Celebrate Christmas With Vegan Eats At Samson’s; Mi Dia From Scratch Lands In West Plano

OAK LAWN – If you’re vegan and headed home for family Christmas, there might not be too much on the holiday table that you can enjoy. Prepare yourself ahead of time by heading to Samson’s Gourmet Hot Dogs tonight for a full-on vegan Christmas feast. $15 will get you access to an all-vegan menu, which includes Salisbury "steak," "pulled BBQ," and traditional Tofurkey, along with holiday sides and desserts. [EaterWire]

LOWER GREENVILLE – The transformation of Lower Greenville from nightlife district to full-on dining destination continues as former hookah bar Kush is transformed into a new seafood spot. CultureMap Dallas reports that Ragin’ Crab, a Cajun-inspired concept with a focus on boiled and steamed seafood along with traditional fried favorites. Owner Steven Sohm anticipates a late-December opening. [CultureMap]

PLANO – Perennial suburban Mexican favorite Mi Dia From Scratch is now open in West Plano Village. The restaurant’s original Grapevine location will remain open, and Executive Chef Francisco Hernandez will lead the new kitchen in Plano. Look forward to the restaurant’s signature stacked enchiladas, aguachile, and duck carnitas tacos. Mi Dia From Scratch is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and brunch service will begin on December 26. [GuideLive]