The Magic of George Rubio’s Snowballs

Amid the afternoon rush, George Rubio zooms about behind the counter of his store. Between his tangle of curly brown hair and blazing yellow Brazil jersey, he stands out from his small army of high-school-age employees. “Are you ordering something? Our line’s building,” the cashier tells me while eyeing the…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 73: Pupusas at La Pasadita

To prepare for this fall’s Best of Dallas® 2014 issue, we’re counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there’s a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Just off of Columbia Avenue on Carroll Road, there’s a tiny…

The Softer Side of Oak Cliff’s Smoke

When Smoke landed on a hill in Oak Cliff in 2009, people assumed a barbecue restaurant had tucked itself in behind the Belmont Hotel. It was a logical assumption, since Smoke was more than just a name. It billowed from the kitchen, enveloping beef ribs in a gentle embrace until…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 74: Spicy Fish in Oil at Royal Sichuan

To prepare for this fall’s Best of Dallas® 2014 issue, we’re counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there’s a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Hungry? Grab a friend and make haste to Royal Sichuan. Actually,…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 75: Escabeche at Joyce and Gigi’s

To prepare for this fall’s Best of Dallas® 2014 issue, we’re counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there’s a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. I have mixed feelings about Joyce and Gigi’s during happy hour,…

The Ivy Tavern, a New Pub on Lemmon, Is Now Open (Photos)

The Ivy Tavern, located at 5334 Lemmon Avenue, opened early this month in the space that once housed a place called Kitty’s. While we’re not entirely sure what Kitty’s used to be — some sort of dive bar, it seems? — a beer-guzzling patron tells us the venue has received…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 76: Steak Tartare at Gemma

To prepare for this fall’s Best of Dallas® 2014 issue, we’re counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there’s a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Those of you who like your beef cooked through to the…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 77: Goat Momo at Everest Restaurant

To prepare for this fall’s Best of Dallas® 2014 issue, we’re counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there’s a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. A trip out to Everest Restaurant from downtown Dallas can feel…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 78: Arepes at Zaguan

To prepare for this fall’s Best of Dallas® 2014 issue, we’re counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there’s a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Zaguan is the little neighborhood café you wish you could walk…

A First Look at Bishop Cider Co., Oak Cliff’s Long-Awaited Cider House

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100 Favorite Dishes, No. 79: Shish Tawook at Qariah

To prepare for this fall’s Best of Dallas® 2014 issue, we’re counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there’s a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. When you walk into Qariah, you’ll see a number of shawarma…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 80: The Biryanis at Chennai

To prepare for this fall’s Best of Dallas® 2014 issue, we’re counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there’s a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. It’s time for bonus dishes. Why pick one biryani when you…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 81: The Toddfather at Cattleack Barbecue

To prepare for this fall’s Best of Dallas® 2014 issue, we’re counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there’s a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. I don’t typically order sandwiches from barbecue restaurants. I’d rather enjoy…

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 83: Korean Fried Chicken at Bonchon

To prepare for this fall’s Best of Dallas® 2014 issue, we’re counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there’s a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Yes, sure, OK, Bonchon is a chain that’s slowly taking over…