b'goodEATSHula Hut Fish & Fizz buttery, raw Hamachi topped with apple, avocado, chilies, yuzu sauce and Located on beautiful Lake Lewis- In2018,NickandKelliBarclaydelicate micro greens. House salads are fresh and seasonal ingredient-in-ville, a visit to Hula Hut feels a lotopened this little gem of a fine-ca- spired, and if you\'re simply not in the mood for fish, The Keeper offers a like a mini beach vacation: thinksual fish and chip shop as a way tosuperb Grilled Half Chicken with Tomato Butter Sauce.tiki torches, bamboo huts, grass- bring a bit of seaside to the city,5840 Legacy Circle, Ste. D100 | Planothatched bars and hanging coloredwithout the seagulls, and many(469) 210-5337lights galore. Mexonisian-style cui- say its the most authentic Englishwww.thekeeperplano.comsine (i.e. traditional Tex-Mex with afare around. Responsibly-sourced Polynesian twist) means that therescod is perfectly battered and fried,The Oceanaire Seafood Roomsomething for everyone, should youserved atop fat chips on a newspa- While this may be considered more of a date night place, if you happen to choose to bring a group. While you and your significant other are kickingper-lined tray, and youll find allbring your in-laws here for a night out, theyll never forget it. The freshest back with a fishbowl-sized Hu-La-La signature cocktail made for two withthe traditional English trimmings such as curry sauce, mushy peas, andseafood in a sleek setting makes The Oceanaire the perfect spot for a luxu-three different types of rum (hello, Uber!), nosh on some Palm Tree Huggermalt vinegar. Other Brit favorites include bangers and mash, flaky Cornishrious dinner with top-notch service. Menu offerings are based entirely on Nachos loaded with cheese and other goodies. There are plenty of optionspasties, and bubble and squeak. The fizz part includes a lovely selectionfreshness and availability, so arrive prepared to just go with it. There are for vegetarians, and Fajitas and Tubular Tacos are intensely satisfying asof adult bubblies (bruts, ross, proseccos) and both local and Europeanseveral sides you wont want to miss including Chardonnay Roasted Mush-well. beers, pairing perfectly with the fish. rooms and Shells & Cheese with Smoked Gouda and Applewood Bacon. 210 E. Eldorado Pkwy. | Little Elm 400 N. Coit Rd., Ste. 1908 | Richardson Their full bar might just make you forget you promised to pick up the tab.(214) 618-4852 (469) 687-0022 The Westin Galleria Dallaswww.hulahutlittleelm.com www.fishandfizz.com 13340 Dallas Pkwy. | Dallas(972) 759-2277Mexican Bar CompanyLeftys Lobster and Chowderwww.theoceanaire.comThis open dining concept where dining room meets bar, patio and loungeHousearea features vibrant original murals and a lively atmosphere. Start with aLong considered a neighborhood mix-and-match of the unique guacamoles and hop right into the Born ingem,LeftysservesthekindofSouthernTexas tacos on freshly made tortillas (the pancita/pork belly is fantastic).seafood youd expect to find some-Youll find all your other favorites, too, including spicy chorizo flautas, en- whereontheEastCoast:clam chiladas and several options if youre feeling seafood-y. Nice cocktail menuchowder,lobsterbisque(Cant (dont miss the Big Nose on fire) including a good selection of tequilas. decide between the two? Ask forSugarbacon Proper Kitchen6121 W. Park Blvd., Ste. RS-10 | Plano half and half), whole main lobsterWhen we think of Sugarbacon, we think of upscale comfort food in a warm, (972) 972-4466 (Leftys uses cull lobsters that haverustic setting. Lets start with the signature appetizer: sugarbacon. Picture www.mexbars.com one clawhence, the name) and fried shrimp. Hearty salads are madea perfect little cube of house-smoked Berkshire pork belly, glazed in smoky heartier with the addition of chicken, salmon, shrimp or lobsterand ifancho BBQ sauce, sitting atop spicy bread and butter pickles on a tiny piece Urban Rio Cantina & Grill youre simply not feeling fishy, go for a perfectly cooked filet mignon orof toasted bread. Berkshire pork is known for its rich tastethought by As the younger sister restaurant of downtown Planos popular Urban Crust,burger. Leftys numerous accolades speak for themselves, and it gets a lotsome to be the Kobe beef of pork. One bite of it and youll know why. But Urban Rio opened with high expectationsand doesnt disappoint. Tor- of regulars, especially on weekendsso be sure to make a reservationtry not to get stuck in the appetizer section, or youll miss out on several tillas and tamales are made with hand-ground masa, and even the bolil- online. Open for lunch and dinner, and the bar stays open late. other delicious offerings, such as the collard green salad with bacon, bleu lo rolls for the tortas (sandwiches) are made in-house. Start with either4021 Belt Line Rd. | Dallas cheese and pickled apple or the mighty fine SB burger made with local Fried Guacamole Bites or a rich bowl of the Rio Queso with or without(972) 774-9518 Wagyu beef and topped with, you got it, sugarbacon. Southern sides with chorizo-style beef. Quesadillas are a signature dish, served double-stackedwww.leftyslobster.com a twist, like green chile hominy, round out the meal nicely. club style and stuffed with house-smoked brisket, Chimichurri grilled216 W. Virginia St. | McKinney chicken or sauted veggies. Cocktails are refreshingly unique, and theSea Breeze Fish Market & Grill (469) 952-5150open-air bar is a great place to enjoy live music and a lovely view of historicFinding truly fresh fish in Dallas can be challenging, but Sea Breeze makes Plano. it sooo easy. Selections are flown in daily, representing only the freshest6400 Gaston Ave. | Dallas1000 E. 14th St., Ste. 100 | Plano seafood available. Part retail fish market, part sit-down restaurant with(972) 290-0731(972) 422-4466 full bar, at Sea Breeze you can purchase fish to prepare in your own home. www.sugarbacon.comwww.urbanrio.com or let the experts do it for you while enjoying a glass of wine or cocktail. Be sure to start out with the Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna Nachos with avo- Whistle Britches Velvet Taco cado wasabi, sweet Thai chili, and lemon zestor maybe you\'re more ofThe logo says a lot: Chicken. Bis-When it comes to Texas cuisine, ta- a Smoked Salmon Deviled Egg person; you can\'t go wrong with either one.cuits. Beer. But what it doesnt con-cos are tops (along, of course, withThe Lobster Roll is a top seller, its traditional split-top bun filled generouslyvey is that Chef Omar Flores and his barbecue) and in Dallas, Velvet Tacowith buttery lobster salad. There\'s a nice selection of soups and stews, in- team pickle brine each and every is a favorite. Multi-cultural ingre- cluding a stellar cioppino, and gumbo that will remind you of your Cajunbird, creating one of the juiciest, dients allow diners to experiencegranny (if you have one).most flavorful chicken experiences a little bit of Mexico, India, Cuba,4017 Preston Rd., Ste. 530 | Plano weve ever had. And at Whistle Japan and moreall wrapped in(972) 473-2722 Britches, it is all about chicken: half a house made tortilla. Start withwww.seabreezefish.com chickens, whole chickens, roasted the Red Curry Coconut Queso withchickens, fried chicken tenders even chickens glazed with pomegranate pickled onion, Thai basil and crispy blue tortilla chipsits sublime. ThenSea Breeze Lobsta & Chowda Housemolasses. Sides and starters are comfort-driven, such as pickled jalapeo go straight into what you came for: tacos. Seriously, theyre all good, butFor the past decade, the Oruch family has brought North Texans the fresh- pimento cheese, served with saltines. Or deviled eggs stand-outs include Annatto Shredded Pork with grilled pineapple on aest seafood selection in the region at their acclaimed Sea Breeze Fish Mar-hibiscus tortilla and Fried Paneer with tomato chutney and tikka sauce.ket & Grill. The menu at this newer restaurant showcases a limited menuwith country ham. Three cheese mac. Multiple locations throughout DFW of specialty items including the New England Lobster Rolla simpleGrits with gouda. Are you hungry yet? Brunch, lunch and dinner served, www.velvettaco.com sandwich of wild-caught Maine lobster simply dressed with mayonnaise,along with a nice selection of cocktails, beer and wine. Desserts are celery and tarragon on a buttered bun brought in from New England. Westraightforward and totally decadent.Seafood also recommend the Connecticut Lobsta Rollbutter poached lobster on6110 Frankford Rd. | Dallasa bun. The tasty rolls are joined by shrimp cocktail, peel & eat shrimp, a(972) 590-8991Fish City Grill smoked salmon dip and the restaurants celebrated Clam Chowder. Come Great seafood at affordable prices may seem like an impossible combi- for the food and for the East Coast vibe. 2405 Dallas Parkway | Planonation, but not at Fish City Grill. Start with an order of Oyster Nachos Legacy Hall (214) 299-5971plump fried oysters nestled atop crispy tortilla chips, drizzled with chipotle7800 Windrose Ave.| Plano www.whistlebritcheschicken.comtartar sauce and fresh pico de gallo (make that two orders; theyre that(972) 473-2722www.seabreezefish.comgood). Chargrilled Oysters with lemon pepper butter and parmesan areThe Keeper Steakhousealso scrumptious. Gumbo is authentically rich and filling, and Roasted Ja-lapeo Soup is nothing short of over-the-top delicious. Seafood dishes canSustainable seafood and a tropical tiki bar create the just-right combina-be light (Grilled Catfish) or decadent (Shrimp and Crab-Stuffed Floundertion to give you a little taste of your last beach-y vacation. The menu\'s "Just with caper dill beurre blanc)its your call. A curated selection of wine,III Forks beer, and cocktails makes Fish City Grill a wonderful place to visit. Flew In" section offers the day\'s freshest selections, both artfully preparedWith a North Dallas location covering 25,000 square feet, III Forks can ac-Multiple locations throughout DFW and utterly delicious. There are also some unexpected seafood menu choic- commodate everything from date nights, to family gatherings, to big par-www.fishcitygrill.comes, including shareable portions of Crab Fried Rice with crispy Spam andties, and even giant corporate and special events (up to 900 people). Youd topped with a perfectly cooked egg, and the Hamachi Crudo think with all that available space, the intimate steakhouse vibe would be 76GoodLifeFamilyMag.comJANUARY | FEBRUARY 2020'