Uptown Urban Market 4. 5 Stars $-$$ Got poke on the brain? Chicken tenders? Or how does an extra cheesy pepperoni pizza sound? If you’re indecisive or just incredibly hungry Uptown Urban Market has a little something for whatever your multiple appetite personality is seeking. The market is home to several different concepts including Chef Tiffany Derry’s, The Cupboard, Totto Yama and Fireside Pies. Uptown Urban Market is the first food hall of Dallas. Besides good grub you can rest your bones and partake in a few cocktails at ILL Minster Pub. The deep dark woody bar offers standard selections, like Old Fashions and Whiskey Sours, but you’ll definitely want…
A Little Lunch with Chef Tiffany Derry
Lunchtime on a Saturday isn’t always a thing. Often overshadowed by the expectations of weekend brunch, lunch usually doesn’t get its just do. But, on Saturday, August 19th that wasn’t the case, as foodie fans and booze lovers made their way to The Brixton at Shops at Legacy and took part in an afternoon of splendor with celebrity Chef Tiffany Derry. Strutting out to Jill Scott’s Golden, Chef Derry took to the stage to prepare three of her favorite dishes. Each dish was paired with a cocktail made with vodka or whiskey from Texas’ own Western Son Distillery. While showing off her cooking techniques, Derry enthusiastically answered questions from the…
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…
Sipping Swank for Six Bucks at Cedars Social
The Cedars Social is the type of place where egg whites meet frothy, alcohol induced endings poured inside coupe glasses. Since opening in 2011, prohibition style elixirs have served as the focal point of this swanky bar with a not so vintage looking price tag to match. But, with the start of their new happy hour and late night menu, the swank has now become affordable. Don’t expect your standard rum and Cokes or vodka soda’s. Instead you’ll find seven complex craft cocktails like the Self Starter made with gin, Gifford Apricot, lillet and absinthe or the Death in the Gulf Stream, a name that kind of says…
The End of Cheating at Nazca Kitchen
Nazca Kitchen We all appreciate a good cheat day. Ordering butter, cheese and fried themed foods just because you deserve it and it tastes so good. Sure, it may come at the expense of a food coma and a wardrobe upgrade to stretch pants, but, you’ve already committed to cheating for the day. But, what if you could fork around without consequences and cheat days could be every day. Enter Nazca Kitchen. Truthfully there’s really no room to be “bad, bad” at Nazca. It’s not exactly tolerated. The light and airy environment directly translates to the menu which takes a healthier approach to South American cuisine. Here, you can actually…
A Taste of the Whimsical at Sai
Spring rolls aren’t something you will find on the starters section of the menu at Sai Fine Asian Bistro. Instead, you’ll spot appetizers like fried brussel sprouts in a sweet and tangy chili plum sauce and their tangy take on braised pork belly. But it doesn’t stop with the starters. Sai’s menu is tossed in the whimsical with sprinkles of the traditional for good measure. Items served at Sai are the foodchild of Chef Eddy. Somewhere smack dab between upscale and affordable, Eddy has left his mark on this Colleyville eatery, creating dishes that make you ask, “What’s that seasoning in there?” It’s a question that you might ask while…
Good Times at The Brixton
The Brixton – 4.5 Stars $$ When visiting The Brixton, it’s not simply a restaurant, it’s an experience. With a Vegas style vibe, the new eatery and two-story nightclub is in a league of its own. The brothers of Harder Concepts and Chef Patrick Stark have created a rockin menu for the rock and roll vibe here. With most of the options served in shareable portions, this is a great spot to grub and dance with a few of your pals. What to Order – Bloody Mary Shrimp Shooters made with grilled herb brined shrimp. You’ll also want to try the Bacon Bites, made with smoked Nueske’s Bacon, fresh Granny…
A Light Dive Inside Windmill Lounge
Windmill Lounge is the type of hidden dive you need in your pocket. Sure parking isn’t the greatest, but you deal with it because the drinks are good and strong. Here you’re likely to make memories at 12 AM and forget them by 4 AM. But, before those memories start fading into your Windmill Whiskey Sour, you need to order some grub. Located near the Medical District since 2005, the crowd here is a scattered mix of scrubs, regulars and a few newbies sprinkled in for good measure. Appetites may vary, but so too does their new drink and food menus. You’ll want to begin by wetting your whistle…