11 eateries, 2 bars, industrial setting, urban jungle vibe























"A downtown Dallas event space staging an “ultimate bite night” as part of a larger seasonal festival lineup, offering a concentrated evening of small-plate tastings and special-event atmosphere for attendees looking to sample bites from local chefs." - Courtney E. Smith

"I'm noting that Attalie at The Exchange is hosting two October chef dinners that will donate 100% of the proceeds to Genesis Women’s Shelter. The first, on Friday, October 14, will feature plates from Misti Norris (who has Stepchild in the Attalie through the end of this year), Petra and the Beast in Dallas, and Paul Liebrandt (whose restaurants in London and New York City have two Michelin stars). The second, on Saturday, October 15, pairs Liebrandt with award-winning Dallas chef Josh Harmon of Birdie at Exchange Hall; both nights will offer six-course meals with an optional beverage pairing. Tickets must be purchased in advance for $160 plus an optional $60 beverage pairing, plus taxes." - Courtney E. Smith

"A short-run Acadian- and French-inspired pop-up open for dinner Thurs–Sun (reservations recommended) that debuted at the end of June and runs only a few months; the small menu is tightly curated and consistently appealing. Starters included a decadent crab butter — fresh crab meat submerged in butter and perfect smeared on a baguette — and a summer tomato salad accented with candied hazelnuts and shavings of sour tomato that play nicely with juicy seasonal tomatoes. The pork confit potatoes reveal surprising layers: a goat cheese whip with an unexpected texture, bright roe on top, and salty pork that ties everything together." - Courtney E. Smith

"The Exchange food hall in AT&T Discovery District downtown is revamping its second-floor offerings. Chef Misti Norris will host an eatery called Stepchild in June and July. The ground floor will see Ichi Ni San rebranded as Ichi, a poke bowl and sushi concept. Birdie, for fried chicken, opens on Monday, May 23, and Easy Slider follows on Wednesday, June 1." - Courtney E. Smith

"This food hall in the AT&T Discovery District in Downtown Dallas is for urban jungle experience enthusiasts. Sit outside munching on lobster rolls from the Dock or a slice from ZaLat Pizza with a fresh cocktail from Hard Shake while marveling at all the selfie-takers in the eye-catching and sometimes surreal exhibits that surround the outdoor lawn. There’s a wealth of stuff to rubberneck at over a mix and match set of metal trays full of food." - Courtney E. Smith