Angelika Film Center

7205 Bishop Dr
Plano, TX 75024

Katie C. writes: I love the Angelika. It gives me the right to be pretentious for a night while I watch indie, artsy, underground-ish movies and drink wine out of a plastic cup. The staff is exponentially (my pretentiousness is coming out) cooler than any other…

Sushi Rock

1861 N Central Expy
Ste 125
Plano, TX 75075

christina r. writes: Pros:

- good variety of sashimi and specialty rolls
- contemporary/fusion offerings paired with traditional
- tasty volcano rolls (baked versus sauce ladled on top)
- tuna tartar (quite nice and mild)
- offers a robata grill (calamari was a pleasant…

Three Forks

17776 Dallas Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75295

rob c. writes: go here for some of the baddest ass cuts in dallas...forget smith and wollensky and ruth chris that is like going to mcdonalds in paris you idiot...go hear skip the appetizers and the calamari and go get yourself a half tail of lobster and share for…

I Love Sushi

18101 Preston Road #101
Dallas, TX 75295

Jason B. writes: I'd love to tell you how great the sushi is at this joint, but it's apparently out of business now so that's irrelevant.  Instead, I'll share the story of my first time there.

My buddy and I went in to get some take out sushi and nearly got a…

Tigin Irish Pub and Restaurant

DFW
Terminal D
Dallas, TX 75295

Valarie C. writes: I had lunch on March 8th during a very long layover at DFW.  The Boxty is a wonderful, filling dish.  My server, Kevin Bresee, was very personable and actually took time to converse about the dish and just things in general.  Most servers in airport…

Dixie House Cafe

2051 Airport Freeway
Euless, TX 76039

Diane T. writes: Hubby and I went there on a recent Saturday for lunch.  Mainly I was interested in trying their Coconut Creme Pie after reading a review in the paper recently but also decided to make it a lunch outing.  There's a lot of fried food on the menu and I…

El Gallito Restaurant

6615 Snider Plz
Dallas, TX 75205

Meridith H. writes: Driving around on Saturday, we stumbled upon El Gallito.  We were not sure what to find when we walked in the door because half the tables were empty.  The rest were filled with SMU students eating and studying and men talking about their successful…

Craft

2440 Victory Park Lane
Dallas, TX 75219

Meridith H. writes: Walking into Craft, I immediately knew that I was in a fine establishment.  The design of the restaurant is simply beautiful with modern touches, but not overdone with contemporary flair.  The colors are rich and dark with a tall wine wall on one…

Kuby's Wild Game Processing

7901 Sovereign Row
Dallas, TX 75247

Stephen K. writes: This is THE place to get your game processed.  They do a good job at a reasonable price.  Besides giving you the standard cuts, they offer a variety of saussages.  I recomend the chipotle jack smoked sausage, jalepeno cheddar smoked sausage, and…

Jake's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

2702 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204

Glenn S. writes: Stumbled on Jakes one Sunday after making a wrong turn on my way to Tio's Tortas for the first time. I certainly have no problem munching a gigantic chili burger and watching sports on a weekend afternoon.

The size of the Jake's burger was impressive…

Lakeside Park

Lakeside Drive and Armstrong Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205

Richard T. writes: This has got to be one of the coolest parks in Dallas.

It's best to come here at night on when the sky is clear... the middle of the park is shaped like a bowl, so when you walk into the this bowl type field it feels like the sky is wrapping around…

Texas Stadium

2401 E Airport Fwy
Irving, TX 75062

Julie D. writes: I can't be dissing this place.  A lot of great games have been played here and the joint holds a lot of great history.

But it does piss me off that a fair weather city like Dallas has a dome while the die hard fans of frigid Pittsburgh suffer thru…

Ice Training Center

522 Centennial Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081

Bryan A. writes: BEST ICE IN DFW...PERIOD!  I have played at pretty much ever hockey rink in the Metroplex and ITC is the best hands down.  This rink is only used for hockey so no figure skaters and public skating is allowed.  That activity does nothing but destroy…

Paramount Cleaners

4020 Hedgcoxe Rd
Plano, TX 75024

jaime c. writes: These guys are great, friendly service, always have my stuff ready on time and load it for me when I drive up

Little Gus Cafe

6905 Coit Rd
Plano, TX 75025

Gwen C. writes: Went there for breakfast club. Had chicken fried steak and eggs. Everything was great- lots of coffee refills, we sat outside, attentive waitress, crisp amazing potatoes. Definitely recommend, unless it's 30 miles from where you live, like it was for…

Arcadia

2005 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206

HK L. writes: yesterday, while working at the pet store, one of our regulars came in with some tickets to something called a rock show.  anyway, i went down to the arcadia to see this band.  they were called rusty stump and the uhauls, and boy did they put on a…

Jake's Joint

701 W Parker Rd
Plano, TX 75023

Billy H. writes: Jake,

Y'know I love you man. Really. Ever since that moment on Skillman and Abrams, twelve years ago, when I came to your drive-though and bought a Texas Chili Burger and a Shiner for five bucks. I still get misty eyed, brother.

And I know I've been…

Two Sisters Catering To Go

3111 Monticello Ave Ste C
Dallas, TX 75205

Meridith H. writes: If you are looking to get an event catered or just one to grab a gourmet meal to go, then Two Sisters is the way to go.  They catered an office function for my firm and the food was really great.  Also, they came and set everything up, were prompt…

The State Fair of Texas - A Christmas Story

3921 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75244

Uncle Albert L. writes: A LEBERRI FAMILY CHRISTMAS
Last year on Christmas Eve my nephew H.K. picked me up to do a little Christmas shopping. He was all atwitter.
"Where to, Unk?"
"I need to pick up a case of cough syrup for the Holy days," I told him.
"Oh, goody," he said.…

Wingstop

Coit & Beltline
Dallas, TX 75201

Aarica C. writes: These are the best buffalo wings you could ever have. They have a wide range of flavors. The lemon pepper ones are the absolute best. They also have really good fries. The have sugar on them so they are sweet. At first I was like WTF are they doin…

Harold's

5919 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX 75235

jaime c. writes: If you are looking for some nice conservative clothes and service that provides truly helpful suggestions this is the place. And the best thing is us Dallas folks now have a Harold's outlet on the corner of Beltline & N. Dallas Tollway.

Learning Express

5964 W Parker Rd Ste 120
Plano, TX 75093

jaime c. writes: Small chain of unique and smart toys for children. Friendly service and much less of a hastle than Toys 'R Us. If you are looking for a unique toy that is not readily found in mainstream stores you can't beat this place

Electrique Boutique

4830 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206

deno f. writes: Do NOT laugh.  I went there for looking for patterned tights.  The ones at Target were hella-boring.  Yes, I get it..it's a zig zag.  EB had hook-and-eyelet knee hi's, puckered hose, woven bow pantyhose, bohemian tights, etc.  GREAT SELECTION.…

Adolphus Hotel

1321 Commerce St
Dallas, TX 75202

deno f. writes: I've never stayed there, but we popped in to check it for ghosts.  The hotel is beautiful, right out of the pages of Dallas' history.  During the holidays it's really beautiful.  

The 19th floor used to be the ballroom.  According to a story that ran…

Jeraboam Restaurant

1501 Main St
Dallas, TX 75201

Arissa C. writes: One of the best meals I've had in Dallas- and quite a memorable one indeed...Nothing has yet surpassed their  pan friend chicken or the frittis that came with a mango sauce...Imaginative and Spectacular echoes from the food to the decor... One could…

Blue Mesa Grill

5100 Belt Line Rd Ste 500
Dallas, TX 75254

Crys B. writes: I do like Blue Mesa, although it's not Tex-Mex as some have called it, it's firmly Southwestern.  Sorry guys, I'm a native Texan!

I usually try to go for the Wednesday lunch buffet or the Sunday Brunch buffet because I can never make up my mind what…

July Alley

2809 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226

Ashley P. writes: This is part 3, the final chapter, of Ashley's Saturday night out.

Reason for going: To party all night long, or at least until last call

Best part: Rockin music, loud and insane patrons

Worst part: Slow bartenders, BOOOO!

Funniest part: When my sister…

Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill

3227 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Lisa P. writes: Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill, how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways...  

No, seriously, let's count 'em.

1.  Great, affordable drinks.
2.  Friendly staff, many of whom I know.
3.  Good food.  EXCELLENT food, if we're comparing exclusively sports…

Grand Cafe

1887 N Plano Rd
Richardson, TX 75081

Sarah D. writes: Oh so tasty every time I go there, Grand Cafe deserves an ode to its tabouli & hummus alone! The setting is fairly dirty & dingy but the food and awesomely sweet owner make up for it! I've been going here for 7 years and never had a bad experience.…

Rush Patisserie

2901 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75346

Van P. writes: Finally got to stop by Rush Patisserie in Deep Ellum (where Sweet Endings used to be) to give it a try. The interior is sweetly decorated in blues and browns, with Eiffel Towers sitting on each table. Since it was 1:30, the bakery case was a little…

JG's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

12101 Greenville Ave, Ste. 109
Dallas, TX 75243

Francesca L. writes: Good place! I want to give it 3.5! Sam K invited me for lunch and burgers was on the menu. I had the mushroom and cheese burger and Sam had the grilled chicken sandwich and a sweet tea, we shared large fries.  Total was $16, pretty good price.
The…

Sherlock's Baker Street Pub & Grill

5100 Belt Line Rd
Dallas, TX 75254

Sarah B. writes: Kelly: Did you have a happy birthday?
Sarah: Oh man I was so smashed.  I'm glad there wasn't a band playing or I would have danced like an idiot.
Kelly: Um, Sarah, there WAS a band.  And you DID dance.  Like an idiot.
Sarah:  Oh, noooo.

I've heard its…

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

1800 E Lamar Blvd
Arlington, TX 76006

- -. writes: this is the best place to cool off in the summer! but dont forget your flip flops because your feet can sizzle on the concrete floor!  the black hole was fantastic and if youre not up for rides, you can just float along in the lazy river or maybe…

Tin Star Restaurant No 2

2208 Dallas Pkwy Ste 303
Plano, TX 75093

Aimee Z. writes: Ok, well since Glenn thinks that Jenn C's post of Tin Star needed some back up... I am willing to lend a hand.

Tin Star was the first restaurant I visited in Allen when I moved there in August 2006.  It was 8pm.  We were hot, sweaty and starving.  We…

Empress of China 4

2030 Glade Rd Ste 280
Grapevine, TX 76051

Diane T. writes: I'm glad I got a tip to try this restaurant.  I'd been looking for some decent Chinese food relatively close to my house since I moved here a little over a year ago.  Needless to say, I've eaten some lackluster and some just plain bad Chinese food…

Johnny B's

2704 E. Southlake Boulevard
Southlake, TX 76092

Hans O. writes: This place has really good burgers! The burger itself is really fresh and the bread (bun) is fantastic, they use a sweeter homemade bread that makes everything special. Every time I come here to Texas I need to have my Johnny B's cheese burger, its…

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

1000 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76004

Yan G. writes: "You could use some baseball."  That's the slogan the Rangers marketing team came up with to get people to come out to the ballpark.  It just does not scream "die hard fans," does it?

Most Rangers "fans," and I use the term lightly, couldn't tell you…

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

10477 Lombardy Ln
Dallas, TX 75220

Glenn S. writes: I saved Pappa Bros. Steakhouse for my 100th review because I think this is a truly special place. Admittedly, I am a fan of all of the Pappa's franchises but the Steakhouse clearly distinguishes itself as the superior  brand in the family if not all…

Breadhaus

700 W Dallas Rd
Grapevine, TX 76051

Tom O. writes: If you're sick and tired of the highly processed bread, or what they try to pass off as bread, they sell at the grocery store then this is the place to go.  All the breads are baked fresh and are made using only organic ingredients.  Because they…

Mi Piaci Restaurant

14854 Montfort Dr
Dallas, TX 75254

Rickster C. writes: NOTICE: The following is a general rant, but not necessarily focused towards this restaurant.

Like, what is the obsession for some people where they can't leave their small children at home on a Friday or Saturday night when dining in a nice…