Smoke

The dining room at this elegant barbecue restaurant fills up at brunchtime – which is a bad beginning to a description of Smoke for two reasons. First, the kitchen does far better work at dinner than at brunch. And second, “elegant barbecue” is not nearly the oxymoron or hipster prank that it sounds. If you’re […]

Smokey Joe’s BBQ

Regulars at Smokey Joe’s know that its bricks of fabulously tender and minimally treated pork ribs are unbeatable. And owner Kris Manning’s personal passion happens to be brisket, which might be why his has become the best brisket between Cattleack and Waco. Its balance – not overly smoky, not harshly seasoned, fabulously tender and moist […]

Smoky Rose

Every night, Smoky Rose prepares a selection of specials with titles – The Pork Dish, The Fish Dish, The Chicken Dish – which signal both simplicity and pretension. The Fish Dish is a simply seasoned, pan-seared rainbow trout fillet with deliciously crispy skin, set atop an almost too generous heaping of veggie sides. Among the […]

SMU Westcott Field

Located in the urban sprawl of Southern Methodist University, Westcott Field’s massive expanse of green grass plays host to SMU’s men’s and women’s soccer teams. On non-game days you’ll spot plenty of students running the track that surrounds it (or just lazily walking and texting — hey, this is college). A state-of-the-art drainage system was […]

Smyth

Owned by the gentlemen who brought you South Dallas’ swanky retro bar Cedars Social (a secret agent-themed upscale bar and restaurant), Smyth is a lush cocktail bar with a permeating ’70s vibe. Trained servers do not simply take your orders at Smyth – they seat you in one of the eight exclusive booths, which require […]

Snappy Salads

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

Snookie’s Bar & Grill

Since 1996, this bar and grill has been knocking out customers with its lauded chicken-fried steak, not to mention its burgers. Predictable, as is the classic and indie rock-heavy jukebox, we know, but the ravenous droves who populate the place speak for themselves. On the way home from a night of tossing ’em back, a […]

Snuffer’s

In this city, there are greasy burger joints and there are joints with good greasy burgers. Snuffer’s is one of the latter. The lower Greenville hot spot (other locations are scattered across the metroplex) offers the epitome of hangover relief in a hand-formed patty that is oh-so-guilt-inducing. Made to order, the devil burgers are not […]

So & So’s

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 […]

Soho Food and Jazz

Whether cool or hot, smooth or be-bop, this Addison club has the appropriate menu selection with which to pair its jazz. Executive Chef Chad Burnett’s dishes serve as a counterpoint to the casual atmosphere. South Carolina hare (confit with Vidalia onion hash, a Tuaca demi and tangerine glaze), big-eye tuna (sesame seared, with jasmine gnocchi, […]

Son of a Butcher

In the middle of the bustling Lower Greenville area, this slider shop serves up small burgers in a variety of inventive flavors allowing you to try several. On the menu are eight wagyu beef sliders, three chicken sliders and a veggie slider. The beef is sourced from North Texas’ own A Bar N Ranch. Try […]

Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse

The famous old-school barbecue joint that spawned a litter of juniors throughout the Big D area is still smokin’. The old favorites – ribs, brisket and onion rings – still hit the spot, especially when doused with Sonny’s original, thick, rust-colored sauce and washed down with fresh, cold iced tea in a foam Dr Pepper cup. […]