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ABACUS
4511 McKinney Ave
(214-559-3111)
Dinner Mon–Thur 5–10, Fri & Sat 5–11. Closed Sun. Reservations recommended.
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(From December 2010) Looking like a small, colorful Tower of Pisa were stacked rounds of buffalo mozzarella brushed with pesto, slices of yellow and red heirloom tomatoes, and a sprinkling of tiny sourdough croutons and water-cress. A pyramid of truffle whipped potatoes and baby vegetables came parked beside a hefty hunk of wood-roasted beef tenderloin napped with a velvety red-wine butter. If you’ve never had sage ice cream—who has?—it’s a treat, especially paired with a blackberry crisp, as it is here. Note the sizzling bar scene, where everyone seems to be celebrating some sort of corporate coup. Bar. |
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ASIAN MINT
11617 N. Central Expy (U.S. 75) at Forest Ln, southwest corner
(214-363-6655)
Open Mon–Thur 11–10, Fri 11–11, Sat noon–11, Sun noon–9:30.
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(From March 2011) This place, with its clean lines, stylized art, and accomodating servers, is always a pleasure. So too was our meal of summer rolls with peanut sauce, followed by crispy red snapper topped with basil sauce, baby corn, and slivers of red bell pepper; an orb of jasmine rice flecked with black sesame seeds came alongside. Green tea ice cream with sticky rice and a splash of coconut coulis was a refreshing dessert; coming in second was a classic cheesecake with mango sauce and fresh raspberries. Bar. |
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CROSSROADS DINER
8121 Walnut Hill Ln
(214-346-3491)
Open Tue–Sun 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed Mon.
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(From June 2011) Good morning, sunshine! We love this high-ceilinged room, with the sun streaming through the windows, and we love the break-fast even more. Is there anyone who could re-sist a delectable frittata with roasted red pepper, chorizo, and goat cheese and sides of hash browns and “hippy†bread (i.e., lots of grains)? And nowhere is it written that you can’t have dessert after breakfast, espe-cially in the form of delicate, crispy lemon cannoli. |
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DRAGONFLY
Hotel ZaZa, 2332 Leonard, just off McKinney Ave
(214-468-8399)
Open Sun–Wed 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Thur–Sat 7–11.
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(From June 2011) There’s a new chef from across the Trinity River: Dan Landsberg, formerly of Tillman’s, has brought a New American approach to Dragonfly’s menu, which has resulted in some lovely dishes. Crusted with thyme leaves and minced garlic, our Bay of Fundy salmon was cooked to perfection and plated with toasted orzo and baby spinach. Dessert of a small chocolate bundt cake filled with peanut butter mousse and drizzled with fudge sauce and crushed peanuts was top of the world. We like the new, more serene black and white decor and the lovely cluster of pendant lighting in the center of the room. The bar scene is as lively as always. Bar. |
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FEARING’S
Ritz-Carlton, 2121 McKinney Ave
(214-922-4848)
Breakfast 7 days 6–10:30. Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30–2:30, Sat & Sun 11–3 (afternoon tea Sat 3–5). Dinner Mon–Thur 6–10:30, Fri & Sat 5:30–11, Sun 6–10.
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(From May 2011) Wanna feel like a Hollywood star? On a fine morning dine alfresco by the long, fountain-bedecked rectangular pool. There are traditional breakfast items, of course, but chef Dean just can’t deny his Southwestern influences. We picked a huevos rancheros breakfast platter with spicy chorizo, sliced avocados, black beans, and red and green salsas to drizzle everywhere; we weren’t hungry until late that afternoon. Service is friendly, despite the posh atmosphere. Bar. |
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GOOD 2 GO
1146 Peavy Rd
(214-519-9110)
Open Tue–Sat 6–3, Sun 7–3. Closed Mon.
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(From October 2011) The folks here are geniuses when it comes to innovative tacos. Tacos include the Minnie Pearl (roasted corn, pearl couscous, spinach, goat cheese, and favas), the Swine Bleu (braised pork with blue cheese slaw), the Curry in a Hurry (bok choy and shiitakes in yellow curry), the Hotlanta (waffle-battered chicken, sweet potato, and honey butter)—you get the picture. Be sure and order a coffee from Cultivar, which shares the space with the taco kitchen. |
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JIMMY’S FOOD STORE
4901 Bryan at Fitzhugh
(214-823-6180)
Open Mon–Sat 9–7:30. Closed Sun.
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(From October 2010) Lacking the euros to travel to Italy, we can still savor Italian delights by visiting this small grocery store with its myriad imported treasures. We sat down to enjoy a prosciutto panino with shreds of basil and thick slabs of mozzarella; it was easily shared by two. Adding to that a behemoth portion of muffuletta salad, a small bottle of San Pellegrino sparkling Chinotto (a bitter citrus fruit drink similar to Campari in taste), and a small round of chocolate cake with dense ganache icing, we had ourselves quite a feast. If so inclined, an Italian espresso costing only $1 might be the best ending of all. Beer & wine. |
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NANA
Hilton Anatole hotel, 2201 Stemmons Fwy (I-35) at Market Center Blvd
(214-761-7470)
Dinner Sun-Thur 6-10, Fri & Sat 6-10:30.
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(From January 2012) Chef Anthony Bombaci's creative juices are flowing, and we were wowed by what's coming out of his kitchen. A seven-course tasting menu brought such delights such as a Chilean languostine ceviche with a cilantro sorbet, a decadent wild-mushroom bisque with a flourish of carmelized onion streusel on top, and a show-stopping chocolate cake with peanut butter gelato and curry whipped cream. The city views from this 27th floor room are spectacular, and the service is top-notch. Bar. |
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NOVA
1417 W. Davis
(214-484-7123)
Dinner 7 days 4 p.m.–2 a.m.
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(From December 2010) The location is the same; the chef, Kelly Hightower, is the same; and the decor, a bit lighter in tones, is much the same. But Kavala has become Nova, a self-proclaimed Oak Cliff gastropub. We were happy to find Hightower’s great roasted garlic hummus still on the menu, but the rest of our meal had a few kinks. We would have loved the Blow Torch salmon—skewered fish with slashes of yuzu-miso glaze—if only a bit of crunch had been added to the dish. Angel hair pasta with crab and asparagus tips was dominated by the last ingredient (though still quite tasty), and the marinated New York strip steak, Vietnamese style, was a bit chewy. The wine list is short and quirky. Bar. |
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OLIVELLA’S
3406 McFarlin Blvd, at Hillcrest
(214-528-7070)
Open 7 days 11:45–10.
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(From June 2011) Four—count ’em—crispy micro-thin-crusted Neapolitan pizzas made our group very happy: the Regina Margherita, with its blend of cheeses, tomato sauce, and basil; the Snow White, with ricotta, mozzarella, oregano, garlic, and EVOO; the Amante Della Carne, with tomato sauce, house-made mozzarella, sausage, ground beef, ham, pepperoni, and onion; and the Quattro Stagioni, with tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, soppressata, anchovies, mushrooms, and garlic (that one was our fave). There are pastas and Italian sandwiches for those not in the mood for pizza. Beer & wine. |
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