No, not pita. It’s pide. The rounds that come from this kitchen are a little thicker than traditional pita bread, and they don’t open into perfect pockets, but they are no less delicious. They come out by the basketful to be used as utensils for scooping up smooth hummus, savory yogurt and other salads, or […]
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There’s no escaping it. When you gaze at the silhouette of the building that houses Pera Wine & Tapas from the parking lot, you’re looking the shell of a decades-old Taco Bueno. This is a house that beans built, though the smell of lard-laden pintos has vanished long ago. Inside, tables draped in white linen […]
Pera Kebab opened in the space formerly occupied by Sharaku, one of Dallas’ favorite izakayas. The Uptown restaurant is simple and brightly lit, with an open kitchen that let’s everyone watch the cooks assemble meals. There are two shawarma spits turning, one with lamb and one with beef, and when the restaurant is busy, the […]
This Houston fine-dining import began life as a butcher shop in 1979. Since then, Chris Perry, son of founder Bob Perry, has opened eight other Texas locations. Among them is this Uptown branch adjacent to the Ritz Carlton Hotel. The restaurant’s name speaks to bricks of buttery filet mignon and rib-eyes. Those are certainly available, […]
Peticolas helped elevate Dallas’ craft beer scene from JV to varsity when it introduced us all to Velvet Hammer over a decade ago; a smooth imperial red ale with a 9% ABV. A soft touch with a big punch and so very yummy. The small locally owned brewery in an industrial building in West Dallas is […]
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When chef Misti Norris launched Petra and The Beast in a converted gas station in 2017, Norris thought the idea might last six months. Five and half years and dozens of accolades later, Petra has a new home in Lakewood, with a larger kitchen that allows Norris’ talents to shine. Menu items like the charcuterie […]
This is some of the very best pho in the region, and everyone in the crowded dining room knows it. Pho Bang is one of the staples of Garland’s Vietnamese community, and it shares a strip mall with three more: Dong Hai, with its Cantonese-influenced menu, banh xeo specialist La Xanh and Dong Que, with […]
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Piefalootin is a locally owned from-scratch pie house with both classic and innovative flavors. It feels like a hidden gem because it is. If fluffly pies is your love language, then muuuuwah.
This family-run, red-and-white-checkered-tablecloth joint is one of Dallas’ oldest for Italian fare. Down-to-earth, consistently good dishes like minestrone soup, spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmigiana keep the place bustling.
Sure, Neapolitan pizza is all the rage right now, but sometimes you just crave a good ol’ slice of Americana. Piggie Pies on Upper Greenville does classic American-style pizza with a soft, chewy-but-crisp crust loaded with plenty of toppings. (It’s also conveniently located next to Condom Sense, in case you think taking your date out […]
Blythe Beck is back. Now with her own restaurant in Oak Cliff, the Naughty Chef has taken over a closed seafood restaurant and turned it into a glitzy nod to Southern comfort food. Expect chicken fried steak, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, hush puppies, mac and cheese and other favorites in a sleek dining room. If you’ve come […]
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Since 1956, Marco, the self-proclaimed oldest pizzeria in Dallas, has been using a Sicilian family recipe currently known only to Frank Nuccio, son of founder Marco Nuccio. What is certain is that there are more than a dozen spices in the sauce and dough. What also keeps Marco’s in business is its willingness to go […]
Since 1956, Marco, the self-proclaimed oldest pizzeria in Dallas, has been using a Sicilian family recipe currently known only to Frank Nuccio, son of founder Marco Nuccio. What is certain is that there are more than a dozen spices in the sauce and dough. What also keeps Marco’s in business is its willingness to go […]
The Sicilian-style pizza here has a thick focaccia crust and a more than a dozen different toppings; some traditional (like Grandma Pie) while others are more regional like brisket and a queso fundido. Be sure to try and order of the cacio e pepe arancini, little balls of wonderful cheese, rise and pepper. The space […]
Located in an old Richardson strip mall for over 40 years, Pizza Villa retains its fabulously retro neon sign that dates back to the mid-60s. The pies here boast a super-thin, crackery crust with generous amounts of fresh toppings, but you won’t find barbecue chicken or artichokes here — Pizza Villa sticks to the classics, […]