100 Favorite Dishes, No. 20: The Kitchen Sink Milkshake at Grub Burger Bar

Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 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. Over-the-top milkshakes were a thing in 2016, but “crazy” doesn’t always equal “greatness.” Grub Burger Bar’s kitchen sink…

Denton’s Oriental Garden Reopens Under New Management

Oriental Garden, a popular local lunch spot and Denton institution, has reopened just in time for the new semester, but under new management. Located just across the street from UNT campus, the restaurant closed for renovations in May, announcing plans via Facebook post to reopen within two weeks. That initial…

Cake Boss Stars Mingle With Fans At Carlo’s Bakery

New bakeries come to town all the time. Everyone’s aunt seems to think they make the best cookies or their cupcakes are more special than others, but when your bakery is featured on a wildly successful TV show, it’s bound to draw enthusiastic customers. Even if you’ve never seen Cake…

The Drop and Chug: A Guide to Boilermakers in Dallas

Let’s set some ground rules: A boilermaker is a beer and a shot served together, but only can be called a proper boilermaker if the whiskey shot is dropped into the beer, then chugged. Otherwise, you have yourself a “one-and-one” situation, which is a shot of liquor with a beer…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 21: The Broiled Lobster at The Theodore

Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 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. Tucked into a corner of NorthPark mall, the Theodore offers many quirky surprises, not the least of which…

Cane Rosso is Coming to Frisco

Adding to his already robust wood-fired Neapolitan pizza empire, Jay Jerrier, owner of Cane Rosso, today announced the pizza spot’s ninth restaurant: in The Star, the Dallas Cowboys’ new headquarters and training center in Frisco.  He announced the move in classic Jerrier fashion: With a video of a guy wearing…

Falafel Fight: Which New Dallas Mediterranean Fast-Casual Eatery is the Best?

Islam’s teachings on alcohol are mixed and controversial. Some verses of the Quran prohibit “intoxicants” and other sins, such as gambling; others merely say that the risks of drinking outweigh the benefits. Muhammad’s teachings evolved over his lifetime, especially, according to one historical tradition, after a booze-fueled incident among his…

Meet the Off-Menu Smoked Cheeseburger at Lakewood Smokehouse

The only place you’ll find the burger listed at Lakewood Smokehouse, at least for now, is the chalkboard quietly propped up outside. I spotted it in the wild, like a camouflaged hunter, as I drove by on Abrams: Lakewood Smokehouse, sister restaurant to Frisco’s 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House…

Six Essential Korean Fried Chicken Spots in Dallas, Ranked

Sorry, Kentucky. In Dallas, KFC stands for Korean Fried Chicken. If you’ve never tried this deliciousness, we’re here to help. What should a first-timer expect from Korea’s distinctive, delicious style of fried chicken? Pieces are not dredged in flour, American-style, but rather in a different starch, often from potatoes, sometimes…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 22: The Moth Balls at Meddlesome Moth

Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 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. On Meddlesome Moth’s menu, the Moth Balls are a mystery, described only as “Our shout-out to the Spotted Pig…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 23: The Ozersky Burger at Knife

Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 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. In the land of $22 cheeseburgers topped with gruyère and responsibly sourced unicorn tears, it’s easy to forget…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 25: The Burrata Pizza at Taverna

Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 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. Taverna has some delicious things on the menu, but their burrata pizza reigns supreme. Not only is it…

At Kuby’s, Every Day Is a Sausage Party

All-American is a series that looks at beloved, longstanding North Texas eateries and examines their history while exploring how the food has changed — for the good or bad — over the years. It could be the worn-in wood, the potato salad or the unending coffee, but there’s an undeniable…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 26: Kueh Tiao at Lion City Chinese Cafe

Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 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. Picture this: A heavily-used wok builds up grease and char over a lunch rush of stir-frying. It’s set…

Taiwan’s 85°C Bakery Cafe Opens in Carrollton ‘Asian Foodie’ Plaza

On Friday, NewQuest Properties is celebrating the grand opening of Carrollton Town Center, an “Asian foodie destination” that features eateries like Kula Revolving Sushi Bar, Hanabi Ramen, Café and MangoSix. The latest addition: 85º C Bakery Cafe, a Taiwanese chain with more than 800 locations in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and Australia, but…