by Steven Doyle photo by Robert Bostick
An inside source claims that Private Social will be closing permanently after the last shift this evening.
More to follow as the information trickles in.
Category Archives: Uptown
Private Social Shuttering
Filed under Closing, Crave, Restaurant Closed, restaurant news, Rumors, Uptown, Yikes
What Is The Detroit Chili At Pop Diner?
by Steven Doyle
Pop Diner is this new and over-the-top 24-hour diner in Uptown Dallas. One of the last tenants to fill the Borders Books location the diner serves breakfast and diner fare all through the day and in the dark stretches of the morning hours. The owner, Nik Gjonaj, is originally from Detroit where he owns a successful chain of steakhouses called Luca’s Chophouse. Detroit is where his roots are, but he now divides his time between Texas and Michigan.
Detroit has their own style of cuisine that is a different take on many items we serve in Dallas, such as the hot dog. The Michigan dog is a definite style of dog you find primarily in that state, but seldom referred to it as such. That term is used by other states to describe the steamed dog, steamed bun and a rich beefy sauce. A coney if you with chile con carne. Continue reading
Filed under Chili, Steven Doyle, Uptown
Max’s Wine Dive Brunch For A Quick Hangover Cure
by Steven Doyle
A visit to Max’s Wine Dive will often net you a chance to embrace the inner oenophile, but they also have their bad boy side which serves up some interesting, if not bawdy, menu items. There is certainly that late night rendezvous with fried chicken and Dom Perignon by the glass that gives Max’s a bit of the bad boy impression. But this makes perfect sense; bubbles are meant to make you smile.
Max’s has no pretention of staying classy as evidenced by their over-the-top brunch menu, and we set out to tackle a few of the more interesting items. Continue reading
Filed under Brunch, Crave, Steven Doyle, Uptown, West Village
A Fall Menu To Be Thankful For: Dragonfly
by Melissa Robert
As November draws to a close we have heard the many beautiful and heartwarming things that our friends and family are thankful for. Personally, I’m thankful for an amazing fall menu. The particular Dallas restaurant that has given me this attitude of gratitude is none other than Dragonfly inside the Hotel ZaZa. The Fall 2012 menu, which was introduced approximately 2 weeks ago, is filled with flavorful and elegant dishes that we have come to expect from Executive Chef Dan Landsberg. Landsberg, who made a name for himself at Tillman’s Roadhouse and Stephan Pyles Restaurant, has been with Hotel ZaZa since February of last year. Continue reading
Filed under Dallas, Melissa Robert, Restaurant Review, Uptown
Acme F&B Looking Grimm
by Melissa Robert
Being known as a food lover amongst your peers means that you are regularly asked where to dine in Dallas. Last week I had the pleasure of enjoying a meal with friends at Acme F&B and I can safely say this is one restaurant you don’t want to miss.
Upon entering the large front doors I was immediately greeted not only by the hostess, but also by a wonderful and enticing aroma that filled the air. I made my way to the bar in the back, enjoying the thoughtful and warm décor anchored by a large fireplace in the middle of an open dining room. The patio area is also very spacious, this night I opted for the cozy grouping of armchairs near the fireplace. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, McKinney Avenue, Melissa Robert, Restaurant Review, Uptown
Chef DAT Pays A Visit To JW Tate For One Tasty Evening
by Jennifer Thomas
This Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Chef DAT will visit one of our favorite Dallas bartenders, JW Tate at Tate’s Bar on McKinney. Here the two young minds will meld in a cocktail and culinary feast for a special gathering. Consider this a party, an underground dinner, and a cocktail throwdown all wrapped into one private evening for you and a few select friends. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Cocktails, Dallas, Jennifer Thomas, Underground Dinner, Uptown
