On the Road

Get your fill in delicious Addison, the restaurant capital of the U.S.

Addison boasts more than 200 restaurants.

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Clocking in at only 4.4 square miles, Addison may be small, but it packs a mighty dining scene, serving up more than 200 restaurants to fit literally any craving.

It has more than earned its designation as the restaurant capital of the U.S. — and with this list of new kids on the block, plus other delicious destinations and classic favorites, that’s not changing anytime soon.

New and noteworthy
Check out the eateries recently welcomed to the Addison family.

III Forks Prime Steakhouse has opened its new flagship location at Village on the Parkway, bringing USDA Prime steaks, American Wagyu, fresh seafood, and a 1,200-bottle wine collection to Addison. The sleek, modern design and speakeasy-style private dining rooms make it a standout for a special night out.
Addison has a new gathering place with great food and craft cocktails. Start, stay, and finish your day at Top Brass American Bistro, serving genuine hospitality from morning coffee to late-night whiskey, and a hotel on-site (Hotel Dax) in case you need to stay longer.
Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe provides options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, and matcha, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Did we mention mimosas? All wrapped in a chic Parisian interior for the full French experience.
SS Hospitality’s Landmark Bar & Kitchen, known for its Southern hospitality and bar scene featuring a mechanical bull, is a must for live entertainment, theme nights, and flex event areas.
Find authentic Italian cuisine, steaks, and live entertainment at La Stella Italian Steakhouse & Music Lounge at its new flagship location on Dallas Parkway, replacing the former Lawry’s The Prime Rib.
Goodfellas NY Italian Kitchen had its grand opening in March 2026. Located in Addison Circle, the restaurant brings New York flavor to Addison.

Chill out on a patio
On good weather days, have your meal with a side of fresh air and fun vibes. Here’s a short list of patio faves to savor brunch, happy hour, and more.

Explore Loro, started by James Beard Award winners Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. This Asian smokehouse and bar brings together southeast Asian flavors and Texas barbecue, plus a great patio.
Vidorra is the place for authentic Mexican favorites and modern flavors.
Go to Pie Tap for the pizza, and pasta, stay for the shaded patio.
Blue Mesa's patio brings energy without feeling rushed. Bold Southwestern flavors and a laid-back outdoor vibe make this a go-to for long lunches and leisurely dinners.
Make sure you order the rose lemonade at Mendocino Farms to go with the artisan sandwiches and salads.
It’s all mojitos, tamales, and sunshine at Gloria’s Latin Cuisine.
Be healthy and happy at Flower Child.
Bring your pup to the patio at Lazy Dog.
With more than 100 beers on tap, along with sunset sangrias, salted watermelon margs, and more, Yard House has your drink order covered — to go along with shareable apps and savory mains.

Claims to fame
Did you know that Brazilian steakhouses Fogo de Chão and Texas de Brazil, fast-casual favorite Genghis Grill and Cantina Laredo’s Mexican goodness all got their start in Addison!? Dine at the O.G. version of these national chains.

More to love
With more than 200 places from which to choose, you can literally eat at a different place in Addison every day for more than half of a year. Here are a few more places to put on your short list:

Chef Nick Badovinus’s cool-kid favorite Neighborhood Services is a can’t-miss.
Mexican Sugar brings bold Latin flavors, scratch-made dishes, and over 150 tequilas and mezcals to a stunning hacienda-inspired space.
Sidecar Social is the ultimate 20,000-square-foot social lounge for cocktails and shareable plates, an enormous patio, live music, private karaoke, and classic gaming.
Make reservations for an iconic steakhouse experience at Chamberlain’s.
Hudson House’s East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu is everything you want for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch.
Speaking of brunch, Ida Claire serves up an ultimate Southern menu. They also have a Vinyl Hour with classic records and bar bites during the week.
Brentwood gives all the Southwestern vibes and Prime at Addison Town Hall Center.
Put Jake’s Burgers and Beer on your list for casual hangs and crazy-good burgers.
Benihana is the iconic destination for Japanese teppanyaki and sushi, featured in Addison Walk.
Puttshack, a mini-golf chain from London, brings the nightclub vibes to the Village on the Parkway.

See everything on Addison's menu here.

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Love the Land

New PBS docuseries spotlights conservation efforts across Texas

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Making of a Million: Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas is free to watch online.

Thanks to a new three-part PBS docuseries, you don't need to go to all of Texas' protected lands and waters to appreciate their breadth. Making of a Million: Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas follows The Daytripper host Chet Garner from West Texas to the coast, discussing conservation efforts by the conservancy (TNC) along the way.

"Making of a Million" refers to the one million acres in Texas that fall under TNC's protection. The one million figure is a milestone TNC is celebrating with the series, but it's not the full extent of its work; actually, according to the 2025 annual report, its total impact is 1.6 million acres. TNC also works in Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific region, and more specific smaller regions within those.

The Daytripping project has been rolled out slowly in 2026, from YouTube previews, to an official release on PBS in April, to an Austin event in May that formally introduced the works. The Contemporary Austin hosted an outdoor screening on behalf of TNC's Board of Trustees, specifically focusing on the episode that explores West Texas.

The 26-minute video shows off striking aerial images of mountains, close ups of plants and wildlife, and even a quick feature of an archeological find. Water, of course, is a big topic in the desert and it's a large topic across the series. Fresh water even has its own dedicated episode.

Although conservation experts are consulted throughout the series, viewers can do more than passively watch other people solve environmental problems. One story, toward the end of the West Texas episode, highlights how a rancher directed researchers to a habitat for an endangered species of fish on his property, simply because he overheard a scientist at a café claim they were extinct.

On a larger and perhaps less direct scale, producing video series like this can kick off similar effects. The more civilians know about conservation efforts in their neck of the woods, the more they might know their place in helping out.

Garner spoke on a panel after the Austin screening with TNC director of land protection Jeff Francell, spatial analyst Jacqueline Ferrato, and director of land protection/stewardship Dan Snodgrass. They discussed the series and the broader conservation topics it connects to.

“This new series really captures the spirit of our efforts and collaborations to protect Texas lands and water,” said Snodgrass in a recap for press. “Chet’s storytelling skills spotlight our partners and projects in a unique, engaging way — we’re excited for more Texans to see why conservation matters and learn how they can get involved.”

“Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas allowed us to visit some of the most amazing places in Texas and to meet people who are making a real difference for conservation,” said Garner. “Folks will love traveling with us across wildly diverse landscapes and learning the solutions shaping the future of our state’s biggest environmental challenges.”

Viewers can watch the series for free on the Nature Conservancy's website or on YouTube.

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