Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse was expected to open a new Plano location in mid-September at 3916 Dallas Parkway. The restaurant specializes in barbecue favorites like hickory-smoked brisket, as well as southern dishes like blackened Mississippi catfish, fried chicken, smoked chicken gumbo and others. The restaurant is part of the same Houston-based chain that operates Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Pappasito’s Cantina. 281-638-3849. www.pappasdeltablues.com/plano