You always wanted to drink a hand-dipped purple milkshake. At The Purple Cow, you can do just that. Founded in 1989 in Little Rock, Arkansas, by chef Paul Bash and Ed Moore, there are three Dallas-area outposts that sell not only the purple milkshake but also classic Southern and general American favorites. There are burgers […]
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The Fairmont Hotel, one of the finest places to stay in the Arts District, has a bar to match. The Pyramid Bar, located just a few steps inside the front door, is shrouded in the hotel’s golden beige. The space, set apart from the hotel only by its wooden floor, features an open lounge area […]
In most places, you order a whole fish and it slumbers on the plate, maybe in a bath of citrus, scallions, spices, peppers and some fermented fluid to race it up. At Qu
Chef Toby Archibald says restaurants like his Quarter Acre are plentiful in his native New Zealand, but this spot on Greenville Avenue in the former Rapscallion space is at the vanguard of some of Dallas’ most creative cooking. On its face, the cuisine may come off as pretentious, but a closer look reveals a playful […]
One of the most recognizable exported cuisines from the Motherland comes from the eastern side of the continent. The rise of Ethiopian immigrants arriving to the United States probably started in the ‘70s when the country was facing food shortages and political unrest. Over the years the numbers of East Africans have risen and as […]
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A carry-out/delivery business borne out of founders Paul Oltmann and Steve Daroche’s disappointment in delivery services, Quesa-D-Ya’s takes a cutesy name and brings customers fresh, cooked-to-order Tex-Mex with an emphasis on — what else? — quesadillas. Among the large-portion hits here are the best-selling Smokey Mountain D-Ya (pulled pork or chicken with barbecue rice, bacon, […]
John Tesar’s upscale Design District cocktail lounge features bottle service and craft cocktails in a chic atmosphere.
The bánh mì at Quoc Bao start with fresh-baked baguettes, which are practically cubist in their crispy-crusted flakiness. This is a working bakery, so the bread is the best part of the sandwiches, of which our favorites involve barbecued pork and marinated chicken. Because it’s a bakery first, Quoc Bao has always been takeout only, […]
R Taco is a distinctive fast-casual taco concept featuring street-style tacos, all made fresh from scratch, by hand, and on premise. Warm chips, house-made salsas, craft beers and no-frills margaritas round out the experience. There are eleven total locations; four company-owned and six franchised in three markets – Dallas, Denver and Minneapolis/St. Paul. R Taco […]
The Rabbit Hole Bar and Grill is newer place in Old East Dallas that fits the neighborhood like a good worn glove. The bar food is far above average and the outdoor courtyard had a dog run. It’s the best of all of us. Be sure to tried the hand cut and panko-crusted fried mozzarella […]
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Next door to her already lauded Roots Southern Table, Radici is chef Tiffany Derry’s homage to the Italian-style cooking with which she began her career. To develop Radici’s menu, Derry traveled to Italy for culinary and cultural inspiration, and shows in her interpretations of the Italian classics. Pastas are on point, but Radici’s real work […]
One of the Dallas area’s newest churrascarias-where “gauchos” tote around skewers of roasted, simply seasoned meat and you dine until you explode-bears more than a passing resemblance to Texas de Brazil, which popularized the Brazilian steakhouse concept in the metroplex. The cuts of meat and even the items in the expansive salad bar are similar, […]
It looks like an ordinary veggie burger. The bun is an ordinary bun, gently toasted and glistening with grease. Served on paper, this bun pulls strongly on childhood fast-food memories. The patty doesn’t look like meat, of course, but it doesn’t look too crazy on the outside, either. Maybe the lack of lettuce, tomato or […]
The two-story Ramble Room is an ode to classic American dishes located in Snider Plaza. The culinary director and partner chef is Stan Rodrigues, whose CV includes Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group in New York and, locally, Nick and Sam’s, Sixty Vines, Whiskey Cake and Neighborhood Services. The Ramble Room’s menu has house-made pastas, […]
You can get ramen in a few places in Dallas, but the area was without a dedicated ramen shop until Ramen Hakata opened in Addison. True to Hakata-style, the soup is offered up at a low cost, without too many frills or extras. You can order extra noodles, soft-boiled eggs, garlic and other garnishes if […]
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The mood evoked at The Ranch at Las Colinas goes far beyond its namesake. Yes, the design of the place, inside and out, suggests that you kick off your spurs and mosey up to the bar for a cold one. But the Lonesome Dove decorations are accompanied by a serious upscale vibe. The sleek granite […]
World-class barbecue in an unlikely place, perfect as a finale to your day trip to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center or Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose. The pork ribs are the thing, smoked over pecan wood till they’re deliciously tender. Also worth a taste are the German sausage, a lean Old World variety available […]
Located in an attractive Southwest-themed shopping center in Cedar Hill, just south of Duncanville on Highway 67, it’s a steak place, but there are a few twists, such as the tasty pineapple-habanero relish that accompanied the coconut shrimp. The charcoal-broiled steaks varied in quality: The filet mignon was tender, but the lime-and-tequila-marinated flank steak was […]
The famous Abacus chef turns his attention to more common fare, such as catfish and fried chicken-which is kind of like asking an accomplished concert violinist to play a fiddle tune. When he pulls it off, though, results are thoroughly satisfying. Polished service and a standout setting.