by Steven Doyle
It is mudbug season again and we will be reporting on the best places to enjoy crawfish for the next few weeks. The bugs are bodacious this year so don’t miss out!
We checked out the Ragin’ Crab recently and thought the crawfish were perfectly delicious. These people have their cooking methods down, and the sauce with a kicking spice for any level you prefer (or none). Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
The Perry family opened its first restaurant in 1979 in Southeast Houston as a modest meat market called Perry’s Butcher Shop and Deli. In 1986, Chris Perry persuaded his father Bob to add dining tables, which eventually led to an expansion and the opening of a second market. As the markets gained popularity, Chris opened Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille in 1993. The original two butcher shops are also still in operation as Perry & Sons Market & Grille. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Years before Bob’s Steak and Chop House went location happy, we asked Bob what was up with the carrot. There was no crazy revelation, it dated back to his childhood where his mother made a version of this glazed carrot. Bob also mentioned it made sense, would you rather be a bone-in ribeye garnished with kale or some other green inedible, or a massive phallus-sized sweet carrot? Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
We like to beg the question, “What’s Eating Your Phone”? This is where we all can join in on the foodie fun by sending in your latest dining photo that has you all jazzed. These are not necessarily limited to dining out, it can be from that last dinner party. And don’t think we discriminate against libations. Send in your favorite cocktail photo, too.
To be included in a future edition of What’s Eating Your Phone, send those photos to me at steven@cravedfw.com. A brief description and location would be super helpful. Here are this week’s selections: Continue reading
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By Joey Stewart Photos by Joey Stewart
Monarch, the highly anticipated wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant led by two-time Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant has been open for two weeks and is already the hardest reservation to score in town. We were lucky enough to grab one at their opening hour of five o’clock, and here’s our first look.
Open kitchen with wood fired hearth. Diners in the north dining room are in full view of the action.
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Easter Sunday is set to be a festive day at popular Dallas-based restaurant Al Biernat’s. The Oak Lawn and North restaurant locations are planning a splendid brunch on Sunday, April 4th from 11am to 3pm. The restaurants will be offering both dine-in and curbside pickup options for guests wanting to celebrate the holiday with Al’s.
Al Biernat’s annual Easter brunch includes classic brunch dishes such as Strawberry Topped Pancakes, Crab Cake Benedict, Chicken and Waffles, and Avocado Toast and Smoked Salmon. Entrée options include the popular Beef Tenderloin, Prime Rib, and Sea Bass. For vegans, Al’s offers special dishes including Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese and a Beyond Meat Vegan Cheeseburger. Make sure to load up on scrumptious family-style sides like Eggs any Style, Smoked Bacon, Garlic Cheese Grits, and Skillet Potatoes that can be paired along with any main dish. Finish it off with a delightful dessert like Al’s Famous Coconut Cream Pie or Carrot Cake. Sparkling wine, signature cocktails, and classic mimosas will be poured for grown-ups in attendance.
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by Steven Doyle
The most common question I am asked is which is the best burger in Dallas. I have a love-hate relationship with this question as the answer is in constant flux. It is either the last burger I had, or the next one. But in all honesty, there are about a dozen great burgers in Dallas that I would crave. Actually, the list is broader if you account for all the great chef-driven burgers which, to me, is difficult to compare to a burger only joint. The burgermeister deserves his own list, his own hall of fame, his own glory. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Dangling below a beautiful Matisse at le Bilboquet, you will find immaculate starched tablecloths, doting waiters and plates of foie gras terrine, apple tarte tatin and this crazy good Cajun chicken dish. A true French masterpiece posing as a restaurant..
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