Welcome to “You Like This,” in which we ask chefs two questions: 1) What’s the best-selling dish at your restaurant? and 2) What’s your favorite dish at your restaurant? We hope the answer to the first question will open your eyes to the fan favorites and the Dallas palate, and…
When news broke of chef Graham Dodds’ departure from Henderson Avenue favorite Hibiscus, the local restaurant gossip grapevine went wild — partly because it was a surprise but mostly because Hibiscus’ creative menu had won rave reviews. Days later, and more news: For the first time in Dodds’ career, he…
Children and stoners of East Dallas rejoice — neighborhood favorite Hypnotic Donuts is opening a new joint next door, this time vending a wider variety of sweets. “We live near the doughnut shop, and I know there’s nowhere to get ice cream,” says owner James St. Peter. “The joke is,…
One of the terms we hear frequently these days out there in the gastropub wild, is “house-made.” Pickles are house-made, almost sparkly with holiday spice. Ketchup is house-made, spiked with curry powder. We hear it so frequently in the days following the Great Gastropub Revolution of the 2000s that it’s…
In lieu of a year-end list on burgers, here is a musical presentation of some of the best darn burger gifts you can give yourself in Dallas right now. (We’re assuming you’re your own true love. We’re very big on self-esteem here.) For Burger Christmas, these are the cheeseburgers and…
The much beloved Austin Tex-Mex taqueria, Tacodeli, has grown a loyal fan base since founder Roberto Espinosa opened the first location in 1999. This popularity lead them to eventually expanding into 5 Austin locations before deciding it was time to branch out again, spreading the taco love with sights set…
In case you missed it, Intrinsic Brewery and Smokehouse opened a week ago, and there has been much rejoicing over the newest craft brewery in downtown Garland. Our own Brent Nuss gave us the scoop on Intrinsic’s selection of suds, but the food deserves its own mention. Intrinsic’s owners Molly…
There’s a wine called “The Gambler” on offer at Patrizio, Uptown’s newest Italian restaurant. The Gambler isn’t an especially good glass of wine, but it is a good mascot for the eatery, since Patrizio’s food, drinks, service and even the bill are a roll of the dice. One moment you’re…
Less than six months after he opened the upscale Thai spot Kin Kin, chef Eddy Thretipthuangsin has reconcepted and reopened the spot as Bite by Eddy T, a “new American” restaurant with Asian influences. The “freshly bitten” decor is dark and golden in hue, with deep purple uplighting and rich…
There’s a special kind of craving that comes when you see food in a movie. When I was a kid, whenever Home Alone’s Kevin McCallister sat down to bless his big dish of golden macaroni and cheese, the color of melted sunlight, there wasn’t a burglar in the world that could stop…
Welcome to “You Like This,” in which we ask chefs two questions: 1) What’s the best-selling dish at your restaurant? and 2) What’s your favorite dish at your restaurant? We hope the answer to the first question will open your eyes to the fan favorites and the Dallas palate, and…
You can drive past Margarita’s only so many times before curiosity gets the best of you. The bright pink door beckons. Open it, and discover a tiny sweet shop that sings “celebration” from ceiling to floor. Stuffed into every corner, treasures like roasted pepitas and crystallized fruit await. Although the…
Last call! After four-and-a-half years of motoring all over the Dallas/Fort Worth area on a Vespa, I’ve decided to pull up chocks and head to Los Angeles in search of new things to eat. I’m shipping the scooter and traveling in the relatively safe cocoon of a Honda Civic, hauling…
Pink Magnolia, Ida Clair, and Rapscallion were just the beginning. It seems Dallas is under siege by new Southern cuisine. Had legal matters not disrupted Lisa Garza-Selcer’s Shelby Hall, another Southern restaurant might now be open downtown. And Now Tre Wilcox is getting in the game. He’s been named culinary director…
Food, they say, brings the world together. And in the case of grilled cheese, that’s pretty much true. At the eastern end of the Mediterranean, in Greece, Turkey and the Middle East, they even have a cheese meant for the grill. Halloumi has a firm texture and an extremely high…
Dallas most unlikely Vietnamese restaurant is percolating up from the murky depths of an East Dallas dive bar. For years, Cosmo’s Lounge was known for its strong drinks, copious shot consumption and pizza if you needed something to pad your stomach. But over the years, a menu of specials has…
Every restaurant has a best-seller. This is usually the dish the restaurant is “known for” according to your aunt, or the dish that a mountain of food bloggers have called “a must have!!” It’s the dish that is mentioned in the framed Best Ofs on the restaurant’s walls. The one that…
So you’re going to the NorthPark mall. Just like when you go to the airport around the holidays, you’ll need to arrive 36 to 52 hours early to get a parking space. Remember there’s parking available at your house already, so you may just want to walk. (Pro tip: Wear…
Get ready for it. The old Shed 2 has a new name, a new lease on life and a bunch of new businesses that will soon be opening. Dubbed “The Market” the new facility will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and officially open for business on December 11. That date…
Matt McCallister has announced his second restaurant will open its doors for dinner service on December 7. Cody Sharp has been tasked with running the kitchen and pasty chef Maggie Huff will take charge of sweets. McCallister’s debut FT33 opened in the fall of 2012 and has been widely acclaimed…
Almost two weeks ago I tugged on the door at Le Taco for a quick lunch. Lettering on the door indicated the restaurant was open seven days a week, but the bolt was locked. I figured the restaurant had permanently closed. Looking through the front window, I saw a frozen…
Even though it’s been serving three meals, fresh coffee and booze since midsummer, people still sometimes call The Heights looking for legal advice. That’s not as odd at it sounds, though, considering that the Lakewood restaurant/bar/coffeehouse/lounge replaced Legal Grounds, the beloved coffeehouse that dispensed caffeine and law tips for around…
