Korean American chef helps reopen Dallas Center restaurant

• She's partnering with the restaurant's existing owners, Nehru Cheddie and Jeremy Boysen.

State of play: The Handlebar first opened in 2019, and while they considered rebranding the restaurant after Symonds joined the team, they decided to keep its original vision and cater to the locals and biking community, she says.

Zoom in: The Handlebar's new menu will stay true to the "Midwestern palate," but with some Asian flavors also mixed in, per Symonds.

• Expect comfort foods like tenderloins, hamburgers, wings and pizza, and Symonds' own specialties, like Korean corn dogs and bulgogi tacos.
• They also plan to offer lighter fare for cyclists, like a Thai-inspired cold noodle bowl.

What's next: The Handlebar plans to reopen April 18 after a temporary closure due to staffing changes.

• 11am-9pm, Tues.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 9am-4pm Sun.
• 1607 Sugar Grove Ave., Dallas Center