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Hank Vaughn

Hank Vaughn is a freelance writer who enjoys sharing and overthinking his food and drink experiences, both good and bad, from his culinary journeys with his wife across North Texas and beyond.

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Coniglio alla Gricia at Radici

First Look: Radici, Tiffany Derry’s New Italian Restaurant

By Hank VaughnMay 8, 2024

Radici is close to Derry’s other creation, Roots Southern Table in Farmers Branch.

sliders at cafe nubia in far north dallas

We Check Out the Trending Cafe Nubia

By Hank VaughnApril 25, 2024

Cafe Nubia has Mediterranean/African fusion dishes and a comfy covered patio with live music and a DJ on the weekends.

First Look: Khao Horm Thai Aims To Create Comfort Food and Comfort Aromas

By Hank VaughnApril 19, 2024

This new Thai spot should be on your short list of places to try.

Miss Pasta: A Numerical Pasta Party

By Hank VaughnApril 12, 2024

Miss Pasta offers a couple dozen freshly made pasta and sauce selections, all served in a fast-casual atmosphere.

Machetes and Strawberry Masa Lure Diners to Tortilleria el Maizal in North Dallas

By Hank VaughnApril 11, 2024

Strawberry tamale anyone?

Portillo’s Has Two New Salads: A Chicagolander Does the Fact Check

By Hank VaughnApril 10, 2024

Portillo’s, which evidently has been serving salads for some time, recently added two new ones to the lineup: the spicy chicken chopped and chicken pecan with bacon.

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Spicy baba ghanoush.

Cavalli’s Brings a New Pakistani Restaurant and Shisha Options to Far North Dallas

By Hank VaughnMarch 29, 2024

New restaurant is a comfortable spot to break a fast or enjoy dinner and a hookah.

Tom yum chicken wings Indochine Bistro

First Look: Indochine Bistro Brings New Life to Old Green Papaya Location

By Hank VaughnMarch 26, 2024

Chef and new owner have reimagined this Oak Lawn spot.

Find Inexpensive Taiwanese Treats at HOJA Bubble Tea & Asian Street Food

By Hank VaughnMarch 21, 2024

Taiwanese street food and beverages are done right.

A plate of Tex-Mex as Casa Navarro

A Tribute to the Enduring Allure of Casa Navarro

By Hank VaughnMarch 12, 2024

Big plates of Tex-Mex and remembering the old days at Casa Navarro.

Black Agave in Farmers Branch offers several takes on both traditional and Tex-Mex favorites, along with ample drink options.

First Look: Black Agave Cocina y Cantina

By Hank VaughnFebruary 20, 2024

Black Agave opened last fall and offers another option for both traditional and Tex-Mex dishes in North Dallas.

Bistecca alla Fiorentina at via triozzi in dallas

This Bistecca Alla Fiorentina (Porterhouse for Two) is Magnificent

By Hank VaughnFebruary 13, 2024

With a solid rec, we indulged in the dreaded market-price steak and have zero regrets.

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The seafood pasta dish at Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar in Dallas

First Look: Green Point Seafood Bar Brings Memories of Cape Town to Dallas

By Hank VaughnFebruary 7, 2024

The group behind Beverly’s and the Clifton Club have a new seafood brasserie. Here’s a first look along with photos that will likely make you want to book a reservation.

A quarter-pound brisket and short rib burger with some really good chicharrónes.

First Look: Jack Ruby’s Saloon & Grill Opens in the West End

By Hank VaughnJanuary 29, 2024

The West End has added a couple of new restaurants recently, including Jack Ruby’s Saloon & Grill.

First Look: Enzo’s Deli & Imports Brings Sandwiches and Italian Goodies to Plano

By Hank VaughnJanuary 23, 2024

Enzo’s Deli & Imports offers freshly made Italian deli sandwiches as well as fresh pastas, sauces and imported Italian goods, and it’s connected to a wine bar to boot.

First Look: Nando’s Peri-Peri Brings South African Flavor to North Dallas

By Hank VaughnJanuary 19, 2024

Nando’s Peri-Peri, a grilled chicken spot originating in South Africa over 30 years ago, has recently ventured into Texas, with a December 2023 opening in Addison.

First Look: Fine Turkish Fare at The Mayor’s House by Selda

By Hank VaughnJanuary 11, 2024

The Mayor’s House by Selda recently opened, taking up residence in a historical building and offering up the same Turkish food that North Dallas diners have come to enjoy.

Tavern-Style Pizza: Chicago’s Forgotten Slice And Where to Get it in North Texas

By Hank VaughnJanuary 10, 2024

Consider these North Texas establishments when you have a craving for tavern-style pizza.

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First Look: Stillwell’s at the Hôtel Swexan and Steaks for the Ages

By Hank VaughnJanuary 4, 2024

It’s a portmanteau: Swiss + Texan = Swexan. And an amazing steak.

Porchetta: Where To Find This Savory Italian Roasted Pork Dish in North Texas

By Hank VaughnDecember 28, 2023

A guide to porchetta in Dallas.

We Go to Hooker’s Grill in Fort Worth for Some Elusive Frybread

By Hank VaughnDecember 27, 2023

After falling in love with frybread during a recent trip to the Southwest, we finally found some available at Hooker’s Grill in Fort Worth.

First Look: We Try Some Tapas at Sangria y Cerveza

First Look: We Try Some Tapas at Sangria y Cerveza

By Hank VaughnDecember 18, 2023

Sangria y Cerveza in Plano promises tapas, beer, cocktails and tequila with a Mexican and Mediterranean twist.

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