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Leap Day Anniversary Dinner - Looking for a Unique experience in Dallas area
Rough Creek.
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http://www.dosbrisas.com/
Nana might be a good local option....before it turns into a steakhouse. :-(
Meatless in January. Help!
Nam Hua has a lengthy vegetarian menu - which is vegan basically.
The Banh Xeo is made with tofu and mushrooms - it's the best one in town. They'll give you veg friendly nuc mam cham too.
Pho made with veg broth and fake meatballs.
If you can get together a few people - they have a veg friendly hot pot.
La Popular has veg friendly tamales - the bean and jalapeno as well as the veg.
Cosmic Cafe is good - I really like the stir fry.
I constantly crave the tofu Bahn Mi from Nammi - it's the best one. The jalapeno placement is perfection and the tofu is super good.
Ssahm has great their famous kimchi cheese fries - you can get with tofu. Plus tacos.
Pho is for Lovers has a veg friendly pho. Not quite as extensive and filled with goodies as the pho from Nam Hua, but good in a pinch. But pass on their banh mi...not so great.
Meatless in January. Help!
My fave veg burger is at Elevation - the #2 vegan burger (it's better than the #1 vegetarian).
Looking for Chef to teach lesson in my home
It's a shame you cannot send private messages on this board. There are a few great low key chefs to rec, but I hesitate to post about them here mainly because they do these things very quietly. If there is a way for you to visit the Dallas forum on City Data and look for me, pepper131 - you can send me a direct message.
Excellent food downtown Dallas?
Quick cab rides to Wild Salsa, Campo and Cedars Social.
bridal shower lunch in downtown dallas
Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus is a good place for a ladies lunch....downtown on Commerce.
Help me find a great venue
You can rent out parts of the Dallas World Aquarium in West End.
The Joule has a great penthouse suite with a huge rooftop area.
The new Omni at the Convention Center is also worth a look.
If you want a restaurant, Wild Salsa is a better option over Iron Cactus.
560 is good too.
best pita bread in Dallas supermarkets or bakeries?
I agree...Izmir has the best pita bread.
Dallas Food Deals, Half-Off Nights, Etc.
All Good Cafe has a two for one on Tues nights.
Good grits in Dallas?
The best grits are at the Dream Cafe - they are buttery and creamy. I used to get a side of grits and a side of black beans for breakfast.
Creative, affordable restaurant reccomendations for scotch/bourbon lovers
Jasper's is in Shops at Legacy...close to Frisco.
Need Foodie Recommendations for Boss' Birthday Lunch
Tei An. There is always something amazing/unique on the daily special sheet....in addition to the wonderful housemade noodles...
vegan/vegetarian dining for wedding guests
A few places to try:
Local
Bolsa
Nana - has a dedicated veg tasting menu!...looks amazing!
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Bolsa
614 W Davis St, Dallas, TX
A couple more classic Mexican dishes in big "D"?
Have you tried Javier's? It leans more towards Veracruz than other places around town. I think you may find your snapper here.
I haven't found anyone who understands a chilada in Dallas. Wish I did - I drink them in Tulum. Don't really care for the heaviness of a michelada.
21st birthday - Vegan/Vegetarian Dining Options?
Younger family members will be happy with the chicken and waffles - it's huge - let them split it.
21st birthday - Vegan/Vegetarian Dining Options?
Victor Tango is usually a good crowd pleaser - options for everyone.
Coffee + alcohol + food hangouts
Swoon over Stir's cortado...I dream of it every day.
Zaguan serves beer and wine - and their coffee program is decent.
Creative Desserts
We often pop into Fearings for dessert and coffee after dinner elsewhere - then we stay for drinks...
Question about Rusty Taco
We went last Fri. I appreciated that my grilled fish taco was mahi mahi and nicely seasoned....and for only $2 each - who can complain about that? Most places around here serve tilapia...ick!!!
Upcoming Yucatan trip - Tulum, Piste, Chichen Itza, PDC - questiones?!
Best coffee along the beach - Posada Margherita and La Zebra make a great espresso and cappucino. Good french press at Casa Banana. In town - Le Bistro or La Nave. Basically, you want to "hear" the machine; otherwise just assume it's instant, imo.
Not sure if Milamores is still operating. They took it over from Melissa a few years ago (Casa Magna). It was a concrete shell until Melissa and her team finished it out - gorgeously, I might add.
I love my 2 hour lunches at La Zebra - fresh sugar cane juice mojitos and fish tacos. Ask for the fish tacos to be prepared the "old way" with mashed potato on corn tortillas.
Get a beachfront booth at OM just before sunset. It's the perfect place to see the sun reflect onto the clouds. They might have a happy hour. Honestly, never paid any attention to happy hours.
One place that doesn't get much mention is the restaurant Las Estrellas at La Luna. Everything is very good - breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Many have been loving the restaurant at Villas Las Estrellas. A different place just south of Los Lirios.
Mateo's on the jungle side in Punta Piedra is good too - less expensive and huge fish tacos.
I have never seen much chocolate around Tulum, sorry.
Recommendations needed
Just went to Crossroads Diner yesterday and it has spaces that lend itself to parties such as your's. It's on Walnut Hill; just a few exits north of SMU. Not open for dinner as far as I can tell; maybe for private parties....but a great place for brunch.
Dallas best brunch
Yesterday, I went to Crossroads DIner for breakfast. It was GREAT!! Nice selection - something for everyone without trying too hard (looking at you Smoke).
Normally I don't go out for weekend brunch because quality usually sinks with mass-production, but I'd definately consider Crossroads on a weekend.
Vegetarian in Tulum
Along the beach - try Las Estrellas at La Luna. They have nopal enchilada that is great plus a few other items. Try the pumpkin seed dip called Xiuclapak (I know I spelled it wrong!).
Farther down, La Zebra has good salads and a veg empanada is you get tired of the one at Zamas.
UNO should have some veg food, but I haven't stopped in there yet.
OM has good pizzas (just as Zamas does).
In town, La Nave is great if you want Italian.
I don't recall Don Cafetos having anything veg on their menu other than nachos and even then the beans and rice can be suspect.
If you find yourself vege depleted, pop into Flor de Michoacan and get a Palenque juice...full of chaya and recharging. It's across from the bus station in town.
What is your favorite neighborhood breakfast place inside of Loop 12.
All Good on Main at Walton is a good local's place. Breakfast doesn't start til 9am, though...cuz the locals are still sleeping...
Whats Your Favorite Salad in DFW
Sweet love, Pyles has been making "that beautiful version" since Star Canyon. It is the best caesar in Dallas. Maybe you are new in town. It's the polenta croutons that make it killer...btw.
Passion Fruit in DFW?
I've seen passion fruit concentrate in Asian stores - it's usually on a bottom shelf because the bottle about 10 inches tall and the body of the bottle is square. It's usually around $3-4; about 16oz. It's mostly sugar; I use it for mimosas.
Frozen puree (w/o sugar), I've seen in some unexpected places like the Neighborhood Walmart off Lemmon. And Albertson's on NW Hwy at Ferndale. It isn't always in these places, though.
