Lakewood

This Japanese-owned bar and ramen shop has flown under the radar for so long that we almost feel like apologizing. There are several varieties of terrific ramen, plus rarities such as soup takoyaki (octopus dumplings in broth) and mentaiko (pollock…

Jia Huang’s restaurant treats Chinese American standards as decadent indulgences. Honey-walnut shrimp are fried to perfection and melt into a creamy sauce of sweetened condensed milk and fresh pineapple. The traditional Szechuan pork wontons, topped with a beguiling salty-spicy blend…

Barbecue is served in a bar-like setting, so you don’t have the pleasure of watching your meat being sliced. But the burnt ends are obscene 2-inch cubes of fatty meat with a decadent bark, and the giant beef rib is…

This fast-casual restaurant specializes in healthy wraps and salads. 

When the space next door to Elizabeth Mast’s Lakewood shop Talulah Belle became available, she considered it a sign. Mast wanted to carry more home decor and didn’t currently have the room. It took her six weeks to turn the…

Embrace your inner deb or cowgirl with affordably priced pieces that range from casual tops to flirty frocks. Located in the Lakewood area, this shop caters to women and children and even showcases some lines from Dallas designers.

This adorable shop boasts just about everything you could want, from fun stuff to educational games to blast-from-the-past toys you remember and your kids will love, too. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the gift wrapping is free, which…

Famous for its wide array all-natural and organic items, Whole Foods is Mecca for many DIY foodies. Don’t have time to cook for yourself? Check out the prepared foods section, which, depending on the location, can range from sushi to…