Pitmaster Doug Pickering’s fatty brisket is soft and tender and melts in the mouth like meat candy; the bark, at times crispy, retains only a subtle whiff of smoke. The pulled pork, slathered in a sweet-spicy sauce, is fine. The ribs have a sweet brown sugar glaze that will win them many fans. Among the […]
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The concept for The Fifth is an upscale neighborhood restaurant with a from-scratch kitchen and a big bar with strong cocktails. The dining room is of modest size with some deep spacious booths, which makes for a not-too-busy experience. It’s anchored, however, with a large bar and an even larger climate-controlled stone patio with a fireplace. […]
This new Irish-style pub offers great cheese boards, sliders with fries and pommes frites with a dipping-sauce trio of interesting alternatives to plain old ketchup. Befitting of a Euro-style pub, the Fillmore is clean and beautifully decorated with polished wood and sports sturdy, scarred, wooden tables. Unlike most bars in Ireland, though, it’s kept dark. […]
Like most of Milkshake’s Concept restaurants (which include Harper’s and Stirr) The Finch has an eclectic air. It’s a sophisticated eatery where guests can arrive dressed to the nines, enjoy crafty spins on traditional plates, and bond over well-designed cocktails. The interior design of The Finch has hardwood floors, blue and white seating and wood […]
Wolfgang Puck’s Dallas outpost is as brilliant as you would hope an acclaimed chef’s restaurant could be-creative fare, professional service, and great views from the rotating tower. Of course, the big guy doesn’t man the kitchen. That job is handled by Jacob Williamson. His presentations are modern Asian, from surprisingly subtle curries to crispy suckling […]
The specialty of any pub-restaurant is, of course, food that goes well with beer. The dishes here–lots of wursts, sandwiches and snack-type foods–surpass standard pub fare, but the main attraction at this Sundance Square establishment is beer, with more than 75 varieties on tap and close to 200 in bottles.
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Known more for its extensive beer menu than its basic bar grub menu, Flying Saucer has more than a dozen locations, and this one makes good use of an old Colter’s Texas BBQ joint. The bar has more than 200 beers to choose from, with a whopping 90-plus beers on draft. While it can be […]
The specialty of any pub-restaurant is, of course, food that goes well with beer. The dishes here–lots of wursts, sandwiches and snack-type foods–surpass standard pub fare, but the main attraction at this Sundance Square establishment is beer, with more than 75 varieties on tap and close to 200 in bottles.
For the young business and college types, it’s an English pub without the grit. Light wood tones and the image of the horse-mounted hunter execute a clean, well-lit interior reminiscent of a traditional pub, but carpeted and much larger. Flat-screens line the walls with larger sets above the bar, broadcasting whatever game suits your fancy. […]
Much about Foxyco is unexpected. Its location is unlikely, of course, but so is the clientele. Most surprising of all, the restaurant is pairing light, summery cocktails with a defiantly big-flavored menu of fried appetizers and meaty, char-grilled main courses. At times, the restaurant risks going one novelty too far. The kitchen centerpiece is an […]
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Fred’s Texas Café has been around since 1978 serving spectacular food, beer and live music, but lately it might seem a little out of place. A few years back, the cultural district was developed into shiny, new upscale wine bars and theaters. An offer was made to buy the land under Fred’s and turn it […]
Dallas needed an FT33. In fact, it needs more of them – restaurants where chefs are not only brave enough to think outside the box, but also diligent enough to do it well. Places like this shift a city’s dining culture for the better, and they’re also a lot of fun to visit. Where else […]
This Old East Dallas cafe is exactly what you’d expect from a neighborhood restaurant. There are chicken-salad sandwiches, turkey melts and meatloaf. There are eggs and bacon and pancakes and other breakfast items, served all day like every good cafe should. They have fresh fruit, fresh drip coffee and fresh baked desserts too. What you […]
Condiment bars allow customers to mix and match at will, usually creating a more pleasant dining experience. That’s what Gazeebo Burgers is going for, meaning service is at a minimum. It pretty much ends after ordering the signature half-pound Gazeebo, an Old Fashioned Cheeseburger or the Gobbler with mushrooms and Swiss cheese turkey burger. The […]
Ginger’s is a subterranean cocktail lounge in the historic East Quarter. It opened as the speakeasy attached to the Sushi | Bar, but over time it has gained traction as its own entity. It’s possibly one of the only glamorous bars in Dallas that encourages you to “come as you are” rather than enforcing a strict […]
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Instead of dining out at the latest concept from big-money out-of-towners, we much prefer local spots that feel like part of their neighborhood. Goldie’s in Northeast Dallas is a prime example of why this works: The space is dark and cozy, the service is attentive without pretense and the menu is tidy and compact, which […]
The Goldmine Family Restaurant is the epitome of a greasy spoon: cheap breakfasts, worn-out booths, waitresses who will probably call you “honey,” plenty of elderly regulars nursing their sixth cup of coffee. Biscuits are fluffy, bacon is crisp and you will definitely never bear witness to the bottom of your coffee cup. Unlike many restaurants […]
Owner Virgil Sanchez’s breakfasts, especially his Western omelette and reputedly hangover-curing John Wayne Breakfast, inspire a cult following. Lunch and dinner include grilled cheese, enchiladas and lasagna.
No, Alton Brown is not in the kitchen dispensing his food-science knowledge with every menu item. This casual eatery, established in 1986 and with three Texas locations, isn’t out to edify its customers. Rather, its mission is to woo patrons into ease and comfort. The menu reads like a roster of Lone Star and Southern […]