By Dotty Griffith | Photography by Carissa Byers | Modern Luxury Dallas | August 9, 2010
Italian restaurants in Dallas bubble like a pot of minestrone. As with the classic soup, there’s no single recipe for success. Variations are many; some traditional, some trendy, some nouveau, some of a certain age, some on the rebound. Each is bellissimo in its own way. Dallasites have welcomed back one of the biggest names from the ’80s, grown up alongside a tucked-away suburban gem, gone back to the basics with BYOB and chalkboard menus, ushered in a glam slam to North Dallas and lovingly translated homeland favorites to Big D.read more
By the staff | Modern Luxury Dallas | July 22, 2010
Lewisville is not usually top of mind as a hotbed of handcrafted vodka, yet that’s where you’ll find the DeLos Vodka distillery (delosvodka.com). Owner Carlos Guillem (the “Los” of DeLos) began tinkering with stills as a hobby, finally leaping into business last year. DeLos doesn’t distill their vodka from purchased bulk alcohol, as many others do; instead, DeLos ferments its own wheat and rye then distills that into vodka. read more
By the staff | Modern Luxury Dallas | July 20, 2010
Restaurateur Shannon Wynne has taken his gastropub show to the Dallas Design District with Meddlesome Moth. And just as its proverbial namesake is drawn to flame, crowds are flocking to the city’s newest hip hang. With 40 draft beers, 75 bottled beers, tasting flights, a few live ales and a bar menu, the place buzzes with energy and fun. The Moth will soon begin hosting beer appreciation classes, says Wynne, who hopes the restaurant will also thrive on the quality of its food. read more
By the staff | Modern Luxury Dallas | July 19, 2010
Enter hamburger heaven with Big D’s old and new classics.
They’ve Got Game Downtown haunt Twisted Root Burger Co. has branched out to SMU for those late-night cravings. Fans are fond of their ostrich and venison varieties, as well as the naturally lean buffalo burger. 5609 SMU Blvd., Ste. 102, 214.570.5999 or twistedrootburgerco.comread more
By the staff | Modern Luxury Dallas | July 16, 2010
Maybe it’s the classic cocktails, liberally displayed bottles of Silver Oak and Caymus Cabernet or the jazz combo playing to the snazzy lounge. Whatever the inspiration, boutique surf and turf chain Eddie V’s is producing a culinary endorphin rush to rival its fitness club neighbor Equinox. The menu is equal parts seafood and steak, an ideal mix for business and pleasure. read more
