A Lunch Buffet That Doesn’t Blow: Ali Baba

Recently I had lunch at Ali Baba Grill in Irving. I’m usually anti buffets, but the lunch all-you-can-eat spread here is actually executed quite well. They’re good at rotating in new stuff so, for the most part, the food stays fresh and warm. And if you want flavor without the…

Campo is One of Dallas’ Best Restaurants — For Now

It was Saturday night, and Campo Modern Country Bistro, the latest house-turned-restaurant in Oak Cliff, was loud and crowded. A jeans-clad waitstaff donning gray Campo T-shirts — all fit, muscular guys, oddly — whisked plates from the pass in the back to painted-white tables. The bar, flanked with angular stools…

Bridge Bistro is Open in the Design District

Kay Agnew and her daughter, Margaux, have opened a new restaurant in the Design District called Bridge Bistro, at 921 North Riverfront. Kay has been part of the Dallas dining scene for more than 25 years. She opened Margaux’s (named after her daughter) in 1985 and moved around a few…

La Hanbat Sul Lung Tang: Ignore Your Eyes. Obey Your Stomach.

This week, the Cheap Bastard heads to Korea town looking for some soup at La Hanbat Sul Lung Tang, 2257 Royal Lane, 972-484-2002. That’s why she told us she was there, anyhow. We’re sure her visit had nothing to do with any “modeling” studios in the neighborhood. Mostly sure. Total…

Texas Spice, the Hotel Restaurant That Shouldn’t Be But Is

I’m staring at a perfectly seared and large piece of red fish, with crisp skin and flaky white flesh, trying to figure out what went wrong with Texas Spice. It’s a decent plate, if a little ham-handed. The fish sits on a bed of black-bean and avocado purees, both heaped…

Take It Over-Easy: Coffee House Cafe’s Breakfast Sandwich Scores

Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW’s most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he’ll check it out. Venue: Coffee House Cafe Sandwich: Challah French Toast Sandwich ($11) Bread: Two huge slices of Challah French toast Toppings: Cheddar cheese, bacon, one over-easy egg…

On My First Meatless Monday, Baby Steps (and No Tofu) at Fadi’s

Along with food critic Scott Reitz, resident booze correspondent Whitney Filloon is giving Meatless Mondays a shot. They’ll both be sharing their experiences in the coming weeks. I couldn’t quite stomach the idea of tofu or any new and therefore strange meat substitutes on my very first attempt at a…

The Epic Burgers of Dallas, In Pictures

A hundred years ago (in Internet Time), we posted about the epic burgers of Dallas. We return now, at the turn of the year that was supposed to be a zombie apocalypse or something, to update you with burger photos that are currently blowing our socks clean off our feet…

How Hot Do You Want That?

I tried to muster my most serious face, looking the waitress at Bangkok City, the Thai place on Bryan Street, straight in the eye. “Native Thai spicy, please.” I’d ordered the crispy duck, a roasted half bird, fried until crisp and served with chili peppers onions and crunchy fried basil…

Mimi’s Pizza is Open in Preston Hollow

As of January 2, the strip mall at Northwest Highway and Hillcrest, on the northern edge of Preston Hollow, has another has another fast-casual food option: Mimi’s “New York-style” pizza. The small storefront near El Fenix and Mooyah Burger, a spin-off of the Joe’s Pizza and Pasta chain, has been…

Sundown, the New Bar at the Granada, is Open (Photos)

Sundown at Granada, owned and operated by Granada Theater owner Mike Schoder and girlfriend Julia Garton, opened its doors yesterday in what used to be M Street Bar. The once dingy and abrasively painted red and black interior has been transformed by earth tones, warm woods and vintage furniture hand-selected…

Stackhouse: Right at Home in East Dallas

Stackhouse sits on a knoll above the concrete expanse that is the intersection of Gaston Avenue, Malcolm X Boulevard and Fair Park Link, in East Dallas. With a pine-green exterior, large windows and a roof-top deck with views of the Dallas skyline, it’s a quaint little place for burger-eating. This…