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Uncle Julio’s
Uncle Julio’s, which is headquartered in Dallas and has several other Dallas-Fort Worth locations, specializes in from-scratch cocktails, Adams said. Margaritas and a chocolate piñata featuring a chocolate globe field with churros and berries are also on the menu, according to the restaurant's website.
- Opened April 24
- 2401 Preston Road, Frisco
- www.unclejulios.com
Wisco Tx Cafe
The rustic earth-toned cafe specializes in breakfast and lunch, but also serves dinner on Fridays, said Nelly Aguirre, who also works there as a server. Jose Aguirre and his brother Librado curated the menu using their decades of experience in the restaurant industry, crafting dishes such as the WiscoTex skillet—a heap of steak, tomatoes, red and green peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese served on a bed of potatoes and topped with three eggs, Nelly Aguirre said.
- Opened Feb. 3
- 1322 W. Main St., Lewisville
- 214-513-9919
Bagel Cafe
The shop is owned by Kyriakos and Lisa Kouzoukas, who have previously owned bagel shops in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Bagel Cafe offers 18 flavors of bagels, including rainbow bagels, and 11 varieties of cream cheese spread, according to its website. The bagels are New York-style, Kyriakos Kouzoukas said, and undergo a multistep process including proofing and boiling before being baked. The process can take over 24 hours, he said.
- Opened March 16
- 7001 S. Custer Road, Ste. 400, McKinney
- www.bagelcafetx.com
The shop offers rolled ice cream in both signature and Indian-inspired flavors as well as a variety of toppings. The shop also offers faloodas, a popular Indian dessert, oner Sukhi Singh said. Other items on the menu include bubble tea, fresh fruit tea, lemonade, crepes and macarons.
- Opened Feb. 24
- 7650 Stacy Road, Unit 210, McKinney
- www.instagram.com/mayacreamery
Rise
A variety of savory souffles—such as creamed spinach and herb, and spicy sausage—are listed on the menu as well as sweet souffle options, such as raspberry, bread pudding and Grand Mariner. The restaurant also serves marshmallow soup, which is a carrot and tomato bisque with goat cheese “marshmallows.” This item is described as “renowned” on the Plano menu as well as on the menus for the locations in Dallas, Fort Worth and The Woodlands.
- Opened March 29
- 2444 Preston Road, Ste. 100, Plano
- www.risesouffle.com
Oak & Main
The restaurant is bringing American fare with a polished twist to Roanoke, the craft food eatery Founder Dave Garner said in an email. Diners can find a diverse menu that includes fresh seafood, wood-fired steaks, chutney chicken and pastas.
- Opened March 26
- 101 S. Oak St., Ste. 100, Roanoke
- www.oakmaintx.com