Restaurants

In the midst of a pandemic, social distancing and exposure concerns make running a restaurant where patrons feel safe difficult.

For some of us, it’s just how we’re wired. No matter how hard we try, we hate waiting. But, then there’s barbecue. It’s a fact that many of our great barbecue spots come with long lines. People stand and wait and stand and wait. And I’m always in awe of their fortitude.

The last two years have been bleak for restaurants. Just about everyone lost a bit of hope counting bills and waiting for government aid that never comes. Everyone except maybe chef Tiffany Derry.

Many of you twitterers who follow Cane Rosso, Zoli’s and Thunderbird Pies witnessed an epic smackdown this July when one loyal fan of the Detroit-style pizza being served at the “ghost kitchen” of Thunderbird Pies (i.e., Zoli’s Pizza) was upset he could only order his favorite pizza Monday through Thursday.

Four years seems like such a natural number between major events. In normal times, it’s how often we elect a president, how often the Olympics pop

Over the last few years, açai bowls have become a health superfood craze. The bowls are prepared from pureed açai berries grown in Central and South America and served as smoothies in a bowl, topped with fresh fruits, nuts, granola, or seeds.

Lilis Pramasurja, owner of Sugar Pine Creamery in Plano, has an “emotional attachment” to ice cream. This relationship was forged during her childhood in Indonesia, then later as she traveled around the world.

If you’re still waiting on your reservation for Apothecary, you’ll probably have better luck getting into Tanner Agar’s other concept, Rye.

The city of Celina is getting all the fun things lately. One day after learning it’s now the Halloween capital of Texas, we learn this fall it’s also hosting a huge barbecue and musical event, Troubadour Fest.

One of the most fun sweet treat shops in Richardson will be closing soon, and we’re pretty sad about it. You would be too if you love donuts, ice cream,

When you think of the great culinary dishes that Dallas is known for, dim sum is not likely to immediately come to mind.

It’s an anchor for a gleaming new development inside the sprawling apartment complex The Village. It’s a clear bid to attract food tourists from across the country. It’s a bold attack on Americans’ stereotypes of Brazilian food, and a creative reinvention of Brazilian culinary tradition.

Del Sur Tacos has prospered at two locations on opposite ends of Dallas: one deep in the heart of Oak Cliff, south of the Trinity River, and the other 35 miles to the north, in McKinney. On Aug. 25, Del Sur’s third location debuts,

We just posted a long list of openings and closings a couple of weeks ago, yet already there are some notable moves. First, Hurtado Barbecue in Arlington is expanding to Little Elm…

There’s no better experience for a smoke ring enthusiast than a barbecue festival. However, time and time again, those festivals have taken place everywhere but DFW proper. For the longest time cities like Austin, Houston and their surrounding areas

At the intersection of Fitzhugh and Bennett, you’ll find a large open-air covered patio where the music is bumping, the patrons are smiling and the tequila and tortillas chips are flowing. Meet the newest addition to FreeRange Concepts,

Dallas’ iconic subterranean steakhouse has undergone a renovation and is set to reopen on Sept. 13. The 37-year old downtown restaurant shuttered after the pandemic hit in May 2020. Meredith McEneny then swooped in and saved the space. For a decade she’s assisted her husband – Tim McEneny who owns…

DFW Restaurant Week has officially started and even though its gamer tag includes “Week” it actually lasts a month; through Sept. 5 this year.

After months of eager anticipation, the beloved taco shop Trompo has opened its first-ever location north of the Trinity River. It’s the second active location for the business,

We need to level with you right out of the gate. You’re going to read this story about the hot chicken and waffle sandwich from La Casita Bakeshop,

Fans of Chip’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers will be excited to hear the local burger spot is expanding with a new location in Oak Cliff on Beckley Avenue.

Valery Jean-Bart is out. He’s done. His relationship with The Exchange, the new food hall located in the AT&T Discovery District in Downtown Dallas, is over.