The Top 100 Dallas Restaurants, No. 46: There are solid, always-satisfying neighborhood restaurants all around Dallas that make for a great dressy date night or celebratory dinner. That category includes Boulevardier, Macellaio, The Grape, The Heritage Table, City Hall Bistro and class valedictorian Gemma. But Neighborhood Services probably has the biggest, most glowing reputation of […]
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An izakaya is the Japanese version of an Irish pub or American tavern: a casual bar that serves small snacks. At Neon Kitten, which can be found by looking for the neon pink sign high in the window outside, the snacks are sushi and dim sum, and stacked plastic baskets allow the tender steamed dumplings […]
Nary a bad word has been uttered about this shop that carries a little bit of everything. The eclectic approach is as visible in the menu as it is in the interior design. There are bulk candy machines. There are Euro-style minimalist tables and chairs. There are gourmet salads and sandwiches. There are Belgian chocolates. […]
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If you’re one of those people who slathers everything in ranch dressing, New Start Veggie Garden is decidedly not for you. If, however, your ears perk up at the words “vegan” and “healthy,” head to this Koreatown spot for a buffet stocked with meatless dishes like sesame “chicken,” broccoli and not-beef, vegetarian sushi, tempura vegetables […]
Next door to a fast-food sandwich shop is an unassuming hole-in-the-wall specializing in pan-Asian cuisine — emphasis on Thai dishes (naturally, pad Thai is available) and curries — with a smattering of American fried favorites from land and sea, like fries, clams and hush puppies. Many of the menu options, which can be seen posted […]
Prospective diners could learn everything they need to know about Nick and Sam’s by walking through the parking lot. Valets squeeze in freshly detailed luxury cars and limousines of various shapes and sizes park out front. Inside the meat den, dark wood floors and dark wood ceilings framed dark painted walls in between. Waitresses hold […]
The team from Nick & Sam’s took a jinxed location (Stolik, Standard, Strong’s Everyday Tavern amongst others) and turned it into a cool hangout. Lighter, more casual fare than at their sibling steakhouse. And the two patios are warm weather musts for the see and be seen crowd.
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The Northern Italian food here is fresh and well-prepared. We recommend starting with the gnocchi. It’s the lightest, tastiest little potato and flour dumpling-like creations you’ll find anywhere in Texas. The minestrone soup is also up to snuff. It’s thick with a good sharp flavor, and the cook breaks crumbs in the soup just like […]
The poor building on the corner of Elm and Malcolm X in Deep Ellum goes through owners like its patrons go through bottles of whiskey. But it’s got new management and a new name: The Nightmare, and with its Elm Street address, the pun is definitely intended. The freshly painted all-black interior looks clean and […]
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The Lizard Lounge’s sister venue, Red Light, was reborn in 2016 as The Nines.WIth a new layout and sound, lights and video equipment, The Nines shot into the scene with a grand opening jam-packed with live music and aerial performances. What used to be a dance club for EDM-focused DJs turned into a mecca for […]
Niwa gives Deep Ellum a proper Japanese grill-it-yourself experience, with excellent meat cuts (grab the hanger steak and short ribs), solid noodle bowl appetizers and a plentitude of dipping sauces. Your platter of meats comes with handy labels for each type.