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Texas’ best new restaurants include 3 in Dallas-Fort Worth

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March 4, 2025

Texas’ best new restaurants include 3 in Dallas-Fort Worth

The second-best new restaurant in Texas is in the Dallas suburb of Farmers Branch, according to Texas Monthly’s latest list.

The accolade goes to Italian restaurant Radici Wood Fired Grill, Top Chef fan favorite and MasterChef judge Tiffany Derry’s newest spot tucked into a shopping center off I-35E near I-635.

Texas Monthly releases a list of best new restaurants every year, and each time, we have the opportunity to size up Dallas-Fort Worth’s hot spots against the best in Houston, Austin and San Antonio. A respectable three North Texas restaurants made the list: Radici in Farmers Branch (No. 2), Mābo in Dallas’ Preston Center (No. 3) and The Chumley House in Fort Worth (No. 9).

In Dallas, honorable mentions went to Goodwin’s on Greenville Avenue and Le PasSage on Fitzhugh Avenue — both big restaurant openings in 2024.

TM writers Patricia Sharpe and Courtney Bond loved the tallow-fried doughnut with smoked-tea sabayon at Le PasSage. We have to wonder: Did they try the mushroom caramel dessert?

‘Texas Monthly,’ the yogurt ice cream with mushroom caramel at Le PasSage would like a word.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

One more honorable mention went to Simply South, the South Indian restaurant in Irving with a vegetarian menu.

Now that Michelin is releasing a yearly guide of Texas’ best restaurants, it’s fair to compare a statewide magazine’s list to the French company’s findings. They seemingly agree on the greatness of new Austin restaurant Craft Omakase: TM ranked it the No. 1 on the “best new restaurants” list. Michelin gave it 1 star — which it also offered to 14 other restaurants in Texas.

Notably, some of the restaurants on TM’s list were likely too new to be considered in Michelin’s 2024 rankings. The Chumley House opened after Michelin’s list was announced, for instance. Le PasSage opened a few weeks prior. Both would make sense as Michelin contenders for 2025, but time will tell.

Which restaurants were favorites?

The critics said of Craft in Austin: “Craft has struck exactly the right balance for a contemporary sushi restaurant, one that’s part of the great omakase explosion of the past few years. Its scope and sensibility honor the long history of sushi, which has evolved into its present form over two centuries. But Craft is not married to the past — playfulness and creativity are as much parts of its identity as proper technique.”

When it comes to No. 2 restaurant Radici, TM praised chef Derry’s focaccia, whole branzino and risotto.

Chef Masayuki Otaka, left, serves grilled meat and vegetables at Mābo in Dallas. It's likely... — Chef Masayuki Otaka, left, serves grilled meat and vegetables at Mābo in Dallas. It’s likely one of the best restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth right now, and ‘Texas Monthly’ thinks it’s also one of the best newcomers in the state.(Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)

Mābo might be under the radar to some North Texans. It’s one of Dallas’ tiniest restaurants, and it comes from Japanese chef Masayuki “Masa” Otaka, who operated Teppo in Dallas for nearly 30 years. Perhaps Mābo hasn’t received big attention because dinner costs a cool $200 per person — a fixed price that can only go up for those who tack on wine pairings or extra courses. Dinner is situated around the yakitori, and TM said, “you won’t look at the humble chicken the same way.”

It’s impressive the next D-FW restaurant on TM’s list, The Chumley House, made the cut at all. It’s been open barely three months. But it’s the buzziest North Texas restaurant on TM’s top 10. As a sibling restaurant to the flashy Mister Charles in Dallas, it’s no surprise Chumley delivers on design. Here, you’ll “fulfill the fantasy of traipsing through the home of a mid-century British aristocrat” while eating “dazzling beef Wellington.” Count us in.

Speaking of counting, Houston had three restaurants in the top 10. D-FW had three. San Antonio had two. Austin had two.

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Sam Leavitt leaves Kentucky without committing and is now visiting Texas Tech

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January 4, 2026

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Sam Leavitt leaves Kentucky without committing and is now visiting Texas Tech

Portal season is going to keep coaching staffs and program front offices up at night.

Apparently, it’s going to keep fans up at night as well. Kentucky fans are going to face that reality these next few days, maybe even a week or more, regarding quarterback Sam Leavitt, who visited Kentucky this weekend.

Unfortunately, Leavitt left Lexington without signing with the Wildcats. He’s now set to visit Texas Tech on Sunday, per On3’s Pete Nakos

Leavitt is one of the top players to enter the transfer portal after the window opened on Friday. He currently ranks as the No. 2 overall player and top quarterback to hit the open market, according to the On3 Industry Transfer Portal Rankings.

Leavitt is expected to be one of the most sought-after transfer quarterbacks this cycle after spending the last two seasons at Arizona State. He helped lead the Sun Devils to the College Football Playoff in 2024 before injuries impacted his production in 2025.

Wildcats fans are excited about the tantalizing prospect Leavitt is, but now the waiting game begins.

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How to Watch Oregon Ducks vs. Texas Tech: Preview, Prediction, Betting Odds

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December 29, 2025

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After a big win in the first round of the College Football Playoff, the No. 5 Oregon Ducks are on to the quarterfinals. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks will take on the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Capital One Orange Bowl.

How To Watch

When: Thursday, Jan. 1, at 9 a.m. PT.
Where: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
TV Broadcast: ESPN
Radio Call: Oregon Sports Network, KUJZ-FM 95.3 (Eugene), KRSK-105.1 FM/1080 AM (Portland)

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore greets Duck fans at the Moshofsky Sports Center before the College Football Playoff game between Oregon and James Madison Dec. 20, 2025. | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Betting Odds

The Oregon Ducks are 2.5-point favorites against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on FanDuel Sportsbook. The moneyline for Oregon is -130, and the point total is set at 52.5.

Injury Update

The Oregon Ducks’ wide receiver unit is getting healthy at the right time. Wide receivers Gary Bryant Jr. and Dakorien Moore were both seen at practice on Saturday ahead of the game against Texas Tech.

Sep 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Headshot of Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dakorien Moore (1) against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

Running back Jordon Davison has been a player to monitor, but was also seen back at practice, another positive sign for the Ducks.

The one player who was not seen during the open portion of practice by the media was wide receiver Evan Stewart. Stewart has yet to play in a game this season, and he will continue to be a player to monitor.

Oregon’s Explosive Offense To Play Key Role

The Oregon Ducks offense has been tough to stop, with its immense depth and explosive plays. The Ducks played well throughout the season despite injuries, but with players returning, Oregon will be tough to stop.

Nov 8, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) runs off the field after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The Ducks lead the FBS with plays going for over 20 yards and are No. 2 in yards per rush, proving the team’s explosiveness. The Ducks total 217.08 rushing yards per game and 251.8 passing yards per game.

The Oregon offense is led by quarterback Dante Moore, who is having a breakout year. Moore totals 3,046 passing yards and 28 touchdowns. He threw four touchdowns against James Madison, but he will have to be careful against the Red Raiders after also throwing two interceptions. Moore also totals 196 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

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Wide receiver Malik Benson has been a role player amid injuries to the offense. Benson leads the team with 645 yards and six touchdowns. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq leads the team with eight touchdown receptions and has 509 receiving yards.

Moore does well at spreading the ball around to his several receiving targets, making Oregon a tough team to defend against the pass.

Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Oregon’s talented running back room has been one of the many highlights of the offense. Running back Noah Whittington leads the team with 798 rushing yards and has six touchdowns. True freshman running back Jordon Davison leads the team with 13 rushing touchdowns and has 625 rushing yards.

While Whittington and Davison may be leading the team, running back Dierre Hill Jr. is coming off a massive game against the Dukes, with one rushing touchdown and a 40-yard reception.

The Oregon Ducks have playmakers on offense that will help lead to a win against the Red Raiders.

Ducks’ Defense Must Stay Consistent

Oregon has one of the most dominant defenses in college football, but the Ducks must play all four quarters against Texas Tech. Oregon’s defense allowed the Dukes to score four touchdowns in the second half, and that cannot happen against a tougher opponent.

Oregon Defensive Coordinator Tosh Lupoi runs a warmup drill with his team before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen. | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Oregon has allowed 16.3 points per game this season and is No. 4 in the nation in a three-and-out rate of 31.11 percent. The defense ranks No. 1 in the FBS for passes broken up (67), and will be a tough team to throw against.

Safety Dillon Thieneman is proving to be a massive transfer portal addition and is a big reason Oregon does well defending the pass. Thieneman totals 71 tackles, one sack, five passes defended, and two interceptions.

Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher has been a difference-maker with the Ducks throughout the season. He leads the team with 113 total tackles, and has one sack, four passes defended, one interception, and one forced fumble.

Linebacker Teitum Tuioti is another role player on the team, leading the Ducks with 7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.

Oregon has a talented unit on defense, and the Ducks will have to be on top of their game to defeat Texas Tech.

Texas Tech To Pose Challenge

Nov 29, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire speaks to the media after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn Images

The Texas Tech Red Raiders enter the matchup with a 12-1 record and as Big 12 champions. With also coming off a bye, the Red Raiders should not be counted out.

Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton has passed for 2,643 yards and 22 touchdowns. He has thrown just four interceptions this season, proving he can make smart decisions and is an accurate thrower.

Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas leads the team with 846 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. The Red Raiders’ run game has been highly successful this season and will test Oregon’s defense. Running back Cameron Dickey leads the team with 1,095 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.

Two players on the Red Raiders’ defense who may play a critical role will be linebackers Jacob Rodriguez and David Bailey. Bailey leads the team with 13.5 sacks, going against a tough Oregon offensive line. Rodriguez leads the Red Raiders with 117 tackles and has four interceptions, seven forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries, one of which was returned for a touchdown.