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Avner Samuel and Jon Stevens Ride Again: Snack Opens in Dallas May 22

The Avner Samuel; The Bailey. En fuego.

Whirling dervish chef Avner Samuel and his sidekick chef Jon Stevens are ready to open Snack, their “street-food-inspired-low price-points-small-plates-daily-chalkboard-special restaurant on Henderson in the space formerly known as Horne & Dekker. (Whew!) There will be three bar areas: one with cocktails, wine and beer; the second is a raw bar, but also includes a charcuterie element and hot small plates; the third, features a large wood-burning oven for made-to-order flatbreads and distinct hot dishes. (Whew!) Listen up:

From the age-old market-squares and bazaars to today’s street food vendors, SNACK is the creation of a street-to-table inspired menu. The menu includes dinner items such as short rib tacos with pineapple habanero and cilantro crema ($8), pork shumai dumplings ($9), chicken shawarmas with cucumber tahini and pickled onion ($8), and smoked oysters escabeche served with wood oven toasted bread ($7).  The brunch menu features items from a pan-fried egg sandwich with Serrano ham and avocado ($13), to a charcuterie flatbread with pan-fried egg, arugula and herbs ($14); and “street tacos” a la carte with a small assortment of sweeter entrees, like coconut griddle cakes ($11), to choose from.

Bizarre is right! Let’s see, Samuel-Stevens now oversee two locations of Nosh Euro Bistro, Snack, the transition of Bailey’s Prime Plus from steak joint to a chef-driven kitchen, and the addition of the lavish Aurora Room to BPP.  My guess is Samuel and Stevens already have their paws on the menu at The Chesterfield. What? You hear there will be more Nosh Euro Bistros if this relationship lasts? Oh, glorious Dallas dining. Are you coming back to life or going crazy?

UPDATE: Snack will have it’s own valet parking.

posted by Nancy Nichols | May 17th, 2012 11:47am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Closings, Expensive cheap eats, Food Invasion, Hot Links!, Merguez Sausage Hunt, Nutjobs, Openings, Really?, Restaurant News, Rumors behind the restaurant news, questionable judgment | 7 Comments »

Seasons 52 to Open Second Area Location at NorthPark

Loads of people love the Seasons 52 in Plano. Why? It’s fresh, seasonal, has a nice wine program…oh, and nothing on the menu is more than 475 calories. Dallas folks won’t have to drive to Plano for a mini-indulgence dessert, Seasons 52 is opening a Dallas location at NorthPark. Yes, it will occupy the former space known as McCormick and Schmick and will open this fall. The press release says it will “bring approximately 100 new jobs to the Dallas area.” Interesting spin. Is that more than the total number of employees who lost their job when McCormick and Schmick closed? Probably a wash. Seasons 52 likes to play around with other numbers: Master Sommelier George Miliotes features a diverse international selection of 100 wines, including over 52 choices offered by the glass.” Jobs! Wine! Free valet parking!

Jump if you need more to make you happy.

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posted by Nancy Nichols | May 1st, 2012 10:19am | filed under Closings, Openings, Restaurant News, restaurant business news | 5 Comments »

New Mexican Restaurant to Open in Sushi Axiom Cedar Springs Location

Nancy reported yesterday that Sushi Axiom in Cedar Springs is closing doors. The owners of Sushi Axiom and their business partner, Monica Greene, have decided to open a new (unnamed) Mexican concept restaurant in its stead. Sushi Axiom will move over to Addison and open in the space where Cyclone Anaya’s once occupied that area off Belt Line and Montfort. It’s slated to open in late summer 2012.

posted by Carol Shih | April 30th, 2012 3:52pm | filed under Closings, Restaurant News, sushi | 4 Comments »

Restaurant Closings: Sushi Axiom at Ilume and Gordo’s in Preston Center

According to a Disher in the know, employees of Sushi Axiom at the Ilume were told the restaurant will be closing tonight after service. Also, Gordo’s in Preston Center will close on May 5 to make room for another Black Eyed Pea location. The BEP will be next door to John Tesar’s Spoon Bar & Kitchen.

Gordo’s UPDATE: According to an email from George Bakhshmandi loyal customers:  “Our move to the wrong side of Preston Center at the wrong time of the economy was not a wise choice. Therefore, Gordo’s was victimized by the 2008 economic disaster.” He also hints they will be back.

posted by Nancy Nichols | April 29th, 2012 7:04pm | filed under Closings, Openings, Restaurant News | 3 Comments »

McCormick & Schmick’s at NorthPark in Dallas is Closed

That’s about all there is to say. Gone. Next girl up.

posted by Nancy Nichols | April 26th, 2012 11:51am | filed under Closings, Restaurant News | 12 Comments »

Baked Spice on Lovers Lane in Dallas is Closing

Baked Spice, the cute little spice store on Lovers Lane is closing. Owner Lola Miller has marked her entire inventory down 50 percent.

posted by Nancy Nichols | April 23rd, 2012 12:32pm | filed under Closings, Cooking |

Burger House in Rockwall Closes

This news comes from a reader, BLP, who sends a link to Burger House’s Facebook page.

Hello all, it is with great sadness that we announce the closing of our Franchise location in Rockwall . Thank you to all our wonderful customers in that area. We are currently looking for a new location in the area that would be a better fit. Sorry and thanks again.

posted by Nancy Nichols | April 9th, 2012 12:06pm | filed under Burgers, Closings, Restaurant News | 4 Comments »

John Tesar’s Spoon Bar and Kitchen Will Not Open in Original Space in Preston Center

In mid-January, John Tesar announced his new restaurant, Spoon Bar and Kitchen, would open in the former the 24-Hour Fitness space, next to the soon-to-open Hopdoddy Burger Bar. Early this morning, I received an email from a representative of Rosebriar Holdings. It says:

Rosebriar Holdings owns the building where 24 Hour Fitness was located in Preston Center, and we have seen the on line article stating that “Spoon” restaurant would be opening in the building this summer. We were in discussions with John Tesar, his financial partner, and their brokers, and we have decided not to lease space to the new concept in our building. We wanted you to have this information before any further discussions or any additional articles were printed or published. We don’t have any further comments.

I’ve emailed Tesar for comment but I have not heard back. According to his Facebook page, he is in the Bahamas.

UPPITY DATE: I just received an email from John Tesar:

I am in Bahamas cooking on a private island phone and texts are spotty. I just found out that we had a problem and it’s not really a problem. Rosebriar pulled the rug out it seems for more money from someone else. I had a lease in its final phase they sent it to us for final review. I have hired a designer and an architect you saw the plans. I have no idea. My partner is livid and I am in shock. Spoon will happen, just not in that location as it seems this morning.

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 24th, 2012 7:51am | filed under Breaking News, Celebrity Chefs, Closings, Openings, Restaurant News, restaurant business news | 7 Comments »

Fish City Grill on Henderson is Closing

Bill and Lovett Bayne have announced the closing of Fish City Grill on Henderson. Their last day will be Sunday, February 19th. Go and say goodbye.

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 17th, 2012 11:03am | filed under Closings, Restaurant News, Sing-Alongs | 10 Comments »

Nana Restaurant in Dallas to Close in June and Reopen as a Steakhouse in September

My Last Supper at Nana: Grilled duck with beets. Photography by Kevin Marple.

This news breaks my heart. Nana Restaurant at the Hilton Anatole, led by the talented and innovative chef Anthony Bombaci, will close on June 9. The restaurant will undergo reconstructive surgery and emerge as an upscale steak house in late September.

Here are some of the details I’ve beat out the bushes. The new name has not been selected. (We can certainly help with that. Leave your suggestion below.) The interior, designed by a California firm, will be “contemporary with an LA-inspired design.” (The skyline view will remain Dallas’!) The menu will be “all about steaks and one-of-a-kind sides and desserts.” The executive chef of the steakhouse hasn’t been confirmed, but that person will work under Anthony Bombaci who has been promoted. I don’t know his position at this point.

Oh, Nana. You have been such a blessing to this city. We loved you when Doug Brown was the chef and Jason Foss was the pastry chef. We loved you during the fancy days when David McMillan sent entrees out of Versace and Rosenthal china and general manager and wine expert Paul Pinnell roamed the room. We love you for bringing Anthony Bombaci to Dallas. This news makes me appreciate my last meal at Nana even more.

Make a final visit and pay homage to Nana. You have a little over three months to get your Bombaci fix. Make a reservation now: 214-761-7470. And name the new restaurant below!

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 14th, 2012 8:16pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Closings, Food Crime, I Hate it When That Happens, Nostalgia, Openings, Restaurant News, Steakhouses, hold on to your effin hat | 30 Comments »

The Alligator Café on Live Oak is Moving to Casa Linda

The Alligator Café is closing on February 21. They will relocate the business to Casa Linda Shopping Center (9540 Garland Rd) and open for business on March 1. Chef Ivan Pugh plans on serving the same Cajun and Creole food he’s been cooking for the last eight years. He does plan to add some new items and they will be a full service restaurant with servers, a full-service bar, extended hours, and more live music on Thursdays through Saturdays. Pet-friendly patio!

They are planning a big Fat Tuesday event on February 21 to close out the Live Oak location. Starts at 5PM. Details below. (more…)

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 13th, 2012 2:47pm | filed under Closings, Holidays, Openings, Restaurant News | 4 Comments »

Matt’s Rancho Martinez in Lakewood to Close on February 11: A Fond Farewell From Estella Martinez

Dearest Matt’s Family & Friends,

As we move into the next chapter of the Matt’s Family Business Saga, I am, both saddened and excited. Change, for me, is trying to say good-bye to what I’ve known and loved for 20+ years. Matt Jr., my late husband, our family and I came to your neighborhood and became deeply rooted here. Lakewood and the surrounding areas, have been so gracious and have made us welcome from the very beginning. We have been part of your family and you, a member of ours. Together, we have experienced and shared moments of joy, countless special occasions and shed a tear or two. We take with us treasured memories and warm, on-going relationships.

The time has come, all too quickly, to embrace the future and opportunities yet to come. Lakewood will continue to be Matt’s home, just down the street at 1904 Skillman. Unfortunately, though we had hoped to transition without down time, it just didn’t happen.

Jump for the good news. (more…)

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 2nd, 2012 11:57am | filed under Closings, Openings, Restaurant News | 5 Comments »

Bits and Bites: Restaurant News

I was away from my computer most of the day yesterday and when I finally got around to reading the food news, I realized I missed some significant action. Here, in no certain order, are a few things  I failed to report.

Teresa “Gubbshoe” Gubbins and Mike “Whole In One” Hiller tied in a race to be the first to report the closing of Horne & Dekker. Gubbshoe coaxed a quote from owner Flynn Dekker. However, Hiller has some bitchin’ discounts on laundry detergent you can download from escapehatchdallas.com.

Leslie “LaLa” Brenner ran the inside track and clearly beat the field on this announcement: Michael Sindoni, formerly of AGAINN restaurant in Washington DC, has taken the reigns as The Joule hotel’s Executive Chef and will be responsible for overseeing all food & beverage for the hotel including private banquets, room service, and the new Charlie Palmer food hall which is part of the hotel’s 2012 expansion. The restaurant will close for a short while and emerge as Charlie Palmer Steak which will be overseen by executive sous chef Joel Harrington. “LaLa” also admits she has a mild eating disorder when it comes to bread crumbs: “I am a sucker for bread crumbs,” she writes. “And they seem to be very much in the air these days. Or in the kitchen, anyway.”  And I thought it was ragweed! (SideThought: Who thought the name AGAINN was a good idea?) Moving on.

EaterDallas needs a boost to their self esteem. This morning they use today’s warm weather forecast as a clever lead into the riveting announcement of Eater Hottest Chef Competition. Then they bash themselves over the head for doing so: “…while we’ve never been great at weather metaphors we are about to get real good at giving you some eye candy. Who is the hottest?” I think the metaphor worked beautifully. After all, it is as hot as Dean Fearing outside at this very moment and the forecast says late afternoon temperatures will be as cool as Matt McCallister. Good work, Merritt!

The 8th Annual Savor Dallas is almost here! March 30-31 to be exact. Cue the press release quote from Jim “Red” White:  “We are excited to see Savor Dallas grow from its downtown Dallas base to include new events in Bishop Arts and Las Colinas.” says Jim White, Savor Dallas co-founder along with his wife Vicki Briley-White. “We’ve added a cool concert at the Kessler Theater, and created some great cooking and tasting opportunities that will benefit local food and wine groups like Les Dames d’Escoffier.” The White’s and company have lined up some big names in the business and have 400 premium wines to pour. It’s all here. Or call 888-728-6747.

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 1st, 2012 12:17pm | filed under Closings, How About This Weather?, I Went to College for This?, Making Up Is Hard To Do, Pre World Series Depression, Procrastination is part of the creative process, Restaurant News, Rewritten Press Releases, Savor Dallas 2012, Slow News Day, questionable judgment | 4 Comments »

Blue Ginger Garden In Plano To Close – Tomorrow Night Is Last Seating

No More -- Roti Canai at Blue Ginger Garden

Blue Ginger Garden, the authentic Malaysian restaurant in Plano, is to close its doors after Sunday night’s dinner service. It was Esther & Hai Say’s first foray into the restaurant business when they started 15 months ago but, in the end, they decided the life was not for them. Esther will go back to her embroidery business (her work adorns the windows of the restaurant) and Hai is likely to rejoin the engineering profession. In its place, and under a new name, will go a vegetarian Indian restaurant. I don’t have the name of the owner but he will serve Indian food and use the kitchen for his catering business.

The closure of Blue Ginger Garden leaves Dallas with one less type of cuisine to brag about. Some Malaysian dishes are available at Secret Recipe and Lion City and, while both are well worth a visit, Malaysian food is not their specialty and they don’t have the range of food, especially Nyonya specialties found at Blue Ginger.

posted by Andrew Chalk | January 14th, 2012 2:26pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Closings, Restaurant News | 9 Comments »

Mi Cocina to Replace Matt’s Rancho Martinez in East Dallas. Matt’s Moves Down the Street!

Oh, how we all got our pancakes in a wad when we learned that Mi Cocina was taking over the Matt’s Rancho Martinez space when their lease was up in next month! Tim called it an upgrade! Eso es sandeces! Longtime Matt’s fans cried at the loss. Well, nobody has to cry any more and Tim can stop gloating: Now you can have a Mambo Taxi and Matt’s soul-soothing chiles rellenos too! Mi Cocina will take over the Matt’s space in March and Matt’s will move barely a half mile away into ACROSS THE STREET FROM the space formerly known as Molly Maguire’s on Live Oak. I love happy endings.

UPITTY DATE: Mark this day down. Tim was WRONG!

posted by Nancy Nichols | January 9th, 2012 11:00am | filed under Closings, Mexican Revolution, Openings, Restaurant News, frozen treats, margaritas | 9 Comments »

Four Sisters Café In Richardson Undergoes Name Change: Texas

An eagle-eyed Disher sends word: the signage at Four Sister’s Café in Richardson has been changed to read “Texas.” The restaurant, owned by Del Frisco’s founder Dale Wamstad, opened last June. I called the restaurant to get details. A nice lady answered the phone and I asked her about the change. However, as soon as I identified myself, she hung up on me. Mr. Wamstad does not like food critics. And I’m pretty sure he didn’t like what Sarah Reiss wrote about Four Sisters. Maybe Texas will be different. The name has a certain ring to it. Texas.

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 17th, 2011 9:09am | filed under Closings, Openings, Overprivileged chimps, Restaurant News, questionable judgment | 10 Comments »

Chef Asdren Azemi Closes Ruffino’s in Fort Worth

Chef Asdren Azemi has something up his sleeve.

Tomorrow this man will be unemployed. The man, chef Asdren Azemi, is closing Ruffino’s, the Italian restaurant opened by his father twenty years ago. Something tells me this man won’t be without a job long.

Azemi has worked at Ruffino’s since he was five. He swept the floors. Eventually he became a dishwasher. “I liked the dish-washer position the best, because there was no where to go but up,” Azemi says. (Guess sweeping was a glam job in those days.) At sixteen, he was cooking. After college he attended the French Culinary Institute in NYC.

Closing Ruffino’s is sad. Why, Chef Azemi? “It’s time to move forward and try something fresh…something new!” Chef Asdren says. “My Father created a staple on this quiet street. I enjoyed taking over and adding my own touches to his classic dishes, but now it’s time for me to create my own staple.”

Is he going into office supplies? “I’m currently working on several projects that I can’t speak about just yet,” he says. “However, I very much look forward to sharing more details when the time is right. I think many people will get to enjoy my new initiatives.”

I quite like the look of this man’s future.

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 17th, 2011 8:57am | filed under Chefs, Closings, Restaurant News, sassy pants, sexy things to do with your feet | 1 Comment »

Charlie’s Opa! Grille in North Dallas is Closed

Bummer. I want Greek food. Not Mediterranean. Greek.

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 11th, 2011 9:41am | filed under Closings, Ethnic Food, Restaurant News | 7 Comments »

Cafe San Miguel is Closing on Sunday

First Alma, now Cafe San Miguel. This just in from a loyal Disher and Cafe San Miguel diner:

Had lunch there today and was told by our waitress that they are closing on Sunday.

Is the Dallas revolution in Mexican cuisine flatlining?

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 1st, 2011 6:47pm | filed under Closings, Mexican Revolution, Regional Mexican Cuisine, Restaurant News | 6 Comments »

All Orange Cup Natural Frozen Yogurt Locations in Dallas Are Closed

I just called all of the Orange Cup locations in Dallas and the phones are disconnected. Now, does this mean frozen yogurt is trending down? I don’t know as I am not an expert in the frozen yogurt business. But, now that I think about it, I haven’t been getting blasted by shop openings. Just cake balls. Every day another cake ball. What is the next sweet trend? (I did like the pie shakes idea.)

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 21st, 2011 11:34am | filed under Closings, Frozen Yogurt, Go Rangers!, dessert | 7 Comments »

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