Spider Murphy’s

This Irish pub owned by Dublin-native Feargal McKinney opened in 2021 but already has an old soul feel. Dark, heavy, wooden furniture and old-world accoutrements provide cozy niches for couples or small groups. The main seating area connects to a covered deck with picnic tables for an open-air, big-city energy. It serves classic bar food […]

Spiral Diner & Bakery

In the land of barbecue brisket and ground-beef tacos, vegans can rejoice at the presence of Spiral Diner. Owner Amy McNutt and husband/executive chef James M. Johnston have given Oak Cliff (and Fort Worth) a cornucopia of options attractive to the most dedicated carnivore. Try the “Ate” Layer Burrito, a tortilla stuffed with veggie taco […]

Spoon Bar & Kitchen

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 […]

Sprezza

Julian Barsotti’s third and newest Italian restaurant, Sprezza, does a poor job acting like it just rolled out of bed. Evidence is everywhere of the great care invested in every detail, from the light fixtures to the wine list, from the serving dishes to, ironically, the restaurant’s name. But in a short time, Sprezza is […]

Sprinkles Cupcakes

The popularity of cupcakes seems not to wane however much another handheld dessert is claimed to supplant it. Chief among cupcake flavors is red velvet. The same is true at Sprinkles, a cupcake concern that came fresh out of the oven in Beverly Hills, quickly becoming a favorite of the Hollywood glitterati. The red velvet […]

Sprouts

Dallas store director Michael Caufield oversees one of three Texas locations belonging to the Sunflower Farmers Market chain, a less-pricey alternative to Whole Foods and Central Market. The mission is much the same: to provide consumers with natural and organic foods for a healthier, more environmentally conscious lifestyle. The produce is fresh. Bulk options can […]

St. Martin’s Wine Bistro

Dining at St. Martin’s Wine Bistro is not so much like dining on Greenville Avenue as it is dining in some kind of surreal, David Lynch-esque dream sequence. Not because they meant it to be that way. The Victorian decor is, somehow, tastefully overdone, and the lighting is so low you might wonder what’s on […]

St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin

This Deep Ellum landmark has held steady as the scene around it ebbs and flows for more than 20 years now. St. Pete’s straddles the line between a restaurant with a reliably high-caliber kitchen and a bar where anyone can grab a stool and a beer. At the end of the day, every neighborhood needs […]

Stackhouse Burgers

Ben Spies of MotoGP bike racing is part owner of Stackhouse Burgers, and at times can be found having a burger at the bar. The restaurant’s other owner, Randy Kienast, is a local homebuilder who completely renovated the old house into a burger joint. Stackhouse burgers are made with a blend of brisket and chuck […]

Stampede 66

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

Stan’s Blue Note

Sports, sports and more sports await you at Stan’s Blue Note. This little Lower Greenville dive bar is a great place to catch football, hockey, basketball and any other sporting event you can imagine. Watch the game on multiple screens from the comfort of multiple barstools or soft couches. Plus, games like table shuffleboard and […]