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 […]
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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.
A perfect spot for outdoor dining, Red’s Patio Grill is spacious and overlooks a small lake with swans, gorgeous Hill Country stone and dark woods. Tequila fans will feel right at home with over 100 premium varieties, served in tequila flights and specialty margaritas. Come for the drinks and stay for the food, which often […]
Really, just about your best dining option in the southern suburbs, as the numerous diners at all hours will attest. We’ve often bemoaned the absence of decent restaurants in far Southern Dallas County and rejoiced when Romano’s opened last year. We love the foccacia bread that’s served before every meal and the fresh, tangy tomato […]
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Richardson has its share of Asian cuisine, but SaWaDiKa Thai Zone stands out for its peppy atmosphere and admirable blend of the traditional and the creative. Basic dishes such as pad Thai and red curry are plated beautifully and taste just as good. Tiger Cry brisket is some of the most well-seasoned in the area. […]
Typical fast-food Chinese isn’t what is served at this bantam white-tablecloth restaurant. No, this place, as its name spells out, offers diners Shanghai-style cuisine. Among the specialties are the preserved duck, jellyfish with radishes and yellowfish soup. And the staff will guide first-time customers in the proper way to eat Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings). […]
There are plenty of Ethiopian restaurants to choose from near the corner of Greenville Avenue and Forest Lane, but you’d do well to choose Sheba’s Ethiopian Kitchen. Now well-established, it still shines like a brand-new restaurant. The cooking stands out too, with strong flavors, quality ingredients and injera with a seriously sour bite. Start with […]
Established by former corporate drone Chris Dahlander, this joint aims to man-up salads as a cure to the fast-food lunches frequented by desk jockeys. Sure, you can munch on the usual rabbit food – Cobb, chef’s, garden – but you can also order the Mexican, which includes applewood-smoked bacon, jalape
The bars in Uptown have typically not been known for exemplary bar food, as most stay well within the confines of burgers and things topped with melted cheese. So&So bucks this trend with its new McKinney Avenue dining room. Sure, there’s a burger on the menu, and even pizza, but the majority of the dishes […]
Souk, which is located in Trinity Groves, is designed to evoke a marketplace, with strategically placed baskets and hanging lamps and lighting meant to imitate slatted sunlight beaming through the roofs of vendor booths. The front is always open wide to the patio area, and despite the chill, the smells drifting from the open kitchen […]
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Chef John Tesar’s latest culinary project, Spoon Bar & Kitchen, resides in Preston Center, directly across from Hopdoddy Burger Bar. The dinner menu offers raw caviar, oyster and crudo options, salads, pasta (including house-made fusilli with red wine braised octopus served with bone marrow and lobster ravioli), a ton of fish options and a few […]
Stephan Pyles’ latest restaurant gives Dallas an over-the-top food experience that is ready for the big time. Tricked out with more Texas kitsch than a roadside bazaar, the dining room screams Lone Star State from the ceiling to the floor. Quirky d
Chances are, if the weather is warm, there’s at least a short line leading to the counter of Steel City Pops, where you will find the ice pop of your dreams. The menu is divided into creamy and fruity sections, and either will change your understanding of what a frozen treat on a stick should […]
Stock and Barrel gets a great deal of its charm though chef Jon Stevens’ casual embrace of American nostalgia. A thick, juicy burger and wood-grilled steaks mimic plates that graced the tables set by middle-class suburban moms of so many past decades. They’re better, of course. The meatloaf here is made with wagyu beef and […]
Brother to Little Katana on Travis Street, Stone Horse is the same copious blend of Japanese and Korean with little flecks of Thai and Chinese. Steaks are rich and juicy, sushi plows through the range of stunning to adequate to deplorable, with most hugging the former rather than the latter. Service is earnest if na
Good, reasonably priced steak with largely uninspiring sides in a comfortable, well-serviced atmosphere. Ringside at Sullivan’s bar hops with swing and blues Friday and Saturday.
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In the 17-plus years since the Observer last reviewed Sushi Yokohama, much has changed beyond the restaurant’s doors. Dallas has seen prominent restaurants rise and fall, trends come and go and perhaps even a food industry bubble grow and burst. But, in this Preston Road strip mall, a star sushi restaurant continues to shine even […]
Come 2:30 a.m., droves of inebriated folks migrate to the Lower Greenville Taco Cabana to fill their beer-bloated bellies with fast-food Tex-Mex. Its ’round-the-clock hours and location conveniently within stumbling distance of several bars makes it an excellent alternative to the Bell or the Bueno, and what it lacks in Doritos Locos tacos, it makes […]