Town HearthDucatis on the walls, sports trophies lining the booths, a giant fishtank with a submersible in it: Town Hearth is a pastiche of the Dallas steakhouse that transcends the format and justifies the silliness. Its open-fire grilling is superb. Wait for a special occasion, dress up and order a family-sized cut of meat like the […]
Sushi YokohamaThis North Dallas eatery is hidden in a strip mall where the chef and owners try to avoid media attention. When the Observer reviewed Sushi Yokohama in early 2017, restaurant staff asked us not to, saying they don’t need the attention and don’t like being in the news. But our Best Sushi pick from 2000 […]
TaqueroNewcomer Taquero opened on the corner of Singleton Boulevard and Chihuahua Avenue, deep in the heart of West Dallas, with just two parking spaces and outdoor-only seating. That hasn’t deterred its new legion of loyal fans who keep coming back for lightly creamy ceviche or the taco Olmeca, a huge blue-corn beauty filled with a […]
Junction Craft KitchenThe Dallas restaurant scene is overflowing with “modern” and “elevated” takes on Southern food, but chef Joshua Harmon and his adventurous team are leading the pack. Harmon sees unlikely parallels with the cuisines of East Asia, especially Korea, which make for clever dishes like a Korean-American dry-aged beef braise, Louisiana boudin in a steamed bun […]
Chelles MacaronsIn February, we exhaustively compared the products of nine local bakeries that specialize in macarons and came away impressed with four. This notoriously fickle dessert, batches of which can be ruined by the day’s humidity, has no better champion in Dallas than Chelles Macarons, available at stalls in the Dallas Farmers Market and Plano. The […]
Flora Street CafeAt 20 pages, Flora Street Cafe’s wine list is impressively long. But it’s also impressively thorough and adventurous, with lots of attention paid to the natural wine movement and lesser-known regions and grape varietals. Of course, that’s not all to satisfy geeks: Obscure wines with less glamorous marketing are often good bargains. So skip Champagne […]
Mi Lindo OaxacaSquash blossom quesadillas, huitlacoche, tlayudas, enfrijoladas, banana leaf tamales: Mi Lindo Oaxaca’s menu is an exhilarating walk through the markets of the region to which it pays homage. This cash-only restaurant on Fort Worth Avenue has as sophisticated a kitchen as many in Dallas; the staff members make the bread and chocolate, too, which is […]
Urban TacoPineapple pico, roasted peanut habanero, poblano pepita pesto — few Mexican restaurants in DFW give as much attention to salsa as Urban Taco, which serves a dozen salsas that you can taste in a trio for $3.50. At Urban Taco, you can make a whole meal out of chips and salsa and not feel bad […]
Not Just QThe benefits that come with operating a food truck normally don’t extend to barbecue. The size of most smokers, along with the long cook times that the best barbecue requires, generally make barbecue a better fit in a restaurant with four walls rather than four wheels. None of these challenges seems to faze Eric Hansen […]
StrangewaysStrangeways doesn’t have the largest beer selection in DFW, but it’s certainly not small — and biggest doesn’t always mean best. Strangeways is a bit of a dive compared with the city’s other craft beer heavy-hitters, but this underdog should not be underestimated. The best time to visit is during one of its epic themed […]
Deep CutsThis newcomer to the DFW artisanal butcher scene has a small selection, but what it has sings. The Texas wagyu options are meticulously sourced and can be cut to your specification. Deep Cuts specializes in Old World butchery with New World attention to sustainable sources and responsible usage. Deep Cuts is a whole animal shop, […]
Cattleack BBQHow is it that the best barbecue in Dallas comes from a place that’s only open two days a week for lunch? At Cattleack Barbecue, owners Todd and Misty David wouldn’t have it any other way. For just 3 1/2 hours on Thursdays and Fridays, Cattleack serves sublime examples of brisket, pulled pork, housemade sausage […]
Bisous Bisous PatisserieThis West Village patisserie is so much more than macarons. From ice cream sandwich pop-ups with fresh-baked cookies to fun hybrid desserts like croissant waffles, Bisous Bisous keeps experimenting in delicious ways. Classic desserts such as chocolate croissants shine, but we particularly love chef-owner Andrea Meyer’s quirky collaborations with local chefs such as Brian Luscher, […]
JettisonWhen Jettison opened late last year in a cozy modern space adjacent to big brother Houndstooth Coffee, we fell in love instantly. Finally, a break from the endless mimosas and Moscow mules that populate every square inch of Dallas. At this West Dallas cocktail den, you’ll find a creative menu that plays frequently with sherry […]
Houndstooth CoffeeWhen it comes to Texas coffee shops, few names carry as far as Houndstooth. With the formerly Austin-centric shop’s first space on Henderson Avenue (followed by a stunning new modern shop in Sylvan Thirty), owner Sean Henry and his team introduced the city to their clean and sophisticated approach to our morning cups. The coffees […]
CultivarAt a time when White Rock Coffee was the only game in town, two of its baristas, Jonathan Meadows and Nathan Shelton, were scheming and dreaming of how to take over the Dallas coffee scene. In 2009, each barely older than 20, the duo took a swing at it and rapidly came to dominate the […]
Good Local MarketsThis local nonprofit has been expanding around DFW, setting up producer-only markets where you can shop for seasonal produce, snag locally made baked goods and even take a yoga class between purchases. Every Saturday morning, hit up the markets at White Rock, 9150 Garland Road, or Tyler Street, 922 W. Ninth St., or visit the […]
E Bar Tex MexA refreshing departure from the kitschy, sprawling Tex-Mex eateries that feel more like theme parks than restaurants, E Bar is a cozy, low-key spot serving simple but definitely effective Tex-Mex favorites. The margs are solid, the chips and salsa are appropriately addictive, and you can chow down on two enchiladas with beans and rice for […]
The StoneleighThis summer, The Stoneleigh became the hottest of summer hot spots when it launched its free weekend pool parties, which opened up the Uptown hotel’s pool to anyone every Saturday and Sunday, no hotel room, expensive ticket or smuggled room key required. The hotel sweetened the deal with a small but above-average menu of frozen […]
Burgundy's LocalBurgundy’s Local isn’t a butcher — all this meat is precut and either 100 percent fresh or frozen solid — but for those trying to source meat more responsibly, you can’t beat this rancher-owned Ross Avenue shop. Everything comes from nearby ranchers, including the array of grass-fed beef products from Burgundy’s North Texas ranch. Burgundy […]
Maggie Huff at FT33Maggie Huff’s style couldn’t possibly be a better fit at FT33, which celebrates all things local and in season. Huff’s hyperseasonal desserts are a shining star. Her use of savory elements like herbs, fats and in-season vegetables creates a stunning array of not-too-sweet treats that probably feature more vegetables than Dallas diners are accustomed to […]
Local Press + BrewMatcha was everywhere this year, from lattes to ice cream to trendy poke restaurants with built-in matcha bars. But no matter where we tried this happy, grass-colored, powdered green tea, it couldn’t hold a candle to the matcha at Local Press + Brew, the Oak Cliff coffee shop with a healthy juice bar twist. Using […]
