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Taco Diner

Ashli Michelle August 22, 2012 0 Comments
Taco Diner is part of the M Crowd Restaurant Group which also brought Mi Cocina to life. Before Taco Diner talk, let's cut to the Mi Cocina chase-- starting with drinks. Everyone agrees that this mambo taxi concoction, served at both locations, makes toes tingle. Upon drinking, some kind of magical mambo taxi trance tanks brains into thinking the food is incredible. How do you spell overrated?...

Underbelly

Ashli Michelle August 14, 2012 2 Comments
Entering Underbelly for dinner is like walking a pork belly plank, as it feels impossible to leave without pork products perusing one's palette. Mental pork preparation is key to survival. Without looking at a menu, one can vividly imagine a pork massacre from apps to entrée. Terrifying best describes all assumptions being made. It really didn't matter because a dessert review had already been...

Kiran’s

Ashli Michelle August 13, 2012 2 Comments
Kiran's has been keeping a massive manager secret. This manager mystery was unraveled recently, soon after opening the door for dinner. Standing in a sweat producing stance, was a man owning the most ultimate swagger of any restaurant manager in the state of Texas. Rawad Semaan is simply not playing swagger games with anyone. Having first met at The Grove two years ago, he proved his savvy...

Rex’s Seafood Market ~ Lobster Roll Joy!

Ashli Michelle August 12, 2012 5 Comments
Before ever entering the building, Rex's Seafood Market somehow managed to perform a massive ear violation. This violation occurred during a voluntary website visit. People with music on their website need to calm down. If music is a must, the option to make it disappear should be quickly visible for an easy disable. If you decide to have screaming seagulls, um, the world would appreciate a...

Bijoux

Ashli Michelle August 10, 2012 0 Comments
Ooh la laa came to mind upon entering Bijoux in Highland Park last week. Being new to the city, it became quite clear that the River Oaks of Dallas is indeed Highland Park. Owner-chef Scott Gottlich has accomplished his goal in creating an atmosphere that feels casual while still maintaining elegance. The location of this building, filled with contemporary French cuisine, does not have to...