THE WEEKLY BITE
New Restaurants: Mamani in Dallas, Unglo in NYC, Betsy in Altadena—and More
By Eric Barton | Sept. 3, 2025
Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So
AUTHOR BIO: Eric Barton is editor of The Adventurist and a freelance journalist who has reviewed restaurants for more than two decades. Email him here.
The biggest restaurant openings across the country this week reads like a travelogue of cravings: Michelin-trained finesse in Dallas, rock-fuelled moo krata in Manhattan, and fire-roasted dishes in L.A.’s foothills. There’s omakase so snug it feels secret, a Fieldwork taproom calling baseball fans, and a tiny Luby’s staking nostalgia downtown. From Vegas cool to Minneapolis mash-up, here’s what’s new—and what should be on your radar.
Betsy — Altadena, CA
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Altadena chef Tyler Wells built his live-fire restaurant Betsy, named after his mother, around a wood-burning hearth. The menu—ribeye, gnocchi, crudo, even cheesecake—is an ember-lit tribute to resilience: Wells lost his home in the Eaton Fire in January and his restaurant now serves as another inspiring sign of the community’s resilience.
Da Angelino Cucina Italiana — Miami
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Ariete Hospitality and Graspa Group teamed up on Da Angelino, taking over the former Eva space in Coconut Grove with a more approachable spin on Italian. The menu leans hard on pastas—cacio e pepe twirled in a cheese wheel, gnocchi alla vodka, linguine ai frutti di mare—alongside veal Milanese and grilled meats meant for sharing, all served with a vintage Polaroid booth wink that keeps things casual. I’ll have a review coming soon, but for now here’s a preview.
Fieldwork Brewing Co. — San Francisco, CA
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One of Northern California’s most beloved breweries has finally planted a flag in San Francisco, just across from Oracle Park. Their rotating tap list meets pizzas and salads, all served on a terrace where the post-game crowd pours in.
Mamani — Dallas, TX
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The former Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas chef Christophe De Lellis has brought Riviera-light bistronomie to Uptown’s Quad at Mamani. Think corn agnolotti, jidori chicken in a three-day jus, and a ribeye that’s as show-stopping as the pastel-marbled décor. In our feature on De Lellis, he describes the concept for the restaurant: bistronomie.
Midōsuji — Chicago, IL
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Chicago’s newest omakase squeezes eight seats into the Athletic Association Hotel, turning precision into theater. Chef Brian Lockwood serves 11 courses that fuse French technique and Japanese ingredients.
Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So — Los Angeles, CA
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Often called the vegan answer to McDonald’s, the cheeky vegan fast-food chain Mr. Charlie’s has dropped its fourth L.A. location on the Westside. Expect Not-a-Hamburger and Not-Chicken Nuggets with Frowny Fries—plant-based fast food that can sneak up on your comfort-food reflexes.
Tous Les Jours — Reston, VA
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Tous Les Jours, the bakery café chain, is freshly opened in Reston’s new Reston Row development and already a morning magnet. Think flaky, buttery, and grab-and-go friendly for commuters who don’t care about showing up to the office with crumbs on their shirt.
