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com. 2401 Lakeside Parkway, Flower Mound, 972.539.8555. ESTILO GAÚCHO— Enjoy steaks and other cuts of
meat cooked in the gaucho style—over an open flame—and in Brazil’s genuine churassco way with its emphasis on table-side service. www. estilogaucho.com. 8650 State Highway 121, Frisco, 214.618.6150. FOGO DE CHÃO— At this Brazilian steakhouse, an un-
ending parade of grilled beef, poultry and pork is presented rather unusually—suspended from giant swords and sliced off with equally giant knives right onto your plate. The Addison outpost is the original U.S. location of Fogo de Chão, while a second Dallas location recently opened in Uptown, and a Plano location is on the way. Take advantage of the full bar and weekend brunch. www.fogodechao. com. 4300 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972.503.7300; 2619 McKinney Ave., Suite 150, 214.720.2777.
work, presents a menu of “global eclectic” cuisine with an emphasis on the Pacific Rim. Check out the newly redesigned décor. www.kentrathbun.com. 4511 McKinney Ave., 214.559.3111. BISTRO 31— Located in Highland Park Village, this
European-style restaurant offers global cuisine with everything from Italian to Spanish to French influences. The menu changes with the seasons, with fresh, gourmet ingredients and enticing desserts to cap off your experience. Bistro 31 also offers an extensive and eclectic wine and drink menu. www. bistro31dallas.com. 87 Highland Park Village, Suite 200, 214.420.3900.
Coffee, Dessert and Bakeries BIRD BAKERY—This San Antonio-based, made-from-
scratch café and bakery in Highland Park Village offers a healthy menu of sandwiches and salads so you can save room for dessert; its plethora of cupcakes and sweet treats are just as pretty as they are delicious. www.birdbakery.com. 7 Highland Park Village, 214.780.0322. BISOUS BISOUS PÂTISSERIE—Specializing in a large
variety of unique French-style pastries including French macarons, tarts, éclairs, croissants and cakes, Bisous Bisous’ original creations are made from scratch daily using the finest ingredients. A rotating selection of delectable offerings features seasonally inspired flavors. www.bisous-bisous. com. 3700 McKinney Ave., 214.613.3570. EMPORIUM PIES—The charming Bishop Arts District
pie purveyor (with a sister location in McKinney) is known for cult classics like “Lord of the Pies” (the king of apple pie) and the salty-meets-sweet Smooth Operator, but there’s almost always something new in the oven depending on the season. A perfect gift for foodies or pot lucks, these pies are in high demand during the holidays. www.emporiumpies.com. 314 N. Bishop Ave., 469.206.6126; 107 S. Tennessee St., McKinney, 214.491.1577; 2708 Main St., 972.982.2757. HYPNOTIC DONUTS— Got a taste for something
sweet and unique? Look no further than Hypnotic Donuts, offering up specialties like Jenny’s Evil Elvis, a mix of peanut butter, bacon, banana and honey. Looking to spice it up? Try the Mexico, a glazed donut with vanilla frosting, fresh jalapenos and Tabasco! Stop by early, they sell out quickly. www.hypnoticdonuts.com. 9007 Garland Road, 214.668.6999. OPENING BELL COFFEE—To call Opening Bell
Coffee “just a coffee shop” would be selling it short. The hip gathering place in the basement of the historic Sears Roebuck building is part coffee shop, part restaurant, part wine bar and part event venue, with live music providing the soundtrack almost daily. Though the staff might not be able to offer financial advice, they can bring you a terrific latte or hot spice chai tea. www.openingbellcoffee. com. 1409 S. Lamar St., 214.565.0383.
European/Global ABACUS— Local celebrity chef Kent Rathbun, who
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CAFE MADRID— Cafe Madrid offers patrons a cozy,
intimate setting, reminiscent of the little cafés found on the streets of Madrid. Dine on home-style Spanish classics such as calamares fritos, shrimp in garlic, tortilla española, manchego cheese and spinach croquettes, and oxtail stew. Paella cooked over a wood fire is available with 24 hours’ advance notice. Spanish wines, sherries and homemade sangria are also available. www.cafemadrid-dallas. com. 4501 Travis St., 214.528.1731. CANARY BY GORJI— Experience delicious steaks and
New Mediterranean specialties at this intimate Addison restaurant. Chef Mansour Gorji fuses Greek,