It’s called “KFC,” but it has nothing to do with fried chicken. The Knox Fish & Chips drops at lunchtime on a patio sun-dappled like it’s a impressionistic painting, and for a moment, the idea that this Knox-Henderson space used to house a Chili’s feels laughable. Despite its former life,…
Pardeep Scharma watches carefully. About 12 years ago, the then-owner of India Palace watched his fast-casual, concise and modern concept unfold on McKinney Avenue, noticing that his customers stuffed the baked naan with creamy chicken tikka masala as they dived into their meals. Casual eating usually encourages hand-held dishes, so…
Tortas are a dietary staple for Mexicans, especially those who come from the Distrito Federal (Mexico City) and the state of Mexico. The flexibility of the sandwich and the ease of finding one makes it optimal for any time of day, whether you’re grabbing one on the go for lunch…
There are no humble meals at Chai Khanah. Even a modest order at this Richardson restaurant, which opened earlier this year, is likely to swell with unexpected sides, baskets of bread and smoky grilled vegetables. Iraqi hospitality strictly forbids the idea of any customer leaving hungry or unsatisfied. So my…
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie, Uptown’s French-style bakery and sweet treat shop, specializes in some delicate, time-intensive desserts, including its popular macarons. On a recent visit, we watched the process behind the new bicolor pistachio croissants, which come stuffed with a touch of pistachio cream. This video will make you want to…
Walking up to the Statler feels a bit like stepping into 1950s glamour — a feeling aided by the vintage cars parked strategically out front. Inside, ’50s glamour meets modern chic. Taking cues from both midcentury modern design and present-day aesthetics, the Statler’s redesign is certainly eye catching. Take a stroll…
It’s a wonderful afternoon. You’re sitting in one of Babe’s Chicken Dinner House’s many North Texas locations. A mannequin sits in the chair next to you. Quirky signs depicting John Wayne and Marilyn Monroe line the wall. A young woman asks you if you’ve been there before. Yes, you say,…
Two nights before Thanksgiving, there are Creamsicle-tinted clouds streaking high above the Cold Beer Co. patio in Deep Ellum. The air is the temperature of a Texas autumn, which means it feels like May anywhere else, and inside the bar, the heat’s pumping to the music. The room is sparsely…
When Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier took the ring March 8, 1971, it was the first time for two undefeated boxers to fight each other for the heavyweight title. And what a match it was — a true display of agility, strength and grit. Although two undefeated men entered the…
It’s easy to pass by Pho Pasteur 2, tucked into an unassuming Carrollton strip mall near a Cici’s Pizza and a Colombian restaurant. With the same owners as Richardson’s Pho Pasteur, the Carrollton outpost of this Vietnamese gem delivers a large variety of inexpensive, traditional dishes. Taking its name from…
Sorry, butter. Nice try, olive oil. There’s a new best thing to put on bread. It’s called ezme. It’s spicy, garlicky, acidic and sweet-sour, a lightning bolt to the taste buds. At Tantuni Mediterranean Grill, the newest Turkish restaurant in Richardson, ezme arrives with bread in a small bowl, looking…
In 2016, for the first time in three years, Jack Perkins had a quiet Thanksgiving. The feeling was, as he tells it, a little weird. Perkins had sold The Slow Bone, his barbecue restaurant in the Design District, which meant he had a little extra time on his hands for…
Looking for a hot deal on that holiday hooch? Well, we’ve got good and bad news. The bad news: True Spirits Liquor, Beer and Wine in Plano is closing after eight years in business, according to a Facebook post: The good news, at least for drinkers, is that everything in the…
Cruising down the Jefferson Boulevard drag, you’ll find a variety of Hispanic/Latino-focused businesses — from taquerias and quinceañera dress shops to grocery stores — and the historic Texas Theatre. Slowly, newer shops and eateries catering to different crowds are moving into this Oak Cliff neighborhood. One new resident is trying…
Considering that brunch is Dallas’ favorite pastime — after complaining about the Cowboys and sitting in traffic on I-35 — there is never a shortage of hot new brunch spots to hit up. But in all the new and now, it’s easy to forget about the Dallas brunch institutions, the…
While things have (finally) slowed down in this explosive sector of the ever-growing fast casual scene, there is one new poke joint coming that we’ve had an eye on since plans were announced seven months ago: Malibu Poke. The Turtle Creek Village restaurant has finally announced an open date: Tues.,…
All-American is a series that looks at beloved, longstanding North Texas eateries and examines their histories while exploring how the food has changed — for the good or bad — over the years. Ground pork belly sizzles and crisps into Dunston’s house-made bacon bits. French bread is sliced and fried…
A lot has happened since a New American bistro by the name of The Grape opened in 1972. One president resigned and another was impeached. Jordache jeans took the roller-coaster ride of fashion, the smartphone was introduced, the human genome was mapped and dietary fat was first demonized, then praised…
Our hopes are high that the Toyota Music Factory comes together as a food and live entertainment destination. On the live music front, the venue has had something of a rocky start, with canceled shows and questionable plumbing, but the i-dotting and t-crossing appears to be wrapping up for upcoming events…
Ever since this gilded cage sprung up in downtown Dallas, the city has been falling all over itself to get a taste of Bullion, a new French brasserie from chef Bruno Davaillon. Now, they can: Bullion opens to the public on Friday. The 96-seat restaurant, boasting ample commissioned art and “contemporary…
Hide owner Nick Backlund’s love for fast food flourished while he was an undergraduate student at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. He played baseball for the school and, after each game, had a Chick-fil-A-themed meal of a fried chicken sandwich, a cookie and some chips. When Chick-fil-A’s spicy chicken sandwiches…
What an expressive name is Hello Dumpling. It’s short, sweet and friendly, and it holds out the promise of delicious dumplings. There’s only one problem with the name: This new restaurant’s noodles are even better. In the space formerly occupied by Good2Go Taco on the east side of White Rock…
