For years, Tillman’s Roadhouse felt like it was playing second fiddle. As crowds swarmed other Bishop Arts restaurants on Friday nights and Sunday brunchtimes, Tillman’s often seemed a little neglected. When new owners, brothers Jeffrey and Ross Kollinger, purchased Tillman’s, they appeared to be aware of this reputation. The first order of business was a […]
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When walking into this Lakewood winery’s front doors, you’re welcomed by the sweet smell of fermenting grapes. And, like the sweet smell, the décor in the winery’s tasting room and lounge area is homey and inviting, with the warm hues, vaulted ceilings, lots of cushy seating and candles lit throughout. But don’t be surprised to […]
Specialty tacos are nothing novel, but that hasn’t stopped restaurant chains from going over the top. Tin Star Taco Bar is a perfect example. The restaurant is the home of the cheeseburger taco. Naturally, innovation never rests. The cheeseburger taco (served with cheddar, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle relish bacon and yellow mustard) is […]
Specialty tacos are nothing novel, but that hasn’t stopped restaurant chains from going over the top. Tin Star Taco Bar is a perfect example. The restaurant is the home of the cheeseburger taco. Naturally, innovation never rests. The cheeseburger taco (served with cheddar, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle relish bacon and yellow mustard) is […]
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Deep Ellum, Tina’s Continental is an intimate cocktail lounge that we can’t help but adore. Inside the historic Continental Gin Building, the tiny bar is cozy and inviting, with booths and chairs upholstered in leather the tone of butternut squash that pops against the […]
This cozy cocktail den just west of the Bishop Arts District has a patio and happy hour that winks and says, “Well, hi there, neighbor.” Inside a small shrine to Bob Ross evolved randomly; a bartender just put something on one day, the next day a repeat customer asked why the famed happy little clouds […]
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There are few seafood markets in Dallas as good as TJ’s. So go ahead and ogle the counter cases, with their beautiful and impeccably sourced cuts of fish, scallops, crab, lobster and more. Yes, shopping here can be more expensive than a trip to Tom Thumb, but that’s because TJ’s buys from ethical purveyors and […]
Tom’s Burgers & Grill is everything you want from your neighborhood diner — if you happen to live in Arlington, that is. Those of us in Dallas should consider the restaurant a must when driving to Fort Worth or otherwise headed west. Built in an old Classic Style Denny’s building, Tom’s sports the clichéd 1950s-diner […]
While Thai restaurants in North Texas are plentiful, not many offer Isan food, a cuisine originating in the northeast region of Thailand that has some Lao influence. Tomyumkung Thai Café in Carrollton, however, is one of the few that does, along with a variety of other Thai dishes served up in an authentic manner occasionally […]
The brightly colorful interior here conjures up images of a street food feast, and that’s exactly what you get. Because many of the dishes are huge and focused on one single element – a protein, for instance, or a papaya salad – you need to bring a group to get a balanced meal and sample […]
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The ingredients lists of some of the tacos at Torchy’s will give you a better picture of how much taco action you’re really gonna get: Green chili pork taco is slow-roasted pork carnitas simmered with green chilies, queso fresco, cilantro, onions. The fried avocado taco comes with the obvious fried avocado, vegetarian refried beans, lettuce, […]
Bring your smart phone with the Spanish-English translation app to La Hechizera, where many menu items are listed in Spanish and the tortas, Mexican sandwiches towering as high as pre-Columbian pyramids and between bolillo or telera bread, are the favorites of the predominantly non-gringo clientele.The almost infinite list of ingredients includes trotters, sausage, stewed chicken, […]
This mini-chain serves up killer alambres – a whole skillet of meat, peppers, onions and cheese with folded tortillas alongside – and excellent, filling Mexican breakfasts at rock-bottom prices. The chilaquiles are outstanding, and so are the long, oval-shaped quesadillas, prepared as they are in Mexico City. That doesn’t even mention the restaurant’s namesake tortas, […]
Alberto Lombardi shares his love of Franco-influenced Belgian comestibles and his house specialty, pomme frites, in the Park Cities. The eatery”s amber glow gives it the ambience of a bistro where customers can while away the hours enjoying the Gallic-heavy wine stock or perhaps some frogs” legs. Mussels come in many compelling varieties, their bread-sopping […]
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Toussaint Brasserie, the classy and chic French-inspired restaurant, has opened in the Renaissance Hotel Saint Elm in downtown Dallas. The menu includes staples of French cuisine like moules frites, steak tartare, steak frites and lobster Thermidor. During the week, Toussaint will offer plat de jours such as chicken truffle pot pie on Sunday, pork belly […]
Let’s get one thing clear right away: “Town Hearth” is not at all a cozy den for the people to gather about for warmth; either metaphorically or physically. Rather, it’s the chandelier of restaurants in the middle of the bedazzled city, over the top in almost every way (even the bathrooms are amazing). From the […]
It’s not easy getting into Tramontana at the lunch and dinner hour. Not because the place is super-exclusive but because its location in Preston Center is just west of traffic hell. But once you’re inside with a glass of peach tea in front of you and the daily special on the way, you’ll be glad […]