1. Rise Soufflé is set to open at 2444 Preston Road, Ste. 100, this summer, according to signage in the building’s window. The building was formerly a TGI Fridays, and construction is set to finish on Aug. 20, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Rise offers a variety of savory and sweet souffles as well as other French dishes. The restaurant has locations in Dallas and Fort Worth, with another planned for The Woodlands. https://risesouffle.com
2. The Dolly Llama Waffle Master is set to open at 8400 Preston Road, Ste. 150, in June. The Los Angeles-based dessert chain serves several varieties of waffles covered in toppings, such as ice cream, chocolate syrup, fruit and cereal, as well as milkshakes and ice cream. A grand opening event is planned for June 10, with raffles and giveaways, according to owner Trenton Judson. This will be the second Dolly Llama location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 469-287-2002. www.thedollyllamaus.com
3. Zaap Kitchen Lao & Thai Street Eats' sixth location will open at 5976 W. Parker Road, Ste. 304, in late June or early July, according to a spokesperson for the company. The restaurant will serve a variety of Laotian cuisine, including curry, noodles, stir-fry and desserts. The restaurant will occupy a former T-Mobile store. Zaap Kitchen has three Dallas locations and one Fort Worth location, and there are plans to open a location in Lake Highlands. www.zaapkitchen.com
4. Nashville-based shaved ice shop Cotton & Snow is set to open this summer in the Legacy Food Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., according to a news release from the company. Cotton & Snow serves specialty, alcoholic and nonalcoholic shaved ice along with 50 flavors of cotton candy and ice cream. www.cottonandsnow.com
5. Everbowl is set to open a Plano location at 5809 Preston Road, Ste. 584, in September, according to owner Isaac Mathai. Everbowl is a restaurant chain that serves acai bowls, superfood smoothies and coffee. www.everbowl.com
