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    Cold-Weather Drinking

    These Dallas bars warm you up in more ways than one

    Jonathan Rienstra
    Nov 18, 2014 | 5:07 pm

    Cold weather gives us a hankering for two things: alcohol and fire. They just go together like peanut butter and jelly. Or alcohol and anything.

    Building off our 2013 list for 6 best Dallas bars with fireplaces, we've come back with six more places that keep us warm in more ways than one.

    It really makes you feel for Prometheus. Guy gave us fire and what does Zeus do? Chains him to a mountain and has an eagle eat his liver every day. That's the kind of big-picture irony that only a god could think up.

    Blackfriar Pub
    It's an Irish pub on McKinney Avenue, so if you go on a Friday or Saturday night, you are going to have to surrender any notion of personal space. At any given moment inside the house-turned-bar, you can be sandwiched between two strangers also trying to get the bartender's attention, and everyone will act as though your bodies touching is perfectly normal. For a bit of fresh air, the patio out front offers actual elbow room. Heat lamps abound, but grab a spot next to the fire pit, which is a prime perch for people watching too.

    Henry's Majestic
    The Uptown spot with its own secret bar, Henry's Majestic is also made for cozy drinking. The rustic fireplace inside is a perfect spot to sip your It's A Wonderful Life with warm chocolate and toffee-infused Jameson with bold roast coffee, Amaro whipped cream and nutmeg. If you're feeling brave, there is a fire feature that runs inside the outer wall on the enclosed patio to keep the cold and the sober far away.

    HG Sply Co.
    This Paleo-centric eatery on Lower Greenville positions itself as the place to be for the wannabe Hemingways and Teddy Roosevelts of our modern age. It could be posturing or compensation, but the idea that size matters carries weight here. Thankfully for (super manly) fire, HG Sply Co. has a 9,000-square-foot rooftop patio complete with gorgeous fireplaces. Throw in a view of the downtown skyline and some bison long ribs and howl at the moon.

    Katy Trail Ice House
    The expansive patio off Katy Trail overflows when the sun is out, thanks to the large goblets of beer coming from inside Ice House, but a wintery evening of corn hole is just as nice thanks to the massive fire pits in the back. There's the more formal fireplace, complete with bench seating, closer to the flat screens if you need to watch the game, but the bench seating and relatively quieter setting closer to the trail makes for good opportunity to get close to your significant other. Just keep your hands above the blankets that Ice House provides.

    Kennedy Room
    This little nook of a bar in the corner of the Montaigne Club on Maple Avenue is all about ambience. Its quiet coziness carries a slight air of sophistication thanks to all that woodwork and old-school charm. It's the kind of place perfect for a cold, rainy day where you can set yourself on the couch in front of the fireplace, sip your whiskey and pretend you're a Kennedy in New England in the '50s.

    Ozona Bar & Grill
    If you can get past the fact that Ozona is mere yards away from the nest of SMU bars, or that Ozona itself often has its share of college kids reveling in their youth and untouchable livers, you'll find a bar that's equally impressive inside and out. Grab a seat by the fireplace inside if it's muy frío outside, or explore the multilevel patio and find a place near a fire pit or the see-through fireplace — which is just a fancy fire pit.

    Savor
    Klyde Warren Park's Savor provides one of the most unique settings in Dallas, with its floor-to-ceiling glass walls that make it feel as though you're outside. But you know what's even better than pretending you're outside? Actually being outside, on one of the lounge couches around a swanky-looking fire feature. The fires may not give off as much heat as some others on this list, but you won't be able to look nearly as cool anywhere else.

    Sip a Moscow Mule by the fire on the rooftop of HG Sply Co.

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    Sip a Moscow Mule by the fire on the rooftop of HG Sply Co.
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    AQ News

    Dallas chef 'AQ' leaves Jose to form new Mexican restaurant venture

    Teresa Gubbins
    Apr 28, 2025 | 8:42 am
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    There's food & beverage news from three well-known Dallas hospitality figures: A new company called Oh Hi Hospitality has been formed by chef Anastacia "AQ" Quiñones-Pittman, along with partners and longtime colleagues Victor Rojas and Carlos Marquez, with the purpose of opening their own restaurants.

    According to a release, it'll start with Eledi, a new restaurant opening "in the heart of Dallas" at an address still to be identified, set to debut later this year. Quiñones-Pittman will serve as Culinary Director, with Rojas as Director of Operations and Marquez as Beverage Director.

    All three worked together at José, the Mexican restaurant at 4931 W. Lovers Ln.; Quiñones-Pittman and Rojas will leave Jose on May 5.

    Quinones-Pittman calls Eledi "the culmination of our friendship and the many years we’ve spent working together."

    "The concept reflects our passion for culinary and hospitality excellence and our belief that the best restaurants are rooted in tradition, family, community and cooking with heritage," she says.

    A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Quiñones-Pittman was most recently the longtime chef at José, and previously worked at Dallas restaurants such Komali, Cedars Social, Victor Tango, Alma, and Oddfellows; prior to that, she worked in kitchens in San Francisco.

    Rojas is a familiar face in the fine-dining world, having served as general manager for three Stephen Pyles concepts, including San Salvaje by Stephan Pyles, as well as The French Room at The Adolphus Hotel, Bullion, The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, and The Renaissance Dallas Hotel (formerly Stouffer Hotel).

    Eledi teamTeam Elidi: Victor Rojas, Anastacia "AQ" Quiñones-Pittman, and Carlos Marquez.Courtesy photo

    Marquez is a native of Mexico City who began his career at the pioneering Knox-Henderson bar and restaurant Victor Tangos, before joining José as Beverage Director where he helped develop the restaurant’s wine, spirits and cocktail program, known for its agave spirits and for employing a range of innovative and experimental techniques, flavors, and presentations.

    Quiñones-Pittman is developing Eledi’s menu, which will be informed by her knowledge and legacy of reinventing and reinterpreting Mexican culinary techniques and flavors. Live-fire cooking will serve as a key component.

    “With Eledi, I am focused on developing a culinary program and style that transcends boundaries,” says Quiñones-Pittman. “While my background and passions are anchored in Mexican techniques and flavors, my goal is to avoid being defined by one genre. My approach is to stay true to the spirit of the cuisine while allowing it to grow and evolve, letting every dish be shaped by the people who cook it and the communities that enjoy it.”

    No street address means they possibly do not have a lease signed yet. Or maybe it's going into a space occupied by another restaurant still open, that's going to be replaced. Intrigue.

    The name, Eledi, is derived from the names of Quiñones-Pittman’s mother (Elena) and her husband’s mother (Diana) and represents the important roles family, tradition and legacy play in inspiring the concept.

    “We hope to create a place that is as warm and inviting as having family dinner at home,” says Rojas. “From guests to staff, we want everyone who comes through Eledi’s doors to know that they are valued, loved, respected and appreciated. We want to build a soul that you can feel from the inside out, whether you are dining with us or working alongside us. Everything about what we are doing is intentional and designed to embrace our local culture and community.”

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