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Denton's Hidden Dining Gems, 2017 Edition

By Courtney Jacobs
Sep 18, 2017

Welcome to the newly updated 2017 edition of Denton’s dining guide, bringing you insider advice on the best places for eating and Dentoning at some of our lesser-known establishments. We lost some beloved spots this year (tip one out for our dear friends at Rasoi/The Hangout), but our perennial favorites...
100 Favorite Dishes, No. 29: The Pork Bánh Mì at Pickled Carrot

By Courtney Jacobs
Aug 30, 2017

Leading up to September's Best of Dallas® 2017 issue, we're sharing (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes, the Dallas entrées, appetizers and desserts that really stuck with us this year. Denton's food truck scene is still pretty new to the game. It's grown steadily since 2012 when the...
Denton's Coup D'etaco to Close after Two Years

By Courtney Jacobs
Jul 28, 2017

After a two-year run feeding the hungry bar-goers of Denton, Coup De Taco is no more. Owner Josh Lang cites “personal reasons,” saying his decision to close up shop was mostly informed by his health. Sunday, July 30, will be the last day of operation. Coup De Taco joined the...
A First-Timers’ Guide to Filipino Gamatan, a Karaoke-Filled Feast Served at a New DFW Eatery

By Courtney Jacobs
Mar 14, 2017

Carrollton and Richardson are well known for Chinese and Korean fare, but Filipino cuisine is vastly underrepresented in the DFW area, which has only a handful of Filipino restaurants. Koya’s Place is a welcomed opening for those craving traditional Filipino dishes like bulalo, a beef and bone-marrow soup with potatoes,...
This Whimsical Fairy Tale Cottage Is Home to North Texas’ Newest Craft Coffee Shop

By Courtney Jacobs
Mar 8, 2017

The new building near the corner of FM 407 and U.S. 377 in Argyle looks as if it could have been built by elves. The round window and unusually crooked roof bring to mind fairy tales of princesses in hiding, adventure-shy hobbits and Santa’s workshop during the off-season. Kimzey’s Coffee,...

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