The Cuates Kitchen food truck launched as a sibling affair, after what twins Carla and Carlos Rodriguez told us in 2020 was an impulse decision to haul home a food truck in 2018. But that spontaneous decision blossomed into one of their most rewarding ventures. With authentic Mexican plates, homemade tortillas, handcrafted tortas and freshly […]
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If you think tea can be distilled into a couple of shelves at the grocery store, you’re missing the big picture. Those bags filled with broken, dusty leaves are the boxed wine of the tea drinker’s world. At The Cultured Cup in North Dallas, customers can peruse some of the best teas available in the […]
We know something about hamburgers, even Wisconsin hamburgers, such as those you’ll find at Culver’s, the lone outpost of a Dairy-State chain in the metroplex. Yes, we have literally grilled thousands of them at a little hamburger joint in a small town that deserves to remain unnamed. We thought, in fact, that our little place […]
This small family chain may have closed a few locations over the years, but it’s not because of their food. Cuquita’s serves simple Tex-Mex that may hit the cheese a little hard, but it doesn’t leave you feeling like you need medical support to get home. And don’t forget the handmade tortillas. They’re some of […]
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One thing’s clear: you won’t find your typical rice and curry dishes here. California-based CurryUp Now is an Indian fusion restaurant that serves American-ified renditions of classic Indian dishes. Start your order with sweet potato fries slathered in tikka masala sauce or naan bread garnished with pizza toppings. For mains, fill yourself with a tikka […]
Sucker punches are not thrown at this branch of the 40-year-old Mexican food palace established in Houston by the eponymous former wrestler. While each location is architecturally distinct, they all shine with warmth and stylish comfort that translate to the original homemade recipes of Anaya’s wife, Carolina. Chefs Jason Gould and Ramon Morales have tinkered […]
Native Sicilian Daniele Puleo has created a romantic space, popular for wedding proposals, to which guests descend a flight of stairs from the street. Ignore the fact that the ingredients in Puleo’s signature spinach salad (saut
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Since 1984, this white-tablecloth hotspot has been a downtown dining destination beneath Lincoln Plaza. Hand-cut Italian Carrera marble, dark-wood paneling, leather, gas lamp, a water wall and its location – below street level – give Dakota’s an oasis touch. There is an air of exclusivity to the place; it’s not everyday one gets to ride […]
If your parents were Korean and supported your drinking habit by cooking enormous meals for your returns home from long nights out, your house would probably look a lot like Dal Dong Nae. This late-night staple of Dallas Korea Town serves enormous, family-style platters of pork, bowls of raw oyster kimchi, huge simmering pans of […]
The city’s oldest continuously operating dance company, this troupe was founded way back in 1976. Aiming to cross cultural boundaries with productions that range from modern and slick to ethnic and traditional, they tour internationally and even performed as part of the 2012 London Olympics.
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Dallas Chop House has stripped away the heavy leather banquettes, black walnut paneling and cigar smoke from the classic steakhouse experience and come up with an exceedingly modern approach to the red meat meal. Housed in the Philip Johnson-designed Comerica Building, the Chop House is done up in metal, cushions and earth tones. The menu […]