Pitmaster Doug Pickering’s fatty brisket is soft and tender and melts in the mouth like meat candy; the bark, at times crispy, retains only a subtle whiff of smoke. The pulled pork, slathered in a sweet-spicy sauce, is fine. The ribs have a sweet brown sugar glaze that will win them many fans. Among the […]
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Much about Foxyco is unexpected. Its location is unlikely, of course, but so is the clientele. Most surprising of all, the restaurant is pairing light, summery cocktails with a defiantly big-flavored menu of fried appetizers and meaty, char-grilled main courses. At times, the restaurant risks going one novelty too far. The kitchen centerpiece is an […]
The original Henry’s Majestic (and its secret speakeasy, Atwater Alley) was a popular restaurant, bar and brunch spot in Uptown for 18 years until its building was sold in 2022. Early in 2024, Henry’s was reborn in West Dallas, and everything about the new venue feels like an upgrade. There’s the massive courtyard that doubles […]
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This National Geographic-featured hole-in-the-wall is lauded for its enchiladas and dedicated regulars, who have been scarfing down combination plates for more than 40 years. Hungry? Try the popular Jimmy’s Special, which contains no less than a cheese enchilada, chicken enchilada with ranchero sauce, cheese taco, beef taco with guac, plus a burrito with beans, rice […]
Isla & Co. is located in the thriving Bishop Arts District restaurant scene. This Australian-inspired one-stop shop for brunch and dinner dishes, artisan coffee, vino and spiffy signature cocktails. If you’re there for brunch, try the Sambal Scramble. Soft scrambled eggs with avocado (you can opt for bacon over avocado), parmesan and green harissa on […]
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K’s House could be a gateway for non-Koreans to learn to love bulgogi or soft tofu soup, which is coming later this fall. On the other hand, it might not be such a gateway. It might instead serve as a substitute, much as sweet bowls of pad Thai have helped conceal the real depth and […]
La Bodega is a grab-and-go spot that serves a small menu of sandwiches, salads and rotisserie chickens. There is no dine-in here, but a few tables outside to eat picnic style. This is the work of Oak Cliff native and Dallas restaurant veteran, chef Skye McDaniel.
LUCK is one of the latest restaurants to sprout out of the Trinity Groves complex in West Dallas, anchored by 40 taps of local beer. The casual gastropub does its best to emulate a neighborhood hangout, even if the “neighborhood” feels a little thin. If you’re planning to pad your stomach, expect a menu featuring […]
This mermaid-inspired raw bar and champagne room sits adjacent to Paradiso along Bishop Avenue. The open-air courtyard has couches and is a great space for chatting and watching the vibrant scene pass-by. There’s a small but well built cocktail menu and several seafood dishes in addition to a raw bar with fresh shucked oysters.
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This second iteration of the once-popular taqueria, Tacos Mariachi, just a stone’s throw away from the original, reprised much of the menu along with a whole new slate of ceviche tostadas and a shrimp burger that comes topped with chicharron crumbles and a jalapeño glaze. The standards include a filet of smoked salmon wrapped in […]
