July's openings take us all across the DFW area, from Uptown to Grapevine and over to Fort Worth! They also span different genres, from an upscale Japanese restaurant to a summertime pop-up, and even an immersive art experience that's sure to blow you away. Find out more on each below!
Updated July 2023
NEW JULY OPENINGS
LEELA’S SUMMER HOUSE POP UP
Neighborhood: Lower Greenville, Uptown, Trophy Club
Opened: July 12
About: Transport yourself to the beach this summer via Leela’s famous summertime pop-up! You’ll dine and drink under Ratan lighting with plants galore and Mexican-inspired details, plus delicious on theme specialty cocktails!
Cuisine: Beach-inspired pop-up
The 101: This pop-up will be going down Monday through Friday from 4pm - 10pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 1pm to 10pm at all Leela’s locations! P.S. The Greenville pop-up is in the former Standard Service space!
Multiple locations
LADY LOVE LOUNGE & SOUND
Neighborhood: Bishop Arts
Opened: July 7
About: From the owners of Spinster Records, LadyLove is a unique record lounge that transports you to an upscale 70’s nightclub, serving up quality cocktails, mocktails and small bites!
The 101: The perfect spot for a date night, GNO, or after dinner drinks! They’re open from 4pm to late, with live music and DJs every night of the week! Our fave part is that the DJ plays tunes from a variety of genres, all from vinyl records!
MUSUME
Neighborhood: Fort Worth
Opened: Early July
About: Popular Dallas restaurants' Fort Worth debut in the Sandman Signature Hotel! The expansive menu includes sushi and sashimi flown in from Japan daily, large and small plates of authentic Japanese cuisine, table-side ramen, Omakase curated daily, and so much more.
Cuisine: Asian fusion/sushi
The 101: You'll find the largest selection of premium sake & Japanese whisky in Fort Worth! Directions
KATE WEISER
Neighborhood: Trinity Groves
Opened: Early July
About: The famous chocolate shop has expanded to now serve wine with their desserts! The space has been transformed so that customers can hang out while enjoying award-winning chocolate and wine that pairs deliciously.
Cuisine: Wine & chocolate bar
The 101: This spot now serves exclusive desserts you won't in their other locations! They'll also have brownies, frozen cheesecake, dark chocolate cream pops and other decadent treats.
TEQUILA SOCIAL
Neighborhood: Harwood District
Opened: End of July
About: A Tex-Mex and tequila garden right off the Katy Trail with a great patio to enjoy your drinks and bites. Expect nachos, tacos, ranch waters, churros, and other Tex-Mex inspired goodies!
Cuisine: West Tex-Mex
The 101: Harwood Hospitality’s newest culinary gem is giving casual backyard vibes meets cowboy cantina, the perfect stop pre or post walk on the Katy trail! And of course, the patio is dog friendly!
MEOW WOLF
Neighborhood: Grapevine
Opening: July 14
About: Meow Wolf is an immersive art experience created by local artists. Each has a different theme that all the art and storyline fit into, with Dallas’ being The Real Unreal!
The 101: The intricate rooms were designed by 38 Texas artists alongside resident Meow Wolf artists & is such a fun and immersive experience, great for all ages! Tickets are on sale now and you should get yours asap!
COMING SOON
ROUND TWO
Photo courtesy of Round Two
Neighborhood: North Oak Cliff
Opening: July 19
About: From the team behind Another Round, the unique mini golf concept comes a new entertainment destination with retro games like Pac Man, gaming consoles like Nintendo & Xbox plus a full-service cocktail bar! Games & drinks? Sign us up!
Cuisine: Entertainment bar
The 101: Games are rentable for $15/hour either by walk-ins or online, and entry is $5 for 21+ and $10 for under 21. After 7pm the bar becomes 21+!
VIA TRIOZZI
Photo courtesy of Via Triozzi
Neighborhood: Lower Greenville
Opening: Later in July
About: An Italian trattoria with delicious handmade pasta (with a pasta-window facing the street so passersby can watch the action), plus seasonal dishes and an Italian wine menu!
Cuisine: Italian
The 101: The executive chef is the former owner-chef of Modest Rodgers and we couldn’t be more thrilled that he’s back in the dining scene following the early departure of his Oak Lawn restaurant.
