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Your Thanksgiving Dining Guide for DFW
Thanksgiving already? That's right, Thanksgiving is right at our doorstep as the day of feasting happens November 27 this year. Here's where to get your meal dine in or to-go! Fairmont Dallas is welcoming families and friends for an upscale Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet right in the heart of the acclaimed Dallas Arts District. Guests will enjoy chef-curated holiday favorites, from roasted turkey and seasonal sides to elegant carving stations and indulgent desserts, all serv
Raven Jordan
Nov 243 min read


Nikuya offers a refined rooftop sushi experience in Fort Worth
Photo courtesy Nikuya Sushi Nikuya , a warm, refined rooftop sushi bar atop The Sinclair Hotel at 512 Main Street, is now open in Fort Worth. The restaurant comes from DRG Concepts, the locally rooted restaurant group known for the acclaimed Wicked Butcher, Wild Salsa, and Chop House Burger. Nikuya balances the precision of Japanese culinary tradition with the welcoming, easy sophistication of Fort Worth. Perched above the city, the restaurant offers an intimate rooftop dinin
Raven Jordan
Nov 62 min read


October 2025 restaurant openings in DFW
It's about that time of month again. That's right, more new restaurant openings! Landmark Bar and Kitchen in Addison Here's what opened recently throughout the month, from tacos to bar bites and more. Meridian Dallas The Village restaurant reopened October 17 after closing for renovations in 2024. They've got a new menu and dining room, plus an open kitchen. Some of their signature dishes include Wagyu Tallow Seared Oysters & Foie & Sea Island Cornbread, wood-fired half chick
Raven Jordan
Oct 302 min read


Ready your forks for these new restaurants in Cedar Hill
Waffle House dishes The city of Cedar Hill is waking up with plenty of new development. They've swapped their run of new chicken establishments for some restaurants with more variety. Here are some of the latest restaurants and cafes that have opened and some on the horizon for later this year and throughout 2026. Lela's Seafood This quaint seafood restaurant serves up Cajun- and Mexican-inspired dishes including crawfish baskets, oyster baskets, ceviche, Mar y Tierra, fajita
Raven Jordan
Oct 212 min read


Jamaican restaurant in South Dallas closing after 40 years
Elaine's Kitchen, a Jamaican restaurant that opened in 1987, is closing its doors in South Dallas. The last day they'll be open is October 18. They were a staple for Jamaican eats. Some of their most popular dishes included beef patties, curry goat, stew chicken, roti, rasta pasta and goat soup. The atmosphere of the restaurant was described as "warm, homey and reminiscent of a family gathering" on its website . According to WFAA , the restaurant was founded by namesake Elain
Raven Jordan
Oct 161 min read


Dining specials and pumpkin treats in Dallas for fall 2025
Chocolate-covered Oreos and cupcakes. Courtesy Eatzi's Oh snap, Halloween is right around the corner, isn't it?! I'm sure you all have your costumes picked out and parties planned out. But what about plans for filling up so you're not drinking on empty? Here are some scary good specials to indulge in this fall in Dallas: BJ's Restaurant Their fall menu features a Spooky Pizookie topped with two scoops of orange-colored vanilla ice cream and chocolate shell topping; Unlucky D
Raven Jordan
Oct 143 min read


All the Black-owned or run concessions at the State Fair of Texas 2025
It's State Fair season in Texas, so you know what that means. Prepare for all the food you can get your hands on for a pretty penny! More importantly, it's an opportunity to support Black-owned businesses that set up there every year. Considering the fair's history of segregation and troubled race relations until its full integration in 1967 , the amount of Black vendors today is a significant milestone. Here are 25 vendors you can find there this year, according to visitblac
Raven Jordan
Oct 62 min read


The Hampton Social brings exclusive social club to Dallas
Hampton House rendering. Courtesy The Hampton Social, Hampton House Buzzy downtown restaurant The Hampton Social opened their new...
Raven Jordan
Oct 32 min read


Brya Zan Thai Noodle + Brew
A new Southeast Asian Thai restaurant is opening next week in Plano. Called Brya Zan, it's located at 1909 Preston Road in Plano, TX, at...
Raven Jordan
Sep 112 min read


Food review: CeeZoo's Dallas and a poetry night
CeeZoo's is a spot in Dallas where you can find wing baskets and poetry events.
Raven Jordan
Mar 131 min read


A spot for fast casual pasta? Yes please!
When it comes to food options in Dallas, the possibilities seem to be growing everyday. Pasta and a salad from Due' Cucina There's one...
Raven Jordan
Mar 12 min read


New restaurant openings in Cedar Hill
There are some new restaurants making themselves at home in Cedar Hill. Just over the past month, two new eateries have opened with fare...
Raven Jordan
Jan 201 min read


A Taste of Yardbird Dallas
Yardbird is an upscale Southern chicken restaurant in Downtown Dallas, just across from Klyde Warren Park. My experience.
Raven Jordan
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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