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,YolkNew Listing!American or check out Newks Grab-N-Gothis is a terrific spot to grab dinner forHearty, homey breakfast and lunch the family or a quick bite after the kiddos soccer game. in a bright spot with a contempo-Bread Zeppelin 5960 W. Parker Rd. | Plano rary vibethis is where you get While sandwich wraps may have been soooo 1990s, you gotta admit (469) 298-2071 your yolk on! Generous (five-egg!) theres something pretty appealing about cramming a bunch of deliciousomeletsarescrumptious,served ingredients into a handheld bread-like thingy. So, take that concept and6750 Gaylord Pkwy., Ste. 290 | Frisco with cheesy grits or potatoes, and instead of using a stale tortilla, you use a delicious, hollowed-out artisan(214) 494-4602 your choice of bread. And thenbaguette (hollowed-out, by the way, equals fewer carbs!). If bread isntwww.newks.com theres Breakfast Mac & Cheeseyour thing (and well try to understand)skip it altogether and go for abecause, why not start your day hearty bowl (i.e., salad). With more than 40 gourmet ingredients and 20Rock & Brews off with cheesy noodles, ham, bacon, and a sunny-side up egg? Its ridic-dressings, youre sure to find something to love. Its a sandwich; its a salad;When youre hangry, thirsty, andulously good, as is the Red Velvet French Toast. For lunch, try a gourmet no wait, its a Zeppelin! readytorock-n-roll,scootonburger on brioche bunthe brisket burger is top of its class. Crisp salads Multiple locations throughout DFW over to Rock & Brews for someand satisfying sandwiches are also available for lighter appetites. Skip the www.breadzeppelinsalads.com much-neededsustenance.Startsometimes-long waits by adding your name to the online wait list.with a brew but be warned: theMultiple locations throughout DFWCelebration beer menu here is huge and re- www.eatyolk.comSince 1971, Celebration has been a Dallas dining staple, offering farm-to- quires due considerationdrafts, table ingredients in a festive family atmosphere. Yes, many items on thebottles, wheats, lagers, malty, hop- Asianmenu are sustainable, such as salmon raised in the clean waters of Patago- py, etc. Now, on to the foodgen-nia and beef thats local, free-range and grass-fedbut the real focus iserous appetizers, hearty salads, and signature wings are just a few of theAsian Mint New Listing!on delicious, beautifully-prepared food. Entrees are served with three freshexcellent offerings. Entrees are well-prepared and surprisingly affordable,Since 2005, numerous accolades vegetables (family style) and your choice of homemade soup, fresh fruit ormaking it a terrific destination for getting together with friends or family.from local and national magazines garden salad, and second helpings are available on most entrees of equalDogs are welcome on the lovely patio, and as the name suggests, rock mu- have marked Asian Mint as a go-to or lesser value. There are several dining rooms that can accommodate bothsic RULES the fun-and-friendly vibe here. spot for New Bangkok-style cuisine intimate dinners and larger parties, and the patio boasts a relaxing water- 5351 Nebraska Furniture Mart Dr. | The Colony in a clean, modern, and relaxed fall and wood-burning fireplace for all seasons.(972) 584-1670 atmosphere. Every dish is carefully 4503 W. Lovers Ln. | Dallas www.rockandbrews.com preparedandthoughtfullypre-(214) 351-5681 sentedfrom salads to noodles www.celebrationrestaurant.comThe Biscuit Bar to sushi and more. Four types of Biscuits. Tater tots. Beer. Stop right therewhat else do you need? At thePad Thai make choosing the right one difficult, though theres no wrong International House ofBiscuit Bar, you can top your flaky biscuit with a wide variety of scrump- choice; in fact, its some of the best Pad Thai weve had. Seafood lovers will Pancakes tious gourmet ingredients, like southern fried chicken, bacon, jack cheese,appreciate the simple yet complex flavors of Steamed Sea Bass and Crispy If plain pancakes arent your thing,house made sausage gravy and honey butter. Can you say cheat day-wor- Basil Fish. And dont miss the weekend brunch menuwhere Thai com-howaboutsomethingdecadentthy? There are both savory and sweet options for biscuits and tots, andfort food meets American bacon and eggs plus a $3 pineapple mimosa. like Tres Leches pancakes layeredtwo delicious salads (in case youre watching carbs). The story behindDesserts are all fantastic and worth every calorie, and theres a full-service withcreamyvanillasauceandthe restaurant is also bittersweetowners Jake and Janie Burkett usedbar with organic wines and martinis.topped with dulce de leche cara- their love of comfort food and turned a family tragedy into a way to shareMultiple locations throughout DFWmel sauce? Or Belgian Dark Choco- their passion with those around them. A patio and nice selection of coffee,www.asianmint.comlate Mousse pancakes? These arentcocktails, wine and kombucha on tap make this a great place for weekday just pancakes; theyre artful desserts posing as breakfast. IHOPs limitedhappy hour. C Rolls Sushitime offer menu changes frequently, so youre sure to find something new5880 Hwy. 121, Ste. 102B | Plano C Rolls offers what we like to call knock your socks off sushi. Theres beau-to try every time you visit. But wait, theres more: Ultimate Steakburgers(469) 238-2227 tifully presented sushi, sashimi, raw rolls, cooked rolls, veggie rolls andare juicy and ginormous or for something lighter, go for the classic Roastedwww.thebiscuit.bar for those non-sushi folks (is there still such a thing?)plenty of small Turkey Sandwich with hand-carved turkey. The menu offers many items asfood options including baked green mussels, jalapeo tempura (yummy),la carte, side or combo portions, so you can mix-and-match as you wish. The Original Pancake House soft shell crab and BBQ ribs. C Rolls also offers a lunch roll combo including Multiple locations throughout DFWThough OPH may seem as American as it gets, this classic breakfast anda generous roll of your choice, four pieces of California roll, miso soup, gar-www.ihop.com lunch dining spot (started in Portland, Oregon in 1953) incorporates anden salad and a drink for just $11.99. This is the kind of place where entrees extensive knowledge of ethnic pancake recipes, too, such as its famousare so pretty, youll even want to eat the garnish. Kennys Wood Fired GrillDutch Baby pancakean air-filled pancake served with powdered sugar,18101 Preston Rd., Ste. 300 | DallasThere are so many things to lovelemon and whipped butter. Another favorite dish is the mouthwatering(972) 447-4900about Kennys Wood Fired Grill Danish Kijafa Cherry Crepes topped with Montmorency cherries simmeredwww.crollsushi.comlet us count the ways: how aboutin Kijafa wine sauce. Hearty omelets are served with a side of buttermilk a half-pound crab cake? Lobsterpancakes, so theres plenty to eat (and share). Kids can build their ownHoward WangsDeviledEggswithwhitetrufflemeal as they like it, and the lunch menu includes a selection of sandwich- With over 30 years of family rec-cream? Or, light and fluffy pop- es, burgers, wraps and salads that are sure to please any palate.ipes,tradition,andexperience, overs? And of course, the PerfectMultiple locations throughout DFWHoward Wangs is famous for nice-Grey Goose martini, poured fromwww.ophdfw.com ly-sized portions of well-seasoned their signature frozen tap system.AsianFusionfood,servedina While Kennys certainly meets the mark for special occasions, its also justUnion Bear Brewing Co.sleek, contemporary atmosphere. right for hearty business lunches and weeknight dinners with the family. This is on-site craft beer brewing at its finest. With indoor and outdoor,Large round tables make it the 5000 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 775 | Dallas lake-view seating available, youll enjoy a unique concept of chef-drivenperfectplacetomeetupwith (972) 392-9663 menu items paired with brews, staff-curated spirits and cocktails. Startfriends after work, or host a big family gathering. Lunch specials are very www.kennyswoodfiredgrill.com with Beer Battered Asparagus served with sriracha bleu cheese or, for apopular and include a spring roll or crab wonton and soup (dine-in only), lighter touch, California Crudo (thinly-sliced raw yellowtail with strawber- and whether you opt for something hearty, such as Kung Pao Chicken Newks ries, jalapeno, avocado and spicy yuzu aioli). Super tender Beer Braisedor Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry or lighter fare, such as steamed chicken and Fast-casual, healthy dining is, no doubt, quickly becoming a thing inShort Rib goes nicely with house-made pappardelle, edamame andvegetables with sauce on the side, youre sure to leave satisfied. Rolls and North Texas, and Newks is an ideal place to jump onto that bandwagon.heirloom carrots. Staff here is friendly and knowledgeable, and be sure todumplings are prepared fresh daily. Theres a nice selection for vegetarians, Everything here is made from scratch, and theres something on the menuswing back around for weekend brunch: Were giving a special shout-outtoo.A full bar, including beer, wine and mixology-driven cocktails, rounds for even your pickiest eaters to love, from fresh salads, delicious soups, andto the Crawfish Benedict with Creole Hollandaise. out your meal perfectly.pizzas to a plethora of drool-worthy sandwiches. 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