Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse opened a new location Sept. 17 at 3916 Dallas Parkway, Plano. The restaurant specializes in barbecue favorites, such as hickory-smoked brisket, as well as southern dishes, such as 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