Far North Dallas

The best gas station tacos in Dallas can be found at the Plano and North Dallas locations of this local minichain (it also has four spots that aren’t in convenience stores, including two on the exact same block). La Salsa…

If you remember the Pera dynasty of Turkish restaurants, you’ll be glad to know that the kitchen talent is now at Selda. The restaurant reopened after two months spent repairing fire damage in early 2023, but it’s still going strong,…

The food here spans the former USSR from Poland to Uzbekistan, including four irresistible varieties of dumplings and loaves of cheesy Georgian khachapuri bread. Look out for plov, a loaded rice pilaf, as an occasional show-stopping special feature.

An expert judging panel at a festival in New York City declared these the best bagels they tasted. Yes, better than New York’s. The original location is in Lewisville, which is where the bagels are all made from scratch, but…

Although it’s a local chain, the Gelato Cone didn’t start out that way. The shop was a family-owned company in Europe in 1956 and moved to the U.S. in 2017 with a shop in Allen that’s now grown to five…

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…

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