Lola’s Restaurant & Lounge

Lola’s Restaurant and Lounge in Irving markets itself as Afropolitan restaurant providing authentic African cuisines. You can try delicious Nigerian dishes such as suya (a spicy meat skewer), jollof rice, goat pepper soup and designer stew made from palm oil, fermented locust beans and bell peppers. My absolute favorite is the whole fried fish that […]

Lola’s Saloon

Since 2008, Lola’s Saloon has been one of the top venues in North Texas, arguably the best in Fort Worth. Each week, local and national acts shuffle through the bar, which, perhaps thanks to the name, has a looser, more comfortable feel than its counterparts in Dallas. The d

The Loon

Open 365 days a year, this popular dive bar and grill just off McKinney Avenue in the West Village is a hit with all the neighboring apartments, condos and lofts, as well as anyone who’s able to take the McKinney Avenue Trolley. And it’s no wonder The Loon is so popular with folks in the […]

Loro

Texans certainly hold their barbecue opinions close to their hearts, and it’s risky business to attempt to fuse barbecue with Asian fare and not upset fans of either cuisine. Under the guidance of Uchi’s Tyson Cole and Franklin Barbecue’s Aaron Franklin, the food at Loro soars. Menu options hopscotch between Asian influences like Karaage chicken […]

Loro

This is Loro’s second location in Dallas, near Addison. Here the menu is primarily pan-Asian with touches of Texas brisket. If it sounds like an awkward marriage, it’s not. It’s beautiful. Try green curry hushpuppies with a coconut chili ranch or a smoke prime bavette served with a shishito salsa verde. The sandwich selections here […]

Louie Louie’s Piano Bar

Magic is happening at Louie Louie’s Piano Bar, where acts such as Alessia Cara, Shaun Martin, Cure for Paranoia and many others grace the venue’s stage. The place is owned and operated by musicians, so you can expect a good show every time. If you hop into Louie’s on a Monday, the piano player for […]

Louie’s

Longtime pizza dive has gained national fame, being featured on the Food Network. Louie’s has consistently been one of the city’s best pizza joints. Dark, dreary but also lively. A real honest-to-goodness dive with classic tavern-style pizza.

Love and War in Texas Plano

It’s no secret that Texas, unlike most (or all) other states in this country, is obsessed with itself. You shouldn’t mess with us. We’re like a whole other country. We even have cookware modeled in the shape of our state. Have you ever seen a saucepan the shape of Ohio? That’s what we thought. And […]

Love Shack

Tim Love is quite the superstar chef these days, what with all those Top Chef appearances, cookware collections and mayonnaise endorsements. While he may be best known for his pricy Lonesome Dove steakhouse that serves everything from kangaroo nachos to elk tenderloin, those looking to sample Love’s cooking at a more entry-level price point can […]