In addition to all of the things that we have enjoyed in Dallas, there are still a bunch of things that we haven't done yet. These are all places we want to eat, since Dallas does excel on restaurants.
Uchi
The lead up to this restaurant opening was filled with excitement from everywhere we turned. Reservations were hard to come by, and you had to book far in advance, even after they had been open for a while. We got around to reserving a table, and were eager to finally try it after hearing positive reviews. Unfortunately, we were unable to make our reservation, and have yet to make it there. We are determined, though, to enjoy the dishes of which we've heard so much before we leave.
Katy Trail Ice House
This one has been around for a long time, and we have almost made it there several times. We have been in the parking lot, so close were we to following through. We've walked past this place while on the trail. We have cut through its yard and lot to and from the trail. We have had friends hold parties there. We live close to it. There's really no reason for us to not have enjoyed this place, yet we just haven't made it. As we move into that brief period in Dallas where the temperature is not actively trying to kill you, I think that we'll finally seize our chance to enjoy the patio here before we go.
Pecan Lodge
It's safe to say that anyone who has paid attention to BBQ in Texas has heard of Pecan Lodge. It's probably safe to say that most people in Dallas have heard of this place whether they're into BBQ or not. It's been named one of the best in Texas Monthly and Southern Living, and featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Then came their move out of the Dallas Farmers Market and into Deep Ellum which caused even more of a media frenzy. The times we have been past both their old and new locations, the line was always much longer than we had time to spare. All of this is to say that four years ago when I heard about, "This random BBQ place at the Farmers Market," I wish we had given it a try. Now we will have to schedule a time to pay this renowned BBQ joint a visit, but from what I understand, it will be well worth the time investment.
Boulevardier
In addition to being a tasty cocktail, the Boulevardier looks to be an adorable little bistro in Bishop Arts. Despite the fact that Scott Reitz named it home to Dallas's Best Burger a year ago, we had never heard of this place when we first stumbled across it while looking for some dessert after dinner at Zen Sushi (we wound up at Emporium Pies, which was pretty decent). They were closed at the time, but our peeking through the window revealed what appeared to be the type of place we would enjoy. These days, Bishop Arts tends to be so crowded we try to avoid it. For this, though, we will make sure to venture once more into the breach and claim our crisp duck confit, berkshire pork chop, and grass fed burger.
Lockart Smokehouse
Another Bishop Arts favorite is another BBQ establishment, which is a bit amusing since we don't actually eat BBQ that often. This is another one that is well known, though not quite to the degree as Pecan Lodge. I have to admit that we don't have as much of an excuse for not making here yet. The line is not terrible, and parking is doable because of its location in Bishop Arts. There is a second location, in the quaint Plano downtown, which is not exactly the same as going to the original, but I have been there and it is delicious. We'd love to eventually get to the original, though, and partake of some amazing "moist" (a.k.a. full of fat) brisket.
Hattie's
This one is a bit interesting because it is a type of food we eat even less often than BBQ. At least, it is a type that my wife doesn't eat very often. I do tend to enjoy southern style cooking more frequently than her. The irony is that she has actually been to Hattie's before, while I have yet to make it. More importantly, we need to make it together. As this is another Bishop Arts location, it will take some work to get down there for a third must-eat-at destination, but I am determined to try some mac & cheese crusted filet before we depart from here.
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