The quaint town square in downtown Carrollton feels like a place that time forgot. A quilt store, candy shop, old-fashioned ice cream spot, an old American Legion Hall — it feels like wandering around dusty small-town Texas, despite being situated directly between I-35 and a DART rail line towering overhead…
Not far from Sprezza and the Grapevine on Maple Avenue, a new restaurant opened on Monday: Merchant House, “a new American and globally inspired menu taking on a combination of shared items and entrees to create a fully social dining experience, allowing guests to choose from ‘selfish’ and ‘selfless’ sections,”…
When you’re on the hunt for vegan fare, there are a growing number of places you can go in DFW — but it’s likely you don’t think DeSoto. James McGee wanted to change that — so he opened Peace, Love & Eatz, a vegan/vegetarian spot off Belt Line Road. “I’ve…
Some people like to paint with watercolors, some do handstands on a yoga mat. Others might debate philosophy at a hipster coffee joint. For Brandon Mohon — outside of his 9-to-5 gig and raising his daughter with his wife — that creative outlet in his spare time is spent amid…
It had never been about brisket. Prior to 1992, the Prichard family business had everything to do with crab monsters, butcher-knife wielding slashers, or, in one case, murderous, rampaging tomatoes. It’s the same old story: Jim Prichard had spent three decades in the movie production and distribution game, populating theaters…
The combination of tacos, nachos and boudin might seem a little odd, but if you’re driving down Martin Luther King Boulevard near Fair Park, that’s exactly what you’re going to find at 3D Cantina & Daiquiri. And honestly, it’s damn good. First, let’s talk about the name. The 3D stands…
Amidst the swarm of white-owned, white-run Southern restaurants in DFW, Ms. Mary’s Kitchen in Carrollton is cooking-up authentic, real-deal Southern food from this black-owned restaurant that doesn’t require driving south just for good cornbread.
Victory Park continues its overhaul with the addition of a new concept that’s now open: Popbar, “famous for its handcrafted gelato, sorbetto and yogurt served in a new way — on a stick,” according to a press release. Located at 2420 Victory Park Lane, Popbar makes all its pops in-house daily,…
Vidorra might not earn rave reviews for its enchiladas, but that’s OK, because you’re not here for lunch or dinner. You’re here for brunch. And on that score, this Deep Ellum eatery offers hope. It’s run by the same folks as Stirr down the street, and the similarities are noticable…
It’s the middle of lunch rush, but Andrew Taherzadeh is working the register with an admirable calm. One customer approaches the counter, empty mug outstretched like Oliver Twist, and Taherzadeh fills it with glacier-cold root beer without any exchange of words. Two hands means you can hold two plastic baskets…
Dallas gelateria Frost Gelato launches fall flavors like pumpkin gelato, toasted marshmallow gelato, black licorice and cinnamon gelato, along with GeLatte, coffee flavored with gelato.
A new run of Laotian restaurants in Dallas, Plano and Rowlett bolster DFW’s already exploding lao food scene.
All-American is a series that looks at beloved, long-standing North Texas eateries and examines their history while exploring how the food has changed — for the good or bad — over the years. The first rule of Green Spot is: You should not feel bewildered by Green Spot. Stepping in,…
Niwa Japanese BBQ in Deep Ellum is about to launch lunch — and a fantastic Wagyu burger along with it.
New Deep Ellum country music venue Mama Tried also serves brunch, and it’s a solid bet — especially if you go for chicken-fried steak.
Chicken and waffles: Admit it. You’re over it. Or at least you’re over the lazy approach countless restaurants are taking to the dish, and many other brunch classics. Brunch is supposed to be fun, so the food should live up to the hype. But honestly, is that truly the case…
Whoever says Dallas doesn’t have great Italian food hasn’t been paying attention – especially to Jennifer and David Uygur’s new Macellaio, a sister restaurant to Lucia in Bishop Arts.
Summer in Texas ain’t easy — especially at restaurants, which often see a dip in the summer months as people head out of town, presumably to flee somewhere a person can comfortably exist in August. The last few weeks have seen a characteristic run of restaurant closures. As we transition…
Fries covered in fatty, savory toppings sound like the perfect thing to have late at night in Deep Ellum. While you can get that at #GetFried, don’t expect it to be fast — or particularly delicious. And yes, the hashtag is part of the name. This chain fry cafe on…
Burgers begin, for chef Jeff Bekavac, with a Big Mac at grandma’s house. It’s his first cheeseburger memory. He was sitting at his grandparent’s table with the iconic, mountainous double cheeseburger with the special sauce and the sesame seed bun. Bekavac remembers ruining his appetite for grandma’s dinner by devouring…
The restaurant group behind Deep Ellum restaurant and rooftop patio bar Stirr — along with Uptown nightclub Citizen — has opened a new Mexican restaurant in Deep Ellum. “Meaning ‘the good life,’ Vidorra offers bold and exciting Mexican flavors, along with a large tequila selection, unique cocktail program, and lively…
After a handful of delays, The Colony finally has eight new restaurants to feast on, and they are all at one location. The new food hall, Urban8, which was originally scheduled to open Aug. 9, held its grand opening on Aug. 23. Dueling piano covers performed by local musicians Matthew…
