Luke Rogers has been keeping his latest restaurant under wraps. But the buzz is slowly getting out as folks take to Facebook to rave about the garlic knots with umami butter, rigatoni and wagyu bolognese, and the veal osso buco.

Snowboarder turned Michelin star awarded chef Akira Back opened an outpost of his Japanese and Korean-influenced sushi restaurants at Grandscape — bringing 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 delicious. Go there to order sushi with a presentation and ingredients not found anywhere else in the Metroplex.

The combo of a 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 precisely what District brings to the extremely popular Addison restaurant district it landed in. Try brussels sprouts, ahi tuna poke, and the duck-filled beggar’s purses to start. District also recently added a brunch service. 

The folks behind Shinsei and Lovers Seafood and Market have added Mediterranean to their portfolio. This spot in Inwood has a heavy Italian influence, including a fresh pasta program, but diners can also get Mediterranean seafood dishes and wines from the region.

It’s back! And it’s better than ever because the newly reopened Hide on Lowest Greenville serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner to go with its inventive cocktail program. Stop in for the ribeye and cheddar sandwich or a honey butter chicken biscuit and enjoy the roof deck while the weather’s so darn nice.

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 is 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 running Tuesday through Sunday, that means a minimal number of reservations. 

Trinity Groves welcomed its first new restaurant under its new CEO Julian Rodarte — and the concept is kind of a mood board based on his wife and Trinity Groves Director of Marketing Alexa “Lexy” Rodarte. The energy is highly pink, and the menu is positively delicious. Drop in for “high” tea service infused with CBD or order the red snapper, one of the menu’s most outstanding and over-the-top dishes.

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.