Goodwins opened in May 2024 in the space previously occupied by a Mexican restaurant (Blue Goose Cantina) for almost 40 years.  A trio of local business partners, Austin Rodgers (Alamo Club), Jeff Bekavac and David Cash are behind the concept that wants to provide an upscale neighborhood restaurant and named it for the corner where it’s located – Goodwin and Greenville.  It’s a large space divided by a massive long bar and set with lots of cozy booths and tables.  The plan is to open an even darker cocktail bar next door (Goose Bar), which looks to be another fun space based on my preview.  Presently it’s only open for dinner every day but they hope to add lunch by mid-summer.  The interiors are all new but well done with wide plank wood floors and dark beams overhead.  There are a few windows to the street but otherwise the lighting is lowered, art is on the walls and music is in the background.  The open kitchen makes up the back wall in the room without the bar.  There is valet parking in the lot behind the place.  It was crazy busy but not so much you couldn’t talk to your dining companion.  Service was first rate – friendly and efficient – and I can’t wait to go back and I suggest you put it on your list when in Dallas. Continue reading →