Featured Restaurants

7161 Bishop Rd., Plano, TX, 75024

While the dining room is as inviting as ever and the waitstaff aims to please, the cooking at Kent Rathbun’s Plano temple of smoky Texas treats has suffered of late. Full bar. -Guide (02/01/2012)

4021 Belt Line Rd., Addison, TX, 75001

With decor that evokes a seafood shack on the Jersey shore, Chris Papageorge’s warm, friendly spot is a haven for Maine lobster lovers, who go for 1-pound culls — lobsters missing one claw — at bargain prices. (Skip the big lobsters; if you’re hungry get “twins” or ask for an ext

3232 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX, 75393

The more casual grill from the owners of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse has a buzzy, upbeat vibe — and good steaks, burgers, frites, salads and more. Full bar. -Guide (01/27/2012)

1908 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, TX, 75206

Opened Oct. 25, 2011. A cozy vegan spot on lower Henderson that’s not afraid to go indulgent, raising chicken-fried portobello to an art form as fries, in tacos and in the firecracker sushi roll. Excellent house-made pasta dishes. Gorgeous kale salad. ... more

555 S. Lamar St., In the Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas, TX, 75202

Opened Nov. 11, 2011. The casual dining room, with a rough-hewn, reclaimed feel, a farmers market theme and a splendid view of downtown, is a fine place for appetizers and drinks, but the main courses fall extremely flat. The difference is so stark, starters and mains seem to