The Top 100 Dallas Restaurants, No. 47: One of the finest Iraqi restaurants in the Dallas area – and there is more competition than you might suspect – Chai Khanah is helmed by an owner who fled Iraq after hearing that Saddam Hussein’s henchmen had him on a list of targets. The breakfasts here are […]
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Suburbanites looking for an alternative to that pesky frappuccino-hawking mermaid ought to give Coffee House Cafe a shot. Free Wi-Fi and a massive covered patio — complete with a fireplace and outdoor heaters for those chilly evenings — make this coffeehouse and restaurant an ideal haunt for the laptop-toting set. Those craving central air can […]
THE PORTAL TO THE KEEP The Core Theatre June 26 – July 18 Written by Matt Gunther Directed by James Hansen Prince Truyon Vinch wants to take over the universe . . . mwaha ha ha ha ha!!! Who can stop her since The Keeper, the defender of the cosmos, has been seemingly absent for […]
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Dallas Meditation Center’s vision is to provide an Interfaith setting for people of different religious traditions (or no religious tradition) to practice Mindful Spirituality with an emphasis on inclusivity, music and nature. Whether you want to learn about mindfulness and meditation, cultivate your existing meditation practice or find a weekly group to meditate with, you’re […]
When you look out the window at the popular, noisy Deli News, your eyes may say “North Dallas strip mall parking lot,” but your stomach says “Brooklyn Bridge.” The giant menu is loaded with authentic Russian-Jewish favorites such as latkes, kugels and mozza ball soup, plus hybrids such as challah-bread French toast. The triple-decker sandwich […]
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Charbel Hamad wants you to focus on his wife Fadia’s sweets when you visit his deli and bakery, and you probably should. His baklava is light and sweet compared to dense saccharine versions that often eat like a gut bomb. But the falafel served in this small storefront in Richardson may be one of the […]
The concept for The Fifth is an upscale neighborhood restaurant with a from-scratch kitchen and a big bar with strong cocktails. The dining room is of modest size with some deep spacious booths, which makes for a not-too-busy experience. It’s anchored, however, with a large bar and an even larger climate-controlled stone patio with a fireplace. […]
Things you won’t find here: egg rolls, sweet-and-sour pork, chicken chow mein. You will find some of the finest and most authentic Cantonese-Vietnamese food available, with a heavy use of seafood (including shrimp) and organ meats. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried. The seafood hot-pot is not to be missed.
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If getting drunk and unleashing your inner artist sounds like a good time but you’d rather not hassle with cleaning oil paint off your cat later, give this BYOB Richardson art studio a try. Professional artists will guide you through each class to ensure you end up with a real masterpiece you can take home […]
The very best dish at Genroku Sushi, a strip mall find in Richardson, isn’t sushi. The basil chicken, served in the wok in which it’s cooked, is a fabulous exposition of fresh basil, chopped ginger, star anise and soy sauce. Like the sea clam soup and scallion beef, the chicken dish references the restaurant’s Taiwanese […]