Off the Menu: King of Uptown

Give the people what they want and entertain them...Shannon knows this very well. He is the real deal, as real as they come. Shannon Wynne is a prolific restaurateur and concept king in Dallas and Fort Worth and beyond known for his famous -O ending named restaurants in Highland Park, Lower Greenville and Uptown that began in the 80s. His famous restaurant/bars 8.0, Tango, Nostromo and Rio Room are still part of table talk and restaurant lore today. He is a trendsetter, tastemaker and pioneer in knowing what the people want and keeping his concepts authentic to the areas where they reside and incorporating local influences.