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Meet the Winner of Our Dallas Michelin Star Prediction Pool

Brian Reinhart — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:32:33 +0000

The results are in. Of the roughly 400 people who entered our Michelin stars prediction pool this fall, three correctly guessed that Dallas restaurants would net a grand total of one star, and that it would be awarded to Tatsu Dallas. Those three winners then went head-to-head over the tiebreaker question, which asked which Texas … Continued

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A Review of the Newly Renovated Milo Butterfingers

Tim Rogers — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:18:32 +0000

For the November issue of D Magazine, I wrote about one of the best dive bars in Dallas and the man who created it. Ned Smith died earlier this year, and just as my story published, the new operators of Milo Butterfingers had closed the place for major renovations. There was considerable consternation about whether … Continued

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R.I.P., Al Biernat (1955-2024)

Tim Rogers — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:25:25 +0000

Before every person with a phone became an Instagram celebrity, Al Biernat was the general manager of The Palm Restaurant in Dallas’ West End. That is where Al kept his list of notables who longed to get their caricatures painted on the walls by artist Bill Lignante. Al learned to handle his customers carefully. “I … Continued

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Michelin Sees Texas Through a Tourist’s Eyes, for Better and Worse

Brian Reinhart — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:00:59 +0000

After the reveal of the first-ever Michelin Guide to Texas restaurants, Dallas’ chefs and diners had opposite reactions to the city’s underwhelming total of exactly one star. A grateful peace prevailed among the chefs whose restaurants are now listed in the new Guide. Some were amused by their specific awards. (Michelin confers one, two, or … Continued

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Michelin Guide Honors Wrong Dallas Restaurant, Issues Correction

Brian Reinhart — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:28:59 +0000

Chas Martin might need to stop naming his restaurants after himself. The Michelin Guide mistook one of his restaurants for another and accidentally honored the wrong one at the Monday night ceremony inaugurating its Texas guide. It has taken the unusual step of making a late substitution. At the ceremony, The Charles was honored with … Continued

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These 28 North Texas Restaurants Made the 2024 Michelin Guide

Brian Reinhart — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:48:43 +0000

This article was updated after the discovery that Michelin had mistakenly included an incorrect restaurant in its honor roll. After years of waiting, the Michelin Guide—considered by most professional chefs to be the world’s ultimate benchmark of restaurant quality—has arrived in Texas. The company announced the state’s first-ever selections during a banquet at the POST … Continued

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Sharon Hage and Misti Norris Compare Notes on Life as Dallas’ Culinary Black Sheep

Brian Reinhart — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:12:27 +0000

Misti Norris has gained national acclaim for her highly individual, ultra-seasonal cooking at Petra and the Beast, including its a la carte menu, weekly tastings that never repeat, and Dallas’ finest charcuterie board. As a young cook, she looked up to another Dallas chef who also insisted on doing things her own way: Sharon Hage. … Continued

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Dean Fearing and Greg Katz Reflect on 45 Years of Dallas Dining History

Brian Reinhart — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Last month, we published “Once Upon a Time in Dallas,” an oral history of our city’s last 50 years as seen through the eyes of some of its most influential people in subjects such as art, politics, and activism. Two of those leaders are restaurateurs Dean Fearing and Greg Katz. Fearing arrived in Dallas in … Continued

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The Best Dallas Restaurants for Monday Dining

Brian Reinhart — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:40:24 +0000

Every few years, your birthday will fall on a Monday. Maybe you’ll party with friends the weekend before, but you’ll still look forward to a nice Monday night out after spending the day at work. Whatever occasion you’re planning on most people’s least favorite day of the week, you’ve probably noticed that a whole lot … Continued

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Mar y Sol Won’t Defend Its Hidden Cocktail Prep Fees

Brian Reinhart — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:33:16 +0000

On Friday, I sat at the bar in the new Uptown restaurant Mar y Sol and drank a margarita. When the bill arrived, my drink was broken down in this way: “Tequila Ocho Blanco, $15. Margherita [sic], $3.” Then the subtotal and tax were listed, followed by “Total (Cash), $19.49. Total (Non-Cash), $20.07.” This article … Continued

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Let’s Talk About the Low-Key Revolution Transforming Dallas Restaurants

Brian Reinhart — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Eleven years ago, in June 2013, this magazine published a ranking of the 100 best restaurants in Dallas. Every single restaurant from 1 to 100 was placed in the order of dining critic Nancy Nichols’ preference. (These days, we only rank the 50 best.) The top 10 was full of familiar names. Lucia, then a … Continued

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At Mija Barbecue in Cedar Hill, Tacos Tell a Family’s Story

Brian Reinhart — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:12:43 +0000

Last fall, the future of Mija Barbecue looked desperately uncertain. The Cedar Hill weekender operation had gained a following at Ash and Ember Brewing, but the brewery’s owners warned barbecuers Ryan and Bailey Siegler: Ash and Ember was shutting down. Mija quickly needed to find a new home. First the Sieglers bought a trailer, but … Continued

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