Desta doesn’t feel like a typical Ethiopian restaurant. The fixtures are modern and minimalist and the space could easily double as a stylish, downtown bar. The one-page menu offers a twist on classic Ethiopian cooking. Greenville Avenue just south of Richardson has a few Ethiopian restaurants. Desta’s the perfect stop for those who are new […]
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The bright yellow District 1 food truck is hard to miss as you enter the parking lot of the Cali Saigon Mall on the corner of Jupiter Road and East Belt Line Road in Garland. It’s just one of the food trucks that are parked here on weekends. Owner Dang Tran explains that the color […]
Does having a really great bike shop make Garland hipster-friendly? Not quite, but nonetheless, anyone in the market for a new bicycle — including the tank top and jorts set — ought to check out this shop run by a former BMX rider. DJs carries a vast selection of bikes, from mountain to BMX to […]
There are lots of Vietnamese restaurants in Garland but Dong Que Restaurant is the place you want to go if you’re interested in a hot bowl of bon bo hue. Hit the dark, almost muddy broth with a good squeeze of lime and watch the freshly chopped scallions come to life. Take a bite of […]
City Square with Central court yard and surrounding shops and restaurants
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This is Gerardo Gullien and his wife Michelle Torres’ first restaurant; Torres is responsible for the entire menu and all the recipes that include a full breakfast, five different flavors of house-made tortillas, tacos, tortas, birria and a feast of vegan fare. In 2022, they were named by Bon Appetit as one of the 50 […]
The Flying Saucer is a local chain that has one person in mind–the adventurous beer drinker. The Saucer has over 100 beers on tap from all over the world, and even more in bottles. The selection is constantly rotating, so in order to keep up, you must visit often. Not only is it a great […]
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Get ready for a new addition to the Dallas pizza scene, New-Haven pizza. Fortunate Son pizza shop brings a new style for everyone to try, similar to Neapolitan, these New-Haven pizzas will be made oval and charred for longer at a lower temperature, in order to get a chewer, softer crust. The atmosphere of Fortunate […]
“Kick Ass Schnitzel,” the menu description read. “Ja! Ja! Ja! Hey, Bubba. Still feel Macho, Try me. I am a lonely Pork Loin covered in a Fresh Habanero Garlic Sauce and can’t move. ‘Beyond Spicy!’ Eat Me!! Don’t hate me. ‘Angel Soft’ not included.” With a menu item like that, who could resist? The Kick […]
The Goldmine Family Restaurant is the epitome of a greasy spoon: cheap breakfasts, worn-out booths, waitresses who will probably call you “honey,” plenty of elderly regulars nursing their sixth cup of coffee. Biscuits are fluffy, bacon is crisp and you will definitely never bear witness to the bottom of your coffee cup. Unlike many restaurants […]
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The family water park offers slides, a continuous river and other water-related rides and attractions.
Smokehouse and Brewery in the Historic Garland Square