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Showing 375 - 396 of 669If you liked Mr. Mesero, chances are you’ll enjoy a meal at Mesero Miguel, the second restaurant from Mico Rodriguez on Henderson Avenue. Rodriguez took over the space that once held Alma, and tweaked his menu from Mr. Mesero to include a variety of dishes beyond his traditional Mexican menu. The restaurant works best when […]
Barbecue is a humble art, and there’s something special about brisket procured from a barbecue shack on the side of the road. Trouble is, most of the ramshackle joints across Texas don’t serve very good smoked meats – that is until Travis and Donna Mayes first fired up their brick smoker in 2009. They’ve been […]
In 2023, Lower Greenville’s Belgian-influenced Meyboom Brasserie made its entry into our annual Best of Dallas list thanks to a stellar espresso martini that, quite frankly, blew us away. But Meyboom’s espresso martini is no outlier. The Meyboom team, guided by owners April Segovia and Jeff Karetnick, has set a high bar in all aspects […]
Well, hello, darlin’. It’s so nice to see you again. Milo Butterfingers recently changed ownership and took a little time for itself to get one of those deep plane face lifts: We’re not sure what was involved or even if we want to know, but damn, it looks fantastic. The original location was one of […]
One of the city’s hottest shopping destinations, Mockingbird Station has a little something for everyone. Stop by Starbucks to get caffeinated before doing some power shopping at American Apparel and Urban Outfitters; redecorate your loft with a visit to West Elm; or plan an uber-hip date night with dinner at Cafe Herrera or Urban Taco […]
A guided tour of regional Italian cuisine.
Chef Peja Krstic’s East Dallas fusion restaurant is adored by the locals. Over the past several years, Krstic has sharpened his focus with notable results. Một Hai Ba’s Vietnamese influences are still there, but the menu demonstrates Krstic’s global chops, with house-made pastas or seafood grilled over Japanese binchō-tan charcoal. The dedication has paid off, […]
Although bathed in color-changing neon lights, Muddy Waters’ interior is still so dim you can hardly find your way to the pool tables. With a cross section of various ages and races, Muddy Waters caters to crowds of working-class people rushing to get in on the bar’s cheap weekly specials, including Monday’s dollar drafts and […]
Mudsmith Coffee, located on lower Greenville in the space squished between World Beer Co. and the Single Wide, is larger than nearly every independent coffee shop in town. Enormous vaulted ceilings shoot out from wood paneled walls, adorned with various stuffed animals. A massive bar, located in the center of the shop, boasts two La […]