McKinney just got a serious dose of island flair. Arôme, an upscale Caribbean-fusion restaurant from owner Sophia Adisson, quietly slipped into service on March 1 in Adriatica Village, serving island-inspired plates alongside a late-night lounge built around craft cocktails and hookah.
Adisson told local reporters the restaurant opened March 1 and that early business has largely come from nearby residents dropping into the Adriatica Village space. She said current favorites include lamb chops, oxtail and griot, a traditional Haitian fried pork, plus a Bol Aux Crevettes Des Îles bowl stacked with grilled shrimp, quinoa, vine-ripened tomatoes and cucumbers, according to Community Impact.
What’s on the menu
In the kitchen, Arôme walks a line between Caribbean comfort and polished presentation. The signature list includes Poitrine de Porc (pork belly), Crevettes Bang Bang, Poulet Cornish and a La Gourmandise burger, while the lounge backs it all up with a slate of craft cocktails. The restaurant also promotes an “upscale hookah lounge” that keeps the vibe going into the evening, according to its website at ARÔME.
From a food truck to a dining room
Arôme is the latest chapter in Adisson’s Haitian food story. Before moving into a full dining room, she ran Sophia’s Haitian Cuisine, a food truck and pop-up that introduced Dallas–Fort Worth diners to staples like griot and pikliz. That earlier venture was profiled by the Dallas Observer, which noted how those same flavors now anchor Arôme’s menu.
Practical details
Arôme is located at 6851 Virginia Parkway and operates under La Table de Sophia LLC. The restaurant lists its hours, reservation system and online ordering on its website, and can be reached at 214-548-5125. Per the site, hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. For the full menu and booking details, visit ARÔME.
Diners can expect bold spices, Caribbean staples and refined plating that highlight Adisson’s Haitian roots alongside wider island influences. For Adriatica Village, it adds a new late-night option where what is in the glass is meant to match what is on the plate.
