Frisco Restaurants

3636 McKinney Ave., in West Village, Dallas, TX, 75204

Opened Aug. 8, 2011. Sam Benoikken and Yaser Khalaf, the team that gave us Medina Oven & Bar in Victory, announces the opening of Baboush in West Village. "Our menu combines the best ideas of Eastern Mediterranean (Lebanese) and Moroccan cuisine, " explains Benoikken in the

1404 Main St., Dallas, TX, 75202

I made it by the Chesterfield pre-opening, and the place was so laid-back, I had to circle the block twice before I spotted it. The sign is over the door - in back of the little French patio. Somehow, I think the crowds will make it easy to spot now. ... more

4152 Cole Ave., Dallas, TX, 75204

Centrally located between the West Village and Knox - Henderson areas, Salum is a casual yet elegant and comfortable space composed by Julio Quiñones, one of Dallas’ most progressive young designers. The spacious dining room displays a welcoming palette of brown, green and beige,

3232 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX, 75204

Opened Sept. 24, 2011. This Uptown restaurant driven by chef and "Top Chef" star Tiffany Derry mingles casual and upscale. "Social" refers to the informal lounge, which will serve shareable small plates; "private" refers to the dining room. I haven't seen the Social menu yet,

3601 Dallas Pkwy., Plano, TX, 75093

Opened Nov. 29, 2010. a self-described farm-to-kitchen restaurant and bar in Plano at the tollway and Parker in the former Plano Tavern space. Co-chef John Franke says the emphasis is on local/regional, as opposed to the big Texas flavors of sibling Ranch at Las Colinas, wh