JuiceLandThis upbeat Austin import has the biggest healthy beverage menu in town, with a massive array of smoothies, cold-pressed juices and healthy shots. With free vintage arcade games and a cheerful interior, JuiceLand is just plain fun — and we love customizing the smoothies with add-ins like CBD oil, maca and even durian.
The GrapeIt’s a little-known fact that the best charcuterie in the city can be found in a 45-year-old bistro on Greenville Avenue. Chef-owner Brian Luscher creates an incredible array of meat snacks for this board, including rabbit mortadella, chicken liver pate, soppressata and pork rillettes. The Grape may not be the first place you think of […]
Neighborhood CellarThere aren’t many places in Dallas where you can sit in a wine bar and split a bottle of good rosé for just $14, but at Neighborhood Cellar, you’ll find an impressive menu of delightfully affordable wines. The light, modern space — in what used to be WinePoste in Bishop Arts — is filled with […]
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + BarPie Tap takes its dough seriously. Made with only flour, water, salt, olive oil and its proprietary yeast starter, which it feeds daily, this dough hits the spot without making you feel like you just binged on junk food. With a beautiful, crunchy but perfectly doughy crust and A-plus toppings like Calabrese salami and housemade […]
Pok the Raw BarIn 2017, poke restaurants spread around Dallas at a feverish pace, saturating the market with bowls of marinated raw seafood and crisp vegetables. Breaking through the cacophony, one spot in particular stood out: Pok the Raw Bar, the superfluously trendy West Village eatery that sources local produce and responsibly fished seafood. Its spicy yuzu salmon […]
HG Sply Co.One of the biggest trends in Dallas dining this year was the health-conscious eatery. From paleo fast-casual spots to raw-food grab-and-go cafes, it was easier than ever to eat clean. Even with all the new concepts flooding DFW, HG Sply Co. continued to exceed our expectations with clean eats that still felt indulgent. Whether you’re […]
Easy SliderSome people don’t take kindly to the fact that Easy Slider doesn’t serve french fries with the juicy, happy little sliders at its new Deep Ellum brick-and-mortar, but anyone who’s had its tater tots has long ago forgiven it. Order these crunchy, golden tots loaded, and they’ll come heaped with bacon, green onion, cheddar and […]
La Botana Taco BarJoel Mendoza, former sous chef at Pujol in Mexico City, brings Mexico City-style tacos to local events and bars like Truck Yard with La Botana Taco Bar, a colorful food truck serving phenomenal tacos. Try Las Costras, gorgeous tacos on flour tortillas with flank steak, pork or chicken resting atop a beautiful bed of grilled […]
Ravinder SinghSome of the best cocktail programs in the city aren’t found in dark bars — they’re in restaurants. On Lower Greenville, Rapscallion is known for its adventurous cocktails just as much as its Southern fare, thanks in large part to beverage director Ravinder Singh. Rapscallion’s weekly tiki night became so popular, Singh rebuilt the menu […]
Small Brewpub's Black Pepper PilsSmall brews a cadre of fun beers, including adventurous flavored sours and saisons, but it’s a pilsner that really steals our heart. Small’s Black Pepper Pils, available on draft at bars around Texas, is light and drinkable with an intriguing nose and a punch of subtly spicy but refreshing flavors from black pepper, orange peel […]
Jarams DonutsThis Far North Dallas doughnut shop makes fun, quirky treats like funnel cake doughnuts, Nutella cronuts and a creme brulee doughnut with a perfectly crunchy exterior. There’s tons of variety in these beautifully decorated treats, and we love the limited-time specials in flavors such as Ferrrero Rocher and s’mores.
FT33With serious talent in the kitchen and chef-owner Matt McCallister’s renewed focus on hyperlocal, hyperseasonal ingredients, FT33 has solidified its place as the most impressive fine dining destination in Dallas. Working closely with local farmers — along with growing and foraging many ingredients himself — McCallister has created a vibrant taste of Texas that evolves […]
Helen's Hot ChickenThere’s been no shortage of cheffy takes on spicy Nashville hot chicken, but to find the best in DFW, head to a no-frills spot in Lewisville. Owned by Nashville native Floyd Reed, Helen’s serves juicy, crunchy fried chicken in four spice levels: plain, mild, hot and hella hot. When the staff warns you about the […]
Ivan RodriguezThe greatest Rangers player ever, took his rightful place in Cooperstown on July 30. Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez played with the Rangers for more than a decade, backstopping the franchise to its first three division championships and winning the American League MVP for the 95-win 1999 Rangers. While Rodriguez didn’t win a championship in Arlington, his […]
With more than 40 locations in DFW, Artisan Vapor offers more than 160 flavors of vaping liquids from Artisan and other manufacturers, all made in certified labs that meet FDA standards. It offers a $10 annual membership that gives customers unlimited samples, free basic maintenance on their vaporizers and access to members-only sales. It’ll even […]
Leading up to this week's Best of Dallas® 2017 issue, we're sharing (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes, the Dallas entrées, appetizers and desserts that really stuck with us this year. If there's one thing Top Knot excels at, it's snacks. Its menu revolves around small and large...
Many press releases for restaurant openings come across our desks, but when one of them promises a patio with a working 50-foot-tall Ferris wheel, we perk up. Such was the case when we heard of Ferris Wheeler’s Backyard BBQ, which opened this week in the Design District. Besides the obvious...
Thursday Dallas Contemporary invites you on a journey — several journeys, in fact — into an alternative past, to Asia’s invisible cities and along a woman’s life path. Before you go, though, you have have to buy a ticket by becoming a member of the gallery. Prices range from $35...
Members Only Opening Reception Dallas Contemporary 1616 Glass St. 7 p.m. Thursday $35 and up Dallas Contemporary invites you on a journey — several journeys, in fact — into an alternative past, to Asia’s invisible cities and along a woman’s life path. Before you go, though, you have have to...
The Dallas Observer Music Awards are confronting their mortality. They're finding new respect for the trials faced by awards ceremonies past. They're contemplating quitting their 9-5, moving to the country and living off the land. In other words, the DOMAs are 29 this year. As in years past, the DOMAs will...
The Top 100 Dallas Restaurants, No. 9: Mi Lindo Oaxaca is an extraordinary restaurant showcasing one of Mexico’s most complex regional cuisines. To make its mole from scratch, the kitchen starts by making its own chocolate. Breads and tortillas are made in-house too. But this isn’t a chef-driven fine-dining place – it’s a cash-only Oak […]
The Waco couple that took America by storm in 2013 by renovating one Waco home at a time announced the shocking decision on their blog Tuesday. In a post on magnoliamarket.com, a somber Joanna Gaines holds hands with her husband, the ever chipper Chip Gaines, to announce their megahit show,...
