http://www.chow.com/boards/66 Thu, 06 May 2010 21:23:57 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849468#7342024 Who from Dallas has been to Vancouver/Victoria BC and can recommend place to eat or see? We are traveling at the end of June. I have tried the boards for BC and only got a few results. 6 nights and willing to travel. Bigr72 Wed, 16 May 2012 04:53:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849468#7342024 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849464#7342002 I'm looking for some Large New Zealand green lipped mussels. Does anyone know where I can find them? Or have a place in mind that I could look and see? Happy eating! ChefJM Wed, 16 May 2012 04:27:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849464#7342002 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849280#7341881 Has Celebration moved? It used to be on Lovers Lane, not Mockingbird. If you enjoy AYCE restaurants with pedestrian food at a low price point then Celebration is the place to go. Strangely, their lunch menu offers better choices than their dinner menu. Scagnetti Wed, 16 May 2012 03:14:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849280#7341881 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849145#7341851 I prefer being able to get in and not have the crazy rush. Both Kirin Court and Maxims have the same general issue of the wait staff trying to move you on. That being said, they are all good, but Hong Kong Royale is just much easier to deal with. That being said they are all okay. None of them meet the better San Francisco Dim Sum, but then again for the price a great deal here! irodguy Wed, 16 May 2012 03:01:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849145#7341851 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846811#7341828 Thanks. Wish I had known the other day. I was at H Mart and they didn't have them. energystar Wed, 16 May 2012 02:49:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846811#7341828 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849228#7340891 +1 Costco! We buy that and the chicken tamales in the same case, YUM!! keli175 Tue, 15 May 2012 19:35:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849228#7340891 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849375#7340877 That's great news! irodguy Tue, 15 May 2012 19:30:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849375#7340877 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849328#7340313 Eatzi's will celebrate it's Grand Opening, Thur, 5/17. http://www.dfw.com/2012/05/14/622266/eatzis-market-grapevine-dfw.html CocoaNut Tue, 15 May 2012 15:54:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849328#7340313 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/808068#7339516 Since my last post in this thread, I've (very happily) discovered Pecan Lodge in Shed 2 of the Dallas Farmers Market. Without a doubt, the best BBQ in Dallas! Not only is their BBQ great but unlike others you've mentioned, It's clean, air conditioned and, you can sit down in comfort and watch the "passing parade" while you are in BBQ nirvana. Order your brisket fatty and I guaranty you'll be a very happy camper! They're open Thursday thru Sunday from 11:00AM-3:00PM. http://www.pecanlodge.com twinwillow Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/808068#7339516 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848684#7339225 Truck with Meat Pies wasn't there (on Friday last week). I'm told they rotate the offerings aroud a bit. I had the Ssaam tacos on Thursday, those were great. Had Sliders on Friday when I saw the Meat Pies were not there (forget the name of the truck....). In meetings thru Wedndesday, so at best I can go back Thursday to see if Meat Pies are back. (sure hope so!). masnole Tue, 15 May 2012 01:21:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848684#7339225 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849170#7338356 All, The season is upon us. I saw Alphonso mangoes at Central Market (Lovers) yesterday though I'm not sure how long they've been there. Please report here if you find a store with a good supply. I plan on getting my mango fix for the year taken care of over the next week or two while the Alphonso mangoes are still around. Same goes for mangosteen. I checked the vietnamese grocery store on Jupiter today for both fruits and they had neither. demigodh Mon, 14 May 2012 18:31:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849170#7338356 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/635119#7338125 One2One Restaurant and Bar! Just found it this weekend, it's only been open a year or so. The food was amazing and the atmosphere is fun! Great Patio hungrygirl78 Mon, 14 May 2012 17:13:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/635119#7338125 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843867#7338032 One2One Restaurant in Frisco is so good...kinda new I think, love their bar and patio and the drinks are strong and cheap! Also I think they have some drink specials on Wednesdays. Sunshine7945 Mon, 14 May 2012 16:44:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843867#7338032 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/442418#7337662 I've been there a few times with no problem. The sauna experience is pretty awesome and the food might be the best Russian food in Dallas but still isn't great. There's a specialty food store at Park and Coit called Gourmand that has tons of good Russian stuff as well. Specifically, the oreshki there are awesome. demigodh Mon, 14 May 2012 14:16:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/442418#7337662 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/519770#7335436 Sorry some of the best restaurants in Europe are dog friendly. There is no sanitary reason for not letting dogs in, other than keeping cat people out. irodguy Sat, 12 May 2012 21:28:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/519770#7335436 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848885#7335295 I'm in GV and the nearest I know is the Woodshed in FW. Better-than-great outdoor/indoor experience on the Trinity, but you might want to do a trial run on the ribs. I haven't had them, but wasnt bowled over by the app and entrees that we had - artichoke, wild boar sausage and pulled pork sand. They may do better w/tradition BBQ. Hard 8 BBQ in Coppel may have them. You pay by the pound, price can get run up quickly, so you're warned! I didn't love it the one time I went several years ago, but reviews are mixed. Another possible trial run. CocoaNut Sat, 12 May 2012 19:25:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848885#7335295 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836095#7335229 Try Big Fish in downtown Grapevine. They have a high turnover, so very fresh product. Reasonably priced, nice and fat. pishpesh Sat, 12 May 2012 18:39:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836095#7335229 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848836#7334488 Just wanted to recommend this awesome little cafe. The food is all fresh, country cooking, the veggies are fresh and everything is high quality. The owner is super nice and comes out and talks to everyone. GREAT place to stop on country motorcycle rides! From McKinney north...take the 455 Weston exit and go north. The address is 714 Main St. Weston, TX. 75009 Phone number is 972-382-2735. Here is their Facebook page. Go out here and like the page so you can start getting their feeds...worth the drive, I'm telling you. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Country-Weston-Cafe/270295796374024 texaschick1960 Sat, 12 May 2012 02:33:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848836#7334488 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848663#7333148 Texas food truck fest in Dallas today and tomorrow. http://www.txfoodtruckfest.com/ A good blog here with links to all of them. http://www.dfwfoodtruckfoodie.com/ head Fri, 11 May 2012 14:11:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848663#7333148 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848682#7332627 I'm on a quest to find great places to get a beer... and get a lot of work done... whether that be reading or playing on the laptop. Particularly, looking for places that have wi-fi and plugs.. and have other people working! Ideas? Currently, I'm digging Goodfriend Beer Garden on Peavy Rd. Shakewood Fri, 11 May 2012 01:47:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848682#7332627 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846195#7332606 Definitely Taco Joint for migas! Shakewood Fri, 11 May 2012 01:34:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846195#7332606 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848676#7332602 The Meridian Room does that on select days. I hear it's phenomenal. Shakewood Fri, 11 May 2012 01:32:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848676#7332602 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/692310#7332527 Jack at mobile knife sharpening has closed the kiosk at the Dallas Farmers Market and now does curb service. For more info call 469-387-0434 or go to www.mobilesharpening.com Same great results but, more convenient. jackie58 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:41:32 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/692310#7332527 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848155#7330580 Bob's and Biernat's are within shouting distance of each other and Bob's is "expense account diners" and Biernat's has a " local, well heeled clientele"? They both curry favor with the same crowds. I have seen in quantity in both places the Parkies, the generic white fifty-something businessman types and the high profile athletes. Also, what EXACTLY was wrong at Bob's that you NEVER enjoyed the food or service? Scagnetti Thu, 10 May 2012 01:49:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848155#7330580 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/694392#7330236 Meatloaf at Julie's Fresh Kitchen in Haltom City--a daily special on Tuesdays. foiegras Wed, 09 May 2012 22:52:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/694392#7330236 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845401#7328499 Skip Hattie's. Bolsa is turning out great food these days due to the new lineup. Smoke is always great. Haven't tried Driftwood or Mesa, but both look promising. If your crowd is small and the weather is nice, might be able to snag an outdoor table at Lucia. If your crowd is larger, might consider Nova. the_sneeb Wed, 09 May 2012 03:35:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845401#7328499 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/711757#7327761 you can find black & blue in lake view liquor dallas,tx 75218 214-321-1216 they have dozens of specialty beers jose5515 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:08:32 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/711757#7327761 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847398#7327381 I just remembered that the crab cakes came with a pretty cool variation on sauce gribiche. In my experience, it's usually a fine dice of ingredients - egg, cornichon, capers, herbs, etc. It usually seems less of a sauce, and more like a relish. At Sissy's, it is much more mayonnaise-like - smooth and creamy, but with the flavor of cooked egg yolk. I thought it was good, and an interesting version that I had not seen before. gavlist Tue, 08 May 2012 18:50:53 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847398#7327381 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837426#7327368 I would clarify one point... the chicken isn't any (or much) better than Babe's. There are some other good things on the menu at Sissy's - the crab cakes were outstanding with a pretty unique variation on gribiche - and it's by far from a bad restaurant, based on one dinner. I think that it would be better to compare it to Screen Door or Hattie's, and I'd say that it compares favorably. I'm not an enormous fan of those restaurants either, but I think that all are reasonably decent places to eat, if you're after that sort of food. gavlist Tue, 08 May 2012 18:47:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837426#7327368 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848224#7327313 I don't know of a nose-to-tail themed restaurant though I've got to assume we have one or two in Dallas. That said, I can definitely point you in the direction of some bizarre cuts of meat or dishes that are available. Are you interested in one off dishes from ethnic dives or does this need to be a semi-fancy offal themed destination? demigodh Tue, 08 May 2012 18:32:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848224#7327313 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848153#7325831 Dodie's in Frisco used to be my go to place for snow crab legs, but they changed ownership last year and the quality/flavor went downhill. I'm looking for a new go to place. I tried The Boiling Crab in Garland, but don't like having the crab drenched in "butter" in order to get the flavor profile. (They deliver the crab in plastic bags that are filled with butter and whatever spice profile you choose. There is no way to get them fat free.) I'm looking for a place that boils their crab legs in spice mixture that imparts the flavor during the boil. Any suggestions? debbarn Tue, 08 May 2012 01:31:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848153#7325831 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847873#7322838 You could have your pick of chains in GV as well as N. Irving - but given your requirements, I'd probably opt for Tolbert's on GV's Main Street - if your guests are from out of state, they'd have a good offering of Texas grub, plus it's a great area to "walk-off" lunch and browse the shops. There's an ice cream and cupcake shop just north of Tolbert's! If steak would be a better option, (as a chain) Salt Grass comes through with a good, moderately priced steak - plus they have the semi-separated rooms for groups. https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/Default.aspx CocoaNut Sun, 06 May 2012 14:44:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847873#7322838 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/814134#7320613 Signs up on building! peppergal Fri, 04 May 2012 22:33:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/814134#7320613 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847587#7319388 Local to your Irving/Southlake area, all of the better steakhouses will exceed the $50, but JR"s in Colleyville would put you right at that amount - without drinks or salad. Still, might be worth your look as they serve a wonderful steak. Tip - most, if not all of their steaks are sauced. I don't know why they do this, because their steak is excellent stand-alone, - ask for the sauce on the side. http://www.jrsteaks.com/images/steakhouse_menu/Menu.pdf For regional Tex-Mex, Anamia's in Southlake, LaHacienda Ranch in Colleyville or MiDia in Grapevine. A much older, but more upscale Tex-Mex/Mex in Irving is ViaReal. http://www.anamias.com/ http://www.laharanch.com/lahaciendaranch/home_laha.htm http://www.midiafromscratch.com/ http://www.viareal.com/ Grapevine, neighboring Southlake, has a number of wine rooms on Main Street. Farina's Wineroom and Cafe (Italian) might be of interest for you. http://farinaswinery.homestead.com/ Others will give you a number of options in Dallas. If you'd be interested in a drive to Fort Worth: Ellerbes - upscale American, some local ingredients, seasonal menu Tillmans Roadhouse - Texas Classy Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - Fine dining in the FW Stockyards, game meat options Reata - Downtown, named after Reata Ranch in the movie "Giant", fine dining with strong western appointments. Weather permitting, rooftop, patio dining. http://ellerbefinefoods.com/ http://www.tillmansroadhouse.com/home.html http://www.lonesomedovebistro.com/ http://www.reata.net/fort-worth-restaurant.html CocoaNut Fri, 04 May 2012 13:35:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847587#7319388 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846578#7318993 I second both suggestions. twinwillow Fri, 04 May 2012 03:49:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846578#7318993 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847376#7318020 SOuth of Downtown on Magnolia Ave, The Usual would pour a proper mint julep. http://theusualbar.com/ Can check out Nonna Tata next door for Italian. Call for the hours as they can be odd. http://www.yelp.com/biz/nonna-tata-fort-worth LewisvilleHounder Thu, 03 May 2012 20:19:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847376#7318020 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847338#7316252 King Buffet opened about a year ago at Glade Rd and Hwy 121, south Grapevine. Went only once as its not my deal, but it is large and maintained beautifully with a huge variety of options, including sushi and a Mongolian grill. Call to verify if they continue to have crab legs on weekends if you care about that. http://www.kingbuffetdfw.com/ CocoaNut Thu, 03 May 2012 01:12:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847338#7316252 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/356078#7315348 Might want to ask for some off menu options...Montanara or the Honey Badger!! I will have to try to remember some others I have had in the past. LewisvilleHounder Wed, 02 May 2012 18:46:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/356078#7315348 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847248#7314663 I have a bunch of coworkers coming for a week long work thing, and they arrive to Dallas on Sunday evening. A lot of the options I was going to suggest seem to be closed on Sundays (Neighborhood Services, Papasito's, etc.). Everyone is flying into DFW and staying near 635 and Central. Options closer into Dallas (Knox/Henderson or Uptown area also good). So, can anyone suggest a few places to take these people? Some have requested Steak or BBQ. I threw in TexMex also. Really any place that has good food and good drink options (beer or wine). pgwiz1 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:53:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847248#7314663 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846821#7310659 Always start with Hong Kong Supermarket (Audelia and Walnut) and Saigon Mall(Beltline and Jupiter). Next best bets are at Asia World or 99 Ranch both in Plano LewisvilleHounder Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:23:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846821#7310659 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/89738#7309934 Want a good foldable NY style slice...check out market street grocery...they sell slices cheap...foldable...NY style...I was shocked...went to one in. McKinney ....delicious. you won't regret it it. eqqalized Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:45:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/89738#7309934 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846828#7309871 Next to Maxim's. Go for lunch and get the braised pork belly. It had some preserved vegetables in there,too. I enjoyed the scallion pancakge, as well. Quick, inexpensive and really good. Jon G Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:14:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846828#7309871 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846774#7309135 I’m new to the area and was wondering if you could help with which restaurants offer either Bananas Foster or Cherries Jubilee? So far, the only place I’ve been able to find if the Old Warsaw. Thanks in advance for the help! Firefan17 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:30:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846774#7309135 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845405#7305906 Much easier to just buy it. twinwillow Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:05:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845405#7305906 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846493#7305825 So...I was on here last night asking about Ethiopian restaurants. I had never tried Ethiopian food and was curious about the cuisine, plus one of my kids has a school project on Ethiopia. I read all of your reviews and also my wfe dug up some. In the end, we decided to try IBEX which is on Greenville Road. SWEET FIND! The food was great, we had a sampler platter that included a number of vegetarian entrees, a lamb stew, spicy cubed beef, and a chicken dish. Additionally we had a Spicy Beef Tartare. While I admit to not having a base to compare from, I have to say the food was outstanding,it was really good, nice spice level, variety of textures, and nice flat bread to dip into the entrees. NOT only that, but the owner (Ashe) was a really nice host. We told him that our daughter was doing a school project and he took her around the place to point out various items that had cultural an historical significance. Gave her as much time as she needed. They also had a setup for coffee there that looked interesting, very traditional. I've been in the coffee business for many years, and am a huge fan of Ethiopian Coffees. Not sure where this ranks among the other Ethiopian places in town, but as a novice was real impressed. I'd be curious to see what some others who have also been here might say about this place. Worth a look. masnole Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:46:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846493#7305825 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844955#7304360 Moroccan - Kasbah Grill in Irving - Tagines and couscous dishes are very good If you don't mind a smokey atmosphere then Mr. Max in Irving is good for Japanese style curry. Indian - would head over to Samosa Hut....great samosas and decent spicy chicken tikka masala (just don't eat the naan). If you are looking for more of a sit down place then you can go to Amruth, Pasand or Our Place. All of them have lunch buffets but dinner prices go up and you are on your own to explore the dishes. http://www.amruthdallas.com/ http://www.pasand.net/ http://www.ourplaceusa.net/ Mexican - I really like how La Margarita in Irving takes the tex-mex spin on things and makes them a bit more mex. I really like the duck carnitas and the pulled pork relleno. Dishes are always pretty solid. You could also try out the new sister restaurant Mi Dia From Scratch in Grapevine. It is hard to know what to recommend.....I pretty much liek all the dishes I have had there. If you are down for Mexican style chicken then head for El Pollo Regio or Dona Lencha If you are feeling a bit more adventurous there are plenty of taquerias in Irving that would quench your Mexican cravings. http://www.la-margarita.com/ http://www.midiafromscratch.com/ http://www.elpolloregio.net/ http://www.yelp.com/biz/dona-lencha-irving Nepalese - Everest in Irving is about the only place that still serve fairly decent Nepalese food. http://www.yelp.com/biz/everest-indian-himalayan-restaurant-and-grill-irving Thai - Bangkok Orchid - I stick only to the authentic thai menu....go for dishes like pad cha, fish nuggets in red curry, or yum pla duk foo (fried fish salad) LewisvilleHounder Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:03:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844955#7304360 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842811#7304107 Teppo is one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas. The fish is always amazingly fresh. The dishes are creative. Excellent. With regards to Tei An, I've tried to like it. After my first disappointment, I went back and tried other dishes. After that disappointment, I tried again. Now, I just have to conclude I don't appreciate good soba noodles. Too many other people love the place for it to be as disappointing as I think. mahalan Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:50:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842811#7304107 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846328#7304092 Try this thread too: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/829700 air Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:40:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846328#7304092 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846096#7301419 Congrats! R+D Kitchen In Preston Center might be on the upper end of moderate, but I think they do a great job serving excellent American fare (something for everyone), plus sushi, in a modern but relaxed dining room, without the volume of a chain (nearby sister restaurant Houston's does as well). Enjoy your special occasion, wherever you go. sike101 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:00:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846096#7301419