1. Steam Dumpling opened April 6 at 3131 Custer Road, Ste. 182, Plano, according to a spokesperson for the restaurant. Some popular menu items include steamed pork and cabbage dumplings, pan-fried shrimp and pork dumplings, pan-fried vegetable dumplings, kung pao chicken, and scallion pancakes, according to the Steam Dumpling website. The restaurant also features an open kitchen that allows diners to watch the chefs prepare food. 806-608-8899. www.steamdumplingplano.com
2. Grimaldi's Pizzeria opened in Plano on March 24 in The Shops at Legacy at 5717 Legacy Drive, Ste. 110. The restaurant includes an indoor dining space, a full bar, a dedicated to-go area and a 50-seat patio space, according to the release. The new Plano Grimaldi’s location is the ninth in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Grimaldi’s serves New York-style brick-oven pizza and calzones with various toppings as well as salads, desserts, cocktails and more. 972-782-4212. www.grimaldispizzeria.com
3. Karak Chai & Knafeh opened March 16 at 6832 Coit Road, Ste. 200. The eatery offers a variety of chai teas, pastries, doughnuts, fresh juices and deli-style sandwiches. One of its specialties is knafeh, a pastry dough filled with soft cheese and pistachio nuts. 214-501-3363. www.karakchaiandknafeh.com
4. Salata opened in Plano in February at 1801 Preston Road. The eatery is a fast-casual salad kitchen chain that specializes in various styles of salads and wraps that can be customized with more than 50 different toppings, according to Salata’s website. Salata has an existing store in The Shops at Legacy development in Plano. 844-725-2821. www.salata.com
5. Mediterranean restaurant Cava opened Feb. 3 at 7501 Windrose Ave. in Legacy West in Plano. Diners at the fast-casual restaurant can create their own salads, grain bowls and pita wraps with a variety of ingredients. The eatery also features specialty dips and spreads. 214-295-7668. www.cava.com
