Dallas

(From May 2012)

Bánh mì seem to be the cultural equivalent of the American hamburger; in any event, these little sandwiches are mighty addictive. We chose tiny pork meatballs for our crispy French bun instead of the usual chicken or beef; the green papaya salad with candied bacon, peanuts, and chile-lime vinaigrette was just as winning as the sandwich. We’re going back for the brunch-time French toast with flambéed bananas. There’s a pleasant street-side patio and a clever cocktail list. Bar.

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(From January 2012)

Fresh orchids on the table and elegant red-and-gold decor create a pleasant ambienceat this small Thai spot. An appetizer of Tulip dumplings, six steamed purses of shrimp, pork, and water chestnuts, were perfect for sharing. Our E-Sarn Classic (a reference to the northeast area of Thailand) was grilled flank steak (chewy but tasty) with sticky rice and a green papaya salad. Five plump nuggets of tempura banana, prettily flecked with coconut, were just enough to satisfy our craving for dessert. Beer & wine.

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