Opening day has arrived for a new restaurant bringing a promising new rendition of authentic Italian cuisine. Called Da Mario, it will open at The Star in Frisco on February 28 at 5:30 pm. In other words, in mere hours, Dallas diners may finally get access to a level of authenticity in Italian food they've heretofore been denied.

Da Mario is conceived by Doğuş Restaurant Entertainment and Management — aka d.ream, aka sorry guys, we're just going to call you Dream — an international hospitality group, so optimism prevails that they can bring it on the authenticity game. Da Mario strives for a true and authentic Italian feel through exquisite food prepared with locally-sourced ingredients, imported Italian specialties, and high quality meats. High-quality meats is an Italian thing?