First Look

Behind Xaman Cafe in Oak Cliff, this restaurant is serving Oaxacan-influenced dishes in a captivating space.

Desi Chowrastha is a fusion of food from almost every corner of the Indian subcontinent: from fried snacks to curries to chaats.

Draped in greenery, Bep Nha is a Vietnamese food and drink haven in Dallas. Authentic noodles, fried rice and pho dishes are complemented by drink specialties like lychee rose tea and egg coffee.

With a moody “saints and sinners” inspired vibe, dark walls and muted lighting, The Saint is channeling Vegas. But dinner sourced from local ranches proved to be inspiring as well.

Never one to leave well enough alone, Pizza Hut has a new take on its venerable pizza. It’s known as the Pizza Melt. If the initial marketing is to be trusted, the company would prefer that you not talk about it at all, like some kind of pizza-based Fight Club…

Violet Crown aims to offer movie food that’s locally sourced and made fresh.

Brentwood is now open in Houston’s old location in Addison. The look and feel – and even the smell – seem familiar.

If you’re a fan of upscale Italian, a pair of recent restaurant openings should have captured your attention.

Yes, even your cousin Vinny would like it.

We started with no spice and worked our way to the Reaper. In the end, there was both satisfaction and regret. Pun intended.

Coppell Deli is more of a diner than a deli, but sandwiches absolutely play the starring role here.

All-American is a series that looks at beloved, longstanding North Texas eateries and examines their histories while exploring how the food has changed — for the good or bad — over the years. Two thousand pounds of West Texas cucumbers tumble into a hot tub. Jets of water jostle them…