Matt McCallister Opens River Sing in Dallas
The small, four-course tasting restaurant at 820 Exposition Ave. is set to open in late November.
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Dallas Dining Out News
Dining out coverage in Dallas follows restaurant openings and closings, chain expansions, dining trends and the conditions shaping how and where people eat across the city. Reporting reaches Uptown, Deep Ellum, Lakewood, Oak Lawn and Victory Park.
Recent news
November 4, 2026
Rollin' Joe's to Open in Former New York Sub CottageThe coffee bar and vinyl lounge takes over the Asbury Street cottage across from Southern Methodist University after New York Sub's 53-year run.
October 31, 2026
Arsonist Returns to Dallas Restaurant After ProbationA man sentenced to probation for an earlier arson attack allegedly threatened to set a Dallas bistro on fire again.
October 30, 2026
Keith and Kevin Lee to Open Braised in DallasThe restaurant, known for its comfort food, will host its grand opening in Dallas this Sunday.
October 30, 2026
Hospitality Group EMPWR Opens Two Concepts in DallasThe restaurant group is bringing Tacos Richy and Brazamar to Greenville Avenue.
October 29, 2026
Chef Eric Spigner Opens Barro y Fuego in East DockThe new restaurant brings Latin American, Caribbean, and Spanish cuisine to Dallas.
October 28, 2026
Jako Cocina Y Agave to Open in Uptown DallasThe restaurant is scheduled to debut this November in a 3,200-square-foot space on McKinney Avenue.
October 27, 2026
Escondido Tex-Mex Patio to Open Second Dallas LocationThe restaurant is expanding into the former Blue Fish space on Greenville Avenue.
October 27, 2026
Rusty Taco to Open Inside Dallas Lakewood TheaterThe taco chain is moving into the historic theater lobby to replace the space formerly occupied by Double Dave's.
October 26, 2026
Palestinian Restaurant Chain Ayat to Open in Oak CliffThe restaurant will occupy a former church building on South Zang Boulevard in 2027.
October 21, 2026
Docent Steak Launches Happy Hour Menu in DallasThe Harwood Hospitality Group restaurant is now offering discounted food and drink specials during weeknights.
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Coverage takes in notable openings and the buzz around them, closure announcements, group and chain expansion plans, industry traffic data and the dining trends that shift how operators and customers behave. Dallas County's restaurant industry has grown substantially alongside the city's broader economic expansion, and the pace of new openings in established neighborhoods and emerging corridors generates sustained coverage of where the market is moving. Labor costs, lease rates and the competitive density of certain neighborhoods each contribute a recurring industry health layer that runs alongside the individual restaurant stories. Seasonal patterns and the concentration of major events in the Dallas calendar add timing-driven dimensions to coverage throughout the year.