The ‘quirky uncle’ to Hudson House — a tavern named D.L. Mack’s — to open near SMU D.L. Mack’s is a Chicago-inspired American restaurant and bar. D.L. Mack's is expected to open in September 2021 on Hillcrest Avenue in University Park, across the street from SMU and very close to Snider Plaza.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor) 2:39 PM on May 20, 2021 CDT Biscuit Bar quietly closed on Hillcrest Avenue in University Park, and by September 2021, a new tavern named D.L. Mack’s is expected to take its place. The restaurant is described as a Chicago-style bar and restaurant inspired by the brownstones in Lincoln Park. “D.L. Mack’s might be the oldest new restaurant to open this year,” says a press release, noting its “worn-in post-prohibition” vibe.