Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.sdoyster.com
; 2701 McKinney Ave; mains $12-20; 11am-10pm Mon-Sat)
An uptown staple for
years (gents of a certain age wearing bow ties are not uncommon), the simple Gulf Coast
decor and great fried seafood keep 'em coming back. Try the BBQ shrimp. Try to finish
with the bread pudding.
Javier's
( 214-521-4211;
www.javiers.net
;
4912 Cole Ave; mains $20-30; 5:30-10:30pm Mon-Sat)
Discard any
ideas you have about Tex-Mex at this deeply cultured restaurant which takes the gentrified
food of old Mexico City to new levels. The setting is dark, leathery and quiet. The food
meaty and piquant. Steaks come with a range of Mexican flavors that bring out the best in
beef. Get a table under the stars.
MEXICAN
$$$
Abacus
MAP
AMERICAN
$$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 214-559-3111;
www.kentrathbun.com
; 4511 McKinney Ave; mains $35-60, tasting menus from $65; 6-10pm
Mon-Sat)
Too many steakhouses in Dallas are part of chains. For the real deal with a con-
temporary twist, Abacus delivers the beef. Start with sushi or the wildly popular lobster
shooters and then make your way through a menu of small, seasonal plates. Then feast on
simply superb steaks. The bar is excellent.
Drinking
Those seeking a mix of high and low culture will dig the numerous pubs (usually with
outdoor patios) that line Greenville Ave and Knox-Henderson. Deep Ellum is dive-bar
central, but it's also the edgiest neighborhood and prime territory for hitting the streets and
making your own discoveries.
Ginger Man
MAP
PUB
GOOGLE MAP
( 214-754-8771;
www.dallas.gingermanpub.com
; 2718 Boll St; noon-2am)
An appropriately spice-
colored house is home to this always-busy neighborhood pub. It has multilevel patios and
porches, out front and back. And dartboards.
Double Wide
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