It’s heating up in Dallas, and we’re not just talking about the temperature. If you’re looking to check out one of the city’s hottest new bars and restaurants, here’s where to start. You may notice a trend — let’s hope you dig Italian food. Sixty Vines UptownOne of Plano’s best…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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’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…
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…
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…
If there’s one industry that seems particularly beholden to the whims of Pinterest-y trends, it’s the world of cakes. From geode wedding cakes to “naked cakes,” once the internet falls in love with a style of cake, you can bet that your local baker is going to get some requests…
If it weren’t for the restaurants, there would be little reason for most of us to visit Highland Park Village. Hermes, Dior, Stella McCartney, Tom Ford, Christian Louboutin — this shopping development was built for the wealthy, and the poshly dressed clientele valeting luxury vehicles seems to reinforce that. Dining options at…
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 has been a steep and heavy climb for Chuck Cole. He’s the sole owner of Corner…
Amid the Trader Joe’s and Lululemon and Apple stores that have come to define the area of Knox Street near U.S. 75, Wild About Harry’s remained one of the last bits of Dallas character in the increasingly homogeneous neighborhood. Now, that little bit of character is on its way out…
Tart-a-licious owner Uma Iyer and her exquisite creations are popping up at pop-ups all over town. One week, she’s collaborating with Joy Macarons, the next, she’s setting up shop at the McKinney Farmers Market. She does all this while catering gigs and running a thriving online ordering business — not bad for…
Cooper’s, a longtime San Antonio meat market, has opened next to Cox Farms, an organic market in Sylvan Thirty in West Dallas. But this isn’t just a meat shop — it’s also a steakhouse and bar. Owners Michael Johnson and Victoria Berezina brought in chef Kenny Mills (Capital Grille, Sullivan’s Steakhouse) to…
Pastry-making runs in Victor Rodrigez’s blood. He’s a third-generation pastelero (pastry maker) carrying on the tradition his grandparents started in Peru. Rodriguez owns Tineo Cafe in Richardson, where he’s been serving pastries and food from his homeland for the past eight years. If you didn’t know you were in a Peruvian…
Every neighborhood needs its spot. What is a neighborhood without a restaurant where you can feel totally at home with a plate of reliably good, unfussy food? A soulless collection of houses, that’s what it is. The corner of Hampton Road and Illinois Avenue, deep in the heart of Oak…
