If you’ve ever seen a pastry that looks like a caramel-crusted croissant and wondered what it is, there’s a good chance you were staring at a kouign‑amann (pronounced “queen‑ah‑mahn”). This rich, flaky treat comes from a very unlikely origin story — and has quietly become one of the most talked-about pastries in cities like Dallas.
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The Crossbuck Supper Club turns the classic smokehouse on its head, offering a monthly five-course dining experience that’s as thoughtful as it is indulgent. Each evening is a carefully curated journey through the kitchen’s creativity, where slow-smoked meats and seasonal ingredients are transformed into dishes you won’t see on the regular menu.
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Oasis Café has been feeding Dallas for decades, and it shows in the way the menu reads and the way the food arrives at the table. This is a breakfast-and-lunch café that knows its audience and cooks for it without hesitation. There’s no reinvention here, no trend chasing—just a steady rhythm of plates coming out of the kitchen the same way they always have, which is exactly what keeps the place full.
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The Stewpot’s 18th annual Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Show, presented by H-E-B/Central Market, takes place Monday, February 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Thompson Dallas. The event is co-chaired by Cory and Shane Bowen and Ashley and Danny Ellis, with Dale Petroskey, CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, as honorary chair.
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Sushi Kozy has appointed acclaimed chef RJ Yoakum as its new Chef de Cuisine, effective January 3. He will work alongside Chef and Owner Paul Ko, marking an important next step for the intimate Dallas sushi destination.
The appointment reflects Sushi Kozy’s continued focus on seasonality, precision, and a thoughtful, modern interpretation of Japanese dining traditions. The restaurant’s experience is rooted in the principles of kaiseki, Japan’s traditional multi-course cuisine, which emphasizes balance, restraint, and a progression guided by the seasons.
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Located on Botham Jean Boulevard in Dallas’s Cedars/Southside district, Turkey Leg Paradise is a true mo0m & pop that offers a bit more than meets the eye. The building itself is unpretentious, a simple brick facade with a few picnic tables outside, yet inside, the restaurant exudes a quiet confidence: the smell of smoked meat fills the air, and the atmosphere hums with energy without ever feeling forced.
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We have made plenty of lists in the past, and certainly soup has been a big draw for the cold, wintery months such as we are experiencing. One of our favorite soups comes from King’s Noodles (read about that place here). There are plenty of mainstays in Dallas such as Fearing’s tortilla soup, a recipe that will not, and should not ever leave that menu. Other perennials include the marshmallow soup at Rise No. 1 which is actually a rich tomato soup with pillows of roasted goat cheese.
Make a better soup and the world will beat down your door, especially when it is 25 degrees in Dallas.
Today we offer a list of some recent favorites. You will want to check these out in your travels about town this week. We do not mention all of our favorites today, but will catch up to more soon. Continue reading
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Haute Sweets Patisserie is the bakery people turn to when they’re feeding more than themselves. Birthdays, showers, office parties, holidays—this is where Dallas hosts go when dessert needs to look good, taste better, and work for a crowd.
What sets Haute Sweets apart is range. This is not a one-note pastry case. You can build an entire dessert spread here, mixing textures, flavors, and styles so there’s something for everyone without it feeling chaotic.
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