Cedars Social's Lady Mixologist; Sushi Awaji's In Allen

CEDARS -- Stephen "I like to fancy myself a cocktail specialist" Doyle profiles Cedars Social bartender Trina Nishimura, who is one of two women he knows who are "throwing down high octane drinks with flair." [CraveDFW]

ALLEN -- The Village at Allen now houses a Sushi Awaji, which Teresa Gubbins notes is "now the only Sushi Awaji," because the Plano location closed after two decades and an Irving location closed too. The Allen restaurant also has a teppanyaki grill. [PegasusNews]

UPTOWN -- SugarBox (quit snickering, you in the back) opened over the weekend, and City Of Ate has photos and insider info on the sweet shop. Macarons and cupcakes dominate, plus they sell "pupcakes" for your dog. [CityOfAte]