Grab a seat at Rose Cafe. | Travis Street Hospitality Two long anticipated spots on the Katy Trail, a James Beard worthy soup dumpling maker, and a well-appointed Asian joint are on the list Every month, a new crop of restaurants open in the Metroplex. While everyone loves a good steak house, sushi spot, and burgers, this round up will give you the high-end spots and the low-end spots that are new to town, be they good, bad, or so bad they’re good/so good they’re bad. Whether it’s a locally-owned restaurant or the latest addition of a chain, here’s what’s happening in the world of restaurant openings in Dallas and beyond for the month. Send your openings news to [email protected]. Kathy Tran The ginger scallion whole lobster at Le PasSage. Le PasSage 4205 Buena Vista St., Suite 130 This highly anticipated spot from Travis Street Hospitality (Georgie, Knox Bistro, Le Bilboquet) is serving Asian-influenced dishes using French cooking techniques. The simple but elegant dishes come from a group of incredibly talented chefs. The interior is designed as an ode to the vibe of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express — a nod bygone era of luxury in a narrow, long space evoking a train car. Ask about the member’s only bar tucked away in the entrance. Rose Cafe 4205 Buena Vista St., Suite 160 Working remotely? Walking on the Katy Trail? Just in need of a coffee and a little treat (or a glass of wine and some escape? This spot next door to Le PasSage is an all day cafe with a stunning patio that takes full advantage of its Katy Trail access and views. There’s also a garden around the side of the building with a walk-up window for orders. ShangHai Taste 109 Legacy Dr., Suite 120 in Plano Soup dumpling lovers, its worth making the drive to Plano to try this restaurant, the first in Texas from a well-regarded and James Beard recognized Las Vegas chef. Chef and owner Jimmy Li trained the staff extensively in his Vegas kitchen, the Dallas Morning News reports. Boxcar 4509 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 Two words: tiny bar. If drinking on a train sounds like your vibe — or you want an excuse to quite literally rub elbows with strangers and start conversations with new people — this bar is just the ticket. The walls are lined with TVs that mimic bucolic scenes from a train, the Dallas Morning News reports, and the bar offers a list of specialty cocktails and a small food menu. Feng Shui Asian Cuisine 2355 Olive Street, #150 When the founders of the now-closed Jia Modern Chinese open a new Asian restaurant, our ears perk up. This spot in Uptown serves Chinese dishes, sushi, and Thai. CultureMap Dallas reports that the menu includes a Three Cuisine Sampler, to get the best of all three worlds. Hattie B’s 3827 Lemmon Ave. Joseph Woodley It’s new neon at the new Hattie B’s. This is your notice that Hattie B’s relocation from Deep Ellum to Oak Lawn is complete. If you’re craving its particular brand of Nashville Hot Chicken, you know what to do. This location has a nice little patio area for sitting outside in perfect weather. Jākö Cocina Y Agave 5754 Grandscape Blvd., Suite 110 in The Colony Grandscape racks up another restaurant with this Mexican seafood spot that opened on Halloween. Look for coastal dishes, Mexican comfort food favorites, and so, so many margaritas. Dirty Birds Sports Bar & Grill 4021 Preston Rd., Suite D 618 in Plano Like wings? This San Diego chain has all the wings you can handle, with a side of beer. And sports.