Desi District

Desi District was already a Las Colinas gem, but has expanded into five locations across Dallas suburbs. Sometimes, expansion means a slip in what we used to love, but the vegetable bhajis, dosas and chaat at Desi District are just as good as ever. The restaurant flourishes from a large industrial-chic dining room with a […]

Design Within Reach

Looking to redecorate your apartment a la Mad Men? This McKinney Avenue furniture store specializes in just the kind of iconic mid-century pieces (think Eames chairs) that litter the home and office of Don Draper. If a modern look is more your bag, they’ve got that covered, too, with everything from sofas and armchairs to […]

Desperados

Mexico native Jorge Levy opened his first Tex-Mex hall in 1976 to great applause. The applause continues. The barely altered menu has much to do with it. Among the items that have been available for more than three decades are the Desperado Tacos, twin puffy tacos filled with slices of beef or chicken fajita and […]

Desperados

Mexico native Jorge Levy opened his first Tex-Mex hall in 1976 to great applause. The applause continues. The barely altered menu has much to do with it. Among the items that have been available for more than three decades are the Desperado Tacos, twin puffy tacos filled with slices of beef or chicken fajita and […]

Desta Ethiopian Restaurant

Desta doesn’t feel like a typical Ethiopian restaurant. The fixtures are modern and minimalist and the space could easily double as a stylish, downtown bar. The one-page menu offers a twist on classic Ethiopian cooking. Greenville Avenue just south of Richardson has a few Ethiopian restaurants. Desta’s the perfect stop for those who are new […]

Diamond Jim’s Saloon

For bikers, punks and metalheads, Diamond Jim’s is the kick-ass live music venue where leather jackets and tattoos are king. A small stage in the dark and smoky space is the home of Rogue Radio, the house cover band, where Thursday night contestants take the stage with the band for “Rogue-okie” karaoke. Tons of tables […]

Dick’s Last Resort

This Big D live-music landmark and raucous sports bar straddles the West End and Victory Park, just a few blocks from the location it held for more than 20 years. Dick’s is a home away from home for those unable to score game tickets at the American Airlines Center for myriad reasons, among them the […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Since 1941, the Dickey family says it has had one mission: “Serve everyone great barbecue.” It all began at this location, homey and humble compared to the other area restaurants. Three generations later the family is still at it — in 2009, Dickey’s was considered the largest barbecue restaurant chain in the country. The menu […]