Uptown/Oak Lawn in Dallas Observer
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One thing is for certain, there’s nothing like Scotch and Sausage anywhere else in Oak Lawn. Actually, there’s nothing like this place in all of Dallas. Picture a hipster beer garden filled with beer (of course) and then sausages made from a whole zoo’s worth of animals. There are french fries, too, but these aren’t […]
In a city loaded with burgers, Shake Shack makes a pretty darn good one. The patties are thin, but manage to combine both a nicely seared exterior and a pink medium-rare center. Neat trick, that. Also neat: the crispy, black-edged bacon on the Smokeshack and the tangy Shack Sauce. The Chicken Shackhas an outstandingly flaky, […]
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The restaurant formerly known as Thai Express on Inwood Road moved to Oak Lawn Avenue and reopened in late 2012 as the considerably swankier Si Lom. The subterranean location is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it (psst: it’s underneath the Goody Goody), but seek it out and you will be rewarded. A […]
Don’t be deterred by the extensive menu. Owner Ildefonso Jimenez has trained his people well. Simple tapas such as roasted almonds or pan-fried blood sausage are things you can’t stop eating. More extensive small plates like cod croquettes are memorable. Classic gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic) is rich and pungent. The tapas remind you […]
Sisu Uptown Resort is one of the few Uptown aqua lounges that does not require a club membership. Open to the general public, Sisu’s pool accommodates people looking to swim year round, and can easily shift from indoor club to outdoor party, depending on the season. A haven for Dallas’ least modest bikini-wearing socialites, Sisu’s […]
Since 1996, this bar and grill has been knocking out customers with its lauded chicken-fried steak, not to mention its burgers. Predictable, as is the classic and indie rock-heavy jukebox, we know, but the ravenous droves who populate the place speak for themselves. On the way home from a night of tossing ’em back, a […]
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The bars in Uptown have typically not been known for exemplary bar food, as most stay well within the confines of burgers and things topped with melted cheese. So&So bucks this trend with its new McKinney Avenue dining room. Sure, there’s a burger on the menu, and even pizza, but the majority of the dishes […]
Julian Barsotti’s third and newest Italian restaurant, Sprezza, does a poor job acting like it just rolled out of bed. Evidence is everywhere of the great care invested in every detail, from the light fixtures to the wine list, from the serving dishes to, ironically, the restaurant’s name. But in a short time, Sprezza is […]
Stephan Pyles’ latest restaurant gives Dallas an over-the-top food experience that is ready for the big time. Tricked out with more Texas kitsch than a roadside bazaar, the dining room screams Lone Star State from the ceiling to the floor. Quirky d
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One of the most friendly bars in uptown is State & Allen Lounge. The selling point of the lively hangout is its extensive wraparound patio, perfect for sipping fine wines and people-watching. One side of the bar features a bistro-style interior, with wall-to-wall wine and aged bourbon selections, while the other boasts several tables and […]
The king (or queen?) of dance clubs, this hook-up-friendly outpost in Oak Lawn has the hottest beats and the hottest bodies. Questionable fashion choices abound (no one can really pull off vinyl short-shorts), but it’s still the best environment for getting sweaty and heady while a DJ drops the needle.