Uptown Dallas is set to welcome a new culinary destination as "Written by the Seasons" gears up to open its doors later this year. The European restaurant, which first made a splash in the Bishop Arts District back in 2021, is broadening its reach by setting up shop at The Quad on Howell Street in Building 2.
Construction efforts are slated to commence in May, with a completion date penciled for early September, as disclosed in a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The project, a commercial tenant finish out for a new restaurant in an existing shell space, represents a privately funded venture by WBS Unit 2 LLC, spearheaded by Hailey Nutt. To live up to the aesthetic and functional demands, renovations to the 2,595-square-foot space will be guided by JonesBaker, a Dallas-based design firm.
According to The Dallas Express, the brand-new establishment is part of a flurry of restaurants anticipated to open at The Quad this year or in 2025. The restaurant collection at The Quad boasts an urban lawn and five new retail buildings, positioning the development as a prime spot that's reshaping Uptown Dallas as a vibrant center of culinary and retail endeavors.
The Dallas Morning News highlighted that "Written by the Seasons" is set to offer an eclectic seasonal menu, featuring everything from fresh salads and vegetables to seafood, steak, and duck. Its philosophy is to meticulously prepare dishes that are to be celebrated in and through life's different seasons, embraced in a statement on the restaurant's website. The upcoming location is conveniently near the Katy Trail, surrounded by over 200 restaurants and shops, and within walking distance of the McKinney Avenue trolley and numerous multifamily communities—a nod to the strategic siting of this ambitious gastronomic venture.
Stream Realty Partners LP, the owner of The Quad, has outsourced the renovation's design to JonesBaker Design, which is registered at 1922 S Akard St in Dallas, Texas. This project comes with a significant investment, estimated at $585,250 for the transformative work on the site, according to information found in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's records. With private funding in place, community members and food aficionados are eagerly awaiting the debut of this new slice of Europe in the heart of Dallas.
