Kenny's Wood Fired Grill is a popular restaurant in Addison and known for their gracious hospitality. On entering, patrons are served with hot popovers on the house. Following which they can choose from an array of grill options available on the menu which range from juicy steaks, ribeyes, lamb and chicken with grey goose vodka on the tap. They also serve heart-warming desserts. The service here is attentive and friendly and the ambience is cozy and romantic. Valet parking can be availed on weekends. Check their website for additional details.
Pecan Lodge has been named the best barbecue in Dallas two years running, an incredible distinction in Texas where competition is saturated and barbecue aficionados are as scrutinizing as they come. Along with wife Diane, founder and pit master Justin Fourton recreates both of his grandfathers' recipes, fusing West and East Texas into a delicious blend of styles. Burnt Ends is one of the more popular dishes, consisting of meat, fat and crust from brisket that has been twice baked and is packed with barbecue flavor. The mac and cheese is also to die for and comes topped with bacon bits. Be advised, the wait for service is generally slow depending on the crowd, so show up early and be prepared to lick your lips as you take in the aromas wafting from the kitchen.
Located on Pacific Avenue, Chad Houser's Café Momentum is a restaurant that also provides jobs and life skills to disadvantaged youth. This non profit concept restaurant aims to help at risk teens by training them and teaching them about culinary art. The food prepared here reflects the chef's personal tastes for wonderful combinations of rich flavors and textures. The seasonal menu ensures that guests receive the freshest in-season ingredients prepared in the kitchen. With the 'tips' going towards donations for maintaining this philanthropic dining venue and training facility, this simple yet modern eatery provides diners with good food and good service.
Renown for his innovative take on Japanese cuisine, Chef Tyson Cole stands at the helm of Uchi. While deviation from the age-old traditions of Japanese cuisine usually end in disaster, in the hands of Chef Tyson seemingly random ingredients come together in perfect harmony, bringing together the best of tradition and contemporary technique. Hot and cold tastings, daily specials and sake pairings round off an inspired sushi, sashimi and makimono and agemono selection. Uchi's flawless reputation is well-deserved and worthy of the accolades that have been heaped upon its shoulders by critics and diners alike. Nevertheless, the restaurant remains delightfully approachable, attracting the curious and connoisseurs alike.
If you are in need of something to satiate that craving for sugar, head to the Sweet Firefly gourmet ice-cream parlor and candy store, located in Richardson. Offering a range of ice-cream flavors that are not just delicious but also visually exciting, this is a place you are bound to enjoy. Try flavors like the Coffee Toffee, Kooky Monster, Raspberry Sorbet, Sea Salt Caramel, Cookie Dough, Cinnamon and the Peanut Butter & Jelly. When you are done devouring your frozen treat, wash it down with a hot coffee.
El Taxqueño Taquería is a casual spot for light Mexican snacks and breakfast. It is situated in a one-story building with a maroon facade and features a well-shaded veranda with a few chairs and benches. Here, you can bring your own alcoholic beverages and pair them with tacos wrapped in hand-crafted corn tortillas, served with sliced lime. It has the feel of a biker bar and has special discounts for those traveling to the eatery by bike. El Taxqueño Taquería offers facilities like catering and takeaway which allow patrons to enjoy their food anywhere and at anytime.