Deep Ellum has a new bar from the team behind Armoury — and although Ruins has a distinctive Mexican accent, it feels a whole lot like Armoury. That’s not a bad thing. Ruins is still in its “soft open” phase, with the grand opening party scheduled for Wednesday, but it’s…
It was a mistake, like discovering a crisp $100 bill on the sidewalk. A case full of tater tots arrived on Andrew Chen’s doorstep. Monkey King Noodle Company’s sides, like bok choy charred with garlic and cucumber points soaking in a head-clearing spicy vinegar bath, are street food gems after…
Trap brunch. Trap yoga. Trap & Paint. The list goes on when it comes to the trap-inspired events that have been popping up in Dallas. But Bangers and Brunch, an annual series created by Good Culture that mixes trap music (a Southern sub-genre of hip-hop that first surfaced in the…
Our favorite Derby/Cinco mix-up we’ve heard about so far is the Fresa Patrón Julep at Jalisco Norte made with strawberry and pepper-infused tequila with a jammy French liqueur. Just different enough to pique our interest, just familiar enough to celebrate the best two minutes in sports.
Cooper’s Meat Market is the newest addition to Sylvan Thirty, the food-heavy mixed-use development at the intersection of West Dallas and Oak Cliff. Facing Fort Worth Avenue and next to Cox Farms Market, it bills itself a custom meat market and steakhouse. Cooper’s is the second location of this family-owned…
Those who’ve eaten at the Feed Lot may have also eaten from the feed lot at Fischer’s Meat Market in Muenster. Fischer’s, northwest of Dallas, ships beef and German sausage to restaurants and stores in Dallas and across the country as far away as Alaska, says Penny Fischer, whose husband,…
The Communion Neighborhood Cooperative — a Richardson coffee shop, restaurant and co-working space — is teaming up with Nameless Chefs, another group that has a more concise name but equally noteworthy mission. Where Communion serves as a one-stop shop for community and coffee, Nameless travels the metroplex, bringing innovative, chef-driven pop-ups…
For a man who just walked away from a high-profile full-time gig at one of the largest, most profitable breweries in Dallas-Fort Worth, Barrett Tillman seems particularly zen — especially considering that he didn’t leave his gig at Deep Ellum Brewing Co. for another job. At least not in the…
All-American is a series that looks at beloved, longstanding North Texas eateries and examines their histories while exploring how the food has changed — for the good or bad — over the years. It’s quiet at Goff’s after lunch. Except for the hiss of the charcoal grill and the fry oil,…
If you’ve ever cooked, you know there are scraps from vegetables you diced or leftovers from a meal that are never consumed by someone hungry, only by the tall kitchen trash can. Many restaurants aren’t better. Some are, but it’s not enough to counteract the fact that 40 percent of…
Uptown has another restaurant ready for you to spend your money — and this one comes with a lengthy wine list and knowledgeable staff to guide you through it. Plano’s Sixty Vines is now in Crescent Court, offering 40 wines on tap and a full menu of California-meets-Italian fare. Oversized…
The Adolphus’ no-expense-spared renovation has yielded several additions to the downtown Dallas dining scene. The French Room, the storied fine dining destination that had become stale in recent years, found new relevance with a new kitchen, new look and updated menu. (Its bar also has new flair, including a new…
Not all of Plano’s Sichuan restaurants are alike. Some, like Little Sichuan, stash their traditional dishes in a binder of specialty items kept separate from the usual litany of wontons and stir-fries. Some, like Fish House, specialize in live seafood straight from the tank, coated red with spices or served…
It almost sounds like the ocean. The hot dog hits the roaring hot griddle and makes a shushing sound. The hiss swells and quiets. With the garage door wheeled open, a breeze zigzags through Pints & Quarts. It’s the closest thing to the feel of a coastal street dog that…
It’s not all about three squares a day. There’s a lot of creativity in the Dallas dessert scene right now. Celebrate that with a taste of something unexpected from one of these Dallas dessert spots. Bisous Bisous Patisserie’s number cakes Have a birthday or anniversary coming up and you’re not…
Fachini, chef Julian Barsotti’s new tribute to classic Italian-American cooking, is officially open. And Barsotti, owner of Dallas favorites Nonna, Carbone’s and Sprezza, has big plans for the new restaurant. At Fachini, theatricality and retro cool will be the orders of the day. Snazzily attired waiters — expect full tuxedos…
In this week’s roundup of Dallas food news, there are new additions in Plano — because everything seems to be happening in the ‘burbs right now — and the brothers behind Rapscallion have a new concept coming. The Boardwalk in Granite Park, a development at the intersection of the Sam Rayburn…
A new barbecue joint is coming to the old Daddy Jack’s space on Lowest Greenville: Louie King BBQ, which aims to “fuse Texas barbecue traditions with contemporary design and innovative food and beverage offerings,” according to a press release. But there’s a twist: Louie King isn’t funded yet, and owners…
Last night’s Dallas Observer Iron Fork was the best one yet. There was a ton of creativity in the room, from Norma’s chicken-fried steak shooters to Hash House a Go Go’s meatloaf sliders to Fresh Art Foodie’s crazy sticky rice doughnuts with blood orange-pineapple chicken. Brisket seemed to be the…
The Bushido Cocktail at Smithy brings together three boozy elements from Japan and adds complexity with a unique syrup dubbed “bushido syrup”.
Bulla Gastrobar (pronounced like the ’90s catch phrase “boo-yah”) opened in Plano’s Legacy West in February. The Miami-based chain emphasizes Spanish tapas and the inebriates traditionally served alongside them. Bulla, conceived by Carlos Centurion, president of Dallas-based prescriptive analytics company River Logic, opened its sixth location in Plano and has…
Make like Oda Nobunaga and head to Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar for an evening of cocktails and samurai education. After you grab a cocktail from the bar, head upstairs for an after-hours tour of the Samurai Collection of Japanese armor. The cost is $10. What it be: After-Hours Cocktail…
