Why West Philly? Well, that’s where Anthony “Big Tony” Blaylock is from. He graduated from Temple University, which explains the college memorabilia at some of his mini-chain’s locations, and got experience in the restaurant business by working at local rival chain Fred’s before opening his own cheesesteak shop. Big Tony’s imports bread loaves from Philadelphia, […]
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The Cubano sandwich at the little Oak Cliff hut is fantastic. The roast pork is shredded to strings and fatty and juicy. The ham is sliced thick, the cheese is melty and those pickles tag-team the taste buds with a healthy dose of mustard for a much needed punch of acid. Despite it’s Caribbean flavor, […]
The original Café Brazil Lakewood location may be lost to history, but its colonies, with eclectic interior designs and attentive staff, live on throughout DFW. There’s even a restaurant all the way out in McKinney! It is a well-loved and critically acclaimed local chain that specializes in hearty, inexpensive breakfasts, gourmet roasted coffee from a […]
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Live music and drink specials. What more can you ask for? Well, beginner-friendly salsa nights on Thursdays are a start, so don’t be afraid to get out there and dance, whitey.
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The Cat Shack, which started as a food truck in 2021 with an eating experience rooted in the culture of Detroit, has added a brick-and-mortar location in Oak Cliff. The truck is parked outside, near the shaded patio dining area so no one can forget. Sandwiches on offer include blackened chicken, catfish, Creole chicken and […]
Peruse the book-like menu of Cindi’s N.Y. Deli and it’s possible you could find whatever it is you’re craving. Breakfast-wise, the pancakes and French toast are light and fluffy. Want a good poached egg? Cindi’s can serve it right up. Patty Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm melt or giant pastrami sandwich? Yes and yes. […]
Peruse the book-like menu of Cindi’s N.Y. Deli and it’s possible you could find whatever it is you’re craving. Breakfast-wise, the pancakes and French toast are light and fluffy. Want a good poached egg? Cindi’s can serve it right up. Patty Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm melt or giant pastrami sandwich? Yes and yes. […]
Peruse the book-like menu of Cindi’s N.Y. Deli and it’s possible you could find whatever it is you’re craving. Breakfast-wise, the pancakes and French toast are light and fluffy. Want a good poached egg? Cindi’s can serve it right up. Patty Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm melt or giant pastrami sandwich? Yes and yes. […]
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All hands on deck! Dive offers diners made-to-order (and ordered at the counter) dishes. Opened in 2010, owner and chef Franchesca Nor’s restaurant is housed in an old Dunkin’ Donuts in Snider Plaza. As the name suggests, seafood is Nor’s specialty here. Moreover, Nor, a California native, has lived in Miami and Italy, making the […]
A sandwich is not just a sandwich, at least not when you walk into East Hampton Sandwich Company in Snider Plaza. The upscale sandwich shop will set you back a little more than Subway, but the plates deliver and then some. Standouts include the Meyer lemon chicken sandwich and the Cuban, which isn’t a cubano, […]
It’s a little-known fact that Albert Einstein had two carb-loving brothers who chose to devote their lives to bagels instead of physics. OK, we’re lying. In reality, Einstein Bros. Bagels was created by the Boston Market company in 1995 as a way to market breakfast food; it now holds the title of the largest retail […]
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This old sandwich institution was bought by new owners in 2022 and moved from it’s original location, but luckily much is the same. There are 31 different sandwiches to choose from with nine different bread options: French, focaccia, red pepper parmesan ciabatta, whole wheat, nine-grain wheat, jalapeno cheese, sourdough white and gluten-free. If you prefer […]
La Bodega is a grab-and-go spot that serves a small menu of sandwiches, salads and rotisserie chickens. There is no dine-in here, but a few tables outside to eat picnic style. This is the work of Oak Cliff native and Dallas restaurant veteran, chef Skye McDaniel.
LYFE Kitchen was founded by restaurant industry and business leaders including Mike Roberts, former global president and chief operating officer for McDonald’s, and Mike Donahue, former chief communications officer for McDonald’s USA. The restaurant showcases a menu created by award-winning, world-class Chefs Art Smith and Tal Ronnen offering great-tasting food that is convenient, affordable and […]