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86 T he new Sachet restaurant eloquently evokes a bistro one might find along the Spanish, Italian, or French coasts: Plump olives bob atop Spanish-style gin and tonics, the enormous wine list is exclusive to countries flanking the Mediterranean Sea, and beaucoup shareable plates charm with fattoush, spicy carrot tabbouleh, charred octopus, whole dorade fish in a tomato acqua pazza, and Moroccan lamb chops. Sachet opened at the Shops of Highland Park in late September — the second concept from Gemma owners Allison Yoder and her husband, chef Stephen Rogers. The moniker, from the French nomenclature for a small bag of herbs and spices, is sweetly reflected in silverware sets tucked into woven pouches embroidered with the words parsley and thyme. The interiors speak to the global roots, with a charming bar floor of green cement tiles from Marrakech; an open kitchen offering a peek at the Mugnaini wood-fired oven, made in Tuscany and built in Sonoma specifically for this space; and a dramatic glass wine cellar — packed with Greek, Italian, Turkish, Israeli, Lebanese, and Spanish vino — stretching to the ceiling in the midst of the 86-seat dining room. Rogers and executive sous chef Michael Lawson crafted Sachet's extensive menu. More than 20 meze options include red-beet hummus with yellow beets, oregano, and Greek yogurt; and basil-sprinkled melon with Turkish cheese. Appetizers range from cold-poached salmon, grilled mackerel, and stuffed squid to braised Texas wild-boar ribs. Petite pasta dishes tempt with buttery ricotta gnocchi; farro spaghetti with lobster in white-wine sauce; and chickpea pappardelle served with eggplant and whipped burrata. Main entrées are slightly larger — poultry, meat, and seafood fare such as swordfish with spicy ratatouille and Lebanese herb sauce; braised duck leg that's fried for a juicy interior and crispy skin; and turkey-leg tagine with vegetable couscous, apricots, and almonds. Reservations are paramount: During a recent visit, not a single table was vacant, even past 10 pm on a Wednesday. Happily, the bar has seating for 24 for those who don't plan ahead. Sachet, 4270 Oak Lawn Ave., 214.613.6425, sachetdallas.com. THE SUAVE MEDITERRANEAN A SMASHING SACHET OPENS WITH THE KISS OF CHIC. BY LINDEN WILSON. PHOTOGRAPHY BRAD MURANO. The new Sachet at the Shops of Highland Park Ricotta gnocchi