Sassetta Reopens In Downtown Dallas, A New Go-To Macaroni And Cheese Specialty Arrives In Highland Village, Frisco Will get A Chicago-Fashion Sizzling Canines Spot And Extra.

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We’re beginning out with some excellent news for seasoned Dallasites.

Sfuzzi, which shuttered its doorways in Uptown again in 2013, is again in motion as of final month. Brandy Hays and Phil Schanbaum of This and That hospitality, are answerable for respiratory life again into the nostalgic institution and so they’re doing their finest to take care of its unique ‘80s enchantment. The brand new location pays homage to the unique spot, using the identical sorts of chairs and cubicles, and can characteristic a wraparound patio and U-shaped bar. In response to Paper Metropolis, the menu can be fairly just like its unique one, so earlier followers can anticipate extra of what they know and love.

There’ll be choices of seven pizzas, filet mignon, seabass and basic Italian dishes too, in fact. The unique Sfuzzi location was based within the late Nineteen Eighties and the pizza restaurant and bar has been resurrected twice because the unique proprietor closed up store. As soon as in 2009, the place it lasted 4 years, and one other revival of it popped up briefly in 2015.

We’re hoping the third time’s the appeal.

If you happen to’re available in the market for a brand new informal consolation meals spot, I Coronary heart Mac & Cheese may be your new go-to. The eatery opens in Highland Village on April 20, freely giving free macaroni and cheese for one 12 months to the primary 10 company, (they open at 11 a.m., FYI) and their web site says there can be raffle giveaways and “free swag.”

If the identify didn’t tip you off, the spot focuses on macaroni and cheese bowls, and in addition grilled cheese sandwiches. It’s not your abnormal macaroni and cheese although — it’s all made-to-order utilizing high-quality components and recipes. The spot has a hearty vegan menu, and sides like tater tots, broccoli and tomato soup. Together with the placement opening at 2250 Justin Rd., their web site lists extra places coming quickly to Little Elm, Denton, Frisco and Richmond — there’ll quickly be places conveniently scattered everywhere in the metroplex.

One other informal eatery, Chicago Avenue Sizzling Canines, opened for enterprise final month in Frisco. Situated in Frisco at 15922 Eldorado Pkwy, contained in the “Texas residence of the mighty Chicago sizzling canine” are staples of Chicago tradition like checkered tablecloths, restored classic gasoline pumps and road indicators, in response to Tradition Map. Though the household owned spot’s menu is centered across the Chicago-style sizzling canine, they’re additionally providing up Italian beef, pizza and different basic Chicago-style delicacies.

One other new addition to Frisco, Houston’s Russo’s New York Pizzeria is ready to open its second DFW location later this 12 months within the fall. In response to Tradition Map, it’ll be a smaller idea that can seat 25 company and showcase the identical household restaurant followers of the institution have grown to know and love. The menu consists of go-to Italian dishes made with contemporary components — pizza, calzones, salads, deli fashion sandwiches and, in fact, some candy dessert choices. The menu can even have some rotating objects and a bar program with beer and Italian wines.

Some extra Italian meals information: downtown Dallas was graced by the reopening of Sassetta earlier this month. Beforehand situated within the Design District, Sassetta initially opened in 2017 however — like many different eateries — closed down as a result of pandemic’s reign.

We’re all the time completely satisfied to see a restaurant bounce again.

The brand new spot is at present open within the Joule lodge for dinner, with plans to ultimately serve lunch too. At the moment, the menu consists of contemporary takes on Italian favorites, together with shareable plates. Meals choices vary from brisket tacos, roasted tomato soup, child romaine salad and spring pea asparagus salad.

Dallas-based chain Velvet Tacos is opening a brand new location in Deep Ellum and whereas there isn’t an official launch date, it ought to land later this 12 months or early 2023. If you happen to couldn’t guess, the lowkey eatery focuses on serving upscale tacos. Based in 2011, the restaurant has 30 places throughout Texas and touts the slogan “tacos with out borders,” an idea that encourages the concept that tacos can discover components from varied cultures and cuisines.

They’ve acquired all kinds of distinctive taco choices made with rooster, fish pork, beef and there are some vegetarian choices, too. They’ve acquired crispy buffalo rooster tacos, Korean fried rice tacos, grilled salmon tacos and kobe beef “burger” tacos, amongst numerous different selections. For sides, company can select from their well-known elote, chips and queso.

We guess, for now, we’ll simply await that grand opening.

Cowl photograph courtesy of Sfuzzi’s Fb web page.