The Café Our European-style “home away from home” cafe is the perfect gathering spot for friends and family. The Coffee 100% Certified Organic, Fair Trade and Shade Grown coffee beans from all three coffee growing continents. The Food Enjoy farm-fresh meals prepared by talented hands and served proudly by friendly wait staff. Your local community coffeehouse serving breakfast, lunch & dinner Drive-Through Service Begins at 6 AM Daily. HOURS OF OPERATION Mon, Tues, Wed 7AM - 9PM | Thurs, Fri 7am - 10PM Saturday 8AM - 10PM | Sunday 8AM - 3PM 6150 Frankford Rd | Dallas, TX 75252 | (972) 232-233 WWW.KENNYSEASTCOASTPIZZA.COM 4701W. PARK BLVD | PLANO 972.519.9669 “Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a feast!” Do you remember a time when there were restaurants without “BS” split charges, 18% gratuity added or ridiculous statements like “I’m sorry that’s our policy?” Welcome to Kenny’s East Coast Pizza. A restaurant reminiscent of the way things used to be.A place where we make it our policy to have no policy! goodEATS Chuy’s What started in Austin in 1982 as a fun/funky Tex-Mex joint, perfect for grabbingabeerandchipsoramixofcomfortingentrees,hassincegrown intowhatyoumightcallaTex-Mexempire,withlocationsacrossTexasand 14 other states. Still, Chuy’s hasn’t lost its charm. A lot of love goes into Chuy’s food—from hand-pulled chicken in all entrees, hand-rolled fresh tortillas,toanyofthe10signaturesaucesmadefreshdaily—thoseextra steps really make a difference. A small but refreshing selection of signa- turedrinksmakesChuy’saperfectplacetokickbackanytime.chuys.com MultiplelocationsinDFW MiDiaFromScratch While folks who like Tex Mex food tend to prefer Tex Mex, and those who like Mexican food tend to prefer Mexican, Mi Dia offers the bestofbothworlds.Thenamesays it all: from scratch. From tamales lovinglystuffedwithporkandthen topped with New Mexico red and green chile sauces, Oaxacan salsa withcremaandpasilla,silkyNegra ModeloGlazedSeaBasstothecrowd-pleasingApplewoodSmokedBacon and Chipotle Fajitas, each dish is prepared using mouthwatering ingredi- entswithaflair..ThePlanolocation’soutdoorpatioareaisaperfectspotto enjoy one of their more than 25 different margaritas, maybe one of their craftcocktails,oratequilaflight. Plano,Grapevine midiafromscratch.com Mr.Mesero Featuring both“American standards and Mexican classics,”this cozy, but popular, McKinney Avenue spot is favored by the in-crowd, making it a wonderful place for a date night or meeting up with friends. During non- peaktimes,it’salsoanicefamilydestination.Whentheweather’snice,the outdoor patio is especially popular to enjoy a Micorita, a house specialty made with Herradura Jimador tequila. Other favorites include Brisket Tacos and the flat grilled Mico“12”Strip Steak, served with serrano and grilled cherry tomatoes. If you have a hankering for a hot dog, this is the place to go. The Big D Dog is made with ¼ pound of Kobe beef, topped withchile,cheese,andoniononabriochebun. 4444McKinneyAve|Dallas mrmesero.com MiCocina Great chips, zippy salsa, friendly service, and the infamous Mambo Taxi have ensured that every single person in Dallas (or so we imagine) has been to Mi Cocina at least a dozen times.While the BrisketTacos are leg- endary, and the Queso Blanco with Picadillo Beef is the bomb, for the fit- ness-minded, the housemade soups and hearty salads are also excellent. Feeling fishy? The seared Tilapia Filet with Orange-Garlic Mojo is solid. We’llalsotakeanythingtheyoffer,aslongasitssmotheredinMiCocina’s silky-smoothmolesauce.micocinarestaurants.com MultiplelocationsinDFW SEAFOOD TheOceanaireSeafoodRoom Whilethismaybeconsideredmore ofadatenightplace,ifyouhappen to bring your in-laws here for a Thanksgiving weekend night out, they’ll never forget it.THE freshest seafood in a sleek setting makes The Oceanaire the perfect spot for a luxurious dinner with top-notch service. Menu offerings are based entirelyonfreshnessandavailabil- ity, so arrive prepared to“just go with it.”There are several few sides you won’twanttomissincludingChardonnayRoastedMushroomsandShells &CheesewithSmokedGoudaandApplewoodBacon.Theirfullbarmight justmakeyouforgetyoupromisedtopickupthetab. TheWestinGalleria|Dallas theoceanaire.com Amberjax ThislightandspaciousLouisiana-styleeateryhasplentytooffer.Notonly is it smack-dab in the middle of one of Dallas’hottest dining destinations for date night and more, the freshly prepared seafood is tough to beat. Whetheryou’vegotahankeringforDownHomeShrimpandGrits,Lobster Mac&CheeseormaybesomethinglighterlikeSearedYellowfinTunawith Wasabi, Ponzu and Ginger, Amberjax will not disappoint. Don’t like fishy things?Noworries.Theyalsoofferdeliciouschickenandbeef. 3011GuldenLane|Dallas (469)513-9088|amberjax.net NEWLISTING! Lefty’sLobsterand ChowderHouse Long considered a neighborhood gem, Lefty’s serves the kind of seafoodyou’dexpecttofindsome- where on the East Coast: clam chowder, lobster bisque (Can’t decide between the two? Ask for half and half), whole main lobster (Lefty’s uses cull lobsters that have one claw—hence, the name) and fried shrimp. Hearty salads are made heartier with the addition of chicken, salmon, shrimp or lobster—and if you’re simply not feeling fishy, go for a perfectly cooked filet mignon or burger.Lefty’snumerousaccoladesspeakforthemselves,anditgetsalot of regulars, especially on weekends—so be sure to make a reservation online.Openforlunchanddinner,andthebarstaysopenlate. 4021BeltlineRd.|Dallas (972)774-9518|leftyslobster.com SOUTHERN Babe’sChickenDinnerHouse Babe’sjustmightbetheultimateinfamily-friendly,down-homecooking. If you like things battered and fried, Babe’s has got you covered.The fried chickenis(practically)world-famousbutthechickenfriedsteakisequally delicious.The catfish is as good as any we’ve had. If you insist, they have