Justin Restaurants

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

1326 S. Lamar St., Dallas, TX, 75215

Opened Feb. 11, 2011. The Cedars Social has opened in the Cedars neighborhood, with a New American menu created by chef John Tesar. Tesar will be heading the kitchen there only until April, when he plans to open his own restaurant, The Commissary, in One Arts Plaza.

1295 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX, 76051

Opened Oct. 3, 2011. I love taking my first peek of a new restaurant's menu, and I was curious to see what chef Gabriel DeLeon would have in store for diners at Mi Dia From Scratch, the Mexican-Tex-Mex-New-Mex spot that debuts today in Grapevine. DeLeon had me at the first ant

4216 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX, 75219

Avner Samuel, chef-owner of Aurora, which closed in July, plans to open Nosh in mid-September 2010 in what was Aurora’s space, which has been completely renovated. The casual “Euro bistro” will offer a European-Mediterranean menu.

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,