John Tesar’s Spoon brings land-locked Dallas a little closer to the ocean

Dallas foodies have been anticipating the opening of Spoon in Preston Center for months, mainly for the opportunity to taste John Tesar’s ambitious seafood menu [https: /dallas.culturemap.com/newsdetail/food-drink-john-tesar-breaks-down-the-menu-at-spoon-his-new-seafood-spot-in-preston-center-dallas/]. But the space is equally intriguing, thanks to a sophisticated, beach-inspired interior devised by the stylish duo of Breckinridge Taylor [https://dallas.culturemap.com/newsdetail/home-design-dynamic-design-duo-charles-taylor-and-breck-woolsey-restyle-dallas-one-room-at-a-time/] (Cedars Social, Park Restaurant). With a color scheme that recalls a seaside Greek cafe and the occasional appearance of its namesake utensil, the 58-seat restaurant manages to be both airy and intimate. Patrons who opt for the chef’s counter can sample multiple experimental courses cooked by Tesar himself. Diners get a view of what’s going on in a kitchen Tesar hopes will “stand in five years with the French Laundry.”