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    Lyla Brings the Coast of the Mediterranean to Uptown

    A small spot named Lyla is coming to Uptown in the space formerly occupied by Primo’s MX Kitchen and Lounge. This Mediterranean-focused spot plans to open in August by channeling the vibes of Santorini, Mallorca, or St. Barths.

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    Dallas' Go-To Bars and Restaurants for Mocktails

    Primo's MX Kitchen, at 3309 McKinney Ave., closed earlier this year. In its various iterations (originally as just Primo's), the space has been a fixture in Uptown for more than 30 years, full of beautiful people watching other beautiful people eat queso and sip margaritas.

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    Mediterranean restaurant lands legendary patio spot

    In major patio news, there's a new restaurant set to take over the former Primo's space on Dallas' McKinney Avenue. Called Lyla, it's a Mediterranean restaurant from Dallas-based hospitality entrepreneurs Veeral Rathod and Obi Ibeto of GAP Concepts and concept partner Reham Choudhury.

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    The Most Anticipated Restaurants Opening in Dallas This August

    The year 2023 may be over halfway through, but we still have plenty of new Dallas restaurant openings to look forward to. Coming up this August, expect a new Mediterranean food in the former Primo’s Uptown space…

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    14 Dallas-Area Restaurants Openings to Know

    Lyla opened in Uptown Dallas in a 3,000-square-foot space with a dining room, patio, and private dining room. The Mediterranean-inspired concept comes from three co-owners—Veeral Rathod, Obi Ibeto, and Reham Choudhury—who wanted to “transport” guests to Italy, Greece, and France.

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    Mediterranean restaurant to take Primo's space along McKinney Ave.

    The Mediterranean menu at Dallas' Lyla will feature items such as shareable dips, pizza, and wood-grilled proteins, set amid a design inspired by Santorini, Mallorca, and St. Barths.

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