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Its a FrenchThis is an old-school Italian restau-breaky)-and-lunchspotofferscaf, after all, so save room for desserteverything on the Patisserierantatitsverybest.Ouronly gourmetmenuitemswithzeromenu is decadent and authentic. Et mais oui, you must return for brunchproblem with the menu is trying attitudethink: hand-rolled potato gnocchi topped with sauted bacon,and/or Ediths relaxing afternoon tea. to decide what to getwe want onion, sage, and spinach; or lamb cutlet salad, grilled and seasoned with916 Garden Park Dr., Ste. 500-A | Allen it all. Italian favorites are all there sea salt and rosemary, served on greens with sweet potatoes and Danish(972) 954-7212 (Lasagna,Bolognese,Carbonara, feta. 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Or aasonlinereservations,several Lava Cantina offers a unique dining/entertainment concept that father andchef. Or both. If youre really lucky, youll enjoy one of their spectacular sea- under 600-calorie entres, and a gluten-free menu, make Carrabbas both son owners Steve and Ian Vaughn like to call, Creole food with a Mexicansonal souffls, like Cranberry Champagne. And of course, you simply can- accessible and upscale. Dont miss the Italian lettuce wraps with wood-twist. The place is flooded with music memorabilia, making it the perfectnot miss the inadvertent appetizer for which the restaurant has becomegrilled chicken, vegetables and ricotta salata, drizzled with port wine re-backdrop to enjoy live outdoor bands, a rooftop patio, fantastic food, andmost famous: Marshmallow Soup. Though not technically marshmallows,duction. New owner Marco Martinez has a passion for customer service as plenty of adult beverages. This is where you want to people watch, withsmall puffs of baked goat cheese float effortlessly on a delicious red brothwell as his community, so be sure to say Ciao on your next visit.that just-right combination of Austin-esque outdoorsy-ness with a nod totopped with green pesto. Yum. 17548 Dallas Pkwy. | Dallasbigger venues such as House of Blues. Grab a nosh or a meal: appetizer5360 W. Lovers Ln., Ste. 220 | Dallas (972) 732-7752standouts include Crawfish, Alligator and Chorizo Dip served with tortilla(214) 366-9900 www.carrabbas.comchips, and Great Balls of Fire (basically, rice balls) made with boudin sau- www.risesouffle.com72GoodLifeFamilyMag.comNOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2019'