Dallas, Texas [LIFE]

[Dekayte]

Dallas, Texas. Best shopping, food, etc.

More specifically streetware stores, smaller boutiques, and delicious places to eat (even hole in the walls are welcome)

[Guest youkinorn]

Dallas, Texas. Best shopping, food, etc.

More specifically streetware stores, smaller boutiques, and delicious places to eat (even hole in the walls are welcome)

Shopping:

NorthPark Mall - at 75 and Northwest Highway. Nice, upscale mall. New barneys. Lots of boutiques. Whatever...

Adikt: Sneakers and streetwear. In West Village area. Lemmon and McKinney ish. www.adiktfootwear.com

Centre in Mockingbird station carries Imperial and some sneakers and other things. At Mockingbird and 75.

What kind of food do you like and what price range are you looking at?

Other things in general?

[Dekayte]

I'm not really particular about what kind of ethnic food it is, I'm just looking for good places. Price range wise, I'm thinking under $20 a meal if possible but if you have suggestions for nicer meals by all means share.

Northpark is the only mall that I seem to visit, it seems that it has just about everything a mall can offer. I also frequent the Centre at Mockingbird as well. I haven't heard or been to Adikt yet, I'll definitely check it out.

Any places in Uptown worth visiting? The couple of times I've been there (a while ago) there wasn't much that caught my eye.

[Guest youkinorn]

I'm not really particular about what kind of ethnic food it is, I'm just looking for good places. Price range wise, I'm thinking under $20 a meal if possible but if you have suggestions for nicer meals by all means share.

Northpark is the only mall that I seem to visit, it seems that it has just about everything a mall can offer. I also frequent the Centre at Mockingbird as well. I haven't heard or been to Adikt yet, I'll definitely check it out.

Any places in Uptown worth visiting? The couple of times I've been there (a while ago) there wasn't much that caught my eye.

West Village (where Adikt is) is kind of considered uptown. There are some cool restaurants around uptown. There's a cuban fusion type place west of 75 at knox called La Duni, I think...they are also opening one in NorthPark, actually, ha. Only been there once or twice but it was good, and not too pricey.

I know some decent-good cheapish sushi places, but they are in Irving (where I'm from).

I'm a big fan of Taco Diner, if you've never been there. It's a dallas area chain owned by the people that own Mi Cocina if you've ever been/seen it. There is one in West Village, you could maybe hit it up while you're at Adikt. There's also a good burger place in the same shopping center thing.

I can hardly think right now (trying to get a project done) but I'll post back here as I think of things you should eat.

[Dekayte]

I've been super spoiled in the taco department since I've been eating them out of a RV trailer. They're so authentic and delicious. Is it real tacos?

The only sushi place I know for sure is decent-good/cheapish is Sushi Sake in Richardson. Have you gone there before? If so how do you compare the other places to it?

I lived in Dallas during my high school years but didn't really venture around so now that I'm away because of school I need places to have fun at when I do make time to go back.

[bouwnt]

if you like sushi, hit up Chaucer's in addison as well. but yeah, stop by adikt it's a pretty chill store, usually always have a sale [or you can haggle with the guys ]

[BrokenGlass]

taco diner isn't bad but the best tacos I've ever had ever are $1.25 / taco at

La Parrillada

7260 Gaston Ave, Dallas - (214) 327-5513

Lakewood neighborhood, almost in the bad neighborhood. East of 75 on mockingbird, turn right on skillman, go a couple of lights, left on richmond, left on gaston, go down half a mile or so. it's on your right across from the Y.

they are a full service restraunt with decent margarita's real cheap, but they serve $1.25 tacos out of the window on the front all day. I couldn't reccomend this place more.

They play loud ass live latin jazz every saturday night if thats your thing

I'd say 80% of the people eating here are actually Mexican if that means anything.

There's a cool thai place off of greenville if you're into that. sushi isn't bad, but not the best, awesome Pad kee mow. wednesday night they have half price happy hour after 10pm . you can get drunk and eat for like $10 place is called Nandina

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=nandina+restaurant&near=Dallas,+TX&fb=1&view=text&latlng=32813387,-96771655,3587229843293898818

There's a great Mediterranean place in North Dallas/Addison that is really reasonable..kind of a date place though It's called Canary Cafe.

http://www.canarycafeaddison.com/

One of the only places I'd go to Addison for, though I've not been to Chaucer's as he recomended, it's a block away from this place.

Now if you're looking to spend alot of money on food, I can recommend plenty of places, any kind of food.

What brings you to Dallas and what area are you staying in?

[BrokenGlass]

I like 4510, boutique on 4510 Mckinney.

It's womens section is huge, with super expensive jewelry and all. But they carry some cool stuff for men. Dries van noten, common projects, spurr, band of outsiders, martin margiela among others, it changes by the season

expensive, and only a really small men's section, but worth checking out if you're in the area (just north of west village area) and a good place if you're looking for a gift for someone, they have all sorts of candle's and some cool books, houseware etc.

[Dekayte]

if you like sushi, hit up Chaucer's in addison as well. but yeah, stop by adikt it's a pretty chill store, usually always have a sale [or you can haggle with the guys ]

I've been to Chaucer's a few times, definitely on my list of places to go by when I'm in the area.

taco diner isn't bad but the best tacos I've ever had ever are $1.25 / taco at

La Parrillada

7260 Gaston Ave, Dallas - (214) 327-5513

Lakewood neighborhood, almost in the bad neighborhood. East of 75 on mockingbird, turn right on skillman, go a couple of lights, left on richmond, left on gaston, go down half a mile or so. it's on your right across from the Y.

they are a full service restraunt with decent margarita's real cheap, but they serve $1.25 tacos out of the window on the front all day. I couldn't reccomend this place more.

They play loud ass live latin jazz every saturday night if thats your thing

I'd say 80% of the people eating here are actually Mexican if that means anything.

There's a cool thai place off of greenville if you're into that. sushi isn't bad, but not the best, awesome Pad kee mow. wednesday night they have half price happy hour after 10pm . you can get drunk and eat for like $10 place is called Nandina

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=nandina+restaurant&near=Dallas,+TX&fb=1&view=text&latlng=32813387,-96771655,3587229843293898818

There's a great Mediterranean place in North Dallas/Addison that is really reasonable..kind of a date place though It's called Canary Cafe.

http://www.canarycafeaddison.com/

One of the only places I'd go to Addison for, though I've not been to Chaucer's as he recomended, it's a block away from this place.

Now if you're looking to spend alot of money on food, I can recommend plenty of places, any kind of food.

What brings you to Dallas and what area are you staying in?

If Mexican people are eating there, it must be good. La Parrillada sounds like the tacos by school, in terms of music, crowd, food, price, etc. I'm always craving tacos and could never find anything beyond Urban Taco.

Nandina sounds interesting. I thought I didn't like Thai food until I had it recently and actually liked it a lot. I've tried Zenna and Banana Leaf but neither really wow'ed me.

Canary Cafe also sounds really interesting. I don't think I've ever had Meditterranean food before. Can you give me an idea of what to expect?

I've had people recommend 4510 a lot of times but I checked it out online and it just seemed way too geared towards women. I'm afraid of going there and not finding anything.

Say I want to spend about $100-$200 dollars for a meal for two, where should I go? Trader Vic's is one of my favorite places to eat at Mockingbird. Besides that and Nobu, I'm pretty much at a loss.

I come to Dallas to see my parents mostly, and if not to see them to hang out/eat delicious food/shop since it's hard to find good places to eat or shop at school. I stay in the Richardson area, thank god for Tollway.

[BrokenGlass]

Canary Cafe - expect great pasta, it's almost Italian food but less going on.

Sushi - Steel

expensive, but best I've had here in Dallas, great entree's as well

http://www.steeldallas.com/index2.html

Jasper's in Plano

and

Abacus in Dallas, try the Lobster shooters at Abacus

http://www.kentrathbun.com/

great Italian

Adelmos - really great date place. It's basicly in a house and some waiters don't really speak english, just Italian... so you know it's good

http://www.adelmos.com/

Arcodoro Pomodoro - also great italian food, had terrible service once though

http://www.arcodoro.com/

I know I know more, I'll put some more up later

But yes 4510 is geared towards women, but if you're in the area it's worth checking out, if you want expensive shit

[Guest youkinorn]

I've heard good things about this La Parrillada place, as well, though I've never made it there myself. Taco Diner is good and fairly authentic, but pretty minimalist and pretty trendy. Take the good with the bad. If you're ever in Austin, make sure to hit up Torchy's (either the trailer or their new dine-in place) for tacos...they are my favorite.

If you're looking to drop major coin on food, Abacus is one of the few 5 star restaurants in the D, I think. I've only eaten their once, but it was fantastic, as you'd expect. ...actually scratch that, I just checked their website and they are closed for remodeling all of April, basically.

[vjiforlife]

im going to be in dallas for a show on may 2 but im not sure where to book a hotel thats in a good vincinity of shops, restaurants, bars, etc? i think its at the superpages music center? any suggestions and info please let me know.

[Dekayte]

If you're willing to drop the cash, I think most people are going to say the W in Victory Plaza. If not there are tons of really nice hotels all around the Mockingbird/Northpark area, Uptown area, etc. Intercontinental is another place I like a lot, their Sunday brunch is amazing.

Sushi - Steel

expensive, but best I've had here in Dallas, great entree's as well

http://www.steeldallas.com/index2.html

Wow. I can't believe Steel is considered to be good enough for people on sufu to mention it. It's my roommate's girlfriend's dad's restaurant. I still haven't gone even though she has told me to come multiple times. I guess I'll be taking her up on her offer now.

Any reviews about Steve Fields? I've driven past it a million times but never found myself going. I always end up at 3 Forks or something similar instead.

[BrokenGlass]

Steve Fields in Plano? My sister was a hostess there for a year or so, never tried it though I live 2 blocks away.

Ya Steel is the shit. Good drinks there too, didn't mention that last time.

I've also eaten at Craft in the W once, it wasn't bad, I just hate the scene at the W. It's rediculous the way people dress here. Going out = stupid haircut, graphic tee from ed hardy or metro park, horribly fake faded bootcut jeans, ugly pointy square toe mark nason boots or something. and they all think they are hot shit. The food at Craft was pretty good though, and most of those people are at the bar at the W or Ghost Bar up top.

I've also heard Stephan Pyles is good - www.stephanpyles.com

I don't know if I mentioned the Knox Henderson area for food.

The Porch - http://www.theporchrestaurant.com/

Hibiscus - http://www.hibiscusdallas.com/home.asp

Hector's - http://www.hectorsonhenderson.com/

Fireside Pies - http://www.firesidepies.com/

All supposed to be pretty good.

[Guest youkinorn]

I've also heard Stephan Pyles is good - www.stephanpyles.com

I don't know if I mentioned the Knox Henderson area for food.

The Porch - http://www.theporchrestaurant.com/

Hibiscus - http://www.hibiscusdallas.com/home.asp

Hector's - http://www.hectorsonhenderson.com/

Fireside Pies - http://www.firesidepies.com/

All supposed to be pretty good.

The Porch is a lot of fun. Nice relaxed atmosphere, great apetizers (sliders), and not too expensive.

Fireside Pies seemed overpriced to me...the food wasn't that great from what I remember.

The Grape on lower Greenville is kind of a Dallas institution. Nice bistro style french-esque food. http://www.thegraperestaurant.com/

[dr_fresh]

I'll be in Dallas next week for a seminar.....

Any good Tex-Mex style restaurants?

How about Lounges to go out at? So far ive heard of minc and zubar

[bouwnt]

minc and zubar are definitely where the hip 'sufu' type kids would hang out. fun though, always stop by for a minute on friday or saturday

[Dekayte]

Steve Fields in Plano? My sister was a hostess there for a year or so, never tried it though I live 2 blocks away.

Ya Steel is the shit. Good drinks there too, didn't mention that last time.

I've also eaten at Craft in the W once, it wasn't bad, I just hate the scene at the W. It's rediculous the way people dress here. Going out = stupid haircut, graphic tee from ed hardy or metro park, horribly fake faded bootcut jeans, ugly pointy square toe mark nason boots or something. and they all think they are hot shit. The food at Craft was pretty good though, and most of those people are at the bar at the W or Ghost Bar up top.

Yeah the one in Plano. While on that train of thought do you guys have suggestions for steakhouses?

I've tried a few like 3 Forks, Lawry's, and a few others. I read in GQ that Ft. Worth has 1 of the top 5 steakhouses in the world. Anyone ever heard of it?

Craft has always been on my list of places to go but the type of people at the W just make me depressed.

[fattybfat]

let's go to the mavs game, but is over now, why not the stars?

If you like fishing, there is a bass pro shop near the lake ray hubbard on

east I-30

Go to China Cafe in Garland, best place to get your chinese food, superb service if you mention you are a SuFu member, and you will see SuFu member hanging out

[Le Buttsecks]

im going to be in dallas over the weekend. what are some spots i can hang out at to kill time and possibly drink alot. also where do the freaks come out when its nightime.

[Rogerroundly]

Go to Denton- Eat at Yummys on University-GREAT Greek and Med food- love it-then skip on over to the Denton Thrift Shop for a LOTS of bargains and some nifty vintage pieces now and then. Got a brand new barbour coat there once for 12 bucks- Finally, check out the main square for many very cool antique spots and get some ice cream on the corner (forgot the name but it is next to the burger place there. I hate Dallas but I loved Denton- Home of University of North Texas (I am a proud alumni)

[Rogerroundly]

For the freaks at night Deep Ellum.