Welcome to DiningOut’s Plate Full of News, your weekly serving of Dallas’ restaurant, bar, and culinary happenings. From buzzy openings and chef moves to can’t-miss events, menu debuts, and industry news, here’s everything you need to know about the city’s dining scene this week.
The 411
Korean-inspired Nuri Steakhouse recently named a new executive chef. Kyungwon Kim hails from Korea and, following stints at Daniel and Michelin-starred Korean restaurant Oiji Mii in New York, he brings an even more focused POV to the elegant Oak Lawn steakhouse. In the coming weeks and months, he’ll add new menu items that continue to celebrate Korean flavors and Texas ingredients. Among the dishes he’s already created are Korean ceviche, inspired by the traditional Korean mulhoe, made with fluke, chili vinaigrette, sesame leaf, and stone fruit; and Bibimyeon, a twist on Korean cold noodles featuring seasonal veggies, soy, tahini, and chili and scallion oils.
Tony and Roushan Christofellis, founders of Salad and Go, sold their shares in 2021, but continue to bring affordable innovations to the fast-food market. The duo just opened their third Angie’s – The New Fast Food at 2711 N. Belt Line Rd. in Irving. The concept features mind-blowing prices, including $4.99 antibiotic-free chicken salads, build-your-own warm harvest bowls starting at $5.99, 12-inch pizzas from $6.99, $16.99 lobster rolls, and 99¢ soft drinks. There’s even a Breakfast, Lunch & Drink Deal for $9.99 that gets you a breakfast burrito or bowl, a salad or protein bowl to save for lunch, and a drink, including cold brew and whole fruit sparkling waters. With Big Mac combos running $10 or more, Angie’s gets you more high-quality bang for your buck.
Get ready to salute the Colonel at KFC‘s new test-kitchen restaurant, Open House, 8751 El Dorado Pkwy. in McKinney, which opened its doors to customers on September 26. If you want to be among the first to try new items that may or may not roll out to all KFC locations across the country, this could be your fast-food dream come true. Among the new offerings, breakfast makes its debut with cronuts, barista-made boba tea and lattes, and chicken biscuits. You can live your most iconic Camp Miasma moment, thanks to an impressive 20 dipping sauce options for tenders, tacos, and new dippable sides, such as fried green beans. Oh, and this location even offers table service for a more elevated experience.
Happenings
Burger Schmurger has only been in business for 17 months at its brick-and-mortar location at 718 N. Buckner Blvd. in East Dallas, but it’s close to smashing its half-millionth patty as soon as this week. If you happen to be the lucky customer to order a burger that contains the milestone 500,000th patty, you’ll receive a $500 Burger Schmurger gift card, a customized 18K gold burger necklace, your name and photo added to the wall, and a whole lot of fanfare when the burger is delivered to your table.
A limited-capacity wine event is coming to Dallas this November, but because only 200 guests will be admitted, consider grabbing tickets now. The Texas Hill Country Wineries Dallas Road Show 2026 takes place on Friday, November 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Frontiers of Flight Museum near Dallas Love Field. Tickets are $75 and guests will get to taste more than 60 wines from at least 22 Texas wineries.
Get your fill of meaty handhelds and vino on Thursday, October 1 at the 17th annual Burgers & Burgundy, a fun, food-focused event that raises money for Dallas-Fort Worth HIV/AIDS nonprofit service organizations. Led by acclaimed chef John Tesar of Knife Steakhouse, the outdoor celebration features more than a dozen restaurants. At each station, chefs will pour wine perfectly paired with their carefully crafted sliders (some are so big they barely qualify as sliders, so come hungry!). Tickets are $100 for general admission or $150 for VIP, which gets you access a half hour early, along with free valet parking and a dedicated bar for VIP ticket holders. It all takes place on the gorgeous Glen Lawn at The Village Dallas.
On Friday, October 2, from 5 to 9 p.m., The Village Dallas greets autumn with its annual Fall Main Street Fest. Bring your dog to this free community event and gather with residents of the Village community and fellow Dallas neighbors while shopping from more than 40 DFW vendors selling everything from delectable food and refreshing beverages to artisan crafts and must-have products. Enjoy live music and numerous activities for the whole family, too.
It’s Oktoberfest time at Toyota Music Factory in Irving. Polka the day away with Bavarian music, sip on German beer, and savor food specials, including $2 brats and $3 beers from noon to 2 p.m. Keg bowling, stein-holding competitions, and other traditional games round out the day-long festivities until 8 p.m. Tickets are free for the first 500 people with limited $24 VIP tickets, which include perks such as a souvenir glass, two free drinks, access to an exclusive VIP lounge and bar, plus dedicated event check-in.
Road trip to Lake Ray Hubbard! On Sunday, October 4 at 11 a.m., Laketoberfest kicks off at the lakefront Flying Saucer Draught Emporium in Garland. Purchase a tasting card for $25 and get six flight-sized pours from the restaurant and bar’s vast beer selection, including Oktoberfest brews from Toppling Goliath, Real Ale, and Hacker-Pschorr. Enter or cheer on the stein-hoisting competition at 3 p.m. while snacking on Bavarian food specials, from Jaegerschnitzel to brats.
On the Menu
Through Sunday, October 18, Flying Fish locations across DFW will pay homage to the great State Fair of Texas with some deep-fried deliciousness. That translates to fried gator nuggets, Nashville hot catfish sandwiches, and deep-fried Grits-on-a-Stick served alongside a steaming bowl of seafood gumbo. If you don’t make it before these specials go bye-bye, you can always pop over for all-you-can-eat catfish on Wednesdays for $23 or $1.50 oysters on Sundays.
In the Park Cities area, Casa Brasa has launched daily happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. Among the discounted offerings, you’ll find cocktails from $9-$13, including the Mexican Martini, made with Qui Extra Añejo, olive and orange juices; beers for $6; and wines by the glass for $9. Add a variety of filling $8-$14 food options, including shrimp tempura, salmon cucumber hand rolls, and $3 oysters by the half or full dozen.
After its recent takoever by M Crowd Restaurant Group, Razzoo’s Cajun Café has expanded its menu with a whole new lineup of Louisiana faves, including fried catfish with red beans and rice, blackened chicken and shrimp brochette, stuffed shrimp, stuffed flounder, and a trio of new “Cheeseboigers,” such as the half-pound, double-meat Big Azz Burger with grilled boudin, andouille sausage, Delta BBQ sauces, and fried onion strings. Or, try the revamped Jaws Seafood Platter with fried catfish, crawfish, alligator, shrimp, and pickles piled atop a mound of fries.
North Italia has launched a new happy hour, available Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the bar. Shareable bites ($10-$12) include Baked Burrata alla Diavola and a happy-hour-only Double Pepperoni Flatbread. Boozy bevies range from $5.50-$12, plus select $35 bottles of wine. New food-and-drink bundles are a bargain, too. The $15 Spritz & Snacks comes with a happy hour spritz and zucca chips, Campari-glazed nuts, and Castelvetrano olives. Or try the group-friendly Sangria Social for $30, which includes a pitcher of house-made red sangria and a margherita or pepperoni flatbread.
The Reserve at The Highland has kicked off a new Golden Hour menu, daily from 4 to 7 p.m., which features rotating selections of $6-$8 signature cocktails (50% off regular price), along with $5 beer, $9 wine, and bar snacks ranging from deviled eggs ($9) to an artisanal cheese board ($15).
