Encina

When Encina opened in the fall of 2020, there wasn’t just the pandemic working against them, the restaurant was also taking over the former space of Bolsa, a beloved decade-old North Oak Cliff favorite. It had big shoes to fill. But with the leadership of owners Matt Balke and Corey McCombs, the menu and drink […]

Eno’s Pizza Tavern

Eno’s Pizza Tavern in the heart of the Bishop Arts District, and has some delicious hunger-quenching gourmet pizza and a wide variety of craft beers to wash it down with. While regulars come for the pies, other dishes stand out: the filling bouillabaisse and the General Store salad, loaded with braised pork belly and local […]

Ephesus Mediterranean Grill

Ephesus is the kind of restaurant where the first impression is misleading. Its atmosphere is peculiar, and its appetizers can be shaky, but dig deeper to reveal a kitchen turning out delightful Turkish comfort foods. The best starter choice is a sample platter of meze, the small dishes and dips that introduce a traditional Middle […]

Escapade 2001

The manager of Escapade 2001 claims the club’s dance floor is “one of the largest in the metroplex”– beaten only by a dance floor in an old gutted Walmart. The dance floor, located in the middle of the club, is surrounded by at least a half a dozen bars on various elevated levels. The club’s […]

Escapade 2009

Promoted as the “Ultimate Latin Experience,” Escapade 2009 is one of the largest — if not the largest — Latin club in Dallas that’s not housed in a renovated big-box store. And that’s even if you aren’t counting the handful of other clubs also in the Escapade complex, which is so large that it’s impossible […]

Even Coast

The premise of steaks, seafood and pasta under one roof is not unique. But at Even Coast, chef Omar Flores has jumped into the concept with both feet, and the payoff has been splendid. Fresh seafood abounds, and Even Coast’s graceful handling turns out gems like a Texas redfish imbued with Creole flavors. Pastas are […]

Everest Restaurant

If you’re looking for an inexpensive meal that feels like an event, Everest Restaurant may be just what you seek. The kitchen focuses on Nepali cooking, but branches out into Indian and Chinese fare as well. A visit isn’t complete without an order of the goat momo, savory dumplings that burst with flavor, and which […]