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:gooey stuff or just a small side to pair with your salad. Dine in, order online,Union Bear Brewing Co. American or check out Newks Grab-N-Gothis is a terrific spot to grab dinner forThis is on-site craft beer brewing the family or a quick bite after the kiddos soccer game. at its finest. With indoor and out-Bread Zeppelin 5960 W. Parker Rd. | Plano door, lake-view seating available, While sandwich wraps may have been soooo 1990s, you gotta admit (469) 298-2071 youll enjoy a unique concept of theres something pretty appealing about cramming a bunch of deliciouschef-driven menu items paired ingredients into a handheld bread-like thingy. 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Staff here is friendly and Multiple locations throughout DFW linary offering, Nosh Bistro. Samu- knowledgeable, and be sure to swing back around for weekend brunch: www.breadzeppelinsalads.com els new menu reflects his love forWere giving a special shout-out to the Crawfish Benedict with Creole gatherings in and near the kitchenHollandaise.Celebration with friends and family, sharing5880 Hwy. 121, Ste. 101 | PlanoSince 1971, Celebration has been a Dallas dining staple, offering farm-to- disheslikethehighlyaddictive(214) 297-2337table ingredients in a festive family atmosphere. Yes, many items on theMidnight Black Hummus-Hummuswww.unionbear.commenu are sustainable, such as salmon raised in the clean waters of Patago- and Moroccan Spicy Beef Cigars. A colorful yet sleek dining room begs you nia and beef thats local, free-range and grass-fedbut the real focus isto start with a Rose and Ginger Paloma, then treat yourself to a few slicesYolkon delicious, beautifully-prepared food. 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Entrees are well-prepared and surprisingly be perfect for a deliciously low- affordable, making it a terrific destination for getting together with friendsAsian Mintkey family dinner? And romanticor family. Dogs are welcome on the lovely patio, and as the name suggests,Since 2005, numerous accolades from local and national magazines have enough for date night? Welcome torock music RULES the fun-and-friendly vibe here. marked Asian Mint as a go-to spot for New Bangkok-style cuisine in a Cryour favorite neighborhood5351 Nebraska Furniture Mart Dr. | The Colony clean, modern, and relaxed atmosphere. Every dish is carefully prepared gathering spot for any occasion.(972) 584-1670 and thoughtfully presentedfrom salads to noodles to sushi and more. Think: un-snobby wine bar meets Napa-style cuisine with a flourish. Wedwww.rockandbrews.com Four types of Pad Thai make choosing the right one difficult, though theres suggest starting with the Goat Cheese Beignet with honey and crackedno wrong choice; in fact, its some of the best Pad Thai weve had. Seafood peppersweet, savory, and utterly delicious. Standouts from the entreThe Biscuit Bar lovers will appreciate the simple yet complex flavors of Steamed Sea Bass menu include Cast Iron Seared Sea Scallops with Spinach Parmesan RisottoBiscuits. Tater tots. Beer. Stop right therewhat else do you need? At theand Crispy Basil Fish. And dont miss the weekend brunch menuwhere and Lamb Lollipops, slightly pink and succulent, served with Truffle PotatoBiscuit Bar, you can top your flaky biscuit with a wide variety of scrump- Thai comfort food meets American bacon and eggs plus a $3 pineapple Gratin. Check the website for regular specials and plan to enjoy them ontious gourmet ingredients, like southern fried chicken, bacon, jack cheese,mimosa. Desserts are all fantastic and worth every calorie, and theres a the spacious patio while people-watching. Dont miss Pizza Mondays house made sausage gravy and honey butter. Can you say cheat day-wor- full-service bar with organic wines and martinis.buy a bottle of wine and get a killer stone-fired pizza on the house. thy? There are both savory and sweet options for biscuits and tots, andMultiple locations throughout DFW842 Market St., Ste. 100 | Allen two delicious salads (in case youre watching carbs). The story behindwww.asianmint.com(972) 908-2532 the restaurant is also bittersweetowners Jake and Janie Burkett used www.cruwinebar.com their love of comfort food and turned a family tragedy into a way to shareC Rolls Sushitheir passion with those around them. A patio and nice selection of coffee,C Rolls offers what we like to call knock your socks off sushi. Theres beau-Kennys Wood Fired Grillcocktails, wine and kombucha on tap make this a great place for weekdaytifully presented sushi, sashimi, raw rolls, cooked rolls, veggie rolls andThere are so many things to love about Kennys Wood Fired Grilllet ushappy hour. for those non-sushi folks (is there still such a thing?)plenty of small count the ways: how about a half-pound crab cake? Lobster Deviled Eggs5880 Hwy. 121, Ste. 102B | Plano food options including baked green mussels, jalapeo tempura (yummy), with white truffle cream? Or, light and fluffy popovers? And of course, the(469) 238-2227 soft shell crab and BBQ ribs. C Rolls also offers a lunch roll combo including Perfect Grey Goose martini, poured from their signature frozen tap system.www.thebiscuit.bar a generous roll of your choice, four pieces of California roll, miso soup, gar-While Kennys certainly meets the mark for special occasions, its also justden salad and a drink for just $11.99. This is the kind of place where entrees right for hearty business lunches and weeknight dinners with the family. The Original Pancake House are so pretty, youll even want to eat the garnish. 5000 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 775 | Dallas Though OPH may seem as American as it gets, this classic breakfast and18101 Preston Rd., Ste. 300 | Dallas(972) 392-9663 lunch dining spot (started in Portland, Oregon in 1953) incorporates an(972) 447-4900www.kennyswoodfiredgrill.com extensive knowledge of ethnic pancake recipes, too, such as its famouswww.crollsushi.comDutch Baby pancakean air-filled pancake served with powdered sugar, Newks lemon and whipped butter. Another favorite dish is the mouthwateringHoward WangsFast-casual, healthy dining is, no doubt, quickly becoming a thing inDanish Kijafa Cherry Crepes topped with Montmorency cherries simmeredWith over 30 years of family rec-North Texas, and Newks is an ideal place to jump onto that bandwagon.in Kijafa wine sauce. Hearty omelets are served with a side of buttermilkipes,tradition,andexperience, Everything here is made from scratch, and theres something on the menupancakes, so theres plenty to eat (and share). Kids can build their ownHowardWangsisfamousfor for even your pickiest eaters to love, from fresh salads, delicious soups, andmeal as they like it, and the lunch menu includes a selection of sandwich- nicely-sized portions of well-sea-pizzas to a plethora of drool-worthy sandwiches. Theres even a speciales, burgers, wraps and salads that are sure to please any palate.soned Asian Fusion food, served menu section devoted to Mac & Cheese (we crave the Six Cheese PimentoMultiple locations throughout DFWinasleek,contemporaryatmo-with Bacon version), allowing you to order a large, decadent bowl of thewww.ophdfw.com sphere. Large round tables make it 68GoodLifeFamilyMag.comNOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2019'