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:for even your pickiest eaters to love, from fresh salads, delicious soups, andUnion Bear Brewing Co. American pizzas to a plethora of drool-worthy sandwiches. Theres even a specialThis is on-site craft beer brewing menu section devoted to Mac & Cheese (we crave the Six Cheese Pimentoat its finest. With indoor and out-Bread Zeppelin with Bacon version), allowing you to order a large, decadent bowl of thedoor, lake-view seating available, While sandwich wraps may have been soooo 1990s, you gotta admit gooey stuff or just a small side to pair with your salad. Dine in, order online,youll enjoy a unique concept of theres something pretty appealing about cramming a bunch of deliciousor check out Newks Grab-N-Gothis is a terrific spot to grab dinner forchef-driven menu items paired ingredients into a handheld bread-like thingy. So, take that concept andthe family or a quick bite after the kiddos soccer game. with brews, staff-curated spirits instead of using a stale tortilla, you use a delicious, hollowed-out artisan5960 W. Parker Rd. | Plano andcocktails.StartwithBeer baguette (hollowed-out, by the way, equals fewer carbs!). If bread isnt(469) 298-2071 Battered Asparagus served with your thing (and well try to understand)skip it altogether and go for asriracha bleu cheese or, for a lighter touch, California Crudo (thinly-sliced hearty bowl (i.e., salad). With more than 40 gourmet ingredients and 206750 Gaylord Pkwy., Ste. 290 | Frisco raw yellowtail with strawberries, jalapeno, avocado and spicy yuzu ai-dressings, youre sure to find something to love. Its a sandwich; its a salad;(214) 494-4602 oli). Super tender Beer Braised Short Rib goes nicely with house-made no wait, its a Zeppelin! www.newks.com pappardelle, edamame and heirloom carrots. Staff here is friendly and Multiple locations throughout DFW knowledgeable, and be sure to swing back around for weekend brunch: www.breadzeppelinsalads.com Nosh Bistro Were giving a special shout-out to the Crawfish Benedict with Creole Renowned Dallas chef Avner Samuel is at it again with his latest culinaryHollandaise.Celebration offering, Nosh Bistro. Samuels new menu reflects his love for gatherings in5880 Hwy. 121, Ste. 101 | PlanoSince 1971, Celebration has been a Dallas dining staple, offering farm-to- and near the kitchen with friends and family, sharing dishes like the highly(214) 297-2337table ingredients in a festive family atmosphere. Yes, many items on theaddictive Midnight Black Hummus-Hummus and Moroccan Spicy Beefwww.unionbear.commenu are sustainable, such as salmon raised in the clean waters of Patago- Cigars. A colorful yet sleek dining room begs you to start with a Rose and nia and beef thats local, free-range and grass-fedbut the real focus isGinger Paloma, then treat yourself to a few slices of Ibrico Bellota-BellotaYolkon delicious, beautifully-prepared food. Entrees are served with three fresh(the famous Spanish ham made from pampered pigs), served on a volca- Hearty, homey breakfast and lunch in a bright spot with a contemporary vegetables (family style) and your choice of homemade soup, fresh fruit orno dish with candle underneath to oh-so-slightly warm the ham. The BIGvibethis is where you get your yolk on! Generous (five-egg!) omelets garden salad, and second helpings are available on most entrees of equalCrispy Fish for Two Mediterranean Style is sheer perfection.are scrumptious, served with cheesy grits or potatoes, and your choice of or lesser value. There are several dining rooms that can accommodate both8611 Hillcrest Rd. | Dallas bread. And thentheres Breakfast Mac & Cheesebecause, why not intimate dinners and larger parties, and the patio boasts a relaxing water- (469) 730-2400 start your day off with cheesy noodles, ham, bacon, and a sunny-side up fall and wood-burning fireplace for all seasons.www.noshbistrodallas.com egg? Its ridiculously good, as is the Red Velvet French Toast. For lunch, try 4503 W. Lovers Ln. | Dallas a gourmet burger on brioche bunthe brisket burger is top of its class. (214) 351-5681 Rock & Brews Crisp salads and satisfying sandwiches are also available for lighter appe-www.celebrationrestaurant.comWhen youre hangry, thirsty, and ready to rock-n-roll, scoot on over totites. Skip the sometimes-long waits by adding your name to the online Rock & Brews for some much-needed sustenance. Start with a brewwait list.Cr Food & Wine Barbut be warned: the beer menu here is huge and requires due consider- Multiple locations throughout DFWWouldntitbenicetofindtheationdrafts, bottles, wheats, lagers, malty, hoppy, etc. Now, on to thewww.eatyolk.comperfect spot for weekend brunchfoodgenerous appetizers, hearty salads, and signature wings are just a withfriendsthatwouldalsofew of the excellent offerings. Entrees are well-prepared and surprisinglyAsianbe perfect for a deliciously low- affordable, making it a terrific destination for getting together with friends key family dinner? And romanticor family. Dogs are welcome on the lovely patio, and as the name suggests,Asian Mintenough for date night? Welcome torock music RULES the fun-and-friendly vibe here. Since 2005, numerous accolades from local and national magazines have Cryour favorite neighborhood5351 Nebraska Furniture Mart Dr. | The Colony marked Asian Mint as a go-to spot for New Bangkok-style cuisine in a gathering spot for any occasion.(972) 584-1670 clean, modern, and relaxed atmosphere. Every dish is carefully prepared Think: un-snobby wine bar meetswww.rockandbrews.com and thoughtfully presentedfrom salads to noodles to sushi and more. Napa-style cuisine with a flourish. Wed suggest starting with the GoatFour types of Pad Thai make choosing the right one difficult, though theres Cheese Beignet with honey and cracked peppersweet, savory, and ut- The Biscuit Bar no wrong choice; in fact, its some of the best Pad Thai weve had. Seafood terly delicious. Standouts from the entre menu include Cast Iron SearedBiscuits. Tater tots. Beer. Stop right therewhat else do you need? At thelovers will appreciate the simple yet complex flavors of Steamed Sea Bass Sea Scallops with Spinach Parmesan Risotto and Lamb Lollipops, slightlyBiscuit Bar, you can top your flaky biscuit with a wide variety of scrump- and Crispy Basil Fish. And dont miss the weekend brunch menuwhere pink and succulent, served with Truffle Potato Gratin. Check the websitetious gourmet ingredients, like southern fried chicken, bacon, jack cheese,Thai comfort food meets American bacon and eggs plus a $3 pineapple for regular specials and plan to enjoy them on the spacious patio whilehouse made sausage gravy and honey butter. Can you say cheat day-wor- mimosa. Desserts are all fantastic and worth every calorie, and theres a people-watching. Dont miss Pizza Mondaysbuy a bottle of wine andthy? There are both savory and sweet options for biscuits and tots, andfull-service bar with organic wines and martinis.get a killer stone-fired pizza on the house. two delicious salads (in case youre watching carbs). The story behindMultiple locations throughout DFW Multiple locations throughout DFW the restaurant is also bittersweetowners Jake and Janie Burkett usedwww.asianmint.comwww.cruwinebar.com their love of comfort food and turned a family tragedy into a way to share their passion with those around them. A patio and nice selection of coffee,C Rolls SushiKennys Wood Fired Grillcocktails, wine and kombucha on tap make this a great place for weekdayC Rolls offers what we like to call knock your socks off sushi. Theres beau-There are so many things to lovehappy hour. tifully presented sushi, sashimi, raw rolls, cooked rolls, veggie rolls andabout Kennys Wood Fired Grill 5880 Hwy. 121, Ste. 102B | Plano for those non-sushi folks (is there still such a thing?)plenty of small let us count the ways: how about a(469) 238-2227 food options including baked green mussels, jalapeo tempura (yummy), half-pound crab cake? Lobster Dev- www.thebiscuit.bar soft shell crab and BBQ ribs. C Rolls also offers a lunch roll combo including iled Eggs with white truffle cream?a generous roll of your choice, four pieces of California roll, miso soup, gar-Or, light and fluffy popovers? AndThe Original Pancake House den salad and a drink for just $11.99. This is the kind of place where entrees of course, the Perfect Grey GooseThough OPH may seem as American as it gets, this classic breakfast andare so pretty, youll even want to eat the garnish. martini, poured from their signa- lunch dining spot (started in Portland, Oregon in 1953) incorporates an18101 Preston Rd., Ste. 300 | Dallasture frozen tap system. While Kennys certainly meets the mark for specialextensive knowledge of ethnic pancake recipes, too, such as its famous(972) 447-4900occasions, its also just right for hearty business lunches and weeknightDutch Baby pancakean air-filled pancake served with powdered sugar,www.crollsushi.comdinners with the family. lemon and whipped butter. Another favorite dish is the mouthwatering 5000 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 775 | Dallas Danish Kijafa Cherry Crepes topped with Montmorency cherries simmeredHoward Wangs(972) 392-9663 in Kijafa wine sauce. Hearty omelets are served with a side of buttermilkWith over 30 years of family rec-www.kennyswoodfiredgrill.com pancakes, so theres plenty to eat (and share). Kids can build their ownipes,tradition,andexperience, meal as they like it, and the lunch menu includes a selection of sandwich- HowardWangsisfamousfor Newks es, burgers, wraps and salads that are sure to please any palate.nicely-sized portions of well-sea-Fast-casual, healthy dining is, no doubt, quickly becoming a thing inMultiple locations throughout DFWsoned Asian Fusion food, served North Texas, and Newks is an ideal place to jump onto that bandwagon.www.ophdfw.com inasleek,contemporaryatmo-Everything here is made from scratch, and theres something on the menusphere. Large round tables make it 70GoodLifeFamilyMag.comJANUARY | FEBRUARY 2020'