The Cuates Kitchen food truck launched as a sibling affair, after what twins Carla and Carlos Rodriguez told us in 2020 was an impulse decision to haul home a food truck in 2018. But that spontaneous decision blossomed into one of their most rewarding ventures. With authentic Mexican plates, homemade tortillas, handcrafted tortas and freshly […]
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Rita and Sara Vasquez, the owners of International Bakery Cuban Dulcer
Excellent steaks, good sides, moderate prices, cool hunting-lodge environs–this place is well worth the 20-minute drive from downtown Dallas on Interstate 30. Just a stone’s throw from the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, Culpepper has successfully transformed itself–with massive renovations–from schlocky Western-themed steak joint to white-tablecloth fine dining establishment. They serve “Premium Gold Angus” […]
Cultivar Coffee, which shares a space with Goodfriend Package, serves up some of the best coffee in town. As any good roaster knows, roasting coffee is a blend of art and science in a process that requires skill and a bit of intuition. As they inform their customers on the site: “During the roasting process, […]
If you think tea can be distilled into a couple of shelves at the grocery store, you’re missing the big picture. Those bags filled with broken, dusty leaves are the boxed wine of the tea drinker’s world. At The Cultured Cup in North Dallas, customers can peruse some of the best teas available in the […]
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This small family chain may have closed a few locations over the years, but it’s not because of their food. Cuquita’s serves simple Tex-Mex that may hit the cheese a little hard, but it doesn’t leave you feeling like you need medical support to get home. And don’t forget the handmade tortillas. They’re some of […]
Flea market and antique store junkies will find great pleasure digging through the carefully curated collection of stuff at this Lakewood shop that encompasses everything from vintage clothing and jewelry to creepy dolls and old framed art. (It’s like Grandma’s attic minus that pesky mothball scent.)
One thing’s clear: you won’t find your typical rice and curry dishes here. California-based CurryUp Now is an Indian fusion restaurant that serves American-ified renditions of classic Indian dishes. Start your order with sweet potato fries slathered in tikka masala sauce or naan bread garnished with pizza toppings. For mains, fill yourself with a tikka […]
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Sucker punches are not thrown at this branch of the 40-year-old Mexican food palace established in Houston by the eponymous former wrestler. While each location is architecturally distinct, they all shine with warmth and stylish comfort that translate to the original homemade recipes of Anaya’s wife, Carolina. Chefs Jason Gould and Ramon Morales have tinkered […]
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East Dallas has a healthy dose of drive-in burger joints. Dairy-Ette, open since 1956, is just one of the fine examples of a bygone era frozen in time — and neon. Here, care is not only given to the burgers but is also given to the thin, snap-in-your-mouth fries and homemade root beer (as in […]
Since 1984, this white-tablecloth hotspot has been a downtown dining destination beneath Lincoln Plaza. Hand-cut Italian Carrera marble, dark-wood paneling, leather, gas lamp, a water wall and its location – below street level – give Dakota’s an oasis touch. There is an air of exclusivity to the place; it’s not everyday one gets to ride […]
If your parents were Korean and supported your drinking habit by cooking enormous meals for your returns home from long nights out, your house would probably look a lot like Dal Dong Nae. This late-night staple of Dallas Korea Town serves enormous, family-style platters of pork, bowls of raw oyster kimchi, huge simmering pans of […]