Chef Peja Krstic’s East Dallas fusion restaurant is adored by the locals. Over the past several years, Krstic has sharpened his focus with notable results. Một Hai Ba’s Vietnamese influences are still there, but the menu demonstrates Krstic’s global chops, with house-made pastas or seafood grilled over Japanese binchō-tan charcoal. The dedication has paid off, […]
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At Motor City Pizza, you can order a four-cylinder (four slices) or an eight-cylinder. A four-cylinder should comfortably feed two, but if you have a particularly voracious appetite, you might be able to polish one off by yourself. For hardcore carnivores, we suggest the Hoffa for a four-cylinder) Named after the infamous Teamsters Union president […]
Mozzarella Company owner Paula Lambert is somewhat of a legend among Dallas cheese lovers, and we really wish she were our grandma because she, along with her army of hairnet-sporting workers, has been turning out award-winning cheeses for more than 30 years. It’s not just limited to mozz, though. Lambert also produces a plethora of […]
Mr. Max himself, Hare Nakamura, died in 2013, but his namesake restaurant is still going strong in its third decade of business. A casual oasis of high-quality Japanese food in an Irving strip mall that also contains five hair salons, Mr. Max offers cold and hot appetizers, grilled seafood and irresistible fried snacks like takoyaki, […]
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Mr. Wok is absolutely the best thing that could have happened to a defunct Pizza Hut. Since 1989, the Kang family has been using the remodeled space in Plano to serve some of the Dallas area’s best Peking duck. You’ll notice the old relic in the rooflines, but walk through the front door and any […]
Although bathed in color-changing neon lights, Muddy Waters’ interior is still so dim you can hardly find your way to the pool tables. With a cross section of various ages and races, Muddy Waters caters to crowds of working-class people rushing to get in on the bar’s cheap weekly specials, including Monday’s dollar drafts and […]
Mudsmith Coffee, located on lower Greenville in the space squished between World Beer Co. and the Single Wide, is larger than nearly every independent coffee shop in town. Enormous vaulted ceilings shoot out from wood paneled walls, adorned with various stuffed animals. A massive bar, located in the center of the shop, boasts two La […]
This is more than just another independent coffee shop. This two-story corner spot has an eclectic modern design aesthetic, regularly hosts live musical acts and displays the work of local artists. And then there’s the coffee. The baristas pour concoctions featuring Italian imported Illy coffee as well as a selection of locally roasted international beans. […]
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This sleek “edgy” restaurant lounge is earnestly hip. But don’t let that scare you off. The Korean creations are stellar and the sushi is top-notch, if you don’t let the intrusive techno-crud on the sound system spoil your appetite.
Naga Thai’s overcome an apparently cursed location with silken curries and loads of choices. Customers at this well-appointed Thai joint have their pick of sauces, starches and proteins, all designed for mixing and matching. While the sleek dining room and club music soundtrack attest to Naga’s commitment to keeping up with its Victory Park neighbors, […]
The four-paged menu here is both a blessing and a curse. Appetizers range from the chicken manchow soup, a spicy chicken broth crowned with crunchy noodles, to the gobi Manchurian, fried cauliflower bathed in sweet-and-spicy sauce. If navigating the starters seemed like a formidable task, try perusing through a menu of over 40 different curries, […]
Nammi, the sky-blue Vietnamese fusion food truck plastered with a cartoon logo, has been trucking around Dallas selling banh mi sandwiches for more than a year now, and it doesn’t look like it’s stopping anytime soon. The bread is good. Crusty yet soft and pliable, the loaf absorbs condiments without getting soggy and integrates with […]
Namo, in Uptown, is a tiny, contemplative place with a brief menu of handrolls, sashimi and not much else. Eighteen seats line the bar, and each of those bar stools has a slight, surprising rocking motion. Tip forward and inspect the work station, where almost every ingredient for the bar’s handrolls is already prepped for […]
Named for a 19th-century painting of a Rubenesque nude, the reborn Nana at the tip of the Wyndham Anatole Hotel tower has peeled back its eyelids, offering diners a wider swallow of what was already a stunning view of the Dallas skyline. Nana also has priceless pieces from Trammell and Margaret Crow’s Asian art collection […]
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This Asian “tapas bar” is filled with clean, supple sushi, spectacular pad Thai and innovative little dishes with an Asian rip (lamb chops with wasabi port wine sauce). The interior is a compelling mesh of flowing curves (sushi and sipping bars) and rigid geometry (rectangles and squares) including a cascading fountain and a muscular water […]
This hole-in-the-wall restaurant likes to pretend it’s a well-kept secret. Alas, one step into the eatery will prove nothing is further from the truth. The dining room is continuously packed, albeit with an older crowd. The menu evokes simple home-cooked meals made all the more comforting by the warm service. Among the popular dishes are […]
Spelled simply, Cajun is an exquisite teetering act between spicy ferocity and the freshest raw materials. Nate’s executes this balance with the effectiveness of a sturdy swamp cooler. The kitchen sweats smoky spice fog that hovers and haunts the spaces between the beer signs as it bubbles massive portions of unrivaled richness. You’ll find big […]
Nick Badovinus has had plenty of restaurant success in Dallas. With National Anthem, he has created a mix-tape of the greatest hits from his other ventures and stuffed them onto one menu. It’s all then served up with a playful smirk for those who are in on the joke. The result is a competent blend […]