Fort Worth hires new president and CEO from Dayton, Ohio
She was in charge of Victoria's Secret. No wait, I mean, the Victoria Theatre Association.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Urban Taco in Mockingbird Station to expand with second branch in Dallas’ Uptown district
The new location will feature two floors, a rooftop lounge, and an outdoor patio.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Dallas-based Blue Mesa Grill wins award for tequila program
Sante magazine acknowledged the Dallas restaurant chain for its extensive tequila program.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
The Pour House in Fort Worth to close by the end of the year
XTO Energy bought the building that The Pour House was located in, and has plans to tear it down and build a new office building.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Stephan Pyles to open new tapas restaurant in downtown Dallas
It'll be called Samar.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers opening corporate office in Dallas
Dallas soon to be home to yet-another not-especially-impressive restaurant chain.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
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