Community Impact highlights new restaurants and other dining experiences weekly. Check out this list of six restaurants and cafes that are coming soon or have opened recently in Dallas-Fort Worth, along with other business highlights.
Coming soon
Ichika sets opening date to offer Japanese cuisine, interactive dining experience in Plano
The restaurant will be Texas’ first kaiseki-dedicated restaurant and one of the few kappo-style dining experiences in the country, owner Leo Kekoa said. Kekoa said kappo-style kaiseki is traditionally served in formal dining rooms but that will not be the case at Ichika.
Opening for public reservations March 18240 Preston Road, Ste. 175, PlanoInstagram: IchikaPlaya Bowls coming soon to Allen
The business sells smoothie bowls, smoothies, juices and cold brew, according to its website. Playa Bowls also has a location in Southlake and a location coming soon to McKinney.
Now open
Simply South serves Indian vegetarian cuisine in McKinney
Simply South recently opened in McKinney, a company representative said. The menu features Indian vegetarian dishes including a variety of idly dishes. Idly is a south Indian rice and lentil cake. Other options include paneer tikka kebabs and butter naan.
Mooo’s Ice Cream now offers boba teas, shakes in Keller
A new ice cream and boba shop has opened at Keller Crossing at the beginning of February. Mooo’s Ice Cream offers a variety of sweet treats, such as ice cream, shakes, boba tea, iced coffee, milk tea and refreshers. Co-owner Prabuddha Chandrasira said the business currently sells Haitian, Indian and Japanese-inspired flavors but is planning to expand its options to other flavors across the world.
Opened Feb. 51540 Keller Parkway, Ste. 102, Keller682-593-0109Red’s on Main serves modern American cuisine in Frisco
The new eatery will serve modern American cuisine including paninis, smashburgers, chicken fried steak and salads. Some items not considered American fare, including fish and chips made with fresh cod, chicken scallopini and salmon teriyaki bowls will also be available.
Dining highlights
Three Wide Brewing Co. serves hand-crafted beer, food in Fort Worth
Three Wide Brewing Co. brings more than 30 taps of beer that is brewed in-house to Fort Worth and aims to bring guests a unique experience. Co-owners Anderson and Matt Morris started brewing beers at home before deciding to monetize their hobby. Popular items include the hot soppressata and honey pizza, which has whipped ricotta, mozzarella cheese, spicy soppressata and hot honey, and the bratwurst, which Chef Roger Evaristo makes in house, Anderson said.