A new month has arrived, which means that it's time for a fresh update of the Eater Dallas Heatmap, a monthly guide to the city's hottest restaurants intended to answer the age-old question: "Where should I eat tonight?"
This month's update of the Heatmap brings several much-anticipated eateries, including the much-anticipated return of Zoli's NY Pizza in Addison. Also new this month is Jalisco Norte, the Oak Lawn Mexican eatery helmed by Chef Jose Meza. As with every update, we must say goodbye to some popular, newly-opened restaurants. This time around, it's Revolver Taco, Town Hearth, and Hudson House.
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Now open in the Design District, Wheelhouse serves up modern gastropub fare in a chic (yet not intimidating) setting. Housemade sausages, freshly-baked pretzels, and oysters are on offer, along with cocktails by the pitcher and plenty of beer.
Now open in the former Stephan Pyles space, Corrientes 348 brings an Argentinian take on the classic steakhouse. This South American staple serves up well-seasoned cuts of quality beef, chicken, pork and lamb, along with a bounty of colorful grilled veggies.
After quietly making its debut in Downtown, Don’t Tell Supper Club is already Dallas’ showiest new restaurant. Before 11 p.m., diners can dig into dishes created by Top Chef contestant Tre Wilcox, like smoked hamachi crudo and grilled whole fish. After 11, Don’t Tell turns into a nightclub complete with dancing, burlesque shows, and Champagne cocktails garnished with pop rocks.
The newest addition to the killer selection of taco restaurants along Singleton Boulevard in West Dallas, Taquero is a tiny, cash-only stand that only offers outdoor seating. It’s worth dealing with the summer heat to stick around, though, if only for the cute little pot of cilantro-spiked beans that hits the table (er, counter) before the tacos stick arrive. From there, dig into chicken al pastor, one of Dallas’ finest fish tacos, and endlessly addictive crispy brussels sprouts.
After undergoing a major renovation at The Adolphus, City Hall Bistro is a real midcentury modern stunner. On the menu, find light bistro fare available all day long, ranging from avocado toast for breakfast to a constantly-rotating paella inspired by the chef.
Ferris Wheelers, a newly-opened Design District barbecue joint and playground for adults, boasts an impressive array of smoky Southern fare including classic Texas brisket, honey-glazed turkey breast and Carolina-style pulled pork. But what might be most eye-catching about this indoor-outdoor eatery is the 50-foot Ferris wheel in the massive backyard space.
If a fancy new seafood joint was what Plano needed, Hookline delivers. The eatery features a coast-inspired dining room and expansive patio space that serves up “Gulf Coast, Low Country” fare, like shrimp and grits, Lowcountry boils, and a raw bar stocked with East Coast oysters and ceviche.
Now open in a bright, airy space in The Shops at Highland Park, Sachet is a stone-cold stunner. Pretty much everything on the menu is sized for sharing here, ranging from mezze plates like compressed melon with labneh and basil to pastas like squid ink spaghetti served with tender bites of lobster. The Ibirico Secreto, a coveted cut of acorn-fed pork that’s prepared like a fine beef steak, is absolutely worth splurging for when ordering an entree.
Long an institution in Dallas’ fine dining scene, The French Room took a 16-month reprieve to revamp its menu and renovate its interiors. What emerged is a fresh new look and three separate menus that change weekly, and even daily in some instances. Head there in the next week for seared foie gras, consommé Chartreuse, and a dessert called “fairy dreams.”
Chef Jose Meza comes to Oak Lawn with a serious culinary pedigree, including stints at Rene Redzepi's Noma and Enrique Olvera's Pujol. Diners can look forward to a menu of Mexican dishes like birria de res vegetarian tacos served in charred cabbage leaves and familiar Tex-Mex favorites like nachos and enchiladas.
After ten years in its old location, Urban Taco has moved to a much larger space within Mockingbird Station. The tacos, salsas, and margaritas are the same, but now they can be enjoyed on an expansive patio.
This pizzeria has finally made its return in Addison after closing in Oak Cliff more than a year ago. Now in a bigger, brighter space, the new Zoli's is decidedly more of a restaurant than its pizza shop predecessor, serving pasta, appetizers, and sandwiches. The pies, served round and thin and or square, thicker, and chewier, are topped with top-notch pepperoni, Luscher's sausage, an. Try the Lil' Troy, a mini meatball pie topped with spicy cherry peppers, pickled jalapenos, vodka sauce, and buttery breadcrumbs.
Now open in the Design District, Wheelhouse serves up modern gastropub fare in a chic (yet not intimidating) setting. Housemade sausages, freshly-baked pretzels, and oysters are on offer, along with cocktails by the pitcher and plenty of beer.
Now open in the former Stephan Pyles space, Corrientes 348 brings an Argentinian take on the classic steakhouse. This South American staple serves up well-seasoned cuts of quality beef, chicken, pork and lamb, along with a bounty of colorful grilled veggies.
After quietly making its debut in Downtown, Don’t Tell Supper Club is already Dallas’ showiest new restaurant. Before 11 p.m., diners can dig into dishes created by Top Chef contestant Tre Wilcox, like smoked hamachi crudo and grilled whole fish. After 11, Don’t Tell turns into a nightclub complete with dancing, burlesque shows, and Champagne cocktails garnished with pop rocks.
The newest addition to the killer selection of taco restaurants along Singleton Boulevard in West Dallas, Taquero is a tiny, cash-only stand that only offers outdoor seating. It’s worth dealing with the summer heat to stick around, though, if only for the cute little pot of cilantro-spiked beans that hits the table (er, counter) before the tacos stick arrive. From there, dig into chicken al pastor, one of Dallas’ finest fish tacos, and endlessly addictive crispy brussels sprouts.
After undergoing a major renovation at The Adolphus, City Hall Bistro is a real midcentury modern stunner. On the menu, find light bistro fare available all day long, ranging from avocado toast for breakfast to a constantly-rotating paella inspired by the chef.
Ferris Wheelers, a newly-opened Design District barbecue joint and playground for adults, boasts an impressive array of smoky Southern fare including classic Texas brisket, honey-glazed turkey breast and Carolina-style pulled pork. But what might be most eye-catching about this indoor-outdoor eatery is the 50-foot Ferris wheel in the massive backyard space.
If a fancy new seafood joint was what Plano needed, Hookline delivers. The eatery features a coast-inspired dining room and expansive patio space that serves up “Gulf Coast, Low Country” fare, like shrimp and grits, Lowcountry boils, and a raw bar stocked with East Coast oysters and ceviche.
Now open in a bright, airy space in The Shops at Highland Park, Sachet is a stone-cold stunner. Pretty much everything on the menu is sized for sharing here, ranging from mezze plates like compressed melon with labneh and basil to pastas like squid ink spaghetti served with tender bites of lobster. The Ibirico Secreto, a coveted cut of acorn-fed pork that’s prepared like a fine beef steak, is absolutely worth splurging for when ordering an entree.
Long an institution in Dallas’ fine dining scene, The French Room took a 16-month reprieve to revamp its menu and renovate its interiors. What emerged is a fresh new look and three separate menus that change weekly, and even daily in some instances. Head there in the next week for seared foie gras, consommé Chartreuse, and a dessert called “fairy dreams.”
Chef Jose Meza comes to Oak Lawn with a serious culinary pedigree, including stints at Rene Redzepi's Noma and Enrique Olvera's Pujol. Diners can look forward to a menu of Mexican dishes like birria de res vegetarian tacos served in charred cabbage leaves and familiar Tex-Mex favorites like nachos and enchiladas.
After ten years in its old location, Urban Taco has moved to a much larger space within Mockingbird Station. The tacos, salsas, and margaritas are the same, but now they can be enjoyed on an expansive patio.
This pizzeria has finally made its return in Addison after closing in Oak Cliff more than a year ago. Now in a bigger, brighter space, the new Zoli's is decidedly more of a restaurant than its pizza shop predecessor, serving pasta, appetizers, and sandwiches. The pies, served round and thin and or square, thicker, and chewier, are topped with top-notch pepperoni, Luscher's sausage, an. Try the Lil' Troy, a mini meatball pie topped with spicy cherry peppers, pickled jalapenos, vodka sauce, and buttery breadcrumbs.