Looking to get out of your neighborhood to try a new dining experience? Check out the following restaurant news from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, as recently reported by Community Impact.

Coppell

Luigi's Fine Italian Bistro

The menu boasts a variety of appetizers and salads from bruschetta, a grilled bread topped with cherry tomatoes, italian herbs, garlic, basil and parmigiana reggiano; to antipasti with mixed greens, cheeses, walnuts, tomatoes drizzled with oil and vinegar dressing. The restaurant also serves a selection of seafood, homemade pasta, chicken dishes and a steak dinner.
  • Opened Oct. 13
  • 143 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell
  • 214-513-9224
Flower Mound

Italy Express


Patrons can order homemade pasta, a variety of pizzas and baked lasagna. Several deserts are also offered at the restaurant, including tiramisu, cannolis and cheesecake.
  • Opened Oct. 21
  • 3347 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 3347
  • 214-513-9160
Fort Worth

Sumo Smash

Besides burgers and Asian food, the menu includes chicken tenders, salads and roti wraps. Sides offered include spiral fries, sweet potato fries and truffle fries. Sumo Smash also offers nearly 20 varieties of shakes.
  • Opened Oct. 10
  • 8901 Tehama Ridge Parkway, Ste. 137, Fort Worth
  • Facebook: Sumo Smash
Frisco

Chi Tea


Menu offerings include Nashville hot style chicken sandwiches, popcorn chicken, loaded fries, macaroni and cheese, burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches. Chi Tea also offers bubble tea drinks and a banana pudding dessert.McKinney

Egg-Cited Brunch House

The restaurant serves a number of breakfast dishes such as omelets, eggs benedict and skillet dishes. The lunch menu includes salads, wraps, paninis and burgers. Along with breakfast and lunch, Egg-Cited Brunch House also has a full bar.Richardson

The Burger Life


The Chicago-based restaurant serves gourmet burgers, owner Farooq Khan said, adding that the menu is also halal. Along with hamburgers, it serves sandwiches and chicken.