"Chef Charles Olalia moved to Dallas from Los Angeles, and he has been quietly putting his mark on the Mansion’s restaurant for about a year. At this point, his discovery tasting menu is a highlight with decadent dishes at $175 per person, with an option wine paring for an additional $110 per person. A recent visit saw foie gras with a housemade seasonal berry jam along with other single-bite items on a tiered tray, his crispy salt and pepper quail, and a remarkable cut of steak. There is also a vegetarian tasting menu, which is $145 per person and an option $80 wine pairing. The Mansion is the same as it ever was, with its beige dining room somehow being the least interesting place to eat, certainly compared to the library or indoor patio. But the whole place is getting more interesting, thanks to its latest chef." - Courtney E. Smith