A James Beard nominated chef from Las Vegas, Jimmy Li, was convinced by a Dallas local, Jay Bao to franchise his dumpling shop, opening the first location outside of Nevada in Plano. Stop in for xiao long bao, or soup dumplings, as well as noodles, street food, and pork buns. Li trained the Plano staff so they are able to reproduce the originals faithfully.

A surprise drop in hospitality? Sure, why not. Chef Omar Flores has apparently been grinding up near Addison to open this spot with seafood, steaks, and pasta — or, as we like to call it, a neighborhood bistro. Head in for a plate of Texas redfish that is lightly blackened and served with andouille sausage and basmati rice.

This pretty Turkish Mediterranean restaurant quietly opened in that shopping center on Walnut Hill with the Trader Joe’s last month and the menu looks amazing. Beet carpaccio, grilled lamb racks, and grilled tiger prawns await. It offers lunch, dinner, and brunch.

Knox Ave. adds yet another restaurant with the latest from Lombardi Concepts, the hospitality group behind Toulouse, Maison Chinoise, Bistro 31, and many more. This spot is a Latin-inspired seafood menu inside an absolutely massive space. It’s glitz, it’s glam, its pricey. Despite the recent kerfuffle over prep charges, it’s worth going for the seafood. Just monitor those margarita orders very closely.

Henderson Ave. adds an American bistro right on the busiest corner, but it is worth the trip. This cute spot from culinary director Wyl Lima (formerly of Sister) and operating partner Kimberly O’Neal (formerly of Hillstone) does it all: a solid burger, roast chicken with peri peri sauce, steak au poivre, and much more. There’s also a roof deck to take advantage of while patio season in Texas is here.

Rose Cafe, which sits adjacent to Le PasSage, shares the restaurant’s French and Asian DNA. Serving coffee, pastries, breakfast, and lunch — as well as numerous wine and cocktail options — it’s a sunny space with a patio looking on to the Katy Trail. Stop in for a little treat or to soak in the sunshine off the tree-lined trail over a bite.

What is there to say about Nuri that hasn’t already been said? How about this: it’s a damn good time. Sure it has amazing cuts of steak that are expertly prepared. Yes, it has an East meets West style menu that is fun and is a first in town by integrating South Korean traditions into Texas steakhouse standards. And sure it’s expensive. But honestly, it is such a very good time.

Oh hey, were you in need of a bite after hanging out way past your bedtime? Head to this spot from chef Josh Harmon. There’s an (unofficial and late on the trend but we’ll take it) girl dinner of Caesar, fries, and a glass of something sparkling, burgers (of course), and patio yakitori on the weekends.