Where to eat in Dallas?

Try to meet up with WIML and the gang (DAWGS). I had a blast when I met up with them last month.

the best place I visited while in town was Nana.

spo1977,
What part of town will you be at? What kind of cuisine are you seeking? BYOB?

Nana is nice...but not a great wine list and a little too romantic if you are not with a date/spouse

Bella Bella Bella

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Originally posted by Bella Donna:
spo1977,
What part of town will you be at? What kind of cuisine are you seeking? BYOB?

Nana is nice...but not a great wine list and a little too romantic if you are not with a date/spouse

I am not sure. My dad used to live on the outskirts of Dallas in Frisco next to Plano. Now he is in Dallas or a lot closer. I know that sounds idiotic but it is all I know. I know am certainly flying into Dallas though.

As for food, any place with nice steaks, lamb, seafood, especially iced shellfish platters etc. I am pretty sure there is a Morton's of Chicago that has an excellent reputation, but a unique local spot would be preffered.

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Originally posted by Wine Wizard:
Bella Bella Bella

What?

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Originally posted by spo1977:
As for food, any place with nice steaks, lamb, seafood, especially iced shellfish platters etc. I am pretty sure there is a Morton's of Chicago that has an excellent reputation, but a unique local spot would be preffered.

There is a place called Nick and Sams (close to downtown but not in downtown). It's a really nice steakhouse that will have nice steaks, seafood, but not sure about iced shellfish platters.

spo,

Like bench said, if your schedule allows an offline would be great.

If not, I would try to book LoLa's for sure. Let us know how many nights you are booking and what part of the Metroplex you are staying.

Michael

There are some suggestions in this humorous thread.

spo,

If you'd like to get together with some of the locals let me know. I'll send out an email to the group and see if anybody is up for a quick offline.

Since you mentioned Steaks first and prefer a local place I'd lean towards Bob's Chop House, Three Forks, Chamberlain's and possibly Al Biernat's (Al's also has quite a bit of seafood iirc). All are expensive.

If you want wine with dinner then definitely do as wine+art suggests: make a reservation at Lola's. You won't be sorry.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bella Donna:


Nana is nice...but not a great wine list

I would take issue to that! I was there last month with several of our local retail guy's and we found sooooo many wonderful wines from France that were great. We had 2 1983 Bordeaux wines and a 1996 Burgundy that were special.

Many many options for sure in Dallas.

I know very little about wines from France except for champagne. All I was concerned about were the ones from Cali

Bella -

is that Nick & Stef's? i'm not familiar with the Dallas area but i saw "Nick & Sam's" and your description and couldn't help but wonder... if it is a Nick & Stef's i'd be curious to try, part of the Patina group so i'd imagine at least the quality being very good

FYI - did a search and found Nick & Sam's - nevermind!

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Originally posted by Bella Donna:
I know very little about wines from France except for champagne. All I was concerned about were the ones from Cali

Bella, be forewarned .... once you go Bordeaux ... there is no going back

Thanks for the replies everyone. The DAWGS really came out of the woodwork on this one. This trip is going to be pretty quick. Mostly family functions and I will probably be spending a little time in Austin as well. I have some uncles and cousins from Peru that I have not seen in about 18 years in that area. However, I will be traveling to Dallas more in the future and I would definately love to arrange an offline and meet up with all of you then. Again, thanks your for your reccomendations, hospitality, and the gracious invitation.

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Originally posted by Bella Donna:
I know very little about wines from France except for champagne.

Then perhaps it was innacurate to say that "Nana is nice...but not a great wine list."

definitely connect with the dawgs. those guys rock!

Nana has one of the best wine lists in the state. Their wine director came from Morells in NY and also helped open Per Se. I think he knows a thing or two about wine from around the world.

As far as price? I don't think so...

bench,

You are correct sir... and we found he was open to discuss pricing on bottles of "interest"

Hey DAWGS,
I ended up in McKinney Texas. Outskirts of Dallas I suppose. As I suspected I am mostly doing family type stuff. Today was a little boring. I went to Home Depot 3 times and I also went to pick up sand and rocks. I did go to dinner at a place called Tres Meridas and they have some outstanding Chile Rellenos. Next time I am in Texas I hope your offer still stands and we can meet up.

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Originally posted by spo1977:
Hey DAWGS,
Next time I am in Texas I hope your offer still stands and we can meet up.

spo1977,

We look forward to your next visit, and an offline will be in order

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...Today was a little boring. I went to Home Depot 3 times and I also went to pick up sand and rocks...

Let me get this straight, you'd rather fool with dirt & rocks than get together for an offline??? I was taken aback when I read that. These people who make family a priority over drinking vino are a strange breed.

Seriously, I hope you'll give WIML a heads-up and we'll see you next trip. Cheers!

Why the heck would I want to offline with a person that would rather hang out at Home Depot all day than drink wine?

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Why the heck would I want to offline with a person that would rather hang out at Home Depot all day than drink wine?

When I come back I will try and rope you in somehow. Tres Leches and Malbec on me.

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Originally posted by spo1977:
Today was a little boring.

What a surprise.

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Originally posted by grunhauser:

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Originally posted by spo1977:
Today was a little boring.

What a surprise.

Grunhauser, Why am I getting the Serge Birbrair treatment? What did I do this time?

You responded.

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
You responded.

You are right. I guess I should know better by now. He has been more sinister lately though. I am used to the mild belittling, but the cruelty is a bit much.

You should organize. Maybe start a victim's group or a recreational hate club. I'll even send you my picture.

Fine, you can throw darts at it when you're drunk. I don't care, I am evil - I can handle it.

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Originally posted by grunhauser:
You should organize. Maybe start a victim's group or a recreational hate club. I'll even send you my picture.

Fine, you can throw darts at it when you're drunk. I don't care, I am evil - I can handle it.

I have to admit, this is pretty funny stuff.

grun, would you send me a picture for my kitchen?