Having grown up in Oklahoma, I can confirm the classic one-liner: The reason Texas doesn’t fall off into the Gulf of Mexico is because Oklahoma sucks. It’s home to some of America’s lowest-paid teachers and coincidentally has the highest prison incarceration rate in the union. It’s the breeding ground of…
Nestled between a Campisi’s and a 24 Hour Fitness in the North Dallas/Richardson area, Angel Chicken Kitchen has been open since December 2017. Slowly but surely, the place has grown in stature as one of the best places to get chicken for suburbanites and those unafraid to go north of…
There’s something special about Nova. Maybe it’s that the staff frequently remembers the guests from visit to visit, or maybe it’s the warm glow of the lighting in the mid-century modern dining room that makes you feel at home. A large part of it is probably the fact that when…
Lark on the Park, the Arts District restaurant that overlooks Klyde Warren Park, is closing after dinner service on Sunday, according to a press release from the restaurant. Owners Shannon Wynne, Keith Schlabs and Larry Richardson say they plan to hold onto the space but replace it with something more affordable…
For most diners these days, City Hall Bistro is a likable neighborhood restaurant. For many of the bistro’s employees, it’s a redemption story. City Hall Bistro opened in summer 2017 to little fanfare — or at least, to less fanfare than the other restaurant in the Adolphus Hotel’s front lobby,…
Spend any time in and around the downtown McKinney area and you might find it hard not to wonder if this may be the area’s secret foodie destination. The square oozes with authentic charm, and the restaurant choices are plentiful. We’ve sung the praises of spots like Sugarbacon and Butcher…
Alvin Darrel Plaskoff, founder of long-running Dallas barbecue joint Big Al’s Smokehouse BBQ, died just before Thanksgiving 2018.
After launching its original Southlake location in March, chef Evandro Caregnato has opened Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine’s second location in the Design District. At Delucca, guests can sample an extensive variety of pizzas in Brazilian gaucho fashion. “Gaucho style refers to the style of service, Caregnato says. “You pay a fixed…
It started as nostalgia. Last year’s golden age of burgers was heralded by the breaking of an American cheese cauldron over the nose of a ship made with ground brisket, short rib and dry-aged beef. The wistful memories of the drive-thru, some amidst fine dining, are impossible to miss: A…
If you’ve got friends and family visiting from out of town — or especially out of state — they’re gonna want one thing: a taste of Dallas. We may not have dusty, Wild West saloons with horses posted up out front, but there are a number of restaurants where visitors…
Perle on Maple may feel quiet when you walk in, but its brunch menu is worth a shot. It’s a fairly new spot in The Stoneleigh hotel. What’s most exciting is that executive chef Wade Burch is giving Uptown a taste of a French bistro, something we don’t have enough…
As of today, East Dallas has a new noodle spot: Khao Noodle Shop, a new Laotian restaurant that is starting its soft open phase. Chef Donny Sirisavath’s new restaurant is opening at 4812 Bryan St., across from Jimmy’s Food Store. On the menu, you’ll find dishes like Boat Noodle Soup, “a Laotian…
It’s not every day one finds a restaurant that can cater to nearly every dietary restriction imaginable. Whether you’re dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan or one of a number of dietary-restricted lifestyles, Original ChopShop has something for you. Original ChopShop’s newest location in Park Cities offers a solid, healthy selection of…
The third time’s a charm. It’s likely a trio of sisters have heard this phrase before, but they probably didn’t realize it would apply so accurately to their lives. Darla McCuen, Shinita Briggs and Kim Haynes are the women behind the Oak Cliff bakery Kookie Haven. And although this location…
When a place that serves seriously good cocktails starts serving brunch, it’s worth trying out. The cocktails at Hide in Deep Ellum — which recently launched Saturday and Sunday brunch — still shine, even before noon. For a sweet but delicious start, you can try the Chickory Dickory Dock ($12),…
On a list of the stalest phrases in the history of food language, “guilty pleasure” must rank somewhere near two-week-old bagel. It’s stone-dead. In 2018, “indulging in guilty pleasures” sounds more like something Bobby Flay announces with a creepy smile before flame-grilling an eclair. It sounds like something TGI Fridays…
It’s a fact of life in our capitalist society that workers come and go from jobs all the time, and in the restaurant and service industry, employee turnover is a fact of life. Sure, there are some restaurants with staff that have been with the establishment since they opened, but…
The popular aphorism that the Chinese words for “crisis” and “opportunity” are composed of the same characters actually isn’t true, but the idea behind the saying is still apt, particularly in the case of Jake and Janie Burkett, who transformed their personal tragedy into a new business endeavour: The Biscuit…
Peanut butter – found in unexpected places – is having a moment in Dallas right now. And you’ll want a moment with Off-Site Kitchen’s peanut butter bacon burger.
The team behind the Crafty Irishman are opening another Irish pub: the Playwright, opening Nov. 14 in One Arts Plaza.
Mirador launches a posh downtown Dallas brunch.
While traditional Thanksgiving food is of course centered around turkey and all the meaty fixins, this year you’ll find more vegan and vegetarian Thanksgiving menus around Dallas than ever. Whether you want to enjoy a buffet or order dishes to bring to your own Thanksgiving table, there are some great…
