as well as an array of refreshing teas and coffees. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 105. Beer and wine. CC $$ 614-6682 LD Tues.-Sun. D7 CIAO BACI The focus is on fine dining in this casually elegant Hillcrest bungalow, and many come for the comfortable lounge that serves specialty drinks until 2 a.m. nightly. 605 N. Beechwood St. Full bar. CC $$$ 603-0238 D Mon.-Sat. D7 LEO’S GREEK CASTLE Wonderful Mediterranean food—gyros or platters, falafel and tabouleh— plus dependable hamburgers, ham sandwiches, steak platters and BLTs. 2925 Kavanaugh Blvd. No alcohol or CC. $-$$ 666-7414 BLD Mon.-Sat. E7 TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE For a taste of the Mediterranean visit Taziki’s and enjoy a wide variety of gyros, which are made with 100 percent shaved lamb, and other Greek sandwiches. Plenty of Greek sides, including pasta, salads and Dolmades (grape leaves with seasoned rice) and more. Sit back and enjoy a long happy hour that lasts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 8200 Cantrell Rd. Beer and wine. CC $-$$ 227-8291 Lunch only on Sunday LD Mon.-Sat. C4
SUSHI CAFE Impressive, upscale sushi menu with other delectable house specialties like tuna tataki, fried soft shell crab, Kobe beef and, believe it or not, the Toyko cowboy burger. 5823 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar. CC. $$-$$$ 663-9888 LD Mon.-Fri. D Sat.-Sun. D6 VAN LANG CUISINE Terrific Vietnamese cuisine, particularly the way the pork dishes and the assortment of rolls are presented. Great prices, too. Massive menu, but it’s user-friendly for locals with full English descriptions and numbers for easy ordering. 3600 S. University Ave. Beer and wine. CC $-$$ 570-7700 LD daily. F5
BARBECUE CROSS-EYED PIG Huge portions of marvelous barbecue, including amazingly tender pulled-pork; lean-and-meaty, fall-off-the-bone ribs; and crusty-brown, juicy halfchickens. 1701 Rebsamen Park Rd. Full bar. CC 265-0000 $$ LD Mon.-Sat. D5 SIMS BAR-B-QUE Good spare ribs, sandwiches, beef, half and whole chicken and an addictive vinegar-mustard-brown sugar sauce unique for this part of the country.1307 John Barrow Rd., Beer and wine. CC 224-2057 $-$$ LD Mon.-Sat. E4 TERRI-LYNN’S BAR-B-Q AND DELI High-quality meats served on large sandwiches and good tamales served with chili or without (the better bargain). 10102 N. Rodney Parham Rd. No alcohol. No CC $-$$ 227-6371 LD daily. D3 WHOLE HOG CAFE The pulledpork shoulder is a classic, the back ribs are worthy of their many blue ribbons, all served with a six-pack of sauces for all tastes. The beef brisket is fine and cooked the way Texans like it. World and state barbecue cook-off champion. 2516 Cantrell Rd. Beer and wine. CC 664-5025 $-$$ LD Mon.-Sat. D7
ITALIAN BENE VITA Simple pastas star, but artfully constructed bruschetta, veal dishes and lovely fish are also alluring. Close quarters and wood surfaces create a noisy, convivial setting. 3701 Old Cantrell Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 666-8482 D Mon.-Sat. D8 CAFE PREGO Dependable entrées of pasta, pork and the like, plus great sauces, fresh mixed greens and delicious dressings, crispcrunchy-cold gazpacho and tempting desserts in a comfy bistro setting. 5510 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 663-5355 LD Mon.-Sat. D6 DAMGOODE PIES A somewhat different pizza place, largely because of a spicy garlic white sauce that’s offered as an alternative to the traditional red sauce. Good bread, too. Delivery available. Multiple
EUROPEAN/ETHNIC CAFE BOSSA NOVA A South American approach to sandwiches, salads and desserts, all quite good,
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