"Nobie’s is a farm-to-table restaurant we like to check in on periodically because they always do something new and unexpected. The menu rotates often enough that even familiar dishes feel exciting because you never know when you'll get them. But you can still expect mainstays like the chopped steak tartare topped with a dollop of deviled egg aioli, which reminds us that Texas is the land of beef prosperity. Or dishes like roasted chicken and bolognese pasta, which feel like something made in your kitchen (but theirs is way better). Warm hues of amber drape this house in Montrose, and even though it’s tiny, it never feels cramped. Make sure to plan your visit because reservations are often booked out weeks in advance. Nobie's opens reservations four weeks in advance. Mark your calendar, because prime-time reservations get snatched up like the very good Texas tartare. If you miss the reservation drop, put yourself on the waitlist for your desired date and hope for the best. Or try swinging by right when they open for a seat at the bar." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene