66 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY | JUNE 2018 American BreadZeppelin While sandwich wraps may have been soooo 1990’s, you gotta admit— there’s something pretty appealing about cramming a bunch of delicious ingredients into a handheld bread-like thingy. So, take that concept and instead of using a stale tortilla, you use a delicious, hollowed-out artisan baguette (hollowed-out, by the way, equals fewer carbs!). If bread isn’t your thing (and we’ll try to understand)—skip it altogether and go for a hearty bowl (i.e., salad).With more than 40 gourmet ingredients and 20 dressings,you’resuretofindsomethingtolove.It’sasandwich;it’sasalad; nowait,it’saZeppelin! MultiplelocationsthroughoutDFW www.breadzeppelinsalads.com Kenny’sWoodFiredGrill There are so many things to love about Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill— let us count the ways: how about a half-pound crab cake? Lobster Deviled Eggs with white truffle cream? Or, light and fluffy pop- overs? And of course, the Perfect Grey Goose martini, poured from their signature frozen tap system. While Kenny’s certainly meets the mark for special occasions, it’s also just right for hearty business lunches andweeknightdinnerswiththefamily. 5000BeltLineRd.,Ste.775|Dallas (972)392-9663 www.kennyswoodfiredgrill.com LyfeKitchen While this“health casual”chain’s mission is to“create a dynamic synergy between greens, grains, proteins and seasonal vegetables,”we believe it still has to taste good and thankfully, Lyfe doesn’t disappoint. The menu is innovative but straightforward—nothing is fried, veggies are plentiful, and proteins are optional (and very reasonably priced). The sweet corn chowder with cashew cream is rich and filling, at a surprisingly low 164 calories.Forheartierappetites,tryArt’sunfriedchickenwithroastedBrus- selssprouts,butternutsquash,driedcranberriesandcashewcreamsauce. And how can you not love a healthy food restaurant that serves wine and localpints? 1900PrestonRd.,Ste.111|Plano (972)867-5933 www.lyfekitchen.com Newk’s Fast-casual, healthy dining is, no doubt, quickly becoming a “thing” in North Texas, and Newk’s is an ideal place to jump onto that band- wagon. Everything here is made fromscratch,andthere’ssomething on the menu for even your pickiest eaters to love, from fresh salads, delicious soups, and pizzas to a plethoraofdrool-worthysandwiches.There’sevenaspecial menu section devoted to Mac & Cheese (we crave the Six Cheese Pimento with Bacon version),allowingyoutoorderalarge,decadentbowlofthegooeystuffor justasmallsidetopairwithyoursalad.Dinein,orderonline,orcheckout Newk’sGrab-N-Go—thisisaterrificspottograbdinnerforthefamilyora quickbiteafterthekiddos’soccergame. 5960W.ParkerRd.|Plano (469)298-2071 6750GaylordPkwy.,Ste.290|Frisco (214)494-4602 www.newks.com SaintAnnRestaurantandBar Although the inside space is gorgeous, it’s the patio overlooking the Arts District that’s the real draw at Saint Ann—the perfect spot for a cocktail orweekendbrunch.Thefoodisfairlystraightforward:salads,sandwiches, steaks and fish. We like ordering a few appetizers (the bacon wrapped Medjool dates and spinach artichoke dip are nice) and kicking back while takinginthehipstercrowd. 2501N.HarwoodSt.|Dallas (214)782-9807 www.saintanndallas.com SixtyVines Whatcouldbebetterthanagreatglassofwine?Howaboutagreatglassof wine—on tap? Not only does this mean that each glass provides the best possible taste at perfect temperature, reusable kegs equal less spoilage and less landfill. But let’s get to the food: Small plates like Manila clams with creamywhitewinechowderbroth,orwoodfiredcauliflowerwithlemondill yogurt,areperfection.Hungrierappetiteswillfindplentytochoosefrom,too, suchasfregola-served-risotto-style,toppedwithcrispywildmushrooms.The burger, made with Aukashi beef, is something you’ll dream about later, and entreessuchaschicken,fishandchopsaresolidchoices. 3701DallasPkwy.|Plano (469)620-8463 www.sixtyvines.com Asian CRollsSushi CRollsofferswhatweliketocall“knockyoursocksoffsushi.”There’sbeau- tifullypresentedsushi,sashimi,rawrolls,cookedrolls,veggierollsand— for those non-sushi folks (is there still such a thing?)—plenty of “small food”optionsincludingbakedgreenmussels,jalapeñotempura(yummy), softshellcrabandBBQribs.CRollsalsooffersalunchrollcomboincluding agenerousrollofyourchoice,fourpiecesofCaliforniaroll,misosoup,gar- densaladandadrinkforjust$11.99.Thisisthekindofplacewhereentrees aresopretty,you’llevenwanttoeatthegarnish. 18101PrestonRd.,Ste.300|Dallas (972)447-4900 www.crollsushi.com HowardWang’s While the Grills and the Brasserie offer slightly different menus, Howard Wang’s is famous for nicely-sized portions of well-seasoned Asian Fusion food, served in a sleek, contemporary atmosphere. Large round tables makeittheperfectplacetomeetupwithfriendsafterwork,orhostabig familygathering.Lunchspecialsareverypopularandincludeaspringroll or crab wonton and soup (dine-in only), and whether you opt for some- thing hearty, such as Kung Pao Chicken or Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry or lighter fare, such as steamed chicken and vegetables with sauce on the side,you’resuretoleavesatisfied. 4343W.NorthwestHwy.,Ste.345|Dallas (214)366-1606 3223LemmonAve.,Ste.103|Dallas (214)954-9558 www.hwrestaurants.com Mr.Wok FromTom Chung Ramen to Egg FooYoung and everything in between— everything is good. Do not miss two of their most popular dishes: Peking Duck and Beggar’s Chicken. The succulent duck is carved tableside and made daily; when they run out, they’re out—so get there early. After the meat’s been carved, your server will ask whether you want the bones in a soup or stir-fried. Ask for a little bit of both—you’ll thank us. Beggar’s Chicken is a whole chicken stuffed with Chinese sticky rice that’s been stir-fried with shallot, Cantonese sausage, veggies, and five-spice powder andthenwrappedinlotus,bambooleaves,andbreadcrust,sealinginthe juices and flavors during it’s 22-hour basting (yes, 22). Order the chicken twodaysinadvance;it’sworththeforethought.BYOB. 260014thSt.|Plano (972)881-1888 www.mr-wok.com RoyalChina Afamily-ownedDallasfavoritesince1974,RoyalChinaoffersanextensive menu of popular Chinese and Chinese-American classics, such as Cashew Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and Shrimp with Honey Walnuts—and all are consistently delicious. But it just might be the noodles—house made, from scratch—that keeps existing fans happiest and newer ones clam- oring for more. Try the Dumpling Sampler and/or Xiao-Long-Bao (soup dumplings),whicharetraditionallyfilledwithpork,jicamaandmeatgel- atin. Each dumpling gives you a wonderful, chewy bite of dumpling and inside,broththatismeanttobeslurpedonceithascooledabit.Thisisthe kind of place where you find yourself asking your server what the guy at thenexttableordered,soyoucanhaveitnexttime. 6025RoyalLn.,Ste.201|Dallas (214)361-1771 www.royalchinadallas.com SamuiThai Ifyou’relookingforgreatThaifood, step right into Samui. UpscaleThai décor makes it a sophisticated op- tion for evening dining but don’t overlook the lunch specials—gen- erously portioned and very reason- ably priced.Too many menu choic- estodecide?StartwiththeOriginal SamplerPlatterwithsomethingfor everyone in your party including Chicken Satay, Sun Wrapped Shrimp, Calamari, Bags of Gold, Monsoon Roll,SunshineRoll,andVeggieTempura.BigBowlSoupsareamealinand ofthemselves,andstandoutentreesincludePadKeeMow(widericenoo- dles, eggs, basil, and veggies in light soy sauce and paprika) and Panang Beef (flank steak simmered in coconut panang curry). There’s also a nice cocktailmenu—wekeepcomingbackfortheLycheeMartini. 5700LegacyDr.,Ste.A1|Plano (972)398-2807 www.samuithai.com Barbecue HutchinsBBQ It’s rare to find a Texan who doesn’t take BBQ seriously, but the Hutchins family manages to take it to the next level. Meats slowly smoked over pecan and oak woods and pits that run 24/7 ensure every pig, cow, tur- key and chicken tastes as mouthwatering as it looks. By the plate or by the pound, you'll find freshly made sausages, brisket, ham and ribs, and for goodness' sake, don't forget to add in a dozen or so brisket stuffed jalapeños (available on weekends). Sides are homey and filling, and the catfish—really good—is a nice alternative for any pescatarians in your group. 1301N.TennesseeSt.|McKinney (972)548-2629 9225PrestonRd.|Frisco (972)540-1920 www.hutchinsbbq.com Kenny’sSmokeHouse Nodoubtaboutit—Texanslovebarbecue.ButthethingthatmakesKen- ny’s Smoke House so special is that it offers more than just standardTexas barbecue fare. Tasty eats like smoky Pulled Pork Tostadas are featured alongside must-have brisket, sausage and ribs. Even sandwiches and sal- ads get the Smoke House treatment with ingredients like SmokedTurkey and Smoked Bacon, and don’t miss the Smoked Gouda Mac n Cheese. A familystyleto-gomenumakesthisagreatpartyoption,too. 5760LegacyDr.,Ste.4|Plano (972)473-7478 www.kennyssmoke.com goodEATS Dining Guide Our editors scoured the greater Dallas area for tried-and-true dining destinations that are family-friendly (even teens!), affordable and delicious. Here are some of our favorites.