Restaurants

Landrace

In the Thompson Hotel, Landrace targets upscale conventioneers and locals with a changing menu from chef Steve McHugh, of Cured.

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1700° Steakhouse

The ultimate steakhouse is on the seventeenth floor of the gorgeously remodeled Hotel Paso del Norte.

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Roy Pope Grocery

A reboot of the venerable Roy Pope Grocery, led by chef Lou Lambert.

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America’s Girls, Episode 7: All-American Sexy Girls

From honey shots to swimsuit calendars, sex has long been part of the cheerleaders’ brand. But is the provocative tease a relic of another era?

By Sarah Hepola

Tom Brown’s Body, Chapter 9: Another Day in Canadian

“I’ll never lose that hope. It could be five years from today. The door is always open at our office for anything that will bring resolution to this case.”

By Skip Hollandsworth

492 BBQ

A Mission-based joint has brought its South Texas–style mesquite-smoked barbecue to Edinburg.

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Uchi

This laid-back yet sophisticated temple of modern Japanese cuisine always dazzles.

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Neon Kitten

A cocktail lounge, but inventive dim sum puts Neon Kitten on the dining map too.

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Cris and John

East meets Mex at this North Dallas mom-and-pop joint.

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Don Chente

This Mexican seafood spot sets itself apart with its birria tacos.

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Love Supreme Pizza Bar

As with the namesake Coltrane record, there are variations on the theme at this convivial pizza spot.

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America’s Girls, Episode 6: The Perfect Look

It’s not just about being the right weight. It’s about having the right hair, the right skin, the right boobs, the right legs. Only a very particular kind of beautiful woman gets to wear that uniform.

By Sarah Hepola

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

Eclectic and bohemian best describe this French bistro–inspired spot housed in an old bungalow.

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Asti

A longstanding Hyde Park favorite, this Italian-inspired trattoria has a loyal following.

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Eberly

At this showstopper of a dining room and bar, the food takes its cues from the American South.

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America’s Girls, Episode 5: The Rules

Being a Cowboys cheerleader has always meant living by a long list of rules. But do those rules help protect the cheerleaders or control them?

By Sarah Hepola

America’s Girls, Episode 4: The Uniform

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniform is iconic, a symbol of Texas culture for half a century. But its origin story remains remarkably unsettled.

By Sarah Hepola

America’s Girls, Episode 3: Naked Ambition

A group of former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders pose topless in Playboy, and the Cowboys go to court to protect their brand.

By Sarah Hepola

Smoke ‘N Ash BBQ

By Daniel Vaughn

Concura

A sleek spot with a spacious courtyard and classic Italian menu.

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Tango Room

In a cozy, dark space, chef Kylil Henson elevates steaks and seafood to a luxury level.

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La Onda

A sophisticated Latin-inspired seafood spot located in a reimagined ice cream shop.

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Birdie’s

This East Austin wine bar boasts a casual patio, evolving menu of adroitly executed food, and voluminous wine list.

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Creekhouse

Just west of Wimberley’s town square, this quaint little eatery serves an evolving menu of Texas-inspired fare.

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America’s Girls, Episode 2: All That Glitters

The cheerleaders enjoy the glamour of sudden fame, while grappling with low pay and the dangers that celebrity brings.

By Sarah Hepola

America’s Girls, Episode 1: The Rise to Fame

The modern Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders launch in 1972 and rocket to national fame.

By Sarah Hepola

Sola

Fabulous pastries and pizzas from a family-owned business.

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The Ashen Rose

The fare here is more than a step above typical pub food standards.

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Belenty’s Love

This cheerful spot serves up an array of vegan Mexican specialties so vibrantly spiced you'll forget there’s no cheese or meat.

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Coco Shrimp

Hawaiian-style shrimp makes up most of the tiny menu, but who cares when it's done this well?

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Beckley 1115

Veteran chef Sharon Van Meter’s Oak Cliff wine bar/cafe is laid-back and comfortable.

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Hopdoddy Burger Bar

In the vast world of counter-service burger joints, there are few that top Hopdoddy.

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Hillside Farmacy

A favorite on Austin’s east side, this French-style bistro serves up a healthy dose of farm-fresh delights.

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Bliss

Follow the starlight to Bliss, for celebratory dining just south of downtown.

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Gemelle

Tim Love's take on his second-favorite cuisine.

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Lolita’s Bistro

A wall of stilled temple bells frames colorful canvases and a globetrotting menu.

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Pasha Mediterranean Grill

Pasha hits all the high notes for eastern Mediterranean cuisine.

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Fuji

An unassuming strip mall houses this diamond in the rough.

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Announcing Our New Podcast, ‘America’s Girls’

Inside the wild, glamorous, and complicated saga of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, an institution that changed sports, entertainment, and countless childhoods of boys and girls like me.

By Sarah Hepola

Nuri Grill

This upscale Koreatown hideaway brings Michelin-acknowledged expertise to elegant, inventive dishes.

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Mi Cocina on the Park

A glossy new location on Klyde Warren Park for the legendary Tex-Mex spot.

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OHMS Cafe & Bar

Spot-on cooking keeps this downtown icon at the top of the fine-dining list.

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Garden Cafe

The kind of restaurant its Junius Heights neighbors would rather walk to than drive, Garden Cafe is a longtime favorite in Old East Dallas.

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Sunbird Barbecue

By Daniel Vaughn

Wright on Taco

By Daniel Vaughn

Dudley’s Grab & Geaux

The old-time Cajun cafe Dudley’s is back in business as Dudley's Grab & Geaux, now focused on catering and food truck service.

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Suburban Yacht Club

Suburban Yacht Club, in Granite Park, has a breezy SoCal vibe with a menu to match.

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Joey Uptown

Joey Uptown, the sleekly designed Canadian transplant serving a variety of international dishes, is already attracting a convivial crowd.

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Mamacitas

Mamacitas, on the first floor of the Hotel Indigo, is a combination coffee bar, organic wine bar, and innovative restaurant.

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