February 1, 2012
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This week's review took me to Plano, where I visited Jasper's in the Shops at Legacy. When I wasn't dining there, I was eating seafood at Lefty's, the 16 year-old lobster house in an Addison strip mall. Have you been to either place? We'd love to read about your experience -- and your opinion of the reviews. Please let us know in a comment.
Jasper's: 1 star
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Lefty's Lobster and Chowder House: 3 stars
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Photo of Jasper's rotisserie chicken by Vernon Bryant/Staff Photographer
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January 25, 2012
Del Frisco's Grille -- the new place in Uptown from the Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House folks -- is the subject of this week's review. Meanwhile, Kim Pierce checked in on Vspot Cafe -- the new vegan place on Henderson. Have you been to either? What did you think? As always, we would love to read your thoughts in a comment.
Del Frisco's Grille: 2 stars
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Vspot Cafe: 2 stars
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Photo of a New York strip at Del Frisco's Grille by Kye R. Lee/Staff Photographer
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January 18, 2012
For this week's review, I barely had to roll out of the newsroom -- into Texas Spice at the new Omni Dallas Hotel. Besides the review, we also have a Table Talk coming, as well as an Impatient Palate and the Find.
So, have you been to Texas Spice? What did you think?
Texas Spice: 1 star
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Photo of Texas Spice's pickled beet carpaccio by Nan Coulter/Special Contributor
January 11, 2012
The always-engaging Mark Vamos was kind enough to fill in for me with a review while I was on vacation. This week, I'm happy to present his review of Sevy's Grill. And we're treated to a Kim Pierce review, too -- Lazaranda Mexican Seafood Grill. Naturally, we would love to know what you think -- of our reviews and of the restaurants.
Sevy's Grill: 3 stars
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Lazaranda Mexican Seafood Grill: 2 stars
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January 4, 2012
For this week's review, I visited Zio Cecio, Francesco Farris' Italian place on W. Lovers Lane. Have you been? We'd dearly love to hear what you think -- of the restaurant and of the review.
Zio Cecio: 3 stars
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December 21, 2011
It's review time! This week, we take a spin on Lower Greenville, all fresh from its face-lift, to visit Teppo Yakitori and Sushi Bar. Kim Pierce, for her part, headed to Oak Cliff to eat brunchy-lunchy things (chicken and waffles, anyone?) at Jonathon's Oak Cliff. Of course we'd love your opinion -- of the restaurants and our reviews of them.
Teppo Yakitori and Sushi Bar: 3 stars
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Jonathon's Oak Cliff: 2 stars
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Photo of Teppo's yakitori by Lara Solt/Staff Photographer
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December 14, 2011
For this week's review, I visited the Pyramid at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel, where chef André Natera is in charge of the kitchens. Have you been? Please share your impressions!
The Pyramid Restaurant and Bar: 4 stars
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Photo of the Pyramid's heirloom carrot salad by Mona Reeder/Staff Photographer
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December 7, 2011
For this week's review, I headed for Highland Park Village, where I visited Bistro 31, Alberto Lombardi's new restaurant. Mark Vamos lit out for the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine -- not to see the ICE! show, but to check out Zeppole, the resort's coastal Italian restaurant.
Bistro 31: 2 stars
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Zeppole: 1 star
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November 30, 2011
For this week's review, I headed out to Grapevine (getting terribly caught in construction-related traffic one day) to dine at Mí Día From Scratch, where Gabriel DeLeon is chef. Have you been? We'd love to hear what you think.
Also, stay tuned -- Best in DFW: Chefs is coming soon.
Mí Día From Scratch: 3 stars
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Photo of Mí Días quesadillas de huitlacoche by Taylor Glascock/Staff Photographer
November 23, 2011
Hurray! It's time for new reviews. Have you ever been to Parigi? I hadn't until recently, which was a wee bit embarrassing. That is the subject of my review. Mark Vamos, meanwhile, reviews Dodie's Reef Cafe, the new one down on Greenville in the historic building that burned down last year. We would dearly love to know what you think about both reviews.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Parigi: 2 stars
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Dodie's Reef Cafe: 2 stars
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Photo of Parigi's lobster BLT by Mona Reeder/Staff Photographer
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November 16, 2011
Have you been to Private Social yet? That's the sceney new McKinney Ave. restaurant where Tiffany Derry is executive chef, and it's the subject of this week's review. If you have been, we'd love to know what you thought, and in any case, we'd love your thoughts on the review. And be sure to check out the slide show -- special contributor Rex C. Curry took some pretty great photos.
Private Social: 4 stars
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Photo of Private Social's scallops on parsnip puree with chanterelles, snow peas and pomegranate by Rex C. Curry/Special Contributor
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November 9, 2011
For this week's review, Italian was on the plate -- at Princi Italia, Patrick Colombo's gracious new restaurant at Preston and Royal. Kim Pierce was thinking Salvadoran (and Mexican and Tex-Mex) thoughts down at Gloria's Restaurant, in its new location near its old location in Oak Cliff. Of course we would love to know what you think of the reviews -- please let us know in a comment.
Princi Italia: 2 stars
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Gloria's Restaurant: 2 stars
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Photo of Princi Italia's Italian wedding soup by G. J. McCarthy/Staff Photographer
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November 2, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Social 121 -- the nightclubby spot in the cavernous Plano space that used to be Loft 610. Mark Vamos reviews Mughlai Fine Indian Cuisine, near the Galleria. Feel like sharing? Please let us know what you think in a comment.
Social 121: 3 stars
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Mughlai Fine Indian Cuisine: 3 stars
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Photo of Social 121's habanero-soy-glazed pork belly by Brad Loper/Staff Photographer
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October 26, 2011
This week's review took me to that hotbed of gastronomic goings-on, the corner of Preston and Forest, where MesoMaya makes its home. And Mark Vamos reviews Rohst Korean Marinade Grill on Lower Greenville. It's in the new building -- with the preserved facade -- that burned down last year, next door to Terilli's. Of course we'd love to hear what you think of our reviews, and of the restaurants.
MesoMaya: 3 stars
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Rohst Korean Marinade Grill: 1 star
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Photo of MesoMaya's sopa de lima by Brad Loper/Staff Photographer
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October 19, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Baboush, the beautiful new Lebanese-Moroccan place in West Village. Owners Sam Benoikken (Medina Oven and Bar) and Yaser Khalaf (Farnatchi Gourmet Oven) have created quite the scene there -- have you been? When I wasn't mainlining mezze, I was tucking into pizza at Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, the new VPN-certified place in North Dallas. It's an outpost of the renowned San Antonio pie place. As ever, we'd love to hear what you think of the reviews -- please let us know in a comment.
Baboush: 3 stars
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Dough Pizzeria Napoletana: 2 stars
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Photo of Baboush's moutabal du jardin by Mona Reeder/Staff Photographer
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October 12, 2011
This week's review brought me back to Neighborhood Services Bar and Grill, the North Dallas spot Nick Badovinus opened 15 months ago. Why an update review so soon after the first review? Read the review to find out! Kim Pierce, meanwhile, got a java fix or three at Coffee House Cafe. We would love, as always, to hear what you think about the restaurants -- and our reviews.
Neighborhood Services Bar and Grill: 2 stars
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Coffee House Cafe: 2 stars
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Photo of Neighborhood Services Bar and Grill's Jonah crab and artichoke dip by Rex C. Curry/Special Contributor
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October 5, 2011
The Capital Grille at the Shops at Legacy is the subject of this week's review. And Mark Vamos gives us his take on RedFork, the newish East Dallas tavern where Ryan Carbery has taken over the kitchen. Have you been to either? What did you think? Please do let us know -- and let us know, too, what you think of the reviews.
The Capital Grille at the Shops at Legacy: 2 stars
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RedFork: 2 stars
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Photo of Capital Grille's Kona coffee-crusted sirloin by Vernon Bryant/Staff Photographer
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September 28, 2011
For this week's review, I revisted Fearing's, Dean You-Know-Who's four-year-old restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton Dallas. Why did I review it so soon after its last review 15 months ago? You'll just have to read it to find out. Meanwhile, Barbara Rodriguez treats us to her review of Shinjuku Station in Fort Worth. As always, we would love to hear what you think -- of our reviews and of the restaurants.
Fearing's: 4 stars
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Shinjuku Station: 3 stars
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Photo of "Farm to Fearing's" salad by Brad Loper/Staff Photographer
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September 21, 2011
The subject of this week's review is Wild Salsa, the new downtown Mexican restaurant where Kelly Hightower is chef. Have you been? As always, we'd love to hear what you think of the restaurant -- and of the review.
And stay tuned -- we have a new Best in DFW dining story coming up, too!
Wild Salsa: 3 stars
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Photo of Wild Salsa's carnitas tamal by Patrick T. Fallon/Staff Photographer
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September 14, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Saint Ann Restaurant and Bar, the stylish newish spot next to St. Ann Court, where Chad Starling recently took over as chef. Mark Vamos is back (hurray!) with a review of Katy Trail Ice House. As always, we'd love to know what you think of the reviews -- and the restaurants. Please let us know in a comment.
Saint Ann Restaurant and Bar: 2 stars
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Katy Trail Ice House: 2 stars
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September 7, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Charlie Palmer at the Joule, the tony downtown hotel restaurant where chef Scott Romano heads the kitchen. Have you dined there? We'd love to hear what you thought -- and what you think of the review.
Charlie Palmer at the Joule: 3 stars
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August 31, 2011
For this week's review, I got dolled up and visited Dee Lincoln's Restaurant and Bubble Bar. That's Dee Lincoln's newish place in Rosewood Court, not the one in Cowboys Stadium. Have you been? We'd love to hear what you thought -- and what you think of the review.
Dee Lincoln's Restaurant and Bubble Bar: 2 stars
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August 24, 2011
For this week's review, I headed up the tollway and stopped at the gold domed-steakhouse: III Forks. Kim Pierce, meanwhile, visited Company Cafe. We would certainly love to hear what you think of both reviews.
III Forks: 2 stars
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Company Cafe: 3 stars
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Photo of III Steaks' bone-in ribeye by John F. Rhodes/Staff Photographer
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August 17, 2011
For the lead review this week, I visited Bistro Watel's, René Peeters' new place in the old York Street space. I also made a couple stops at Zafaron Grill, a Persian restaurant in Far North Dallas. Have you been to either place? We'd love to know what you think -- of the restaurants and the reviews.
Bistro Watel's: 2 stars
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Zafaron Grill: 3 stars
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August 10, 2011
I was thrilled to have Barbara Rodriguez help me out with reviewing duties while I was on vacation. (Thank you, Barbara!) Here is her review of Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine in Fort Worth.
Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine: 3 stars
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August 3, 2011
This week's new restaurant review comes from Kim Pierce, who visited the 12-year-old Maguire's in Far North Dallas. Have you been?
Maguire's: 3 stars
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Photo of Maguire's breakfast sandwich, which is served on the Sunday Brunch menu only, by David Woo/Staff Photographer
July 27, 2011
Leslie Brenner is on vacation this week, so I'm filling in on Eats here sending you the week's new links. Her new restaurant review covers a two-month-old Oak Cliff spot that offers dishes from Veracruz, Mexico. Have you been?
Mesa Veracruz Coastal Cuisine: 3 stars
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July 20, 2011
This week's review brings us to Lower Greenville Avenue, where we consider the Grape, Brian and Courtney Luscher's wine bistro. And Kim Pierce reviews Natalie's Restaurant, which recently merged with Al's Steakhouse.
The Grape: 2 stars
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Natalie's Restaurant: 2 stars
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Photo of the Grape's fried green tomato salad by Lara Solt/Staff Photographer
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July 13, 2011
For this week's review, I grabbed a pair of shiny red chopsticks and headed to Howard Wang's Uptown China Brasserie. Read all about it, and then please let us know what you think of the review -- and of the restaurant, if you've been.
Howard Wang's Uptown China Brasserie: 3 stars
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July 11, 2011
I got a tip over the weekend and Teresa Gubbins confirms on Pegasus that Hector's on Henderson closed Saturday night.
She ran a copy of the letter restaurateur Hector Garcia sent to customers announcing the news. No word on why he decided to close the restaurant, nor word on future plans.
July 6, 2011
For this week's reviews, I visited Local -- Tracy Miller's place in the old Boyd Hotel in Deep Ellum. And when I wasn't visiting Local, I was slurping noodles at Pho Colonial, the shiny new Vietnamese spot in Far North Dallas.
Have you been to either? We'd love to hear what you think about them -- and about the reviews.
Local: 3 stars
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Pho Colonial: 2 stars
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June 29, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Marquee Grill and Bar, the new Highland Park Village hotspot, where "Top Chef" fave Tre Wilcox is in charge. Have you been? What did you think? What do you think of the review? Do let us know.
Marquee Grill and Bar: 3 stars
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June 22, 2011
For this week's review, One Arts Plaza was the scene of the action, as I gained entry to John Tesar's new restaurant, the Commissary. We would love to hear what you think -- of the review, and of the restaurant.
Attached to the Commissary, but separate, Tesar also has opened a 12-seat tasting-menu-only restaurant called the Table. It gets its own write-up (not a review) in the form of a Critic's Notebook.
The Commissary: 2 stars
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Critic's Notebook: The Table
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June 15, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Nonna, Julian Barsotti's Italian restaurant on the edge of Highland Park. I also dined at Asador, the new restaurant in the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. As always, we would love to hear what you think -- of the reviews and of the restaurants.
Nonna: 4 stars
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Asador: 1 star
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Photo of Nonna's Burrata "panzanella" by Mona Reeder/Staff Photographer
June 8, 2011
For this week's review, I headed for the Galleria. A little shopping, a little dining...what could be better? Anyway, the restaurant in question is the Second Floor Bistro and Bar, where I found this gorgeous salad. Have you been? What did you think?
The Second Floor Bistro and Bar: 2 stars
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June 1, 2011
For this week's review, I headed to Richardson -- again and again -- for cooking from Thailand's Isan region at Bambu Thai-Asian Cuisine. Kim Pierce took the road to Oak Cliff, visiting Oddfellows in the Bishop Arts District. Please let us know what you think of the reviews.
Bambu Thai-Asian Cuisine: 4 stars
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Oddfellows: 3 stars
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May 25, 2011
For this week's review, I headed to Hotel ZaZa to check out its revamped Dragonfly restaurant, which has a new chef, Dan Landsberg. And Mark Vamos went the spicy route, reviewing Royal Sichuan in Richardson. We would love, as always, to know what you think of the reviews.
Dragonfly: 1 star
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Royal Sichuan: 2 stars
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May 18, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Sutra, chef Vijay Sadhu's modern Indian bistro in the Shops at Legacy in Plano. Barbara Rodriguez, meanwhile, checked out the newest outpost of Fireside Pies -- in Fort Worth's West 7th mixiplex.
Have you been to either? Both? We'd love to hear what you think -- please share your thoughts in a comment.
Sutra: 3 stars
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Fireside Pies: 3 stars
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May 11, 2011
For this week's review, I visited the Cedars Social, a groovy cocktail den-slash-restaurant in the up-and-coming Cedars neighborhood south of downtown. I also headed to Bishop Arts a couple times to check out Lockhart Smokehouse, the buzzy new barbecue spot. Have you been to either? Please let us know what you think -- either of the restaurants or the reviews. Or both!
The Cedars Social: 3 stars
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Lockhart Smokehouse: 1 star
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May 4, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Malai Thai-Vietnamese Kitchen, in the former Tom Tom Noodle space in West Village. Have you been? What did you think? As always, we'd love to hear.
Malai Thai-Vietnamese Kitchen 
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May 3, 2011
Does it seem like it's taking forever for In-N-Out Burger to open its first Dallas-area stores, the ones in Frisco and Allen? Well, as you can see from these photos, the Frisco branch -- on the east side of Preston Road, just north of 121 -- is almost ready.
I just got off the phone with In-N-Out planning and development V.P. Carl Van Fleet, who told me, "It's been challenging because we're trying to get the two open together, and it's tricky." But here's the good news: "We're shooting for next week," he said. He would not commit to a day.
In-N-Out Burger, 2800 Preston Rd., Frisco; 190 E. Stacy Road, Allen
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April 27, 2011
Did you ever go to Morton's in its subterranean space downtown on Elm St.? Well, it moved Uptown in February. That's the subject of this week's review. We would be thrilled if you let us know what you think.
Morton's the Steakhouse: 3 stars
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April 20, 2011
Alma, Consilient Restaurants' newest spot on Henderson Avenue -- in the former Cuba Libre space -- was my destination for this week's review. I also made a couple-three trips to Gio's Cafe and New York Deli in North Dallas. We would love, love, love to hear your thoughts about the reviews -- or about the restaurants. Do tell us in a comment.
Alma: 3 stars
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Gio's Cafe and New York Deli: 2 stars
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Photo of Alma's tacos de carnitas by John F. Rhodes/Staff Photographer
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April 13, 2011
For this week's review, Deep Ellum was my destination. Pizza was the order of the day -- at Cane Rosso, Jay Jerrier's new place. Meanwhile, back in Fort Worth, Barbara Rodriguez was busy checking out Paco and John Mexican Diner. Have you been to either? We'd love to hear what you think of the reviews.
Cane Rosso: 3 stars
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Paco and John Mexican Diner: 3 stars
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April 6, 2011
Since April always makes me long for Paris, the subject of this week's review is Toulouse Cafe and Bar, Alberto Lombardi's Knox Ave. French bistro. Please do let us know what you think.
Toulouse Cafe and Bar: 2 stars
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April 4, 2011
When Hotel ZaZa's PR folks announced a new look for Dragonfly, they weren't kidding. What once resembled a dark, spectacularly eccentric boudoir now looks more like a modern brasserie with some eccentric touches (like the weird assortment of coppery-filament light-bulbs dangling between the main dining area and the bar).
The idea is to make the place less of a special-occasion scene and more for everyday dining and drinking. (Is this a recurring theme with restaurants, or what?) The restaurant has a new executive chef, Dan Landsberg and a new menu, too. (Leslie Brenner's blog post has more details and and includes a pic of the light-bulb feature.)
The Dragon's Den has been transformed into the lean, elegant room (above right), complete with quirky mascot mannequin. Look closely: He has no hands. Someone twisted them off and pocketed them.
March 30, 2011
Have you been wondering about Komali, the Mexican restaurant chef Abraham Salum opened in the same strip mall as his namesake Salum? Wonder no more: It's the subject of this week's review. Meanwhile, Kim Pierce reviews Luckie's Smokehouse in Oak Cliff. As always, we would love to hear what you think.
Komali: 3 stars
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Luckie's Smokehouse: 1 star
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March 26, 2011
Speaking of wood-fired pizza ovens, Urban Crust in Plano is adding a mobile unit.
The restaurant is in the process of securing the appropriate city permits.
Now that's my kind of meals on wheels.
March 23, 2011
I've been away on vacation. No, Japan didn't work out -- I had tickets to leave on the day of the earthquake, but didn't go; I headed to L.A. instead. Mark Vamos was kind enough to fill in for me on the main review, taking on Tim Love's Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth. Thank you, Mark! As always, we would love to hear what you think.
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro: 4 stars
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March 16, 2011
For this week's review, I headed to old downtown Plano, where I visited Zanata -- the new outpost of the Rockwall original. Mark Vamos treats us to a review of Blue Ginger Garden, also in Plano. As always, we'd love to hear what you think.
Zanata: 2 stars
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Blue Ginger Garden: 3 stars
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March 9, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Decanter Restaurant and Wine Lounge, a new spot in Bishop Arts. Have you been? What'd you think? We'd love to hear -- and of course we'd love to know what you think of the review.
Decanter Restaurant and Wine Lounge: 1 star
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March 2, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Tramontana, James Neel's American bistro in Preston Center. Meanwhile, Kim Pierce was breakfasting and lunching at Crossroads Diner. As always, we'd love to hear what you think of the reviews.
Tramontana: 2 stars
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Crossroads Diner: 3 stars
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February 23, 2011
This week's review takes us to Lucia, David and Jennifer Uygur's trattoria in Bishop Arts. And Mark Vamos reviews Molly Maguire's Ale House and Eatery, in the old Tipperary Inn space. As always, we'd love to hear what you think.
Lucia: 5 stars
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Molly Maguire's Ale House and Eatery: no stars
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February 16, 2011
Have you been wondering how Bob's Steak and Chop House is now that Bob Sambol no longer owns it? So was I, and that is the subject of this week's review. (I'm talking about the original Lemmon Ave. location.) When I wasn't eating steaks, I was tasting tacos and more, at Urban Taco's newish Uptown location. As always, we'd love to hear what you think.
Bob's Steak and Chop House: 3 stars
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Urban Taco: 1 star
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February 9, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Whiskey Cake, the big, fun whiskey-soaked spot in Plano. Please let us know what you think.
Whiskey Cake: 3 stars
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February 2, 2011
For this week's review, I revisited Smoke, the groovy restaurant at the Belmont Hotel in Oak Cliff, where chef Tim Byres does his crazy-good thing.
Smoke: 4 stars
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January 26, 2011
For this week's review, I visited La Fiorentina, Alberto Lombardi's Tuscan steakhouse in the old Chip's space on Cole Ave. And I also headed out to Irving to review the Ranch at Las Colinas. As always, we'd love to hear what you think.
La Fiorentina: 3 stars
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The Ranch at Las Colinas: 3 stars
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January 19, 2011
For this week's review, I visited Tei Tei, chef Katsutoshi Sakamoto's busy robata bar on N. Henderson Avenue's restaurant row. Kim Pierce, meanwhile, trekked up to McKinney, to check out Cavalli Pizzeria Napoletana. As always, we'd love to hear what you think.
Tei Tei Robata Bar: 4 stars
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Cavalli Pizzeria Napoletana: 2 stars
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January 14, 2011
Cedars Mediterranean Mezza, which I reviewed here last year, has closed. The Preston Center location has a "for lease" sign in the window.
Maybe this is why: As someone who lives nearby and loves this kind of food, I really tried to like it, but stopped going some time ago. The menu and serving structure were confusing, and the portion sizes were out-sized.
The other problem was the ingredients. This, I think, is the plague of restaurants that rely on certain wholesale suppliers, rather than making the effort to source locally in season. Even in summer, Cedars' tomatoes were pale and flavorless, and tomatoes and other fresh vegetables are the bedrock of Mediterranean cuisine. These days, for my tabbouleh, I go to Shine's.
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January 12, 2011
For this week's main review, it's red sauce all the way, at Kenny's Italian Kitchen. That's Kenny Bower's new place in the old De Tapas space on Belt Line. I also reviewed Buttons, the soul food and music spot in the old Sambuca space in Addison. We'd love to hear what you think.
Kenny's Italian Kitchen: 1 star
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Buttons: 2 stars
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January 5, 2011
Mark Vamos was gallant enough to fill in for me on the main review while I was on vacation last week -- he reviews Hector's on Henderson. And I'm happy to welcome Kim Pierce back into the reviewing loop, with her look at Avila's, the Tex-Mex spot on Maple Ave. Please let us know what you think.
Hector's on Henderson
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Avila's
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December 29, 2010
For this week's review, I visited Dallas Fish Market, the stylish seafood place on Main St. downtown. As always, we'd love to hear what you think.
Dallas Fish Market 
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December 22, 2010
St. Martin's Wine Bistro always feels so festive: That's the review for this holiday week. And Mark Vamos headed to Plano to slurp some noodles at Noodle House. Of course we'd love to hear what you think of the reviews -- please tell us in a comment.
St. Martin's Wine Bistro
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Noodle House
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December 15, 2010
Bolla, the stylish restaurant in the Stoneleigh Hotel, got a new chef -- Cesar Gallegos -- when David Bull left a couple months ago. This week's review takes a look. And Suzanne Marta reviews Platia Greek Kouzina in Plano. Please let us know what you think.
Bolla
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Platia Greek Kouzina
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December 10, 2010
The owners of Sushi Axiom have opened Fin Sushi Lounge at the Ilume mixed use development. The fusion menu includes dishes like spicy Thai beef salad, chicken sesame, dancing beef, a few nigiri sushi items including the usual suspects plus Japanese red snapper, striped bass, surf clam and uni, plus the longest list of crazy sushi rolls I think I've ever seen ("hidden dragon," "lady in red," "lone star," "Mt. Axiom"...). Plus "classic" sushi rolls like "Cajun devil," "Sunset," "Philadelphia"....I guess they're new classics.
Oh, and they have bluefin tuna toro, which their publicist tells me is the real thing. Is there anyone out there who still orders bluefin tuna?
It's open for lunch and dinner. There's no website yet.
Fin Sushi Lounge, 4123 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas; 214-443-3840
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December 8, 2010
Teiichi Sakurai's elegant Japanese restaurant Tei-An is the subject of this week's review. As always, we would love to hear what you think.
Tei-An 
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December 1, 2010
For this week's review, I squeezed into my skinniest jeans and ran on up to Seasons 52 in Plano, in the Shops at Legacy. I didn't have to undo the top button when I left -- you'll see why when you read the review. Have you been? We'd love to hear what you think.
Seasons 52
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November 23, 2010
Holiday shopping season is upon us, so this week's review (early, thanks to the holiday) takes us to the Galleria for a visit to the Oceanaire Seafood Room. Have you been? We'd love to know what you think.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
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November 17, 2010
For this week's review, I duded up my shirt front and stepped into the French Room, the elegant dining room at the Adolphus hotel. Mark Vamos, meanwhile, headed to the Dallas Farmer's Market to check out Pecan Lodge. Please do treat us to your impressions.
The French Room
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Pecan Lodge Catering
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November 10, 2010
Are you curious about Nosh, Avner Samuel's two-month old "Euro bistro" in the former Aurora space? That's the subject of this week's review. Suzanne Marta, meanwhile, reviews Burger Girl. As always, we're looking forward to reading your comments on both.
Nosh 
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November 3, 2010
For this week's review, I pulled my car into the line-up at the valet and headed into Victor Tango's, the Henderson Ave. hot spot where Greg Bussey is chef. Want more? I also visited Mextopia, Ricardo Avila's groovy Tex-Mex place on lower Greenville. Do let us know what you think.
Victor Tango's
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Mextopia
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October 27, 2010
For this week's review, I headed up the tollway to Frisco to find out what chef Jeff Moschetti is up to at One2One Restaurant Bar. And Mark Vamos offers his take on Sevan G&G Cafe.
One2One Restaurant and Bar
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Sevan G&G Cafe
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October 21, 2010
Sweet Temptations Cafe, a neighborhood restaurant in Lake Highlands, has posted a notice to its website that, after 20 years, it is not renewing its lease. The last day for business will be Saturday, from 8 a.m. "Until the food runs out."
The notice closes with the message: Clare and I would like to thank you our loyal customers for the wonderful support you have given us over the years, many of you have visited ST Café for 20 years. You have become dear friends, you have left behind great memories and we hope you have the same great memories of ST Café; we will close our doors with great sadness in our hearts.
Thank you!
Clare & Hans van Loenen
Happier times at Sweet Temptations, in a 1995 DMN file photo
October 20, 2010
For this week, we have a two-for-one special: Yutaka Sushi Bistro and Sharaku Sake Lounge, chef Yutaka Yamato's sister restaurants separated by just one shop in an Uptown strip mall. We also have a debut review from Barbara Rodriguez, who visited Reata, the original "cowboy cuisine" restaurant in Fort Worth. You may have read some of Barbara's terrific garden and home stories; we're thrilled to have her jump into dining as well.
Yutaka Sushi Bistro and Sharaku Sake Lounge
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Reata
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Photo of Sharaku's Moro-Q (clockwise from top left), chamame and Kurobuta pork kushiyaki by REX C. CURRY/Special Contributor
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October 13, 2010
Last week, when my review of Kuby's Sausage House went up online, we sensed some confusion about what the star ratings mean in our Morning News restaurant reviews. The Brad was kind enough to explain it to everyone (something we've done several times on Eats). Thank you, the Brad!
But it got us thinking -- there really should be an easier, more convenient way for you to refer to the meaning of our star ratings. Thanks to our ace web editor, Erika Nuñez, beginning today all new reviews will have a link in the info box to "What the stars mean" -- the same one we've long run every week in the print edition of Guide. You'll find it just under the star rating itself in the info box on the review. We hope you find this new feature (new to the web, that is) helpful! And now, back to this week's review.
For this week's review, I headed to Addison to visit Francesco and Jane Secchi's Ferrari's Italian Villa. Please let us know what you think.
Ferrari's Italian Villa
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October 6, 2010
How's this for Oktoberfestive: This week's review takes a look at Kuby's Sausage House, the Snider Plaza institution that will turn 50 next year. Have you been there? Of course you have! What'd you think? And please tell us what you think of the review.
Kuby's Sausage House
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September 29, 2010
For this week's review, I took a fresh look at Abacus, Kent Rathbun's McKinney Ave. flagship. Across Central, Mark Vamos stepped into J. Black's Feel Good Lounge. Check out reviews, and do let us know what you think.
Abacus
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J. Black's Feel Good Lounge
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September 22, 2010
This week's review takes a look at Nick Badovinus' third restaurant, Neighborhood Services Bar and Grill up on Preston Road. Have you been? What did you think? Let us know -- and please tell us what you think of the review.
Neighborhood Services Bar and Grill
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September 16, 2010
Executive Chef Grant Morgan will be leaving Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa effective Sept. 25. Morgan is departing to start his own restaurant venture in Dallas.
No word yet from Morgan on exactly what he will be doing. No word on who will replace him. I'll get more details.
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September 15, 2010
For this week's review, I headed up to the 27th floor of the Anatole Hilton hotel to visit Nana, where Anthony Bombaci is chef. And here's some good news: Mark Vamos is back! This week he brings us a review of Dive Coastal Cuisine in Snider Plaza. Welcome back, Mark!
Of course we'd love to hear what you think of the reviews.
Nana
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Dive Coastal Cuisine
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September 8, 2010
For this week's review, I braved the crowds on Henderson Avenue to elbow my way into Horne and Dekker, that street's newest addition. And I scooted up to La Me, the cute little Vietnamese place in the Asian shopping center at Walnut and Audelia -- you know, where Bistro B and Hong Kong Market Place are. Please let us know what you think.
Horne and Dekker
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La Me Restaurant
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September 1, 2010
For this week's review, I headed up north to McKinney, to dine on the square -- at Square Burger. That's the place Brandon Horrocks and chef Craig Brundege opened (with barely a peep) in June. Pictured here is Brundege and his sous chef, Ngoc Ngo. What a cute chef couple, right? Well, they also happen to bring incredible credentials to McKinney.
Please let us know what you think. And stay tuned -- we have a new Best in DFW coming soon.
Square Burger
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August 25, 2010
For this week's review, I visited the Mercury, the 12-year old North Dallas spot where Chris Ward is chef. Please let us know what you think.
The Mercury
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August 18, 2010
It's that time of week again -- new reviews! Here's a look at Brownstone, the graceful new Fort Worth restaurant where chef Casey Thompson is chef. I also visited Terra Mediterranean Grill, an inviting Middle Eastern spot in Watters Creek in Allen. As always, we'd love to hear what you think.
Brownstone
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August 11, 2010
This week's review takes a look at The Common Table, the new restaurant/bar in the former Lola space on Fairmount St. Please let us know what you think.
The Common Table
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August 4, 2010
While I was away on vacation (I'm back!), Mark Vamos was kind enough to write this week's lead review of Zea Woodfire Grill in Plano. Meanwhile, Emily Wise Miller penned her review of El Tizoncito in Oak Cliff. Please enjoy, and do let us know what you think.
Zea Woodfire Grill
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El Tizoncito
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July 28, 2010
Leslie is still on vacation this week, so I have the honor of telling you that this week's review is up! Read about Saigon Block and please let us know what you think.
Saigon Block
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July 21, 2010