Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84GRIMALDI’S There was a time when you could only get Grimaldi’s famous coal-fired brick oven pizza in New York. But that was then. While the menu is somewhat basic (pizzas, calzones, salads), it’s also consistent. But what we like about the Allen location is that it overlooks the little park atWatters Creek where live music is often played during warmer months. 836 Market St | Allen,TX 75013 (214) 383-9703 grimaldispizzeria.com KENNY’S EAST COAST PIZZA Ifyou’refromtheEastCoast,there’snodoubtaboutit:you’rego- ing to be verrrry picky about your pizza. North Dallas has drawn the lucky straw in pizza eating because Plano is where native Bostonian (and one of Dallas’fave restaurateurs) Kenny Bowers issoonopeninghisownpizzaplace.Whilethemenuwillalsoof- ferItalianAmericanfavoritesfeaturedonthemenusofhisother successful restaurants, expect a selection here focusing mainly on the pie—pizza pie, that is—cooked in a classic Bakers Pride Deck Oven. Handcrafted cocktails and Grey Goose on tap, too?We’re already lining up at the door. 4701W Park Blvd, Suite 101 | Plano,TX 75093 (972) 519-9669 | kennyseastcoastpizza.com KENNY’S ITALIAN PLACE This is the real deal when it comes to Southern American Italian comfort food (think: Parmigiana, Picatta and Marsala) in a fun and friendly atmosphere. A nice selection of pastas ranging from vegetarian to killer “Midnight” meatballs as well as seafood, steaks and chops make Kenny’s a perfect choice, whether it’s family night or date night. Many dishes can be prepared “light” (if you’re so inclined), vegetarian or gluten free. 5100 Beltline Rd, Suite 764 | Dallas,Texas 75254 (972) 661-9380 | kennysitalian.com ROMAN CUCINA The best way to describe Roman Cucina is just this: simple, delicious and family-friendly. The Dallas location, with strings of party lights and comfy black leather booths, reminds us of somethingwemightseeinaBrooklyn,NewYorkneighborhood, and the arched patio provides a lovely place for dining al fresco. The newer Allen location boasts a spacious dining room as well as an intimate banquet room, both perfect for larger parties. At both locations, you’ll find straightforward Italian fare: pastas, subs (worthy of a notable mention, especially the meatball), and classic entrées like Steak Mil- anese and Eggplant Parmigiana. But unlike a lot of other old-school Italian joints, this one also accommodates egg-free, gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions. 7989 Belt Line Rd, Suite 315 | Dallas,TX 75248 201 E. Bethany Dr, Suite #1 | Allen,TX 75002 romancucina.com SPEZZO A chic Italian joint to grab a quick bite or linger—your call. Pizzas are fresh and fast, and hearty traditional sandwiches like Chicken Parm or The Gina Parm (with assorted Italian cold cuts and fresh mozzarella) are served on yummy semolina rolls from Empire Bakery. Spezzo’s choice of two appetizers—fried calamari with marinara and spicy garlic aioli or white bean soup—are solid. Wine, beer, cocktails, espresso and gelato also available. 4901W. Park Blvd., Ste 521 | Plano,TX 75093 (972) 596-8942 | .spezzoitalian.com MEXICAN CHUY’S WhatstartedinAustinin1982asafun/funkyTex-Mexjoint,per- fectforgrabbingabeerandchipsoramixofcomfortingentrees, hassincegrownintowhatyoumightcallaTex-Mexempire,with locations across Texas and 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, to any of the 10 signature sauces made fresh daily—those extra steps really make a difference. A small but refreshing selection of sig- naturedrinksmakesChuy’saperfectplacetokickbackanytime. Multiple locations in DFW www.chuys.com MIA DIA FROM SCRATCH While folks who likeTex Mex food tend to preferTex Mex, and those who like Mexican food tend topreferMexican,MiaDiaoffersthebestofbothworlds.Thenamesaysitall: fromscratch. From tamales lovingly stuffed with pork and then topped with New Mexico red and green chile sauces, Oaxacan salsa with crema and pasilla, silky Negra Modelo Glazed Sea Bass to the crowd-pleasing Applewood Smoked Bacon and Chipotle Fajitas, each dish is prepared using mouthwatering in- gredientswithaflair.ThePlanolocation’soutdoorpatioareaisaperfectspottoenjoyoneoftheir more than 25 different margaritas, maybe one of their craft cocktails, or a tequila flight. 3310 Dallas Parkway | Plano,TX 75093 midiafromscratch.com MATTITO’S This is the kind of Tex-Mex cuisine that North Texans both love and crave. And at Mattito’s, you have to start off with the Bob Armstrongdip.Basicallyalayeredchileconquesowithseasoned ground beef, guacamole and sour cream, you’ll soon find your- self swooning over Mr. Armstrong.While not on the menu, with a wink and a smile your server will be happy to accommodate you. Then move right on to more cheesy goodness with Texas Enchiladas or Quesadillas de Brisket. If your mood isn’t cheesy, you can’t go wrong with the fajitas and yes, if needed, they even offer gluten-free tortillas. The lite fajitas are perfect for calorie counters, sautéed without oil and served over seared broccoli and cauliflower. Multiple locations throughout DFW mattitos.com goodEATS 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