Restaurants

Brunch is frequently about excess. Mountains of chicken and waffles with carafes of overflowing mimosas generally come to mind. It can become disgustingly overbearing at times with every brunch spot frantically scrambling to come up with the newest Instagrammable item (I’m looking at you, $45 “megamosa” from Hero). With so…

There’s a new sushi spot in East Dallas, and if you haven’t tried it yet, you should go — and go hungry. Hungry Belly opened on Fitzhugh Avenue in the space previously occupied by short-lived Mama Poke. It’s in a former bank building that has sat empty for years until restaurants…

From two of the founders of Fogo de Chão comes what they hope will be a new kind of steakhouse. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Juarez DeConto and Alda Boiani, 12 Cuts offers guests prime selections of Brazilian and Argentinian meats. At 12 Cuts, guests can experience meat in churrascaria fashion,…

When I moved downtown, there was a new little place serving breakfast tacos and pressed wraps in Main Street Garden Park, but the Lily Pad wouldn’t make it. Neither would Rusty Taco, which came in later. Today, there’s a little more hope for what’s there now: Hot Off the Press,…

Many of us have been watching the West End evolve as local businesses strive to improve the perception of the neighborhood. Large companies have moved in, apartments are plentiful and a new park will be there soon, too. Yet Spaghetti Warehouse has remained more or less the same. Today a…

As of today, stone crab season is back at Truluck’s. Yeah, it’s a chain. And yeah, the former building had nearly 10 times the charm the current one on McKinney Avenue has. But the launch of this seven-month season is still something worth mentioning because those crab claws are delicious…

Black Restaurant Week returns to Dallas for its second year, encouraging residents to head to businesses highlighting African, African American and Caribbean cuisine. “It’s an awareness campaign, that’s what we love about our project: We love to showcase that culinary talent,” says Derek Robinson, marketing director of Black Restaurant Week…

Georgie by Curtis Stone is set to open in early November, with the former Villa-O space on Travis Street transforming into a new restaurant, one that has some promise as quite a beautiful space. To get people amped up about the new spot, the soon-to-open restaurant hosted a dinner at…

Over the bar, chef Miriam Jimenez is holding her arms out as wide as her reach can go. It’s a striking photo that spans nearly the length of the wall. The meaning feels crystal clear: Chef Jimenez is ready to wrap the entire restaurant in a vigorous hug.

It’s the time of year when everyone from kids to political candidates are noshing down on America’s favorite festival food: corn dogs. Without questioning the superiority of ketchup or mustard or the maturity level of those who snicker at Rick Perry eating one, we all can agree corn dogs are…

Budget Bites is a series that looks for the best food and drink deals at restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth. Because being on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t eat out in a city like Dallas. As more bars continue to open in Deep Ellum, many members of the community are…

The Dallas Comedy House has moved locations in the Deep Ellum area, bringing a bigger building, more shows and oddly enough, a serious brunch. The contemporary location features a wide gamut of comedy classes and performances, even in the mid-mornings of the weekend when a spectacularly large patio awaits the…

One of the most underrated gems in the gayborhood is a quirky sports bar, where every guest who walks through the door is treated like family. Sure, Cedar Springs Tap House may not have a dance floor or dancer poles, but it’s still a staple on The Strip. While a…

On the eastern side of one of Dallas’ best entertainment districts is a new place opening this weekend, and they’ll sell only three things: coffee, ice cream and beignets. Eric Khozindar, who was born and raised in New Orleans, is opening Le Bon Temps, a beignet-focused bakery in Deep Ellum…

The diner on West Davis Street has been a bustling favorite of Oak Cliff residents since 2010.

A new restaurant is joining the popular establishments in downtown McKinney. Black and Horn is coming to 216 E. Virginia St. via a local couple who are passionate about the community. Karleigh and Chris Ford — with their friends Steve Terry and Ben Hammond — have partnered to bring the…

After a summer of service, Sushi Axiom seems to be a hit in Oak Lawn. With its vibrant Asian-inspired atmosphere, stylish open kitchen and incredible happy hour deals, it’s easy to see why it’s popular. This sushi bar opened its doors at this location in May, following the closing of…

It’s a bummer to have a bad meal. Especially since working in kitchens, I have gained a glimpse through the veil into the sheer amount of effort, determination and back-breaking grit it takes to keep one running smoothly. Our brunch at The Standard Pour in Uptown was a frustrating and heartbreaking…

Apologies for the hiatus, loyal readers, but I had a bit of a travel mishap, and my offer to provide an in-depth review of viral gastroenteritis was politely declined. We return to my culinary tour of southern Dallas, except this week I went so far south I actually ate in…

Opening an Italian restaurant in Dallas is tough. If there is any one cuisine that has almost every corner of every niche filled, it’s Italian food. From mom-and-pop spaghetti shops all the way to fine dining, finding a voice that sets one apart can be daunting. For Partenope Ristorante in downtown…

Better Than Sex is a new dessert and cocktail bar aiming to provide a date night of lustful, sexy proportions. Upon entering Better Than Sex, one may feel they’re stepping into a slightly more tame swingers lounge. The brick walls are bedecked with grayscale photographs of nude models, with breasts,…