by Bobbie Ames | Food & Entertainment Editor
Yes, yes, yes—I know we have great restaurants, amazing parks and trendy shops right in our own backyard. And I am certainly appreciative of all the perks that come with living in Suburbia. But have you taken a day recently to enjoy the Big D? In the quest of all good things to eat and drink, I’ve recently found myself enjoying some of the best of what Dallas has to offer.
Suburbanites, are we hip enough to infiltrate the Big D? Are we young enough? Savvy enough? Who knows? Just get out there and do it!
Grab your dog and your kids and take a little day trip to explore beyond your usual spots.
Starting out your day
Stop into Bisous Bisous patisserie for a delectable seasonal cruffin (signature croissant dough filled with vanilla bean cake and raspberry jam topped with vanilla bean crème cheese frosting) and a custom espresso drink.
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Try out Public School 214 for a sit down brunch (outside porch seating if you brought Fido) and watch the Millennials roam by. Start out by sharing the bacon cheddar tots (crazy good, nothing like the cafeteria served) and the cutting board (cured meats and cheeses). The fire roasted vegetable hash topped with a poached egg was delicious, and the burgers looked great. But really the best part of being at PS214 is the vibe.
Ready to work off your breakfast?
You have to do something between meals—so, shopping anyone? Head to the Knox-Henderson area for the best shopping:
On the Knox side, there’s the Apple store, STARPOWER, Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel, Smith & Hawken, Pottery Barn and Z Gallerie. Check out Nest (amazing home furnishings), Forty Five Ten (fashions for him and her and home), Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams—all on McKinney Avenue.
Save room for a drink or bite after all your shopping, as this area is known for restaurants and bars as well.
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Looking for something a little more energetic? Those cruffins are not going to melt away by themselves. Head to the Katy trail for a 3.5-mile walk. Make sure to take a break at the Katy Trail Ice House—the perfect casual spot to rehydrate.
Feeling peckish yet?
Head over to the newly renovated Farmers’ Market. Check out the renovated indoor area, the shed, which houses some truly great casual dining spots. Try sampling one item from each vendor! Then head on outside. You cannot help but be inspired to cook when you see the abundance of fruits, vegetables and organic meats under the open sided roofed area. Buy something to take home and create a meal together when you return to Suburbia.
Can you handle one more food spot? Go to Scardello cheese shop for some mind blowing gourmet foods. The spicy almonds are out of this world. And the cheeses, the cheeses, the cheeses! Delicious.
Editor’s Tips
– Walkabout with a Chef! The second Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. meet a different Chef as he shows you how to shop the farmers’ market for ingredients for his favorite recipes and then demonstrates how to make his dish.
– Not only does Scardello have amazing cheeses, but also their wine selection is truly unique.
– Join Cheesemonger and Certified Sommelier Marco Villegas to taste 4 wines paired with 4 handmade cheeses for just 10 dollars! Saturdays from 3-5 p.m.
– Don’t have a dog? Borrow one. EVERYONE has a dog in Dallas.
DART Makes It Easy To Get There
Bisous Bisous
3700 McKinney Avenue #150
Dallas, TX 75204
214-613-3570
Red Line to Cityplace/Uptown Station then a 0.4 mile walk to McKinney Ave.
Public School 214
3700 McKinney Avenue, #148
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 599-6234
Red Line to Cityplace/Uptown Station then a 0.4 mile walk to McKinney Ave.
Katy Trail
http://www.katytraildallas.org for parking information and location
Katy Trail Ice House
3127 Routh Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 468-0600
Take Red Line to Cityplace/Uptown Station. Catch the M-line Trolley to Cole & Allen Walk 0.4 miles
The Farmers’ Market
http://dallasfarmersmarket.org/
1010 S. Pearl Expy
Dallas, TX 75201
214.664.9110
Scardello Oak Lawn
3511 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75219
214-219-1300
