Restaurants that came and went in 2022

The spicy two-pork and cheese sandwich has ham, bacon, cheddar and spicy jam. Photo by Kathy Tran

Oak Cliff is a hub for great eats, but with each year the food scene shifts as old restaurants close and new ones open.

To help you stay up to date on the restaurant scene, we have compiled a list of some of the restaurants that came and went in 2022.

Came: Isla & Co.

Isla&Co website

This Australian-inspired eatery may have locations in several of the foodiest cities around the U.S., but their Bishop Arts store is their first footprint in Dallas.

Isla & Co. opened this fall at 408 Eighth Street in Bishop Arts, and they offer brunch and dinner menus. If you aren’t looking for a full fledged meal, you can also head in for a quick stop at the bar for a cocktail or a coffee.

Went: Dallas Grilled Cheese Co.

Photo courtesy of Dallas Grilled Cheese Co.

After seven years in Bishop Arts, Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. shut their doors this fall.

While we were devastated to see the cheesiest shop in Bishop Arts go, the restaurant still has a store located at Mockingbird station, as well as a grilled cheese food truck.

Came: Palmieri

AJ and Palmieri by CHB

Palmieri just squeezed into 2022, and we are so glad they did.

The store sells espressos, gelato and pastries out of their storefront at 307 North Bishop. If the name Palmieri rings a bell, you may know the joint from their location in the Dallas Farmers Market.

“I did not try the gelato yet, but can only surmise that it will also be as hazardously addictive as the espresso and pastries,” wrote editor-at-large Christina Hughes Babb after stopping into Palmieri.

Went: Spiral Diner

A vegan breakfast from Spiral Diner, via facebook.

Spiral Diner was a landmark for vegan foodies, but after 15 years in Oak Cliff they called it quits at the end of this summer.

“It’s not because we don’t love you, it’s just that our lease is over,” the restaurant announced on social media. “But all good things and 100-year-old buildings must come to an end.”

Spiral Diner does have locations in Denton and Fort Worth, but their store on the corner of Zang and Beckley will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Came: Chan Thai/Pho 88

Photography by Kathy Tran.

Chan Thai operated for 22 years in Bishop Arts, but in 2021 lost their lease.

This year, they reopened in a new location at 436 W. Davis after completely transforming a former law office into a restaurant.

Restaurant owners told the Advocate that they have received lots of community support following the move, and we are just glad we don’t have to say goodbye to such a neighborhood staple.

Came: Restaurant Beatrice

Restaurant Beatrice website.

Chef Michelle Carpenter is no stranger to Oak Cliff. Carpenter owned and operated Zen Sushi in Bishop Arts for 15 years, and this year opened Restaurant Beatrice located on North Beckley.

The restaurant has a cajun inspired menu, and has already racked in awards. The Eater blog recently named Restaurant Beatrice as the Dallas restaurant of the year.

“Beatrice service will include a full bar and mixology program along with fun seafood boils on the patio, capturing the spirit of communal eating,” a media release about the restaurant stated.

Went: Kookie Haven