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June 2013 Archive

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RESTAURANT NEWS


Openings

Austin’s über chef Tyson Cole will open a branch of his modern Japanese restaurant Uchi in Dallas. The opening is scheduled for late 2014 at the earliest. Uchi, 2817 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75201, no phone.
 
Fried chicken at Maxs Wine Dive Max's Wine Dive, known for its high-low pairing of fried chicken and Champagne, is opening a branch in Fort Worth. Founded in Houston in 2006, Max's Wine Dive is half wine-bar, half comfort-food restaurant. Fried chicken is the signature dish, but the menu also has cutesy items such as the Texas "Haute" Dog, with house-pickled jalapeños and cotija, and and Nacho Mama's Oysters --- fried Gulf Coast oysters served on fried wontons and topped with habañero salsa and cilantro. Its grilled cheese sandwich comes on thick Texas toast, with a cup of tomato soup on the side. In addition to the Houston original, there are Max's in Austin, San Antonio and Dallas. Max's Wine Dive, 2421 W. 7th St., Ste. 109, Fort Worth, TX 76107, no phone.
 

News Bytes

Father's Day Special at Max's Wine Dive
Max's Wine Dive in Uptown Dallas at West Village will feature a special Father's Day special of chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and white gravy for $17. It will be available June 14-16. Max's Wine Dive, West Village, 3600 McKinney Ave. Ste. 100, Dallas, TX 75204, 214-559-3483.
 
KRLD Restaurant Week Returns
Ah, KRLD Restaurant Week --- that magical time in Dallas/Fort Worth where one can dine at a discount at some of the area's finest eating establishments and feel the added glow from knowing the proceeds will benefit deserving charities. This year, more than 120 restaurants will offer three-course lunch and dinner menus to raise funds for the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope Home during the week of August 12 through August 18. Some participating restaurants are extending the promotion for an extra week (August 19 through September 1) or offering a preview (August 9-11). For more information, visit dfw.cbslocal.com/krld-restaurant-week.
 


Chef Shuffle

Chef Jason Maddy, formerly of the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, has left his executive chef position at Oak. Chef de cuisine Thomas Gray is now overseeing the kitchen. Oak, 1628 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75207, 214-712-9700.
 

Closings

CLOSED FOR GOOD
Take your taste buds on a walk down memory lane! Check out our exclusive closed restaurant database for the Dallas/Fort Worth area to virtually visit your favorite dining spots from yesteryear. York Street, R.I.P.

Owner Avner Samuel has closed the Plano location of Nosh Euro Bistro. The original Nosh Euro Bistro remains open. Nosh Euro Bistro, 4701 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093, no phone.
 
Mockingbird Taproom, which opened in December 2012, has closed its doors. The restaurant and bar featured a menu of creative pub grub like salads, burgers and Tex-Mex tacos, as well as more than 40 beers on tap. Mockingbird Taproom, 5319 E. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, TX 75206, no phone.
 
The sports bar Champps Restaurant & Bar in Addison has closed. Champps Restaurant & Bar, 4951 Belt Line Rd., Dallas, TX 75254, no phone.
 

CULINARY EVENTS
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