100 Favorite Dishes, No. 16: The Pumpkin Souffle at Rise

Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 issue, we’re sharing (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes, the Dallas entrées, appetizers and desserts that really stuck with us this year. The souffles at Rise are such perfection, they made our 100 Favorites list twice this year. We’ve already…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 17: The Raw Kitfo at Desta Ethiopian Restaurant

Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 issue, we’re sharing (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes, the Dallas entrées, appetizers and desserts that really stuck with us this year. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians follow a vegan fast for over half the calendar year, and nothing says it’s time…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 18: The Yardbird at Rapscallion

 Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 issue, we’re sharing (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes, the Dallas entrées, appetizers and desserts that really stuck with us this year. Even if you had to literally trek to Nashville to sink your teeth into Rapscallion’s “Long Walk to…

How to Make the Most of Bodega’s Monthly Wine Fair

Regulars love Bodega for its solid wine list, thoughtfully crafted wine flights and cozy atmosphere. Regulars also know the best place to restock your cellar is at Bodega’s monthly wine fair, where their already-reasonable bottle prices are discounted even more. Held the last Saturday of every month, it’s a place…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 20: The Kitchen Sink Milkshake at Grub Burger Bar

Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 issue, we’re sharing (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes, the Dallas entrées, appetizers and desserts that really stuck with us this year. Over-the-top milkshakes were a thing in 2016, but “crazy” doesn’t always equal “greatness.” Grub Burger Bar’s kitchen sink…

Denton’s Oriental Garden Reopens Under New Management

Oriental Garden, a popular local lunch spot and Denton institution, has reopened just in time for the new semester, but under new management. Located just across the street from UNT campus, the restaurant closed for renovations in May, announcing plans via Facebook post to reopen within two weeks. That initial…

Cake Boss Stars Mingle With Fans At Carlo’s Bakery

New bakeries come to town all the time. Everyone’s aunt seems to think they make the best cookies or their cupcakes are more special than others, but when your bakery is featured on a wildly successful TV show, it’s bound to draw enthusiastic customers. Even if you’ve never seen Cake…

The Drop and Chug: A Guide to Boilermakers in Dallas

Let’s set some ground rules: A boilermaker is a beer and a shot served together, but only can be called a proper boilermaker if the whiskey shot is dropped into the beer, then chugged. Otherwise, you have yourself a “one-and-one” situation, which is a shot of liquor with a beer…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 21: The Broiled Lobster at The Theodore

Leading up to September’s Best of Dallas® 2016 issue, we’re sharing (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes, the Dallas entrées, appetizers and desserts that really stuck with us this year. Tucked into a corner of NorthPark mall, the Theodore offers many quirky surprises, not the least of which…

Cane Rosso is Coming to Frisco

Adding to his already robust wood-fired Neapolitan pizza empire, Jay Jerrier, owner of Cane Rosso, today announced the pizza spot’s ninth restaurant: in The Star, the Dallas Cowboys’ new headquarters and training center in Frisco.  He announced the move in classic Jerrier fashion: With a video of a guy wearing…

Falafel Fight: Which New Dallas Mediterranean Fast-Casual Eatery is the Best?

Islam’s teachings on alcohol are mixed and controversial. Some verses of the Quran prohibit “intoxicants” and other sins, such as gambling; others merely say that the risks of drinking outweigh the benefits. Muhammad’s teachings evolved over his lifetime, especially, according to one historical tradition, after a booze-fueled incident among his…

Meet the Off-Menu Smoked Cheeseburger at Lakewood Smokehouse

The only place you’ll find the burger listed at Lakewood Smokehouse, at least for now, is the chalkboard quietly propped up outside. I spotted it in the wild, like a camouflaged hunter, as I drove by on Abrams: Lakewood Smokehouse, sister restaurant to Frisco’s 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House…

Six Essential Korean Fried Chicken Spots in Dallas, Ranked

Sorry, Kentucky. In Dallas, KFC stands for Korean Fried Chicken. If you’ve never tried this deliciousness, we’re here to help. What should a first-timer expect from Korea’s distinctive, delicious style of fried chicken? Pieces are not dredged in flour, American-style, but rather in a different starch, often from potatoes, sometimes…