"This Texas-ized French bistro is somewhere between a fine-tuned neighborhood joint and fine dining. It’s the kind of fun, always-packed place we look for when we need to toast (or roast) family and friends. The pastas are handmade, simple, and extraordinary, like the pappardelle with pancetta and rabbit braised low and slow with thyme until it’s fall-apart tender. And the desserts—think a Gianduja chocolate tart with a blast of candied hazelnuts—are like a high-end version of homemade birthday treats." - nick rallo