After decades in the restaurant industry, Alberto Lombardi, known for Italian eateries, ventures into Chinese cuisine with Maison Chinoise, set to open on August 11, 2023, in Dallas, according to a Dallas Morning News article. They say, 

 

“Dallas needs a modern Chinese restaurant, says Alberto Lombardi. In his 46 years in the restaurant industry, he has opened dozens of restaurants including Taverna, Toulouse, Penne Pomodoro, and Bistro 31. But Maison Chinoise is Italian-born Lombardi’s first Chinese restaurant.

 

Maison Chinoise opens Aug. 11, 2023.”

 

Maison Chinoise’s diverse menu blends Americanized Chinese favorites with regional Chinese cuisine, offering an enticing fusion of flavors and culinary traditions which include:

• Coconut Milk Bread

• Shrimp Chips

• Lettuce Wraps with Shrimp

• Blistered Shishito Peppers

• Tempura Green Beans

• Crispy Crab Wonton

• Wok Baked Green Mussels

• Spicy Sichuan Pork Wonton

• Pan Fried Turnip Cakes

• Traditional Chinese Duo Mushroom Salad

 

Maison Chinoise, the upscale Chinese restaurant in Dallas, aims to cater to late-night diners, planning to serve until midnight or 1 a.m., offering a unique culinary experience even after evening events.