Il Cane Rosso

First, there is the location. Deep Ellum practically craved a restaurant like Il Cane Rosso to arouse a sense of “dining-destination” resurgence. It’s a casual restaurant suitable for everything from date nights to young families to special-event get-togethers. The surprisingly spacious dining room has a polished bohemian feel to it, which befits the restaurant’s location. […]

In-N-Out Burger

The California chain restaurant has been serving up burgers since 1948. The menu is simple with literally only three burger options to choose from, the hamburger, cheese burger and double-double. The fun comes from ordering off-menu-items like the “2×4”, a burger with two beef patties and four slices of cheese, “Animal Style”, a mustard-cooked beef […]

Independent Bar & Kitchen

With a European comfort food concept, Independent Bar & Kitchen is a monumental addition to the Deep Ellum restaurant scene. The restaurant has a gorgeous front patio for diners and windows that open wide. The dining room has a to-die-for antique mirror and a stunning ceiling of engraved black tiles. There are 20 brass beer […]

India Chaat Cafe

This versatile North Dallas eatery seemingly does it all, from killer chaat – street snacks – to Desi-style pizzas topped with curry spices and paneer. The chaat is some of the area’s best, and probably the finest within Dallas city limits, but it’s the crisp-bottomed, warmly spiced pizza that has won our hearts and occasionally […]

India Palace Restaurant & Bar

One of the most – if not the most – highly praised Indian restaurants in Dallas, this Preston Valley eatery has been going strong since 1985. Owner Pardeep Sharma hasn’t let popularity, accolades or history diminish the quality of the food here, say diners and critics alike. Of course, there is a lunch buffet offering […]

Indochine Bistro

In the former space of Green Papaya, this is the latest concept from chef Michael Huynh. It’s an elegant and inviting place with ’60s era French music setting the easy-breezy mood. Here you’ll get East Asian flavors of traditional dishes along with modern takes all infused with French flavors.

INFUSED Oils & Vinegars

At INFUSED Oils & Vinegars, offers 50+ flavors of infused oils and vinegars using the finest imported Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Aged Balsamic Vinegars. The store is a unique tasting bar, offering customers an opportunity to experience the taste and smell of all the products. The concept is not only introduce these flavorful products […]

Inwood Tavern

This iconic Park Cities drinking den, which celebrates its 60th birthday this year, is an institution. The old-school, unpretentious atmosphere attracts folks from all walks of life, from local Highland Park day traders to a Master’s jacket-donning Scotty Scheffler to regular Joes like us who just want to belly up to the bar for a […]

Iron Cactus

Like many business that found success in Austin, this Austin standby now has branch in Dallas. Here, you’ll find the same slick, modern trappings down to the neon glow and clean decorative lines. Iron Cactus offers gussied-up Tex-Mex (lobster tacos, anyone?), which can be paired with more than 75 tequilas. Perhaps you’d like tequila in […]

Isla and Co.

Isla & Co. is located in the thriving Bishop Arts District restaurant scene. This Australian-inspired one-stop shop for brunch and dinner dishes, artisan coffee, vino and spiffy signature cocktails. If you’re there for brunch, try the Sambal Scramble. Soft scrambled eggs with avocado (you can opt for bacon over avocado), parmesan and green harissa on […]

It’ll Do Club

Since opening in winter 2012, It’ll Do has become East Dallas’ go-to dance club. Its large interior and spacious dance floor is right up with the best and largest Dallas night clubs, but without the pretentiousness. Young adults, students and trendsetters of every variety gather to dance as underground DJs spin everything from indie rock-infused […]