b'goodEATS Good Eats Dining GuideOur editors scoured the greater Dallas area for tried-and-true dining destinations that are family-friendly and delicious. Here are some of our favorites:with Bacon version), allowing you to order a large, decadent bowl of thefood options including baked green mussels, jalapeo tempura (yummy), American gooey stuff or just a small side to pair with your salad. Dine in, order online,soft shell crab and BBQ ribs. C Rolls also offers a lunch roll combo including or check out Newks Grab-N-Gothis is a terrific spot to grab dinner fora generous roll of your choice, four pieces of California roll, miso soup, gar-Bread Zeppelin the family or a quick bite after the kiddos soccer game. den salad and a drink for just $11.99. This is the kind of place where entrees While sandwich wraps may have been soooo 1990s, you gotta admit 5960 W. Parker Rd. | Plano are so pretty, youll even want to eat the garnish. theres something pretty appealing about cramming a bunch of delicious(469) 298-2071 18101 Preston Rd., Ste. 300 | Dallasingredients into a handheld bread-like thingy. So, take that concept and(972) 447-4900instead of using a stale tortilla, you use a delicious, hollowed-out artisan6750 Gaylord Pkwy., Ste. 290 | Frisco www.crollsushi.combaguette (hollowed-out, by the way, equals fewer carbs!). If bread isnt(214) 494-4602your thing (and well try to understand)skip it altogether and go for awww.newks.com Howard Wangshearty bowl (i.e., salad). With more than 40 gourmet ingredients and 20While the Grills and the Brasserie dressings, youre sure to find something to love. Its a sandwich; its a salad;The Biscuit Bar offerslightlydifferentmenus, no wait, its a Zeppelin! Biscuits. Tater tots. Beer. Stop rightHoward Wangs is famous for nice-Multiple locations throughout DFW therewhat else do you need?ly-sized portions of well-seasoned www.breadzeppelinsalads.com At the Biscuit Bar, you can top yourAsianFusionfood,servedina flaky biscuit with a wide variety ofsleek, contemporary atmosphere. Celebration scrumptious gourmet ingredients,Large round tables make it the per-Since 1971, Celebration has been a Dallas dining staple, offering farm-to- like southern fried chicken, bacon,fect place to meet up with friends table ingredients in a festive family atmosphere. Yes, many items on thejack cheese, house made sausageafter work, or host a big family gathering. Lunch specials are very popu-menu are sustainable, such as salmon raised in the clean waters of Patago- gravy and honey butter. Can yoular and include a spring roll or crab wonton and soup (dine-in only), and nia and beef thats local, free-range and grass-fedbut the real focus issay cheat day-worthy? There arewhether you opt for something hearty, such as Kung Pao Chicken or Beef on delicious, beautifully-prepared food. Entrees are served with three freshboth savory and sweet options for biscuits and tots, and two delicious sal- and Broccoli Stir Fry or lighter fare, such as steamed chicken and vegeta-vegetables (family style) and your choice of homemade soup, fresh fruit orads (in case youre watching carbs). The story behind the restaurant is alsobles with sauce on the side, youre sure to leave satisfied. garden salad, and second helpings are available on most entrees of equalbittersweetowners Jake and Janie Burkett used their love of comfort6740 Winning Dr. | Friscoor lesser value. There are several dining rooms that can accommodate bothfood and turned a family tragedy into a way to share their passion with(469) 213-2002 intimate dinners and larger parties, and the patio boasts a relaxing water- those around them. A patio and nice selection of coffee, cocktails, wine fall and wood-burning fireplace for all seasons.and kombucha on tap make this a great place for weekday happy hour. 4343 W. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 345 | Dallas4503 W. Lovers Ln. | Dallas 5880 Hwy. 121, Ste. 102B | Plano (214) 366-1606(214) 351-5681 (469) 238-2227 3223 Lemmon Ave., Ste. 103 | Dallaswww.celebrationrestaurant.comwww.thebiscuit.bar (214) 954-9558International House of Pancakes The Original Pancake House www.hwrestaurants.comIf plain pancakes arent your thing, how about something decadent likeThough OPH may seem as American as it gets, this classic breakfast andRoyal China Tres Leches pancakes layered with creamy vanilla sauce and topped withlunch dining spot (started in Portland, Oregon in 1953) incorporates anAfamily-ownedDallasfavorite dulce de leche caramel sauce? Or Belgian Dark Chocolate Mousse pan- extensive knowledge of ethnic pancake recipes, too, such as its famoussince 1974, Royal China offers an cakes? These arent just pancakes; theyre artful desserts posing as break- Dutch Baby pancakean air-filled pancake served with powdered sugar,extensive menu of popular Chinese fast. IHOPs limited time offer menu changes frequently, so youre surelemon and whipped butter. Another favorite dish is the mouthwateringandChinese-Americanclassics, to find something new to try every time you visit. But wait, theres more:Danish Kijafa Cherry Crepes topped with Montmorency cherries simmeredsuch as Cashew Chicken, Mongo-Ultimate Steakburgers are juicy and ginormous or for something lighter,in Kijafa wine sauce. Hearty omelets are served with a side of buttermilklian Beef, and Shrimp with Honey go for the classic Roasted Turkey Sandwich with hand-carved turkey. Thepancakes, so theres plenty to eat (and share). Kids can build their ownWalnutsand all are consistently menu offers many items asla carte, side or combo portions, so you canmeal as they like it, and the lunch menu includes a selection of sandwich- delicious. But it just might be the mix-and-match as you wish. es, burgers, wraps and salads that are sure to please any palate.noodleshousemade,from Multiple locations throughout DFWMultiple locations throughout DFWscratchthat keeps existing fans happiest and newer ones clamoring www.ihop.com www.ophdfw.com for more.Try the Dumpling Sampler and/or Xiao-Long-Bao (soup dump-Kennys Wood Fired GrillUnion Bear Brewing Co.lings), which are traditionally filled with pork, jicama and meat gelatin. There are so many things to love about Kennys Wood Fired Grilllet usThis is on-site craft beer brewingEach dumpling gives you a wonderful, chewy bite of dumpling and inside, count the ways: how about a half-pound crab cake? Lobster Deviled Eggsat its finest. With indoor and out- broth that is meant to be slurped once it has cooled a bit. This is the kind of with white truffle cream? Or, light and fluffy popovers? And of course, thedoor, lake-view seating available,place where you find yourself asking your server what the guy at the next Perfect Grey Goose martini, poured from their signature frozen tap system.youll enjoy a unique concept oftable ordered, so you can have it next time. 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Staff here is friendly and knowledgeable, and be sure to swingbut dont overlook the lunch spe-com back around for weekend brunch: Were giving a special shout-out to thecialsgenerously portioned and Crawfish Benedict with Creole Hollandaise. very reasonably priced. Too many Newks 5880 Hwy. 121, Ste. 101 | Plano menuchoicestodecide?Start Fast-casual, healthy dining is, no(214) 297-2337 with the Original Sampler Platter doubt, quickly becoming a thingwww.unionbear.com with something for everyone in your party including Chicken Satay, Sun in North Texas, and Newks is anWrapped Shrimp, Calamari, Bags of Gold, Monsoon Roll, Sunshine Roll, idealplacetojumpontothat bandwagon.EverythinghereisAsian and Veggie Tempura. Big Bowl Soups are a meal in and of themselves, and madefromscratch,andtheresstandout entrees include Pad Kee Mow (wide rice noodles, eggs, basil, and something on the menu for evenveggies in light soy sauce and paprika) and Panang Beef (flank steak sim-your pickiest eaters to love, fromC Rolls Sushi mered in coconut panang curry). Theres also a nice cocktail menuwe fresh salads, delicious soups, andC Rolls offers what we like to call knock your socks off sushi. Theres beau- keep coming back for the Lychee Martini. pizzas to a plethora of drool-worthy sandwiches. Theres even a specialtifully presented sushi, sashimi, raw rolls, cooked rolls, veggie rolls and 5700 Legacy Dr., Ste. A1 | Planomenu section devoted to Mac & Cheese (we crave the Six Cheese Pimentofor those non-sushi folks (is there still such a thing?)plenty of small(972) 398-280768GoodLifeFamilyMag.comMAY | JUNE 2019 www.samuithai.com'