Gorji is Dallas’ longest-running, award-winning prix fixe fine dining restaurant. With only six tables, every guest receives personalized attention in a serene, intimate setting designed to highlight Chef Gorji’s Persian and Lebanese-inspired cuisine. For over two decades, Chef Gorji (pronounced “gor-ji”) has crafted unforgettable dining experiences, sourcing fresh ingredients daily and adding his personal touch to every dish.
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Sweet Georgia Brown’s Homecooking where the food is soulful and plenty of it to go around.
Located in South Dallas at 2840 East Ledbetter this Dallas staple seriously doesn’t need a write up. If you don’t believe us try to grab a table Sunday afternoon after local church services. Served cafeteria-style, Sweet Georgia Brown’s tells us they are BBQ, but probably not in the sense of BBQ that comes to mind right away in Texas. This is all homespun and delicious in a different way. Like your Uncle and a Saturday afternoon way.
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SusieCakes, the bakery known for its nostalgic, made-from-scratch desserts, is ushering in the spring season with a dazzling lineup of Easter and Passover treats. Available for pre-order starting March 2, these limited-time offerings feature beautifully decorated cakes, classic cookies, festive cupcakes, and traditional holiday favorites—perfect for family gatherings, holiday tables, and sweet spring celebrations.
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The 98th Academy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most entertaining and unpredictable races in recent memory. Instead of a single film steamrolling the categories, voters are juggling sprawling historical epics, intimate character studies, and bold literary adaptations. Big names like Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, and Jessie Buckley are in the spotlight, but there’s serious buzz around standout performances from ensemble-driven films like Sinners and transformative turns in smaller, riskier projects like Marty Supreme. Technical darlings such as Frankenstein and Hamnet also threaten to steal the night in craft categories. It’s a year that could reward either masterful precision or audacious risk-taking — and honestly, a few surprises are overdue.
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The Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation (FWFWF) today unveiled the official chef lineup for the inaugural ‘Taste of Texas’ Row, presented by Official Taste of Texas Sponsor Visit Fort Worth. With just under six weeks until the 2026 Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival (April 9–12, 2026), the Foundation now reveals the culinary leaders behind this unprecedented statewide collaboration—bringing Michelin-starred, James Beard–recognized, and nationally celebrated chefs from across Texas to Fort Worth for the all-new Saturday festival event, Fork + Fire.
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Fast‑food fish sandwich is one of those things you order with modest expectations — comfort over complexity, familiar flavors rather than fine dining. In the Dallas–Fort Worth area, some live up to that spirit, some almost make it, and a few feel like they’re still figuring themselves out. Here’s a candid look at several you’ll encounter locally, with no sugar‑coating and no unnecessary hype.
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Seafood lovers, rejoice: Dock Local is celebrating the Lenten season with the return of its highly anticipated Friday Fish Fry, now available at all locations every Friday through April 3. Known for its East Coast–inspired lobster rolls and coastal favorites, Dock Local has made this seasonal tradition a must-stop for guests craving high-quality, comforting seafood.
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Aguachile is a culinary snapshot of Mexico’s Pacific coast. Traditionally from Sinaloa, it’s made with raw shrimp quickly marinated in lime juice and blended chilies, usually serrano or chiltepin, then mixed with cucumber and red onion. Unlike ceviche, which is allowed to marinate for hours, aguachile is eaten almost immediately, keeping the shrimp tender while still bursting with acidity and spice.
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