Far North Dallas

A Texas Tech graduate converted a former barbershop and shipping container into a barbecue destination with several twists on traditional Texas barbecue. Wagyu beef ribs, Angus briskets, and Akaushi beef sausages smoke for 16 hours overnight over a blend of…

Chef Michael Ehlert tucked his fine-casual eatery amidst a nondescript shopping strip in Far North Dallas and decorated it with pastel pink tables and string lights. There, heavenly horchata, cider-glazed steak enchiladas, and elotes showered in finely curled citrus zest…

This sleek, charming kosher breakfast-lunch spot in North Dallas serves a fine latte, and house-cured gravlax graces classic poppy seed-blitzed bagels, whose dough comes straight from Brooklyn. Don’t miss the Friday challah braids, scattered with poppy or sesame seeds, strewn…

Go here for lahmacun, thin flatbreads covered with the house mixture of minced beef, onions, tomatoes, and spices, like a Turkish version of Bolognese. (Pide has a thicker crust.) They arrive presented on a board, with thinly sliced onion, parsley,…

Sahara’s menu is built around owner Bahman Derakhshan’s family recipes from Tehran, beautifully executed: tabbouli flecked deep emerald green with parsley; soft and yielding dolmas; and a creamy, garlicky Sahara potato salad with Persian pickles and shredded chicken. The eggplant…

Gourmet infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars line the walls of this small shop. Dark Chocolate Balsamic, Herbs de Provence Infused Olive Oil, and White Truffle Gourmet Oil are a few great finds here. Unlimited sampling is welcomed and kitchen…

If you’re looking for jewlery that’s not so run-of-the-mill, visit Eric Olschwanger for unique, custom diamonds and precious jewel designs.

Most SPEC’s still only sell liquor, but its newer stores (like the emporium at Walnut and Central) offer a great selection of meat and cheese. Popular sandwiches include the Reuben-To-Die-For, which washes down nicely with a double shot of espresso…

Owner Debbie says her goal is to make shopping at My Secret Closet feel like a boutique experience, not a consignment store. While you’ll find some the usual suspects (gently worn dresses, tanks, and jackets), the exciting discoveries lie in the…