Sachet has become one of Dallas’s most consistent restaurants, striking a balance between modern polish and neighborhood comfort. In its Oak Lawn near Highland Park, the space is drenched in natural light, with pale woods, clean lines, and an open kitchen that keeps the energy lively. Since opening, it has specialized in drawing inspiration from across the Mediterranean, pulling flavors from Spain, Italy, North Africa, and the Levant into a single, cohesive menu.
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At Gemma, oysters are elevated to the centerpiece of the dining experience. Each shell arrives elegantly presented, offered with a finely shaved granita—a vinegar-laced, subtly floral ice that melts across the oyster’s brine, enhancing rather than masking its natural salinity. This approach replaces conventional mignonette decoration with chilled precision, allowing the oyster to remain the star.
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In a city teeming with restaurants vying for attention, Gemma stands apart—not because it shouts the loudest, but because it listens. A staple restaurant on Henderson Gemma feels as curated as the dishes it serves, Gemma is more than a restaurant; it’s an ever-evolving expression of seasonality, instinct, and a little bit of magic.
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Each week we take a look at five unique restaurants that you should try. The restaurants have something that will no doubt tickle your fancy in a way that is sure to please. Here are this week’s entries for entrees. Please feel free to tell us about your own or suggest a restaurant of the week.
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The James Beard Foundation has officially announced that two chefs based in Dallas, along with a Dallas restaurant, have progressed to the subsequent round of the 2024 James Beard Awards. This announcement, made on Wednesday, highlights the notable achievements within the culinary industry in Dallas.
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by Steven Doyle
There has been this terrific trend in past years of adding an egg to most anything to make a more supple and delicious. The burger is a prime target for this unabashed egging, and always a welcome garnish on any style of tartare. The egg, if prepared correctly, provides a silky self-saucing thrill that ups the ante to sandwiches, pasta and salads. Eggs are not just for breakfast.
Today we explore a handful of primo examples of how the egg has enhanced many dishes in the Dallas area. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle Gemma Bar
Valentine’s Day is one where we thinking about hooking up for a grand date, and Dallas has plenty of choices for prix fixe meals and specials for the night for that special someone in your life. But what if we are playing solo for the big night? Don’t play into the hype and feel you need to hunt a date, we have you covered for a perfectly acceptable night on the town with no regrets. Don’t stay at home, get out there and enjoy. It is always fun to people watch, especially the couple who just met for the first time from Match.com.
Reservations of tables for one are up 62 percent nationally over the past two years, according to OpenTable’s analysis of its online reservations. That makes it the fastest-growing party size, if one person could indeed be considered a party, the company said. Continue reading
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It’s a strange year to try and make any sort of “best of” list. We made it out several times before lockdown, then supported the scene by ordering take-out, and finally were able to venture out to a few patios when the weather would hold up. While there are dozens of options that we sadly missed, here are some favorites from our limited ventures out. (Or in).
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