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Bon Appetit magazine proclaims Dallas Best Restaurant City of 2019

Jalisco Norte got a shout-out.

Photo courtesy of Jalisco Norte

Food magazine Bon Appetit has a sensational story proclaiming our own Dallas to be the "2019 Restaurant City of the Year." Go Dallas.

The listicle is by wee sprout Hilary Cadigan who swung through town on a foodie tour and liked what she saw.

Restaurants she highlights include Khao Noodle Shop and Petra and the Beast, the two Dallas restaurants the magazine included on its 2019 Best New list.

Of course, that's the same Best New list that featured Carpenters Hall in Austin, a restaurant noted by the Washington Post for having one big advantage: a relationship with Bon Appétit editor-at-large Andrew Knowlton and his wife Christina Skogly Knowlton, who both consulted on the project. (Christina is no longer with the company, but Andrew is still involved.) It was the only Austin restaurant that made the list. Totally credible magazine.

Cadigan, who is an associate editor and previously worked for Creative Loafing in Atlanta, says she was born in Dallas. She credits the city's "community of highly ambitious chefs, hailing from all different backgrounds."

"These chefs are ditching the large-scale restaurant group models of yesteryear and instead forging their own paths, creating highly specific, highly personal spaces that feel more like stepping directly into said chef's brain," she says.

Restaurants and dishes that get a shout-out include:

shellfish and frozen margaritas at Ceviche Oyster Bar
salumi, wine, and cheese toast with scrambled eggs at Macellaio
Las Almas Rotas, the Expo Park mezcaleria she puts in "South Dallas"
Nori Handroll in Deep Ellum
Mexican trio José, Jalisco Norte, and Miriam Cocina Latina
The Joule and Midnight Rambler
Sandwich Hag in Deep Ellum
pan-Asian delights of DFW China Town
poufy Iraqi bread and shawarma sandwiches at Bilad Bakery
stretchy ice cream and cheesy kunafa at Syrian dessert shop BigDash

"From the rich bowls of boat noodles to the crazy charcuterie boards to the spicy strawberry sotol, one thing is clear: Texas’ oft-skipped food destination is no longer skippable," the story says.

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Seafood News

High-profile seafood restaurant Catch Dallas sails into Maple Terrace

Catch Dallas

Seafood at Catch Dallas

A seafood restaurant from a powerhouse hospitality team is set to open in Dallas: Catch Dallas — from Catch Hospitality Group, Tilman J. Fertitta, Mark Birnbaum, and Eugene Remm — will open at 3005 Maple Ave. in Uptown's Maple Terrace development on November 8.

This will mark the eighth outpost of the brand, which already has locations in Aspen, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Miami Beach.

“I am excited to expand the Catch brand to the reimagined Maple Terrace area,” said Tilman Fertitta, Catch Hospitality Group partner. “Dallas has always been a great market for us and the city’s constantly growing culinary scene is amazing. We’re excited to be a part of it all and Dallas can expect nothing less of our newest Catch location.”

Catch is known for simple yet elegant seafood, sushi, and steak with excellent service and a lively vibe, with a distinguished Japanese sushi and Wagyu program and signature dishes, including the signature Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, Mushroom Spaghetti, and Cantonese Lobster.

There'll also be sushi from Tokyo’s Toyosu market, and a unique variety of Japanese Wagyu seared tableside on a hot rock — typical of the experiential dining Catch Hospitality Group is known for.

Designed by the renowned Rockwell Group—the design team behind Catch in Las Vegas and Miami Beach, and Catch Steak in New York City, Aspen, and Los Angeles—the space is a blend of modern elegance and historic charm with antique mirrors, marble, lacquered finishes, Venetian plaster, and contrasting woods.

A monumental main bar, adorned with tiered sapele wood risers, adds glamour and the restaurant features the chain's signature olive tree, found at several of their locations, located the heart of the main dining room, surrounded by luxe banquettes atop expansive marble stones.

Catch Dallas olive tree dining room Behold the olive tree in the dining room at Catch Dallas.Catch Dallas

A two-level outdoor patio provides a chic escape, complete with green-striped banquettes and a teal trellis under a striking striped canopy.

The Emerald Room boasts 1,900 square feet of adaptable private dining space, including private events. The space features maximal floral wallcoverings, green lacquer paneling, leather banquettes, and copper accents at the bar, plus direct access to a second-floor outdoor patio.

Guests will also discover a gallery of eclectic animal portraits, showcased within the venue’s lacquered green gallery stairway.

“The Maple Terrace space embodies the essence of every Catch establishment and we’re certain that this venue will provide an incredible foundation for our team to deliver the elevated experiential dining we’re recognized for,” said Eugene Remm, Catch Hospitality Group partner. “The Catch brand has entered a new era heavily focused on refined cuisine and service while maintaining an energetic atmosphere and Catch Dallas will be the next great location to exude this continuing commitment to well-rounded, exceptional dining experiences.”

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