In news certain to ignite the excitement and hunger of passionate Dallas foodies, one of the DFW’s top chefs is planning his next move. Burak Ozcan, the seasoned hospitality veteran behind Ferah Smokehouse & Cantina, has filed paperwork for a new project called Herb & Ember, with work set to begin next month.
Herb & Ember will be renovating a space at 365 Coneflower Drive in Garland. The project remains somewhat mysterious; Herb & Ember does not currently have a digital footprint however the forms submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation do provide some insight as to what’s in store. According to the paperwork, the work required for the 2,548 square foot storefront includes “Replace all finishes throughout, including flooring, ceiling, Paint, Wall Vinyl, Booth Seating and a Patio.” This does not paint a comprehensive picture of a completed restaurant however it does establish that customers will be able to dine in or enjoy their meals al fresco.
Work will commence on the restaurant soon; the TDLR paperwork states that construction should start on December 1 of this year and wrap by March 1 of 2026.
Of course the greatest allure of this mysterious project is the chef attached to it. A native of Turkey, Burak Ozcan founded Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen, an innovative concept that fuses Tex-Mex cuisine with Mediterranean fare. It is certain that any project he helms will be a triumph of flavor and vision.
