Italian restaurant · Main Street District
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"Teresa Gubbins, senior editor at CultureMap, frequently orders pizza from this restaurant." - Amy McCarthy
Sushi restaurant · Wilson Block
Tatsu is a minimalist 10-seat omakase spot in Dallas’s Deep Ellum, where a fourth-gen sushi master crafts traditional Edomae-style nigiri with impeccably fresh fish flown from Japan.
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Cocktail bar · State Thomas
Bowen House: a cozy Victorian gem in Dallas serving inventive craft cocktails, killer cheeseburgers, and shareable bites in an intimate historic setting.
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Gay bar · Oak Lawn
Woody's is a lively neighborhood gay bar on Cedar Springs that blends sports and showtunes with a welcoming vibe, cold drinks, and friendly faces.
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Steak house · Downtown
Dakota's Steakhouse is a lavish underground dining experience in Dallas, featuring a stunning ambiance with a garden waterfall and top-notch seafood and steak.
Live music bar · Bishop Arts District
Revelers Hall is a lively New Orleans-inspired bar in Bishop Arts, serving up craft cocktails, charcuterie, and top-notch live jazz in an intimate setting.
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Bakery · Belmont
Tucked away in East Dallas, this charming cafe and bakery serves delightful quiches, pastries, and coffee, all made fresh daily in a cozy atmosphere.
Italian restaurant · Bishop Arts District
Lucia serves inventive, rustic Italian fare in a cozy, intimate 1920s-inspired space with ever-changing menus and house-cured meats.
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Vietnamese restaurant · Belmont
Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen serves chic, women-led Hanoi-inspired street food with rich broths, hearty noodles, vibrant rolls, and inventive cocktails in stylish Lower Greenville.
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Vietnamese restaurant · Dallas
Cris & John serves up an adventurous blend of Vietnamese street food and Mexican classics, featuring the must-try phorrito and vibrant flavors in a cozy, buzzing spot.
Barbecue restaurant · Dallas Market Center
Nestled just outside Dallas’s Design District, Slow Bone is a laid-back barbecue joint where you can savor legendary brisket and crispy fried chicken, all served up cafeteria-style with a stellar array of mouth-watering sides.
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