Here're the five biggest openings of the year -- feast on it!

Flippin' Out Crepes & Coffee: Flippin' Out Crepes & Coffee, helmed by a chef whose resume includes five-star resorts in Cali and Montana is Dallas's (and perhaps America's) first drive-thru creperie...more

Meso Maya: If you're looking for an elegantly casual place, check out a majestically up-leveled shrine to Mexican cuisine from owner Mike Karns (El Fenix) and chef Nico Sanches (Hibiscus)...more

Marquee Bar & Grill: From Brian Twomey (Common Table, Loft 610), this dual-level, tri-patio "neighborhood boutique restaurant" headed by Chef Tre Wilcox features hearty-gourmet paired with cocktails from Speakeasy author Jason Kosmas...more

Coffee House Cafe: From an adjunct UTD professor who actually drew up the business plan as an undergrad 20yrs ago, this coffee-plus operation is lined with canvas bags-o-beans, while brick arches lead from a main bar, to a dining room...more

The Commissary: Armed with outdoor seats overlooking the courtyard fountain, John Tesar's latest aims at being a seriously gourmet but totally laid-back hangout with an eclectically artistic vibe...more