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Eater
6 days ago
- Business
- Eater
Deep Ellum Continues to Play the Restaurant ‘Hunger Games' as Two New Spots Open
Every month, a new crop of restaurants opens in the Metroplex. While everyone loves a good steakhouse, sushi spot, and burger joint, this round-up will give you the high-end spots and the low-end spots that are new to town — be they good, bad, or so bad, they're good/so good they're bad. Whether it's a locally-owned restaurant or the latest addition of a chain, here's what's happening in the world of restaurant openings in Dallas and beyond for the month. Send your openings news to dallas@ Palma 2625 Main Street in Dallas One goes out and another goes in — or, hey, there's yet another new restaurant in Deep Ellum opening where a previously new restaurant, in this case Postino, closed. Now, Omaha's Flagship Restaurant Group is taking its chance in the neighborhood with a restaurant serving what it describes as Tex-Asian fare. Look for Thai curry fries with chili mayo, banh mi cheesesteaks, a nod to a fast food titan in the KFC Crispy Chicken Sandwich with matcha chile crisp, and Galbi short ribs. In addition to lunch and dinner, Palma will also serve brunch with options including five-spice beignets, chicken tinga chilaquiles, and a kimchi fried rice omelette. Per the press release, this is 'the first outpost of Phoenix's beloved botanical-inspired sanctuary,' so it's got, you know, plants and light inside. There is now a patio, and while the press release notes that it features a fireplace, it does not mention any sun covers, air conditioning, or misters. Welcome to Texas, y'all. Ghost Donkey 2625 Main Street in Dallas Right next door to Palma, and from the same hospitality group, is a new mezcal and tequila bar. It offers curated flights and a long menu of mezcals and tequilas — and the words 'Casa Migos' are nowhere to be found, so we don't hate it. There are also creative cocktails, like the Pistelero (Espolòn blanco tequila, ancho reyes verde, roasted poblano, and pineapple sherbet) and the Highland Picnic (Koch elemental mezcal, terralta reposado tequila, yuzu, agave, and egg white). There are also zero-proof options and frozen cocktails, along with a short list of bar bites, including chips and salsa, tacos, and quesadillas. Happy hour looks extremely limited, and you won't be able to try any of those cool-sounding cocktails during it, but it runs from Monday to Saturday, from opening at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday until 8 p.m. and all day Sunday. Don't do a double-take when you enter — yes, that is a life-sized stuffed donkey. Stewart's Croquet & Cocktails 4424 White Settlement Road in Fort Worth Chef Tim Love makes a splash for summer with what he dubs 'a country club for the people.' We call it a cocktail bar with croquet. Whichever description you prefer, Love was influenced by British clubs from the previous century, where folks could get a nice Pimm's Cup and have a civilized afternoon of games and day drinking. The bar food is fancy, including a Silver Fin (Royal Ossetra caviar served with six chilled Grey Goose shots), caviar bumps, Texas blue crab cakes, a lobster roll, and zucchini carpaccio. Guests can order pretty much whatever they want to drink, but the highlight of Stewart's is the martini cart, from which bartenders make the tableside martini of your dreams with nearly endless options using 'a bespoke blend of dry vermouths and a selection of six custom bitters,' according to a press release. Finish with two olives or a twist, it's all up to you. Pine Isle 2325 North Fitzhugh Avenue, Suite 104 in Dallas Dallas simply doesn't have enough Hawaiian food, and Pine Isle is here to solve the problem. Here, find pork lau lau, barbecue chicken, Spam musubi, poke bowls, and salads in both regular, single-sized servings or by the pound for catering orders, poke nachos, miso salmon, and garlic shrimp — along with many other items, and all the plates come with rice and a macaroni salad coated with papaya seed dressing. This is a takeaway-only spot, and well worth a visit. Neko Yobu 1499 Regal Row, Suite 105 in Dallas A cute new Korean spot is open in West Dallas, just outside of Love Field. Yobu's feature item is a fried tofu skin used to make sushi-like rolls filled with fried rice and toppings, including beef bulgogi, butter crab, raw or torched salmon, spicy pork, tuna, and more. Pair a box with a vibrantly colored cup of guava ade, lemonade, mango ade, kiwi Ade, strawberry ade, or Korean iced coffee. This tiny location has a few tables but appears to be mostly geared towards takeout. Himalayan Corner 4251 East Renner Road, Suite 106 in Richardson Cuisine from Nepal and India is on the menu at this new establishment in Richardson. The Himalayan chicken curry, salmon vindaloo, saag lamb, and paneer tikka are already winning rave reviews. It also offers Himalayan goat curry, several options for naan, a mixed grill plate, and chow mein in vegetarian and non-vegetarian plates. The small, cozy spot has a homey vibe, with black tablecloths and intimate seating. Gigi's Bar & Lounge 7300 Lone Star Drive, C150 in Plano Plano welcomes a Latin-inspired restaurant and cocktail lounge that's open for late-night antics. Owned by Giza 'Gigi' Mayorga, who waited tables for a decade before finally opening her own place, the eponymous venue will serve street tacos and machete-style quesadillas made with roasted chicken, Tajin-spiced shrimp, carnitas, and chili-rubbed skirt steak. Bar-goers can enjoy small plates of chicken wings, tostadas, yuca con chicharrón, and skewers of beef or chicken, accompanied by dipping sauces such as chimichurri and crema. For bigger plates, it has a Guatemalan rotisserie half-chicken, spicy citrus-glazed sea bass, and roasted beef filet medallions — all served with variations on mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. On the cocktail menu, find light twists on established cocktails, like the espresso martini, Old Fashioned, and ranch water. It is open until 2 a.m. nightly with DJs and entertainment. And, there is brunch on the weekends. Masuki Sushi 3420 K Avenue, #156 in Plano Looking for all-you-can-eat sushi? A new restaurant in Plano is offering exactly that, including all-you-can-eat appetizers, sushi, sashimi, hot stone bowls, yubu, hibachi, and more. It offers all the expected rolls, nigri, cuts of sashimi, and even sushi towers. The price for all-you-can-eat is on a scale that starts at $22.95. Gas Monkey Icehouse 4545 Destination Drive in The Colony An old-school Dallas favorite for folks who like beer and live music has returned (kind of) at the Grandscape in The Colony. Owner Richard Rawlings, who revived the Gas Monkey brand, has opened this spot with a massive outside courtyard, where folks can expect pizza, smashburgers, chicken wings, beers, and to see Rawlings, who is the star of the Discovery Channel's Fast N' Loud , filming for his YouTube channel. There will, of course, also be live music and other entertainment. It offers lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch services. Sign up for our newsletter.
Axios
28-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
The Triangle's best wine bars
The Triangle's wine bar scene has been booming in recent months, with numerous wine shops and bars opening their doors and more on the way. Here's a quick guide to some of our favorite wine bars in the region in no particular order, plus a few opening in the near future: Raleigh Foxcroft Wine, a bar and restaurant with multiple locations in Charlotte, opened its first store in Raleigh's North Hills in January. The wine bar pours dozens of wines by the glass, sells hundreds of different wine bottles and has an extensive food menu including pastas, flatbreads and charcuterie. Location: 4421 Six Forks Road, No. 115, Raleigh Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11am to 10pm Friday through Saturday, 11am to 11pm Sunday, noon to 8pm Of note: Check the website for kitchen hours. Postino WineCafe: A Phoenix-born wine bar chain, Postino opened in the former Cafe Carolina space in the Village District last summer. The cafe serves their famous burrata boards, soups, salads and panini, plus more than 30 wines by the glass. Location: 401 Daniels St., Raleigh Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11am to 11pm Friday, 11am to midnight (kitchen closes at 11) Saturday, 10am to midnight (kitchen closes at 11) Sunday, 10am to 10pm The Raleigh Wine Shop, a staple in the City of Oaks, is well-known in particular for its superb customer service along with its expansive selection of wine. The shop, which moved to a new and larger space nearly three years ago, offers numerous wines by the glass at the bar, along with charcuterie boards. It also often hosts events featuring food trucks and other pop-ups. Location: 317 S. Bloodworth St., Raleigh Hours: Monday through Wednesday, noon to 8pm Thursday through Saturday, noon to 9pm Sunday, noon to 6pm Durham Delafia: The newest bar and wine shop from Jesse Gerstl, who previously ran the small but much beloved Peccadillo cocktail bar in Carrboro and Bar Lusconi in Durham, with a come-as-you-are vibe and friendly staff. Delafia works with several local wine distributors to bring in an ever-rotating list of natural wines that are rarely seen on menus in the Triangle. In addition to wines, the intimate and dimly lit bar also offers beers, non-alcoholic drinks and a small food menu with items like olives, cheese and tinned fish. Location: 1103 S. Roxboro St., Durham Hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 4 to 10pm Thursday through Saturday, 4pm to midnight Coupe & Stein Champagne Bar: A newly opened bar in Durham that serves a variety of Champagne-based cocktails, in addition to classic cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer and sake. Food options include snacks, small plates like charcuterie and a rotating list of desserts. Location: 800 Taylor St., Suite 8-100, Durham Hours: Thursday, 5 to 10pm Friday, 5pm to midnight Saturday, 5pm to midnight Carrboro Glasshalfull: A wine bar and restaurant serving downtown Carrboro since 2007, Glasshalfull offers an expansive wine list, plus beer and cocktails, alongside Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Location: 106 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro Hours: Monday through Friday lunch, 11:30am to 2:30pm Monday through Thursday dinner, 5 to 9pm Friday through Saturday dinner, 5 to 9:30pm Cary RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar: A safe place for your resting b**** face, RBF offers a rotating list of wine and champagne, plus mocktails, CBD and delta-9 beverages, snacks and charcuterie boards. Notably, they do not serve beer (and you probably shouldn't ask). Location: 210 E. Chatham St., Ste. 10, Cary Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 9pm Friday, 4 to 10 pm Saturday, 2 to 10 pm Sunday, 2 to 7 pm Coming soon Napa Bistro & Wine Bar will open its first location outside the Charlotte area on Raleigh's Glenwood Avenue this spring.
