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Wolfgang Puck's local restaurant Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck offers 360-degree views, 50 floors high in the Dallas skyline. Located in Reunion Tower, the name comes from its high standing 560 feet atop the downtown Dallas scene. The grand, window-lined space combines the contemporary with classic warm tones, marrying the two in zen-fashioned harmony. The restaurant treats guests to eagle-eye views of the entire cityscape with a 55-minute room rotation, adding to the unique dining experience. Executive chef Sara Johannes garners her inspired cuisine from Puck's other fine-dining concepts such as Spago Beverly Hills, Chinois on Main and CUT. The menu features modern Asian dishes, with more than 400 labels of wine and a dozen or so brands of sake to compliment them. Some of the specialties include spicy tuna tartare, crispy lobster and shrimp spring rolls, wok-fried whole sea bass, miso-sake glazed black cod and Kobe beef short ribs. With three levels of service the restaurant also features two bars, one facing outward that rotates and a luminescent glass bar that is stationary. The soaring dining destination underwent a 46 million dollar renovation, achieving the impossible---adding a new star to the Texas sky. Dinner Tues.-Sat., Brunch Sun. Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck, Hyatt Regency, 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX 75202, 214-741-5560.
We have heard a lot about the revitalization of Deep Ellum, a standing favorite local nighttime hot spot and live music haven. The eclectically hip locale is becoming known for more than roof-top parties and amp-heavy guitar riffs, thanks in part to the addition of restaurants like Lemongrass Asian Bistro. Open in late April, co-owners Khoa Nguyen and Nancy Patterson just held the grand opening in June to showcase their refined Vietnamese cuisine in addition to celebrating the Deep Ellum community. Executive chef Tuyet Davis also returns to the former East Wind location, to reincarnate the space with a fresh, exciting menu and fine dining atmosphere. House specialties include grilled steak spring rolls, sushi and flat rice noodle dishes. Located across from the popular music venue Club Dada and art venue Kettle Art, perhaps its most desirable designation is the restaurant's free parking lot (a rare commodity in venue-heavy Deep Ellum). Lemongrass Asian Bistro is open for lunch and dinner, and features an outdoor patio. Perhaps inspired by DART's Greenline that promises to increase visitor traffic to the area, we hope Lemongrass is only the beginning of new and interesting additions to über-eclectic community. Lemongrass Asian Bistro, 2711 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226, 214-745-0001.
After his successful exec chef stint at the The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, toque John Tesar returns to Texas to open his first eponymous restaurant. Tesar's passion for sustainable foods will be the focus for his first branded restaurant, Tesar's Modern Steak & Sustainable Seafood. The earth-friendly menu will feature produce, meats and seafood that are 100% organically grown and fed, with a zero-tolerance policy for resource or food waste. Tesar's Modern Steak & Sustainable Seafood is coming to the Woodlands area of Houston in August.
Sambuca 360 is set to open in the previous home of popular Martini Park at Shops at Legacy this July. One of the hottest night spots in North Texas, Martini Park had to close its doors due to a city ordinance requiring a certain level of food sales, ultimately making it a victim of its own popularity. Sambuca will fill a much needed niche for that area, delivering guests a high level of energy and fun while backing up the bar business with a full menu.
With 30 worldwide locations, Vapiano International is bringing its innovative "fresh casual" concept to Mockingbird Station. Novel in its approach, Vapiano is a fast-casual restaurant with an urban upscale Italian decor. Showcasing all-fresh gourmet ingredients, the menu offers guests a nice selection of made-to-order fire-roasted pizzas, house-made pastas and specialty hand-tossed salads. Vapiano, 5319 E. Mockingbird Ln., Ste. 100, Dallas, TX 75206, 214-887-1557.
Milestone Farmers' Market Opens
The Milestone Farmers' Market is now open, offering visitors a neighborhood produce and meat market. Partnering with EatGreenDFW.com, the only North Texas online farmers' market, the Milestone Culinary Arts Center will hold the market at its 4531 McKinney Avenue location. You can find the market filled with fresh, organic vegetables; wholesome, grass-fed meats and all sorts of artisan foods every third Sunday through October.
Cousin's Barbecue Soaks Up National Spotlight
Cousin’s Barbecue was one of four national finalists competing in ABC’s “Good Morning America” challenge to find the best barbecue in the country. Open in 1983, the original McCart Avenue location in Fort Worth has been serving its loyal customers for over 25 years. The “Good Morning America” nod isn’t the first time Cousin’s has enjoyed major accolades for its Texas-style, finger-licking food: Cousin’s was also chosen as the barbecue of choice for President H. W. Bush on several occasions. It even received international recognition when Euro Disney selected Cousin’s to open their barbecue concepts throughout their theme park. Cousin’s now has six Tarrant County locations: two in Fort Worth, one in Keller, one in Crowley and two at DFW International Airport.
More Palatable On Your Piggy Bank
The Galleria-locale Oceanaire Seafood Room is partnering with several wineries this summer to offer guests both a red and white bottle selection for only $20.10. To complement the spirit of raising the bar---along with your bottom line---executive chef Chad Kelley is serving the delectable bar menu all evening long. Oceanaire Seafood Room Summer Specials, The Westin Galleria Dallas, 13340 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75240, 972-759-2277.
Chef Jeffrey Harris is the new executive chef at Craft Dallas, located in the W Dallas-Victory hotel Uptown. Harris was promoted from his in-house position as executive sous chef, while former executive chef Anthony Zappola packed up his sunscreen and board shorts to head to Craft Los Angeles for his new stint at the helm. Craft Dallas, W Dallas–Victory, 2440 Victory Park Lane, Ste. 100, Dallas, TX 75219, 214-397-4111.
Vijay Sadhu, formerly of Bukhara Grille and Clay Pit, is set to be executive chef at Samar by Stephan Pyles when it opens this summer at 2100 Ross Avenue. Premier Dallas chef Stephan Pyles hand-picked Sadhu for his new international "small plates" restaurant. Samar will feature a tantalizing array of cultural cuisines, including Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Spanish and South American.
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