We can barely keep up with the massive number of restaurants opening every day in Dallas, including a spate of anticipated openings this summer, which paints a rosy picture of the local scene. But in May, the Dallas dining scene shifted ever so quietly with whispered closures, unexpected lockouts and legends ready to leave behind their leases.
A few had solid runs that lasted over a decade, some are looking to relocate and others are coming to terms with their ever-changing neighborhoods. This month, Wagamama in Victory Park shut its doors, as did Dallas’ longest continuously running Chinese restaurant and the city’s first craft doughnut shop. Plus, more food news.
Nora Restaurant and Bar
205 N. Bishop Ave.
Nora stopped serving its Afghan-inspired menu last month, but not indefinitely. The Middle Eastern restaurant and bar took to Instagram to announce that “goodbyes are not forever. They simply mean: see you soon.” The new location is to be announced, and there is no word on whether it will be under the same name or something entirely new.
Rahr Brewing
1734 E. El Paso St.…