This McKinney barbecue favorite just made a comeback after a lengthy shutter caused by a fire, and it made a major hire during the closure. Acclaimed Texas pitmaster John Mueller is now in charge of the smokers here, and is introducing new offerings like peach-habanero sausage alongside the barky brisket and super-tender ribs that Hutchins fans have come to love.

There’s a new option for all-you-can-eat sushi priced at just $35. Sushi Kushi opened quietly in September, but its classic sushi favorites like seared salmon nigiri and fried tempura rolls have already made an impression online, thanks to a visit from food YouTuber Mikey Chen.

This longtime Koreatown staple closed for months during the pandemic, and just reopened under new ownership. Fortunately, diners can look forward to the same beloved recipes for slow-simmered Korean soups and top-quality meats grilled over charcoal.

The latest restaurant to debut at the newly revamped Village development, Anise boasts sleek Mediterranean eats and sommelier-selected wines. Snack on crispy octopus served with pimenton aioli, roasted lamb flatbread, or whole-roasted cauliflower served with green tahini sauce. 

A below-ground entrance leads to La Mina, a new option for Mexican cuisine in the Village, helmed by Petra and the Beast alum Tony Ibarra. Try dishes like Norteño-style braised beef or Market Fish Veracurz cooked in banana leaves and end the meal with chocoflan with cherries for dessert.

A pandemic-era pop-up that grew into its own standalone restaurant, Thunderbird Pies is now slinging its Detroit-style pies in East Dallas. Not familiar with the style? Think thick, focaccia-like crust, Wisconsin brick cheese, and toppings like cupping pepperoni.

This much-anticipated collaboration between pitmaster Aaron Fraklin and sushi whiz Tyson Cole has finally made its debut in East Dallas. The wide-ranging menu includes dishes like crispy chicken karaage, curried brisket rice, and smoky meats like bavette or oak-smoked salmon.

This long-awaited Old East Dallas spot, from chef Ross Demers, has finally opened and is serving seasonally-inspired, elevated bar food in an ultra-intimate space. Think dishes like razor clams, steaks from 44 Farms, and parilla-grilled fish, all paired with classic cocktails.

No milkshake or entree is too over-the-top at Sugar Factory, the Vegas-based chain that opened its doors in Dallas in early November. The restaurant is known for both social-media friendly decor and menu items (like massive 60-ounce goblet cocktails).

This Deep Ellum newcomer brings a showy drinking destination complete with intricately prepared cocktails to the neighborhood. On the food side of the menu, look forward to dishes like Burmese tea leaf salad and massive wagyu steaks, plus cocktails like a seriously over-the-top libation called the Barcelona Pick Pocket that’s made with whiskey and over 30 different spices.

Neon Kitten slings inventive dim sum dishes until 1 a.m. five nights a week. Share plates of shrimp and pork siu mai and charcuterie boards while sipping on cocktails like the Fukuoka, a fall-friendly mix of Japanese whiskey, soy sauce, and vanilla. 

Head to this Singleton Avenue taqueria for some of Dallas’s finest tacos. Prepared by taquero Jesus Carmona, the taco fillings here range from classic carne asada to octopus, crispy pork belly, and chicharron-style cod. Birria tacos served with consome for dunking are also on the menu, along with burgers, burritos, and plenty of beer to wash down all of the above.

New Bishop Arts bar Casablanca calls itself a “singeasy,” with private karaoke lounges and an indoor/outdoor space meant to channel the ‘70s. The drinks list leans toward everything tropical and frozen (and includes a Moroccan tea service that’s spiked with rum), while Chef Nick Hurry is serving snacks like cardamom-infused lamb skewers.