A terrific find for some of the best in Tex-Mex, emphasis on the Mex. Everything is fresh, the gorditas are especially good, and the homemade tortillas are not to be missed under any circumstances.
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Downtown’s glamorous gold-themed bar can be a place for a big, romantic night out, or it can be a quick place to crash after a show. The Mitchell is versatile, and that extends to the enormous liquor selection – including dozens of gins; order a martini and they’ll ask which you want – and the […]
Monarch, a modern Italian restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Danny Grant, lives on the 49th floor of the National in downtown Dallas. It has great views of the city and a menu that takes advantage of its wood-fired hearth, as well its patrons’ willingness to spend a bit of cash for these spectacular vistas and […]
Deep Ellum needed something like this. Monkey King Noodle Co. is an off-the-beaten-path Chinese street-food restaurant that brings big flavors on the cheap. The spicy beef noodle soup is exceptional and by far the best way to get to know the Monkey King’s handcrafted noodles. A subtle version of dan-dan noodles isn’t that spicy, but […]
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The Moody Performance Hall is a performing arts venue located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas.
Besides being an essential piece of the Dallas skyline, this I.M. Pei-designed venue is also world-renowned for its resident Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The incredible acoustics and 4,500-pipe organ must be heard to be believed. If you haven’t been since your fifth-grade class trip, it’s probably worth revisiting. Not into Tchaikovsky? Snag tickets for a night […]
Morton’s the Steakhouse may be a chain with more than 70 locations, but this is hardly Outback. Originally located downtown since 1987, Morton’s moved on up to McKinney Avenue in 2011. A fresh makeover the following year replaced the old-school dark wood-laden dining room with a new look more suited to its Uptown location: dimmer, […]
Mozzarella Company owner Paula Lambert is somewhat of a legend among Dallas cheese lovers, and we really wish she were our grandma because she, along with her army of hairnet-sporting workers, has been turning out award-winning cheeses for more than 30 years. It’s not just limited to mozz, though. Lambert also produces a plethora of […]
This is more than just another independent coffee shop. This two-story corner spot has an eclectic modern design aesthetic, regularly hosts live musical acts and displays the work of local artists. And then there’s the coffee. The baristas pour concoctions featuring Italian imported Illy coffee as well as a selection of locally roasted international beans. […]
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The four-paged menu here is both a blessing and a curse. Appetizers range from the chicken manchow soup, a spicy chicken broth crowned with crunchy noodles, to the gobi Manchurian, fried cauliflower bathed in sweet-and-spicy sauce. If navigating the starters seemed like a formidable task, try perusing through a menu of over 40 different curries, […]
Named for a 19th-century painting of a Rubenesque nude, the reborn Nana at the tip of the Wyndham Anatole Hotel tower has peeled back its eyelids, offering diners a wider swallow of what was already a stunning view of the Dallas skyline. Nana also has priceless pieces from Trammell and Margaret Crow’s Asian art collection […]
A 55,000 square foot museum and a 1.5 acre garden featuing the acclaimed Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection of modern and contemporary sculpture, including works by Picasso, Rodin, Calder and more.
Nick Badovinus has had plenty of restaurant success in Dallas. With National Anthem, he has created a mix-tape of the greatest hits from his other ventures and stuffed them onto one menu. It’s all then served up with a playful smirk for those who are in on the joke. The result is a competent blend […]
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An izakaya is the Japanese version of an Irish pub or American tavern: a casual bar that serves small snacks. At Neon Kitten, which can be found by looking for the neon pink sign high in the window outside, the snacks are sushi and dim sum, and stacked plastic baskets allow the tender steamed dumplings […]
Next door to a fast-food sandwich shop is an unassuming hole-in-the-wall specializing in pan-Asian cuisine — emphasis on Thai dishes (naturally, pad Thai is available) and curries — with a smattering of American fried favorites from land and sea, like fries, clams and hush puppies. Many of the menu options, which can be seen posted […]
The poor building on the corner of Elm and Malcolm X in Deep Ellum goes through owners like its patrons go through bottles of whiskey. But it’s got new management and a new name: The Nightmare, and with its Elm Street address, the pun is definitely intended. The freshly painted all-black interior looks clean and […]