Akira Back opened in the summer of 2022 in The Colony with chef Akira Back at the helm. Many might remember the former snowboarder-turned-restaurateur from his 2008 appearance on Iron Chef America where he competed against Bobby Flay. That same year, Back’s Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant and Lounge opened inside the Bellagio in Las Vegas with […]
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One thing’s clear: you won’t find your typical rice and curry dishes here. California-based CurryUp Now is an Indian fusion restaurant that serves American-ified renditions of classic Indian dishes. Start your order with sweet potato fries slathered in tikka masala sauce or naan bread garnished with pizza toppings. For mains, fill yourself with a tikka […]
Flatrock Smokehouse first opened in Euless just prior to the pandemic, and eventually left that spot because of the many challenges restaurants faced during that time. They’ve reopened in The Colony. Here owner Robert Davis runs a large A.N. Bewley smoker just off the patio that turns out a plethora of smoked proteins. We ordered […]
Located in the chic northern suburb of The Colony, Lava Cantina is another spot where you can do it all: get your music fix, get your fill of food and tip back a few drinks. The food is described as Creole with a Mexican twist, an interesting way of spicing up an already spicy cuisine. […]
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LSA Grandscape is a big restaurant that oozes a relaxed vibe. It’s a two-story affair; on the main floor, tables are spread comfortably apart, and a large bar dominates the back wall of windows, which will open up in nicer weather to a sprawling patio. One thing you won’t see are TVs hanging over the […]
Ollio Patisserie is a passion project of owner Golda Sumpon. After a two-decade career in IT, she followed her dream of opening a patisserie like those found in Europe. Everything at Ollio is made with the highest quality ingredients, from the almond flour that goes into every macaron to the Italian pistachio paste that’s a […]
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Windmills is the Dallas area’s most eclectic new venue for eating, drinking and, well, everything else. Windmills is a craft brewery, jazz club, Indian restaurant, art book library, cocktail bar, steakhouse and picnic spot all packed into one building which declares itself, accurately, a “Total Environment.” Lamb seekh kebabs marinate with Kashmiri peppers before going […]
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This over-the-top delicious dessert bar offers a variety of different dinner desserts like ice cream, edible cookie dough and sundaes in lactose-laden and vegan varieties. But just like the name implies its milkshakes are the star attraction. Each of its specialty milkshakes is served in a pint jar (not a glass, an actual jar) with […]