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This Plano nightspot at the Shops at Legacy is almost worth the trip north and the increasing tollway fares. Posh and upscale sometimes push aside fun for the S and M crowd (standing and modeling), but somehow, despite its glamorous appearance, it pulls off a surprising amount of character with a nightly DJ and band […]
This is where South Asian meets the rest of the East, resulting in Indo-Chinese hybrid dishes like the rice n noodles, a combination of masala noodles and fried rice with a choice of chicken, paneer or shrimp. For those who prefer to keep their cuisines geographically separated by, say, the Himalayas, three expected options are […]
Matchbox, an East Coast chain that opened its first Texas location at the corner of Walnut Hill and Central Expresway, is introducing the city to Washington, D.C.-style pies. Yes, Washington, where people know how to get their hands on a slice of the pie, even if they can’t agree on the toppings. Sliders are a […]
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Nestled on what might be one of the most confusing intersections in Dallas, Mattito’s is, in contrast, nothing but easy-going, fun-to-eat Tex-Mex. Classics such as enchiladas and flautas (an excellent choice) mingle with variations of fajita platters and taco salads (go with the seasoned beef). The restaurant is also a favorite brunch spot and is […]
Fried Chicken and Champagne… Why the Hell Not?!
Got a couple of hours to kill on a Sunday morning? (Or any other day of the week, for that matter?) Try this Chinatown wonderland off Greenville Avenue and Main Street in Richardson, where the waitstaff strolls through this gargantuan restaurant with wagons full of goodies familiar (shrimp-and-scallion dumplings, fried rice, saut
Chef Amador Mora’s upscale Mexican venue could be known for a line of creative margaritas, their stellar tableside guacamole, or compelling favorites such as the chile rellenos or queso fundido. All are good, but you’ll truly remember the roasted jalapeno salsa they present with two kinds of chips.
Named after the festival that commemorates a second century BC martyred Chinese poet, this Addison restaurant specializes in elegant culinary preparations of the best of regional Chinese cooking. This isn’t a greasy take-out joint whose only real specialty is MSG. It’s pricey. It’s also beloved by every major Dallas periodical and numerous celebrities as varied […]
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When you’re looking for a serious sports bar, Big Al & Redneck Steve’s McKinney Avenue Tavern has you and your team’s number. It’s the kind of place where you see several tables filled with folks in sweaty, grass-stained uniforms who just left a baseball diamond or a football field and are ordering pitchers before watching […]
SMU isn’t all keggers and football games, you know. The sprawling University Park campus is also home to plenty of cultural institutions including the Meadows Museum, which boasts one of the biggest collections of Spanish art outside of Spain, including works by legends like El Greco, Miro, Goya and Picasso. There are also plenty of […]
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The Meat Shop, situated in an old house on the westernmost stretch of Lovers Lane, is an old school style butcher shop that sells meat, cheese and wine to go, along with sandwiches. It has six beers on tap and offers a back porch with picnic tables and cornhole. The Meat Shop is affiliated with […]
Keith Schlabs and Shannon Wynne, the team behind the Flying Saucer craft-beer chain, have upped their suds game. In 2010, they opened this gastropub with 40 rotating drafts, two cask ales and more than 85 bottles, all of which can be expertly paired with chef Chad Kelley’s high-end pub grub. The restaurant is also the […]