Ready to find out about the newest businesses to open in Far North Dallas? From an arcade bar to a gelato spot, read on for the newest spots to open their doors in this part of the city.
Regeneration Arcade Bar and Pizzeria
17721 Dallas Parkway
Regeneration Arcade Bar and Pizzeria has dozens of classic arcade games and pinball machines, which you have unlimited access to play for a flat entrance fee. (See the list here.)
Once inside, players can refuel with bar bites and pizza. For drinks, the bar serves local beers, wines and house cocktails.
It has just one review on Yelp so far, which gives it a four-star rating.
Yelper Voodoo M., who reviewed it on Aug. 22, wrote, "Similar to Cidercade and Freeplay, charging a flat fee to play all the games you want. Full bar, attached pizzeria and lots of fun!"
Intrigued? Stop by and welcome it to the neighborhood: it's open from 4 p.m.–midnight on weekdays, 10 a.m.–2 a.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m.–midnight on Sunday.
Taste the World
17721 Dallas Parkway, Suite 104
Taste the World is a Filipino fusion restaurant. Though the new spot specializes in Filipino cuisine, it also offers Spanish, Chinese, Indian and more, oftentimes fusing international dishes with one another, as its website explains.
On the menu, you'll find dishes like Kaldereta (beef stew with potatoes, carrots, tomato sauce and liver spread), Lechon Kawali (pork belly simmered until tender, then roasted until crisp with rice and vegetables) and Lumpiang Shanghai (bite-sized egg rolls filled with ground pork and vegetables). (See the menu here.)
With a 3.5-star Yelp rating out of four reviews on Yelp, Taste the World is still finding its footing.
Jeannette V., who reviewed the new spot on Aug. 9, wrote, "We were pleasantly surprised by the authentic Filipino dishes served. My favorite was the longsilog breakfast and paksew! I can't say enough how tasty the food was. Reminded me of my mom's cooking back home."
Yelper Gerard M. added, “Service was decent. Plain rice and bottled soda were good. That's about it. Most of the food was cold."
Taste the World is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
The Gelato Cone
18208 Preston Road, Suite D6
The Gelato Cone is a spot to score gelato, smoothies, dessert waffles and more. The family-owned parlor started in Europe in 1956 before migrating to the Dallas area.
Gelato flavors include dark chocolate, pumpkin, kiwi, watermelon, green apple, pomegranate, pineapple, lemon, strawberry, mango and more. For smoothies, you've got options like the Exotic Splash (pineapple, mango, banana, orange juice, coconut and yogurt ice cream) and the Happy Mix (kiwi banana, strawberry, milk, honey and yogurt ice cream).
The Gelato Cone's current rating of four stars out of four reviews on Yelp indicates positive feedback from customers.
Lisa L., who reviewed the dessert shop on July 19, wrote, "The gelato itself was so smooth and rich in flavor. Everything tasted really natural, and the owner boasted about how they use quality ingredients. It's so refreshing seeing someone proud of their product. There's plenty of seating inside, and they even have a small table with chairs for toddlers."
Yelper Mindi A. wrote, "It was clean and cute, service was excellent. Nice variety of flavors, but I've yet to find a gelato that rocks my world like ice cream does."
The Gelato Cone is open from noon–10:30 p.m. on Monday–Thursday and Sunday, and noon–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Blueprint Fade Lounge
17721 Dallas Parkway
Blueprint Fade Lounge is a barbershop that recently opened its doors in North Dallas. Services include basic haircuts, beard trims, scissor trims, fades, afro cuts and kid's haircuts. There are games, such as chess, to play while you wait.
It's still early days for Blueprint Fade Lounge, which has just one review on Yelp thus far.
Yelper Mark H., who reviewed the barbershop on June 6, wrote, "I've been coming to Durow for many years to get my hair cut. He is a genuine master barber. ... There is always a friendly face, ready to welcome walk-ins and regulars alike. If you need a nice haircut, stop by or make a reservation for a specific time."
Blueprint Fade Lounge is open from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Monday and Sunday.)
