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:wines by the glass, too. tion. Small plates, like the Rhode Island Style Fried Calamari and the Smoked Afghan5757 W. Lovers Ln. | Dallas Brisket Chile con Queso, are shareable and nicely priced; youll want several. A Nora Restaurant and Bar (214) 351-2233sleek, moody vibe and private boothsfor date night, but its also incredible for Restaurants featuring Afghan cuisine in Dallas arent that easy to find. Andwww.thecitycafedallas.com family brunch, with menu items such as the Crab Cake Benedict.finding one with a beautiful rooftop bar and patio is just about impossible 5411 Beltline Rd. | Dallasuntil Nora came along. If youre already familiar with the countrys food, youllCr Food & Wine Bar(214) 306-7444be delighted to find your favorites such as Kadu (sauted pumpkin with garlicWouldnt it be nice to find the per- www.theivykitchen.com yogurt and meat sauce), Mantoo (steamed beef dumplings), Kofta Chalaofect spot for weekend brunch with (stewed meatballs with spices and dried plum) and Qabili Palao (seasonedfriendsthat would also be perfectKennys Wood Fired Grill meat with raisins and carrots). But if youre just getting started, you cant gofor a deliciously low-key family din- Therearesomanythingstolove wrong with any of the Kabobs and some of the best hummus weve sampled.ner? And romantic enough for dateabout Kennys Wood Fired Grilllet Before or after dining, grab a Cardamom Martini and head to the roof fornight? Welcome to Cryour favor- uscounttheways:howabouta some of the citys most romantic views. ite neighborhood gathering spot forhalf-pound crab cake? Lobster Dev-1928 Greenville Ave. | Dallas any occasion. Think: un-snobby wineiled Eggs with white truffle cream? (214) 828-0095 bar meets Napa-style cuisine with aOr, light and fluffy popovers? And of www.noradallas.com flourish. Wed suggest starting with the Goat Cheese Beignet with honey andcourse, the Perfect Grey Goose marti-cracked peppersweet, savory, and utterly delicious. Standouts from theni, poured from their signature frozen entre menu include Cast Iron Seared Sea Scallops with Spinach Parmesantap system. While Kennys certainly Risotto and Lamb Lollipops, slightly pink and succulent, served with Trufflemeets the mark for special occasions, its also just right for hearty business American Potato Gratin. Check the website for regular specials and plan to enjoy themlunches and weeknight dinners with the family.on the spacious patio while people-watching. Dont miss Pizza Mondays 5000 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 775 | DallasThe Biscuit Bar buy a bottle of wine and get a killer stone-fired pizza on the house. (972) 392-9663Biscuits. Tater tots. Beer. Stop right therewhat else do you need? At the Multiple locations throughout DFW www.kennyswoodfiredgrill.comBiscuit Bar, you can top your flaky biscuit with a wide variety of scrumptiouswww.cruwinebar.comgourmet ingredients, like southern fried chicken, bacon, jack cheese, houseLazy Dog Restaurant and Barmade sausage gravy and honey butter. Can you say cheat day-worthy?Earls Kitchen + Bar Reminiscent of a Jackson Hole, Wyoming aprs-ski lodge, this Addison out-There are both savory and sweet options for biscuits and tots, and two deli- How lucky are we?! While Earls is a highly popular eating spot throughoutpost at the Village on the Parkway offers something delicious for everyone. cious salads (in case youre watching carbs). The story behind the restaurant isCanada, the Legacy West location is only the ninth Earls in the U.S. and theFrom comfort food classics such as burgers and big salads to heartier fare also bittersweetowners Jake and Janie Burkett used their love of comfortvery first to open in Texas. A warm, contemporary dcor throughout the din- including Lamb Stroganoff and Housemaid Veggie Lasagna, Lazy Dog feels food and turned a family tragedy into a way to share their passion with thoseing room and spacious patio invites you to relax and stay a while, and thelike the perfect place to replenish all those calories you burned off shopping around them. A patio and nice selection of coffee, cocktails, wine and kombu- diverse menu offers locally sourced food so good you might not ever leave.at the Galleria.cha on tap make this a great place for weekday happy hour. Were talking serious cocktails, juicy burgers, mouthwatering appetizers5100 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 500 | Addison5880 Hwy. 121, Ste. 102B | Plano designed to be shared, a killer 14-ounce ribeye, gorgeous salads that make(469) 754-1300(469) 238-2227you think youre eating more than a salad, and on trend offerings like thewww.lazydogrestaurants.com www.thebiscuit.bar Quinoa and Avocado Powerbowl. Come for lunch, dinner and late nightthen, come back on weekends for brunch (and dont miss the StrawberriesLekka Bread Zeppelin + Cream Waffle). Its a restaurant/bar. Its a gallery/gift shop. Its Lekka! Whether youre look-While sandwich wraps may have been soooo 1990s, you gotta admit 7401 Windrose Ave., Ste. D100 | Plano ing for unique gifts, Himalayan salt lamps (you need one!), or the perfect theres something pretty appealing about cramming a bunch of delicious(469) 969-2490 spot to meet up with friends for a hearty salad and sandwich, tremezzini ingredients into a handheld bread-like thingy. So, take that concept andwww.earls.ca (pita bread stuffed with, for example, mozzarella and artichoke) or a slab of instead of using a stale tortilla, you use a delicious, hollowed-out artisandecadent pie or cake, Lekka has something for everyone. Enjoy the spacious baguette (hollowed-out, by the way, equals fewer carbs!). If bread isnt youreight|11 place patio on warmer daysthough inside is equally inviting. We mentioned thing (and well try to understand)skip it altogether and go for a heartyIf walking into eight|11 feels like youve stepped into a friends house (inthe desserts, right? Rightly described as a Slice of Heaven, pieces of pie are bowl (i.e., salad). With more than 40 gourmet ingredients and 20 dressings,Austin), theres a good reason for it: 1) it actually used to be a house and 2)generous and worth a visit all by themselves. Choose from Banana Caramel youre sure to find something to love. Its a sandwich; its a salad; no wait,the chefs/owners are from there. A classic, intimate interior with wood floors,Pecan, Key Lime, Double Chocolate Fudge and many othersall made from its a Zeppelin! plenty of candles and Mason jar pendant lighting make this wine bar a veryscratch. Whole pies and cakes are also available to order and on your way out, Multiple locations throughout DFW cozy place to unwind; or, venture outside and share a table with fellow musicyou might just pick up a chiminea, too. Open for lunch and dinner every day www.breadzeppelinsalads.com lovers. Menu items Salads, Bites (think: Pimento Cheese Sliders) and housewith live music on Friday and Saturday nights.made Flat Breads such as the Chorizo Hero with local goat cheese, red onion,17606 Preston Rd. | DallasCelebration cilantro and roasted yellow peppers. This is the kind of place where you can(972) 735-8425Since 1971, Celebration has been a Dallas dining staple, offering farm-to-ta- kick back and enjoy the cool vibe while sipping on wines by the glass/bottle ble ingredients in a festive family atmosphere. Yes, many items on the menuand local beers on tap.1921 N. Henderson Ave. | Dallasare sustainable, such as salmon raised in the clean waters of Patagonia and7080 W. Main St.| Frisco(469) 828-1686beef thats local, free-range and grass-fedbut the real focus is on delicious,(469) 888-4037 www.lekkashop.combeautifully-prepared food. Entrees are served with three fresh vegetableswww.eight11place.com(family style) and your choice of homemade soup, fresh fruit or garden salad,Newksand second helpings are available on most entrees of equal or lesser value.GRRRowlers Beer Garden and Tap Room Fast-casual, healthy dining is, no doubt, quickly becoming a thing in North There are several dining rooms that can accommodate both intimate dinnersWhat could be better than great food, cold beer and furry friends? Well,Texas, and Newks is an ideal place to jump onto that bandwagon. Everything and larger parties, and the patio boasts a relaxing waterfall and wood-burn- we just cant think of anythingunless, of course, you throw in a relaxinghere is made from scratch, and theres something on the menu for even your ing fireplace for all seasons.beer garden dedicated to craft beer, growler fills and yes, easy access to anpickiest eaters to love, from fresh salads, delicious soups, and pizzas to a 4503 W. Lovers Ln. | Dallas awesome dog park. GRRRowlers, located at the Shacks at Austin Ranch, hasplethora of drool-worthy sandwiches. Theres even a special menu section (214) 351-5681 tapped into DFWs latest craze of combining outdoor dining while hangingdevoted to Mac & Cheese (we crave the Six Cheese Pimento with Bacon ver-www.celebrationrestaurant.comout with beloved pooches in a friendly, meet-your-neighbors kind of envi- sion), allowing you to order a large, decadent bowl of the gooey stuff or just ronment. No dog? No problemits still the perfect place to gather over thea small side to pair with your salad. Dine in, order online, or check out Newks City Cafsummer and beyond. Grab-N-Gothis is a terrific spot to grab dinner for the family or a quick bite This neighborhood gem is a great place to impress out-of-towners in a5800 Windhaven Pkwy. | The Colony after the kiddos soccer game.fancy-but-not-too-fancy way. A classic interior and quiet ambience are the(469) 514-9642 5960 W. Parker Rd. | Planoperfect backdrops to expertly prepared food, starting with the Signaturewww.grrrowlers.com (469) 298-2071Fresh Tomato Soup, moving right along to the Crab Louis Salad with stacked avocadosimply to die for. If youre a liver lover (lol), youll flip for the CrispIVY Kitchen6750 Gaylord Pkwy., Ste. 290 | FriscoChicken Liver Salad with baby spinach, corn and warm bacon vinaigrette.Connected to the LOOK Cinema, IVY is the perfect romantic dining spot before(214) 494-4602Seafood entrees are exceptionally fresh, and theres a generous selection ofor after a moviebut when the food is this good, its a stand-alone destina- www.newks.com48GoodLifeFamilyMag.comAPRIL 2020'