Chris Wolfgang

Thomas Avenue Beverage Co.

Cuisine: Bar Food

Neighborhood: Uptown/Oak Lawn

2901 Thomas Ave. Dallas, TX 75204

We've said it before and we'll say it again, Eddie “Lucky” Campbell knows a thing or two about bars. The long-time Dallas barkeep, who also owns the Standard Pour on McKinney Avenue and Parliament, resurrected the Thomas Avenue Beverage Company a decade after the original one closed.

Campbell has created a space that is smart and stylish, but not arrogant. Inside is dark and cozy with a little bit of an old Hollywood vibe; the big patio outside is airy and sporty and there are always a few dogs chilling out.

Happy hour runs from 4 to 7 p.m. seven (SEV-EN!) days a week with classic cocktails priced below embarrassingly cheap, which we honestly can't say enough good things about. The food menu is tight and hits above its weight: specials like spinach and poblano alfredo, or shrimp and sausage bucatini are made from scratch. Like we said, Campbell knows how to do bars and he's provided Dallas with another gem.