Ask the right people in Dallas where to go for a genuinely special dinner and eventually someone mentions The Old Warsaw. They say it quietly, the way people mention things they half-want to keep to themselves. It has been at 2512 Maple Avenue in Uptown since 1948 — 77 years, same French Continental menu, same candlelit room, same pianist — and it remains one of the least-known great restaurants in a city that somehow keeps missing it.
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Old Warsaw is a cherished institution known for its elegant atmosphere, impeccable service, and old-school charm since 1948. A true standout of the restaurant’s rich history and menu is its indulgent dessert offerings, particularly the show-stopping table-side preparations of Cherries Jubilee and Bananas Foster. These iconic dishes offer a nostalgic glimpse into an era of dining where table-side presentation and theatrical flair were just as important as the taste itself.
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by Steven Doyle
Dallas has so many wonderful hot spots that can supply your sweetheart with an amiable stash to keep her happy for quite some time. We would certainly recommend Dude, Sweet Chocolate, Isabelly’s, CocoAndre in Oak Cliff, and Kate Wiser in Trinity Groves for starters.
We do love our chocolate. We also enjoy it in soufflé form, and we have found some of the best places to drop a few dollars on the light and airy dessert that makes a meal more special, especially this time of year when hearts go fluttering at the mere mention of the sweet dish. Continue reading
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No one enjoys table-side service as much as yours truly. In a discussion about this subject last evening it made me think of not just service, but table-side desserts in the Dallas area. We know where to find saganaki and a big wheel of cheese set on fire much to out amazement, but where are the sweets? Continue reading
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Generations have celebrated certain restaurants in Dallas, enjoying the cuisine that made Dallas strong and certainly has given it character. Today we pay homage to a select handful of these Dallas classics and hope you will continue to enjoy them as time honors them with continued success.
I recall some old favorites including Zeider Zee, The Beefeater, Prince of Burgers and Southern Kitchen. Perhaps you have some memories of restaurants that come to mind.
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