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There Are Delicious Pad Thai-Stuffed Burritos in Carrollton

Nataly Keomoungkhoun — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:58:22 +0000

Dallas restaurants need to keep putting noodles in wraps. I grew up eating thin glass noodles in my mom’s fried egg rolls and vermicelli noodles stuffed inside Vietnamese spring rolls. I have friends who call me Noodley. (Seriously.) Fresh ThaiQueria, a Thai-Mexican fusion restaurant, has some massive burritos with Thai noodle dishes on its menu … Continued

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A Lakewood Restaurant Deliciously Answers the Question: What if Ramen Was Italian?

Brian Reinhart — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:58:03 +0000

When a restaurant’s owner tells you which dish is the best, right on the menu, you have to trust him. So it is at WAYA Japanese Izakaya, a Lakewood restaurant that practically defines “hidden gem.” “‘Best Ramen’ by owner,” the menu declares about WAYA’s tomato ramen. Yes, tomato ramen. It’s more or less exactly what … Continued

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Treat Yourself to a Cheese Pie at Pizzeria Carina in Preston Center

Brian Reinhart — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

The story sounds unlikely: a Ukrainian-American baker and a team of Ukrainian war refugees, serving Italian thin-crust pizzas in Preston Center. But it makes more sense when you get to know Eugene Plyako and his two-decade love affair with sourdough. Breads and crusts are Plyako’s passion, and seemingly every dish at Pizzeria Carina comes with … Continued

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How I Learned to Love the Clothespin Empanadas at Tequila Social

Brian Reinhart — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This article is about empanadas, but I thought it was going to be about clothespins. Tequila Social, which opened in July, brings a spacious patio and Tex-Mex classics to the Katy Trail. The dining room inside is smaller than some of our readers’ dining rooms at home, but the patio has plenty of room to … Continued

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Ready for a Giant Barbecue Sandwich? Meet the Governor.

Brian Reinhart — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

I still remember the day when I first learned about bad barbecue sandwiches. Not being a native-born Texan, I was introduced to this state’s barbecue tradition after moving here and having the touristy stuff. Then my family moved on to following the Texas Monthly lists. Finally, one day, I was driving back from Houston to … Continued

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Yes, You Can Have a Premium Omakase Experience Over Your Lunch Break

Brian Reinhart — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Namo opened five years ago as a casual, quick handroll sushi bar in the West Village. But the Namo that exists today is not the Namo that we knew back then. Its intentions have gotten more serious, its sourcing more careful, and its commitment to the craft of sushi ever deeper. During the pandemic, many … Continued

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It’s Time to Meet the Heartiest, Tastiest, Ugliest Pakistani Sandwich in Dallas

Brian Reinhart — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:30:00 +0000

The phrase “ugly delicious” has become a commonplace for foods that explode with flavor but offer very little to the eye. Brown, gloopy, saucy: some of the world’s best foods don’t put much effort into their appearance. This week’s lunch pick scores very highly on both the ugly and the delicious elements. It’s a sandwich … Continued

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Enjoy Patio Barbecue Sandwich Season on the Katy Trail

Brian Reinhart — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Back in August, when it was 130 degrees every day and we were all hoping our shoes didn’t melt on the sidewalks, someone asked if I wanted some barbecue. The thought was revolting. It wasn’t even the possibility of standing in line outside: just eating that much meat in that much heat sounded like an … Continued

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There Are Crispy, Loaded Empanada Plates at Cuates Kitchen in Oak Lawn

Nataly Keomoungkhoun — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:11:08 +0000

For years, fans followed the Cuates Kitchen food truck all over North Texas to get a bite of their tacos and empanadas. Because the truck catered to all of Dallas-Fort Worth, they developed a happy following of loyal customers wherever they went, says co-owner Carlos Rodriguez. “Frisco, Fort Worth, Plano, The Colony, Prosper, Dallas—you name … Continued

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Meet the Teriyaki Chicken Plate That’s Way Better Than Your Mall Food Court Memories

Brian Reinhart — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Specialists make for an underrated category of restaurants. Pick one or two things, do them really well, and don’t try too much more. Sandwich Hag and Trompo might be Dallas’ premier specialists, but Carrollton’s Koreatown is the best neighborhood to visit if you want to try one thing, done right. You can go to Zzizim … Continued

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Hey, North Dallas: Go Try This Wonderful New Torta Shop

Brian Reinhart — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Often, our Lunch Box column takes a deep dive: we’ll interview restaurateurs, list favorites, or tell a dish’s backstory. Today, I just want to rave about an awesome sandwich. La Esquina del D.F. opened in March on Coit Road, in the shadow of the I-635 and U.S. Highway 75 High Five interchange. It’s a colorful, … Continued

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Lunch at La Spiga Bakery and Café Might be Addison’s Best-Kept Secret

Nataly Keomoungkhoun — Wed, 03 May 2023 17:36:45 +0000

Sometimes all you need for lunch is a really good sandwich. If you find yourself in Addison and have some time to spare, La Spiga Bakery and Café has exactly that—plus way, way more. Between two slices of housemade marbled rye, La Spiga’s Reuben sandwich has layers of sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and … Continued

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