From the people that let you get your roll on at Chills 360, this spring get ready to roll in the DOH. The upcoming concept is all about cookie dough. Guests will be able to choose from a variety of cookie dough flavors, from the classic stuff like peanut butter and chocolate chip to the interesting fruity pebbles. Bonus, you can enjoy your DOH topped with a variety of fixins, from pretzels to M&Ms. Get ready to get all DOHed up this spring. The DOH gets rolling this spring in Deep Ellum next to Chills 360.
Black Bites and Booze DFW 2017
From pudding that leaves you smiling to crab legs that leave you craving, DFW has the privilege of being home to some of the tastiest Black Owned Businesses in the Metroplex. Each business featured in this guide is not only mouthwatering, but passionate. The passion can be tasted when sipping a Pain Killer and licking your jerk chicken covered fingers while dining at The Island Spot, or when smearing your croissant with peach cobbler jelly from MaDear’s. You are tasting a story. You are tasting love. Grab your fork and journey with Brandi’s Foodie Diary, The EATs Blog and myself to explore some of the best Black Bites and Booze…
The Art of Envy at One90 Smoked Meats
One90 Smoked Meats – 5 Stars Ten minutes, and a platter. That’s all it took to gain your uncle’s title as pit master. Now officially the reigning champ, you’ve become a hero AKA Smoked Meat God. As the honey baked ham and fried turkey languish in sadness and abandonment, everyone is raving over your smoked brisket. So seasoned, so smoky, and so tender it can be eaten with a spoon. Your uncle now hates you. One90 Smoked Meats isn’t really a barbeque joint in the traditional sense, but more of a smoked meat boutique. They’re not just throwing baby back ribs and their cheddar cheese oozing house poblano sausage on…
Brunch with a Soundtrack at Sambuca’s Uptown
Sambuca’s Uptown – 3.7 Stars Blackened shrimp and grits with a side of sax. Paired with a few mimosas, it’s not a bad way to enjoy your food. With their latest menu, Sambuca’s Uptown is providing a soundtrack to the weekend’s most beloved meal. Don’t expect a lot of fills when it comes to the brunch selections at Sambuca’s. For the most part, this menu gets straight to the point with house made granola parfaits, eggs benedict and breakfast tacos. Those looking for a little twist to the classics will also get their fix. Take a roll in sugar with the Bananas Foster French Toast, which is made with…
The Second Slay at GAPCo
With their second location, Greenville Avenue Pizza Company has effectively snatched up the pizza cravings of the folks in East Dallas. Like their original location, the new GAPCo continues to slay with their infamous Pizza Slayers. Everything here is made fresh, from scratch daily. Get pesto wasted with the Pesto Sciutto, a welcoming marriage of prosciutto, roma tomatoes, arugula, fresh garlic, and sundried tomatoes. The pie is finished off with pizza crack and parmesan. Cheese lovers will find immediate harmony with the Five Cheese Pizza, a generous mix of stringy mozzarella, feta, parmesan, goat cheese, ricotta and oregano. Few pizza joints can deliver on more than just pie. There’s…
Don’t Tell Supper Club, The Experience
Don’t Tell Supper Club – 4.7 Stars Pull a sword from a man’s throat. Watch in awe as people go through rings and suspend themselves in curtains aka aerial performances. Sip on a cocktail aptly named Green Eggs and Ham then let your fork slip into tender Smoked Yellowtail Sashimi. This isn’t someplace you need a plane to get to. But, it is an escape from the norm. Don’t Tell Supper Club isn’t your average night out in Dallas. Tucked away in Downtown Dallas, from the outside, there’s really nothing too assuming about Don’t Tell. Open Thursday through Saturday night, this place easily blends into the fabric of buildings surrounding…
A Glimpse at Taziki’s
Taziki’s 4 Stars Fried, frozen and microwaved. Those aren’t forms of cooking that you’ll be privy to tasting when visiting Taziki’s Café. With their latest franchise in Plano, the healthy Mediterranean eatery is serving up plenty of delicious healthy options. Most notable are the chicken roll ups, grilled shrimp with their tender taters, and the spicy pimento cheese. What to Order – The Grilled Shrimp Feast which is served with either delicious roasted new potatoes or basmati rice and Greek salad. The shrimp is seasoned and grilled with lemon juice, butter and just a touch of blackened seasoning. Promise not to skip out on the baklava. Where to find…
Getting Saucy at Razzoos
Sauce and more sauce. That’s the joy of visiting Razoos. Take a glimpse at a few of their dishes and sauces. Most notable sauce is the BBQ Ouch with grilled alligator. What to Order – Rat toes, aka jalapenos stuffed with crab meat and deep fried. Only get them if you can handle the heat. The Tchoupitoulas is also worth your time, particularly because of the Crawfish Lemon Butter Sauce. Where to find them – Various locations.
Brunch at Kenny’s Smokehouse
Kenny’s Smokehouse – 5 Stars $$ It seems that Kenny’s Restaurant Group has the monopoly on tasty restaurants. So, it should come as no surprise that brunch at Kenny’s Smoke House in Shops at Legacy is nothing short of down home deliciousness. Their new brunch menu combines smoky goodness with classic items, such as the Smoke House Benedict on a brioche bun topped with poached eggs, béarnaise sauce and your choice of pulled pork, brisket or smoked salmon. What to Order– You cannot truly experience brunch here until you’ve tried the Ross’s Famous Chicken Fried Brisket and Eggs. The brisket is smoky and tender then cooked in a seasoned, light…