Snowboarder turned Michelin star awarded chef Akira Back opened an outpost of his Japanese and Korean influenced sushi restaurants at Grandscape — bringing with him one of the most pedigreed spots in this new development. That includes a private dining room, a “mystery box” of sushi for adventurous diners, and whimsical dishes such as the Pop Rockin’, which embeds Pop Rocks in a sushi roll — but hear us out, it’s really good. Go there to order sushi with a presentation and ingredients not found anywhere else in the Metroplex.

The combo of relaxed neighborhood restaurant with a bar that takes up the center of the room and better than casual food with a sommelier on hand to help with your wine and whiskey selection from their massive library is unusual. That’s exactly what District brings to the extremely popular Addison restaurant district it landed in. Try brussel sprouts, ahi tuna poke, and the duck-filled beggar’s purses to start. District also recently added brunch service.

With its sophisticated cocktail list, curated sushi offerings, and Korean dim sum that include ton-katsu and glazed ribs, this spot looks like a solid go-to for cocktails and light bites.

This ‘90s Dallas favorite is back in a new location — and with some of its original menu items. Those who remember going to previous iteration so Sfuzzi will recognize the frozen Sfuzzi and frozen blueberry mojito, as well as the Breakfast Pizza, with its bacon, egg, and prosciutto combo. The Sausage Rustica pizza, with sausage from Jimmy’s, is a winner, as is the bread-crumb free chicken parmesan.

Hugo’s Invitados opens in the spot Mi Cocina vacated in the West Village, assuring the locals that their access to Mexican food will remain uninterrupted. This is the second location after its debut in Las Colinas, and on the menu are adventurous dishes, from Spanish octopus hummus to duck confit chile relleno.

That old-school Little Italy energy comes to life in Tim Love’s newest restaurant, Caterina’s, in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Try a plate of beef carpaccio to start. Order a plate of caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar. The house made pastas cover all the expected bases, while the veal chop and roasted chicken come across as comfort food but better.

Tasting menus are becoming a trend at Dallas sushi restaurants. This one, off Deep Ellum, offers a $170 per person service, in a 10-person venue. With two services Tuesday through Sunday, that means a very limited number of reservations.

The buzz on the beehive is that the cocktails in this joint are too good not to get Instagrammed. Head downtown for a glamorous night out and try some light bites, including volcano shrimp balls and the tofu lettuce bowl.

Newly inside Exchange Place, the food hall at AT&T Discovery Center, is Stepchild by chef Misti Norris. The menu combines Cajun-inspired and Southern favorites alongside worldly plates, from a frog legs appetizer to pre-order only five-day aged Koji chicken. It’s here for a limited time, so run, don’t walk.

Cajun and Creole cooking comes to Oak Cliff at this French and Acadian inspired spot. Southern comfort food is front and center, with Mammaw’s fried chicken and shrimp and grits. Vegan green gumbo and vegan jambalaya put a twist on old classics.