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by Steven Doyle | October 29, 2026 · 3:21 am

Misti Norris at Far Out

Earlier this month the Michelin Guide added five Dallas restaurants to its 2026 Texas selections. Far Out was not one of them. That is worth a second look, because few kitchens in this city have had a better year.

Far Out sits in a converted Quonset hut at 1906 S. Haskell Ave., just north of Fair Park, with a cactus-lined patio out front and a bar that stays busy well after dinner. Owners Caroline and James Lee brought in Misti Norris as culinary director in May 2025, a few months after she closed Petra and the Beast. She has been cooking on Haskell Avenue ever since, and the rest of the country has noticed.

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by Steven Doyle | September 1, 2026 · 12:04 pm

Misti Norris Is Taking Dallas National With James Beard’s TasteTwenty

Misti Norris made a list that only twenty chefs in the country land on this year, and anyone who’s eaten her food lately isn’t surprised.

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by Steven Doyle | June 8, 2026 · 5:09 pm

Far Out Keeps Dallas’ Cedars Dining Scene in Motion

Far Out Dallas sits in a converted Quonset hut in the Cedars, just south of downtown. The space feels deliberate and not restrained—warm lighting, terracotta tones, cactus-lined corners, and a bar that pulls attention the moment you walk in. It is led by operators Caroline Lee and James Lee, with chef Misti Norris directing the kitchen.

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by Steven Doyle | April 5, 2024 · 1:43 pm

The 2024 James Beard Finalists

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 | February 26, 2020 · 11:23 am

DFW James Beard Semi-Finalists 2020

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The James Beard Semi-Finalists have been announced this year, and Dallas has a good amount of nominees that are genuinely deserving and exciting. If you study the list, all of Texas is well represented. Let’s look at our chefs Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 27, 2019 · 9:33 am

2019 James Beard Finalists from DFW

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The James Beard Foundation announced today its list of Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists in advance of the 29th annual James Beard Awards. The prestigious group of semifinalists across all categories represents a wide collection of culinary talent, from
exceptional chefs and dining destinations nationally and across ten different regions to the best new restaurants, outstanding bar, outstanding baker, and a rising star chefs 30 years of age or under. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 12, 2018 · 9:17 am

Dallas Cochon555 2018 Recap

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Five chefs, five pigs and five winemakers are ready to create the Dallas food ultimate experience for the first time since the competition’s inception.

Cochon555, a nose to tail competition, was created in 2008 in response to lack of education around heritage breed pigs. The event is also dedicated to supporting family farmers and educating chefs and diners about the agricultural importance of utilizing Old World livestock. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | May 2, 2017 · 1:26 pm

An Evening Under The Stars At Urbano

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Keeping up with chef Misti Norris can be a full time career with all her pop-ups , appearances and consulting work she seems to be getting, and this is all a good thing. Last evening we caught up with the young and talented chef behind what used to be Tom Spicer’s garden and now is a playground for the owners of Urbano Cafe, Kristen and Mitch Kauffman.

The Kauffman’s run an extremely fun and interesting restaurant that is Urbano. It is there you dine in close quarters in what has become the best BYOB restaurant in Dallas. The food is ever changing and seasonal, which is always delicious. And the atmosphere makes for interesting conversation and often meeting new friends. With this comes the sharing of wine, laughter and one beautiful evening of wining and dining that is often overlooked in our city. Continue reading →

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