Tag Archives: Where to Dine in Dallas

by | February 26, 2021 · 10:28 am

Malai Kitchen, a Bruncher’s Paradise

by Steven Doyle

Patio season is officially full on after the devastatingly hot and dry summer. The pooches are leading their sexy owners by the string past the cabanas that are playing soothing street music as cars bustle by to find a spot of their very own.

This is high season for brunch and none is sexier than the digs at Malai Kitchen, the fresh-faced Thai-Vietnamese  kitchen in the West Village compound off McKinney.

There you will find the restaurant prodigies and husband and wife team of Yasmin and Braden Wages busily running about tending to details. Details that we found amazing during our happy brunch time at Malai this past weekend.     Continue reading →

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by | February 23, 2021 · 11:18 am

Enjoy the Taste of Wine Country with Sixty Vines’ New Menu Items

Sixty Vines is taking guests’ taste buds on a trip to the vineyards with the debut of several new menu items.

Sixty Vines’ menu features a way of cooking and eating that celebrates seasonal produce. At Sixty Vines, guests are transported to wine country with an innovative lineup of infused olive oils, sustainable seafood, locally raised beef and poultry, artisanal pizzas and charcuterie. Additionally, guests can now enjoy these five new menu items:

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by | February 11, 2021 · 12:34 pm

The Second Floor at The Exchange Offers Sunday Brunch Beginning February 14

The Second Floor at The Exchange,a newly-opened restaurant featuring two concepts – Ichi Ni San by Chef Peja Krstic and Ounce by Chef Brian Zenner, will offer brunch every Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. beginning February 14.  Guests can select from both the Ichi Ni San menu featuring Japanese-inspired brunch items and the Ounce menu featuring European and Mediterranean inspired brunch dishes. A robust beverage program will be available including an at-the-table mimosa bar and hand-crafted cocktails. 

Guests will enjoy menu items from Ichi Ni San such as the Milk Bun & Chicken Karaage– soft pillowy milk buns filled with tender fried chicken, kewpie mayo, Tonkotsu sauce and sunamono; Japanese Breakfast Plate – steamed rice, salmon or tuna, tsukemono, tamago, miso soup, soba seaweed salad, steamed vegetables; Japanese Pancakes– fluffy soufflé pancakes drizzled with maple-umeboshi syrup, ginger-citrus whipped cream and season fruit; and Okonomiyaki – Osaka style pancake with cabbage, potato, squash, green onions and pork belly topped with kewpie mayo, Tonkotsu sauce and katsuobushi.

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by | February 11, 2021 · 11:39 am

A Look Inside Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen

Images & Text by Joey Stewart

This week we trekked down to Lower Greenville for a visit to one of the hottest spots in Dallas as they celebrate the Lunar New Year, as well as its 6-month anniversary.

Ngon, meaning “delicious”, features a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes in a festive and bright setting. The space includes a twelve-seat bar, a spacious dining room, and a patio for those who wish to dine outdoors during this time. Enjoy the peek, then head down to eat.

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by | December 11, 2020 · 10:56 am

First Look: Son of a Butcher

Photos by Joey Stewart

As we reported earlier this week, Son of a Butcher Sliders will open their doors this coming Monday, December 14th in the old Char Bar space on Lower Greenville. Here’s a look at some of the delicious sliders, sides, shakes and the spacious outdoor patio.

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by | November 30, 2020 · 10:40 am

Harwood Arms – Cozy Pub Inspired by the British Isles Opens on Monday, December 7

Opening officially on Monday, December 7 for dinner, drinks, and late-night seven days a week with brunch offered on weekends, Harwood Hospitality Group’s latest creation, Harwood Arms, transports guests to a world inspired by the British Isles. Tucked away in the Harwood District on La Rue Perdue at 2850 N. Harwood St., the concept features a regionally inspired menu of pub fare paired with clever cocktails and a broad whiskey list including a private select blend made exclusively for the brand. 

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by | October 20, 2020 · 12:06 pm

New Restaurant LADA Opens in Dallas Next Month

New to the Dallas food scene, LADA Restaurant will open the doors of its flagship restaurant in mid-November and center its fine-casual menu around artisanal enchiladas, the much-loved, neatly folded tortilla with its long history that begins in Mexico and dates back to Aztec culture.

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by | October 12, 2020 · 9:43 am

Stone Crab Season is on at Truluck’s

Trulucks Stone Crab Clawsby Steven Doyle

One of our very favorite restaurants in Dallas is Truluck’s. This is the place known for pretty awesome steaks, but especially their stone crab. For those unfamiliar, stone crab is this beautiful claw which can be quite large, massive actually. The meat is quite dense and sweet and best served cold with a dab of a special mustard sauce.  Continue reading →

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