The long-awaited bar, created by Tiny Victories' Ryan Payne, Black Swan's Gabe Sanchez, and Midnight Rambler in the Jules, quietly opened just before Thanksgiving. It's the exact day the owner promised to go to Eater Dallas when we spoke earlier this month. St. Valentine's Bar is sliding into the space that used to be Round Top (yes, the roast beef restaurant near Jimmy's Food Store) after spending months transforming the space into the cool hangout of their dreams. is.
“Ryan and I have been friends for years,” Sanchez says. “We used to bartend together, play golf together, and talk about it…[decided] To partner with us and do more fun and creative things. ” The cocktail program is a must-see for those who already know their work. The bar serves natural wines, which Sanchez attributes to the influence of Fond's Jenny Kelly, and locally brewed beers, as well as a selection of traditional beers. And the bar menu is full of “not-so-fancy” snacks. Sanchez asked us not to ridicule the use of canned fish, so I'll just point out that Eater thinks it's right not to treat it like a luxury item.Currently open Wednesday through Monday from 5pm to 2am
Matt McAllister is back with a new life (ahem, menu).
Okay, but literally — McAllister is back with a menu for a modern Mexican restaurant called UnaVida (if you need an interpreter, you only live once). Backed by Local Favorite Restaurants Group, she already has Meso Maya, Taqueria La Ventana, El Fenix, Del Toro BBQ, Tulum, Jalisco Norte, and several non-Mexican restaurants. Apparently, Mr. McAllister will be appointed executive chef of the new concept in March 2023.
The first store is now open in the West Village, and the press release is filled with buzzy gourmet words like clean, fresh, and high quality. There are also some interesting items, such as a heart cake made with. Heart palm cake, avocado, salsa veracruz, cabbage slaw, lime aioli. Additionally, there are smoked burritos, “La He Hamburguesa” (yes, that's a fancy burger), and an open-faced enchilada verde with the diner's choice of chicken or steak. Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner with half-price bottles of wine daily from 3pm to 6pm. He is located at 3699 McKinney Avenue, Suite 307 in Dallas.
Need more omakase?
If you answered yes, great news! Sushi | According to a press release, the bar will open in downtown Dallas (East Quarter, to be exact) on December 1st, and reservations are now available. Reservations are required. The restaurant has two private dining rooms in the basement that can accommodate up to 12 guests, each serving a 17-course omakase dinner with three seats from Wednesday to Sunday. There's also a hidden bar called Ginger's to extend any night you have.
Taste South Africa in DFW
Nando's Peri-Peri is scheduled to open in Addison on December 11th. For those who don't know the drill, this place is known for its 24-hour marinated and flame-grilled chicken. Diners can order spices to suit their specifications. His fast-casual chain has locations in 24 countries on five continents, and this will be his first location in the Metroplex.
A British phenomenon is coming to Dallas
Wagamama, which serves Asian-inspired cuisine and has been a phenomenon since opening in the UK in the '90s, will open its first Texas location in Dallas' Victory Park on December 8th. It's fast casual with communal tables, but it's slow. The made-to-order feel is completely different from the typical Chipotle vibe.
Correction: November 27, 2023, 4:07 p.m.: This article has been updated to correct the name of the bar in Sushi | The bar does not serve regular food.
