Yesterday in Three-Course Meal, Ristorante Nicola executive chef Luigi Iannuario told you a little bit about himself. Today, he shares his thoughts on Dallas' dining scene.

What are the five Dallas restaurants you go to most often? I work at the restaurant most days and nights, and I have a family. So I mostly eat at home with them when I can. But I like Tei-An, Komali and Smoke.

What are five things the Dallas restaurant scene needs more of? Small, chef-driven restaurants, food trucks, farmers, wine bars and loyalty.

What are five things the Dallas restaurant scene needs less of? Flash, noise, trends, impatience and short ribs.

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What is the best of Dallas when it comes to restaurants? I am way to modest to answer that question honestly.

What is the worst of Dallas when it comes to restaurants? I am way to nice to answer that question honestly.

If you could steal one dish off another Dallas chef's menu, what would it be? Any of the mussels dishes from Toulouse.