Restaurant Closures in Dallas: A Look at the Latest News
In a fast-paced city like Dallas, restaurants come and go all the time. Know of a Dallas restaurant closure that’s not on this list? Drop us a line at dallas@eater.com.
Wonder Bar
This gimmicky bar on Henderson Avenue has not only closed, but the structure it lived in has been demolished. The location used to be home to 77 Degrees. Wonder Bar, a chain with locations in Houston, Austin, and Fort Worth, also opened in Dallas in January 2022. The area is part of the ongoing Henderson Avenue Project, which will see a new mixed-use development with rentals, commercial spaces, and offices. The company behind Wonder Bar didn’t state the closing and there is no indication if it will or will not reopen elsewhere.
The Great Outdoors
This sub shop closed after 45 years in business, during which it moved from Downtown Dallas to Addison. President and founder of the Great Outdoors Jerry Oliverie told the Morning News that rent increases, the location’s difficult accessibility for Uber Eats and DoorDash drivers, and not having a drive-thru were all challenges for the business in Addison. Those craving a sub sandwich can still get one at one of its six other locations.
Dairy Queen
This one will make you reminisce about how good Blizzards are: Dairy Queen is closing in Dallas, including one in Dallas’s North Richland Hills and another in Farmer’s Branch. Those are two among 24 Texas locations that the chain is sunsetting, and selling off everything inside, CultureMap Dallas reports.
Bam’s Vegan
This shop in Irving closed up after five years; in a Facebook post, owner Brandon Waller teased that he is cooking up something else. Bam’s Vegan started with pop-ups, migrated to the Dallas Farmers Market, and eventually the location in Irving. Waller tells the Dallas Observer he’s got his eyes on a product line next, and he will move into a shared commercial kitchen space, from where he plans to continue selling food at the farmers’ market.
Mash’D
The folks behind TruFire in Frisco are closing down Mash’D after a 10-year run in Fort Worth’s Artisan Circle shops, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The closure is attributed to a business downturn at the center that was expected to improve soon — a new Terry Black’s just opened across the street. Its location in San Antonio remains open.
Hutch’s
This 90-year-old pie shop in Weatherford closed its doors, following a decision by the owners to “retire from the life of pie,” according to a report in the Star-Telegram. The shop was founded by Raymond F. “Hutch” Hutchens, and his descendants were the current owners. The restaurant started as a hand pie (or fried pie) business in 1935, which was available in regional supermarkets and convenience stores for decades.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Dallas restaurant scene is constantly evolving, with new establishments opening and others closing their doors. It is essential to stay informed about the latest developments in the city’s culinary landscape. If you have any information about a Dallas restaurant closure that is not listed here, please reach out to us at dallas@eater.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the reason for the closure of Wonder Bar?
A: The company behind Wonder Bar did not state the reason for the closure, and there is no indication if it will or will not reopen elsewhere.
Q: How many locations of The Great Outdoors remain open?
A: Six
Q: Why is Dairy Queen closing its Dallas locations?
A: Dairy Queen is closing its Dallas locations as part of a larger plan to sunset 24 Texas locations and sell off everything inside.
Q: What is the future of Bam’s Vegan?
A: Owner Brandon Waller is cooking up something new and plans to move into a shared commercial kitchen space, where he will continue to sell food at the farmers’ market.
Q: Will Mash’D reopen?
A: No, the location in Fort Worth is closing, but its location in San Antonio remains open.
Q: Why did Hutch’s close?
A: The owners of Hutch’s decided to “retire from the life of pie,” according to a report in the Star-Telegram.
