If we were stranded on a desert island, the meal we’d likely be left longing for is, without a doubt, a nice juicy burger. With that in mind, Burger Island in Richardson seems appropriately named, despite its lack of proximity to any major bodies of water. Hidden in a strip mall behind a Taco Bell, […]
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Owner Omar Zuniga offers stick-to-your-ribs grub (even the vegetarian options) to a customer base that skews towards the hipster, the scenester and the coffee-loving conversationalist, all of whom are attracted to the classy retro-diner feel and the hearty food. In other words, it’s a lively, busy joint, particularly for those who enjoy a free wi-fi […]
Cafe 43 is adjacent to George W. Bush Presidential Center on SMU’s campus. The restaurant opened a decade ago and tickets to the center are not required to dine at the spot. You’ll only need to pay for parking across the street, which is about $7. Food plays a big role in foreign diplomacy and […]
From the curbside out front, Cape Buffalo Grille looks like just another far North Dallas bar and grill. There’s a huge patio, happy hour specials, and a massive central bar with plenty of seating and a full menu from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., but what distinguishes Cape Buffalo from other neighboring establishments is that […]
With an extensive draft and bottled beer selection, dartboards and dark wood, this watering hole has must-stop written all over it. This is further proven by the barhopping mobs along the stretch of Henderson on which Capitol is located. Lunch is served Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. There is a Sunday brunch […]
The Cat Shack, which started as a food truck in 2021 with an eating experience rooted in the culture of Detroit, has added a brick-and-mortar location in Oak Cliff. The truck is parked outside, near the shaded patio dining area so no one can forget. Sandwiches on offer include blackened chicken, catfish, Creole chicken and […]
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Celebration feels like a vacation. It has the smell of a hunting lodge, with lots of wood, stone and simple copper-topped tables. There are no appetizers, so decisions are focused. There are no reservations. Just rib-sticking meals you used to get at your great aunt’s house before she discovered Emeril and sank your inheritance into […]
There’s a long list of new, glitzy restaurants in Deep Ellum. CheapSteaks is not one of these. Here you’ll get honest food and strong drinks at a fair price, a reflection of the original neighborhood’s gritty character. True to its name, CheapSteaks offers up a trio of beef cuts that punch above their weight class. […]
Chet’s is an Irish and American pub serving classic fare from both sides of the pond. The restaurant sits on the corner of Elm and Market Street, near a DART station making it an easy spot to grab dinner before a game or concert at the American Airlines Center. The menu has some of the […]
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When the soup of the day is “mimosas” and sangrias come in towers, you know you’ve found home. Not to mention the spicy and tropical F*** It Bucket. And while we all loved (sometimes too much) their original Uptown location, their new spot has a large outdoor space; every seat on their patio, rooftop and […]
If people-watching is on your LinkedIn profile as a skill, then the bar at the center of the historical Adolphus Hotel is your Huckleberry. There’s a treasure chest of options at this iconic downtown hotel, including the Rodeo Bar, The French Room and City Hall Bistro, all great spots on their own. But at the […]
The concept behind Clark Food & Wine in Lowest Greenville may be difficult to grasp — smoked brisket shares the menu with roasted beets and goat cheese — but it’s not difficult to find a decent bite here. Start with the crab salad, which boasts a generous serving of crab meat, and move on to […]
One bar, one wall of booths and a few tables compose The Cock & Bull, one of the smallest pubs around town, but the inviting neighborhood atmosphere makes up for the lack of elbowroom. Old wood, red-painted walls and country paintings of its namesake cock and bull make the English pub come alive. It’s known […]
Cold Beer Co. is a low-key beer garden on the east end of Deep Ellum – east enough that East Dallas locals get split custody. The bartenders are attentive and knowledgeable, and the place has a fantastic selection of local beer: 24 taps with 36 more options in cans, some that rotate seasonally. And, perhaps […]
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Remember when grandma let you take a drag off her ciggie? What happened to those grandmas? Well, you might find one at Columbian Country Club, which oddly gives off grandma vibes, and for some reason we love it. Paying homage to the original Columbian Country Club in Dallas that opened in 1881, the proprietors have […]
This Lower Greenville restaurant proudly waves a flag for gluten-free, seasonal and organic food. The kitchen at the brick-and-mortar location of Company Cafe produces surprising and delightful fare sure to satisfy the staunchest meat-and-potatoes lovers, who might mistakenly think a restaurant focused on organic and gluten-free food is better suited to granola-crunching hippies. Instead, the […]
The second location of the Company Cafe builds on the first location’s foundation of gluten-free, seasonal and organic cooking. The kitchen has a way of making healthy cooking less of a drag and even the Southern soulful dishes don’t eat like lead. Chicken-fried steak, chicken and waffles, and cheese fries are made with a lot […]
The bar’s advertisement in Latin Life Magazine isn’t kidding when it claims, “Now looking for new members!” Longtime members of the club and friendly bartender Jose will make sure you feel like a regular too. Cooper’s–featured as one of “Dallas’s Most Authentic Dive Bars”–has been at its current location at the corner of West Illinois […]