Several notable restaurants debuted in the Dallas region during February, ranging from Palestinian cuisine to wellness cafes. Highlights include the revival of Pangea in downtown and new spots like AM/FM in the Design District. These openings bring diverse flavors, from East Texas-inspired seafood to South American markets.
In February, the Dallas dining scene saw a variety of new establishments, as reported by local food coverage. AM/FM opened at 1950 Market Center Blvd. in the Design District, transforming the former Ferris Wheelers space into an all-day diner and live music venue. It features contributions from Spune Productions for audio and chef Anastacia Quinones-Pittman for the menu, which offers breakfast throughout the day and a late-night selection from 8 p.m. until closing. Weekday openings start at 11 a.m., with weekends at 9 a.m.
Ayat debuted at 200 W Spring Valley Road in Richardson, introducing Palestinian dishes from a New York background. Owner Abdul Elenani aims to share his country's culinary narrative through items like pizzawarma and baklava.
Barrio’s Tacos launched at 9401 W. University Drive in McKinney, offering customizable tacos, nachos, and bowls. This micro-chain originated in Tremont, Ohio, and has expanded to the Northeast and Chicago regions.
Flying Fish took over the former Dickey’s BBQ location at 4032 Preston Road in Plano, providing fast-casual seafood inspired by East Texas joints. It already operates in Addison and Arlington, with specials including all-you-can-eat catfish for $22.95 on Wednesdays and $1.50 oysters on Sundays.
Paris Baguette marked its 25th Texas location at 7615 Campbell Road in Far North Dallas, with plans for four more in the DFW area. The franchise targets 1,000 U.S. and Canadian sites by 2030.
Manny’s Mexican Kitchen opened at 1250 State St. in Richardson, a new venture from Manny’s Tex-Mex owners emphasizing Mexican recipes over Tex-Mex near Cityline Plaza.
Pangea returned at 1910 Pacific Ave. in downtown Dallas under chef Kevin Ashade, reviving favorites like coq au vin after the original's closure.
Cafe Olivia, a wellness-oriented spot, arrived at 2200 Ross Ave. in downtown, promoting relaxation with offerings such as milk bread French toast.
Unimarket filled a gap for South American goods at 7215 Skillman St. in North Dallas.
Little Ruby’s, an Australian cafe, opened conservatively at 2305 Cedar Springs Road in Uptown.