A new year always brings something fresh — new flavors to taste, new places to explore and new experiences that remind us why North Texas is such a great place to be. And 2025 didn’t disappoint. From exciting restaurant openings to unique attractions and unexpected gems, there was no shortage of firsts to try. Of course, not everything new is created equal, so we asked ourselves: Which ones were truly the standouts? After plenty of exploring (and maybe a little overindulging), we’ve narrowed it down. Here are Local Profile’s picks for the very best of the new.
SAVOR
4341 PGA Parkway, Frisco
This year, Omni PGA Frisco turned up the heat with its first-ever SAVOR festival — a mashup of food, drinks, golf, music and a dash of celebrity sparkle. Was that Kurt Russell we saw snacking on eats from Michelin-recommended chefs? Yes, yes, it was. The idea for SAVOR came from a vision of offering something truly exclusive, not just for North Texas but for the whole country, with world-class bartenders and chefs on hand. In short, an event worth booking a plane ticket for. Thankfully, we don’t have to. Read more
Hudson House
3475 Preston Road, Frisco
Hudson House landed in Collin County, bringing navy blazers, New Yorker magazine covers and a splash of East Coast sheen. The ninth outpost from Vandelay Hospitality Group (the first opened in Highland Park in 2017) keeps the formula fans love: a buzzing raw bar, timeless comfort food, oysters flown in daily and the “World’s Coldest Martini,” which lives up to its name. Cheers! Read more
Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen
8763 Seventh St., Frisco…