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Posted by Margie @ 1:38 PM Thu, Dec 27, 2007

I'm kinda sad not to see Bijoux on the list. I sure love that place!

Posted by LisaS @ 3:30 PM Thu, Dec 27, 2007

I'm also sorry not to see Bijoux on the list. It definitely deserves a mention!

Posted by Joyce Saenz Harris @ 4:45 PM Thu, Dec 27, 2007

Margie and Lisa, I'm not sure Bill has made a foray to Bijoux yet. Since it was reviewed late in 2006 by Kim Harwell, it's not quite due for a revisit. But I know he has mentioned being eager to check out Bijoux for himself. So it's definitely on his radar, and my educated guess is that it's the kind of place he is likely to appreciate. Personally, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Bijoux on Bill's list of his Top 10 upscale faves for 2008. (It's definitely on my list already!)

Posted by Bill Kennedy @ 9:58 PM Thu, Dec 27, 2007

Trader Vic's? All he waxed over in 3/4 of the *entire* review was the booze and the old decor?

TRADER VIC's?! Geeeez.

Posted by Bill Addison @ 9:34 AM Fri, Dec 28, 2007

Hey from vacation in Maryland, gang --

Joyce got it exactly right. Haven't been to Bijoux yet (officially, anyway). Those upscale faves were based on update reviews I wrote in 2007. I'm still working my way through the top-rated restaurants in the area. A guy can only ingest so much foie gras.

In any case, I am most certainly looking forward to visiting Bijoux for an update review this year. I've heard that Scott Gottlich's five-star food has only gotten better since the restaurant opened last year.

Posted by Lee Ruiz @ 9:38 AM Fri, Dec 28, 2007

Trader Vic's shouldn't be on the list, but it does have us talking.

I would put Kavala up there.

Posted by Margie @ 11:46 AM Fri, Dec 28, 2007

It completely escaped me that Bill hadn't reviewed Bijoux yet. I look forward to seeing what he thinks. Meanwhile, I need to check out some of these that I haven't tried on the 2007 list!

Posted by jack anderson @ 12:06 PM Fri, Dec 28, 2007

Hey Bill,
I have had three dinners at the Mansion on Turtle Creek this busy holiday season, each better than the next,The Chefs room is the most amazing experience i have ever had in Dallas.
It should be on your best of list, if not at the top !
The crowd is younger the rooms are beautiful when are we going to get your take on it ?

Posted by Bill Addison @ 12:49 PM Fri, Dec 28, 2007

Hey Jack --

The Mansion overhaul will be up for the '08 list. Look for the review in the next two months ...

Posted by jack anderson @ 1:19 PM Fri, Dec 28, 2007

Thanks for you reply

Love your writing and please have a Happy New Year!
Can't wait to see what you think.

Jack

Posted by Sally @ 2:47 PM Fri, Dec 28, 2007

I agree with Jack,
The Mansion is back in a big way. The food is the best around. Trying the chefs room tomorrow night, hear it is amazing
Love the modern art too!

Posted by Richard @ 10:56 AM Mon, Dec 31, 2007

Tried Nonna on Saturday night. Reminded me of eating at intimate bistros in Florence and Rome in June. Superb menu, I thought well-priced- and a welcome addition to the Dallas dining scene. It is Italian food like I see in LA and New York.