Love for this Thai eatery is multi-generational. For more than 20 years, customers have been passing on their love for the food offered here. Dishes like the green curry, tom kha soup and corn patties fetch high praise. The pad Thai is also popular. Are you surprised? However, don’t be afraid to try some of […]
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True to its name, Barcadia is half bar, half arcade, and offers video games from Centipede and Dig Dug to Street Fighter 2 and Mortal Kombat, plus skee-ball ramps and popular bar food. And with 24 draft beers to choose from and ample mixed-drink selections, Barcadia is not far from a Chuck E. Cheese with […]
The Barcelona Wine Bar is a quaint Spanish-inspired spot with a nice large patio just off the hustle and bustle of Henderson Avenue. You’ll need some time to peruse the large wine list; maybe have a sangria while you do that. Be sure to order the grilled bread, whipped goat cheese and potato tortilla. If […]
It’s no surprise that this Dallas institution is jam-packed with coeds after dark; it’s a beer-pong bounce away from Southern Methodist University. However, the endless rotation of original and cover bands brings in live-show fans from across Dallas. While the kitchen does turn out food, mostly appetizers (e.g., “Totally Fried” Sampler: onion rings, stuffed red […]
After working in Deep Ellum for two decades, co-owner Todd Dickerson wanted to open a space that was a humble neighborhood watering hole with upscale dining options. They say they’re the best seat in East Dallas, BarNone. They have both light fare and meaty burgers. If you go on the weekend, the brunch menu includes […]
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This fast-casual restaurant puts a Korean spin on Chipotle, with build-your-own-rice bowls that let you choose vegetables, condiments and other toppings. After the bowls spend some time in the kitchen, your pager buzzes and your creation emerges. Enjoy your hard work with a massive bottle of Hite beer and some friends. There are other Korean […]
Straight from the ’50s, Beauty Bar brings a fresh, mature venue to the Dallas bar scene. True to mid-century aesthetics, the bar’s bold Atomic Age d
If you’ve never visited a Beauty Store and Salon, you owe it to yourself to experience this marvelous concept. You will discover you’ve been missing out on the best selection of professional salon products in the Metroplex, talented Services Professionals (hair stylists, nail techs, and aestheticians), Product Knowledge experts to assist you in your search […]
Fresh oysters, clams and crab legs and an inland-oyster-bar atmosphere make this a festive spot, especially when the longnecks are flowing on the patio. The fried catfish (served with fat fries) is some of the best in town: crispy and greaseless. It’s a mecca, too, for crawfish lovers. The signature shrimp cocktail is made with […]
Birdie’s Eastside, a patio-centric restaurant that still pays homage to its former Luby’s cafeteria roots, with a little bit of something for everyone. Want to bring the children and let them burn off energy in the kids-friendly play area? Done. Looking for a meal with several friends who all have different palates? Birdie’s can help. […]
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Black Swan Saloon was the original cocktail bar of Deep Ellum, but sadly shuttered when the pandemic hit. Then, four years later, like a dark winged beauty, it rose in East Dallas – with the same Clint Eastwood velvet artwork. Happy tears were shed. The city wept. The signature house cocktails, Black Swan Classics, boilermakers and […]
A hip vibe bolstered by mixed wood and metal design elements bestow upon this Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi a sleek sheen. Whimsical signature rolls like the South Beach set atop a martini glass only accentuate it. As does the price. Salmon, crab, shrimp and avocado wrapped in cucumber with a vinaigrette and masago will […]
Fajitas, tamales, enchiladas – the trifecta of Tex-Mex cookery – are the specialties at Blue Goose, matched only by the much-lauded (and guzzled) margaritas. From the original Greenville Avenue location to the locations scattered around the Dallas area, the Tex-Mex restaurant’s slogan holds true everywhere. It’s “Where Every Day is a Fiesta,” with its all-the-colors-of-the-rainbow […]
Though it’s been around for years, this Lakewood wine bar still feels like a well-kept secret. Bodega’s cozy, cave-like atmosphere and cushy armchairs and couches are perfect for settling in and spending a couple of good hours getting to know its savvy selection of global wines. If you need help deciding, the owners choose every […]
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Clay Hartmann opened up the World Beer Company a few years ago. The business, which allows patrons to send gift baskets with exotic imported and craft beers to friends, was successful. But Hartmann had a problem finding a home for all the leftover beer. His new venture, The Bottle Shop, located next to The Singlewide […]
If you’re looking for a well-made baguette, the Village Baking Co.’s Boulangerie is a good place to find one. If you’re lucky, you’ll witness the baker pull several from the oven as you walk through the door. Not everything is quite that fresh, but everything you see was baked that morning, from the croissants to […]