17 Oct
On the main square of historic downtown McKinney is a little unexpected hidden gem, a narrow, intimate space that brings a breath of urban air to the otherwise sleepy suburb. That treasure is Café Malaga with its simple warm orange walls, dim lighting, cozy European café feel, and the best wine list in McKinney.
Café Malaga’s [...]
6 Oct
When River Spice first opened its doors in 2003, it breathed fresh air into the too-Americanized Thai food scene in Dallas. The interior space of the restaurant was elegant in a time when the phrases “upscale” and “ethnic” simply did not mix. Local food media were wowed by River Spice’s creative plating and [...]
28 Aug
Just when I was ready to settle on mediocrity for Restaurant Week, a dinner at Bijoux raised the bar again.
A simple, sweet, and savory bite of watermelon and goat cheese amuse bouche set the tone for the lovely evening.
First course options were white corn and coconut soup, salad of mixed greens, crispy pork belly, or melon carpaccio.
My [...]
18 Aug
I typically use Restaurant Week as an inexpensive way to check out a fine dining establishment I haven’t had a chance to try, a way to test the waters with just a little toe dip instead of a full-body dive. However, even though I tried Abacus for the first time at Restaurant Week last year, [...]
5 Aug
Imagine the convenience of a Chipotle-style, build-your-own counter service model combined with semi-exotic flavors like Bangkok curry and Chiang Mai chili all based on a the Korean classic bibimbap, and B. B. Bop Rice Bowls is born.
Traditional Korean bibimbap involves layering sautéed or steamed vegetables, lean grilled meat, and an egg on top of a [...]
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