On Jan. 1, NYLO Dallas South Side officially became Canvas, bringing The Cedars a new arty, upmarket boutique hotel owned by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, a third-party hotel management company. The hotel celebrated its grand opening last Thursday. Unless you’re visiting Dallas on business, you probably only knew of NYLO…
Starting Monday, go get lunch at a gas station in Oak Cliff. We’re not talking dried taquitos that rotate in a glass container while you stand in line to buy Red Bull, nor are we advising you to finally try the suspicious-looking egg salad sandwich that’s always on display. But…
One of the city’s best ramen shops is opening an outpost in Richardson this summer. Oni Ramen started in Fort Worth and opened a Deep Ellum outpost in fall 2017. The ramen shop is known for its Reaper Ramen, made with a “demon”-spiced miso broth and a killer hot sauce…
As winter Sunday mornings go, this one feels especially brisk as we step out of the car at Smoke Sessions Barbecue in Royse City. The sun is out, but so is a biting wind that finds any exposed skin in short order. Seeking shelter from the breeze in the shadow…
Gung Ho’s 9 Volt shot gives you a little buzz with your buzz.
Bitter End’s brunch dishes may have seriously unfortunate names, but there’s potential on this menu.
Semifinalists for the 2019 James Beard Awards (AKA the Grammys of food) were announced this morning, and Dallas nabbed a few spots on the list: Best New Restaurant: chef Misti Norris’ Old East Dallas restaurant Petra and the Beast Outstanding Pastry Chef: Ricardo “Ricchi” Sanchez at BullionOutstanding Service: The French…
This weekend, pint-sized Oak Cliff cocktail enclave Tiny Victories turns 1, and on Thursday night, they’re throwing down in celebration. Cocktails are half-price from 4 to 7 p.m. (Hello, $5 boulevardier) and DJ AY.MZ will be spinning. Owner Brandon Hays says to expect ample “fun activities and surprises” throughout the night. What:…
The Union Dallas, a new luxury live/work/play development in Uptown, is bringing several restaurants to the neighborhood. The Henry opened a couple weeks ago, joining Italian restaurant North Italia. A sushi restaurant called Minami is forthcoming, and the development will be anchored by a Tom Thumb Grab-and-Go. Also coming soon:…
Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille is leaving its Uptown space behind later this year and moving into prime Klyde Warren Park-adjacent real estate. The much-loved Dallas steakhouse, located at 2000 McKinney Ave., is moving in late 2019, according to a press release, and will occupy the two-story space beneath the Residences at Park District,…
At a handroll bar, diners tuck in to their sushi the moment it’s made. Two casual new handroll spots just opened in Dallas, and they even have similar names. Which will come out on top?
Frutazo effortlessly blends the sweet snacks of Mexican fruterias with the superfood-rich menu of trendy juice bars.
In May 2017, Sam Wynne, owner of BrainDead Brewing, unveiled a new concept at the far end of Deep Ellum, not far from Expo Park: Bowls and Tacos, a combination taqueria and poke restaurant. Around the time Bowls and Tacos opened, poke was proliferating rapidly around DFW, with new fast-casual…
It’s not a very common menu item, but it is certainly a memorable one: “Buy a round of beers for the kitchen.” But what are the rules? Which beer does the kitchen choose to drink? How drunk are the cooks while they work?
Budget Bites is a series that looks for the best food and drink deals at restaurants in DFW. Because being on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t eat out in a city like Dallas. “If it don’t fall off the bone, it’s free.” That’s the motto Corey Bradley Jr. of…
Perhaps the most common question one can overhear from another table when visiting one of the dozens of local brewery taprooms is “Ooh, now what’s that I’m tasting here?” Thanks to the ever-expanding number of craft breweries in North Texas, each with its own ever-expanding list of selections both permanent…
You may have a question or two that needs answering. The first question, “Which one is the Bison Bar and Grill?” is easy: It’s the one with the life-size bison statue standing on the gate. The entrance is around back, facing away from the rush of Ross Avenue. The Scorpions’ “No…
Meddlesome Moth’s Windy Apple offers up a rich flavor thanks to brown butter-infused bourbon.
There’s a new vegan restaurant and coffee shop in Deep Ellum. Tiki Loco, a fast-casual Tex Mex and Hawaiian-themed shop, opened in fall 2018 from tattoo artist Oliver Peck. It occupies the former Zini’s Pizzeria at 2639 Elm St. Peck is co-owner of Elm Street Tattoo in Deep Ellum and…
Downtown has a new bar and restaurant that officially opened for business this week: Elm Street Cask and Kitchen. Billing itself as a “neighborhood bourbon bar and grill” with an “extensive whiskey collection, Southern-inspired cuisine and a variety of inventive and classic cocktails,” Elm Street Cask and Kitchen is serving “honest…
An ‘Italian-inspired’ restaurant is opening this spring at the Plaza at Preston Center, and its leadership includes a chef with quite the resume. il Bracco, at 8416 Preston Center Plaza, “will offer a fresh take on classic Italian dishes with everything made from scratch including breads, pastas and sauces,” according to…
Get a double dose of delicious on Friday at Peticolas as the brewery hosts a release party for its Irish red ale, Irish Goodbye, with a party that includes a pop-up from everyone’s favorite Cedars banh mi spot, Sandwich Hag. Chef Reyna Duong will serve her popular xiu mai meatballs and…
