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Choosing your Dallas steakhouse according to your zodiac sign

Which sign is Pappas Bros. Steakhouse?

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First of all, what does your horoscope have to do with steak? Well, this is North Texas, and “steak” is the answer to all of life’s most important questions. Second, and more seriously, Mercury retrograde has finally passed, taking it with it all those Mercurial disruptions and difficulties.

To celebrate the planets moving into more positive alignment, may we suggest - you guessed it - a steak dinner? And, to ensure a prosperous season to come, we have consulted the constellations to find the perfect steakhouse for your sign, complete with the ideal order as it is written in the stars.

Aries | Knife
The natural leaders of the Zodiac, Aries are confident and competitive, and they love it when their strengths are recognized. Knife is a natural fit, slicing through the competition to earn many awards and accolades. Rams also love the Lone Star bragging rights that come with Chef John Tesar’s Texas-raised cuts and succulent sides stacked with local ingredients.
Your Order: 44 Farms 10 oz. Coulotte of Beef with Chimichurri Sauce, Avocado Fries & Chipotle Aioli

Taurus | Bob’s Steak & Chop House
Taurus can be counted on for loyalty, reliability, and an affinity for old school luxuries. Bob’s is a can’t miss with bulls, where they can sink into a brass-studded leather seat after a long day and sip a cold drink while they study the well-edited menu. A classic order is always predicted, but don’t go trying to steal their glazed carrot, or just you might get the horns.
Your Order: 18 oz. Prime Ribeye with Smashed Potatoes & Peppercorn Gravy

Gemini | Nick & Sam’s
Gemini’s double-dose of social energy turns any dinner into an occasion. At Nick & Sam’s, they’ll always take a prime table in the dining room, designed for seeing and being seen. And, after blowing kisses to Chef Samir over plates of surf and turf, a sky-high slice of frosted rainbow layer cake will appear - along with plenty of flashing phone cams.
Your Order: 10 oz. Filet Mignon with Tiger Prawns, 7-Layer Rainbow Cake

Cancer | Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
The crab is kind and caring, and never strays from their lucky booth at Del Frisco’s. With a menu to satisfy this sign’s creativity and varied gastronomic moods, the restaurant brand’s storied past also offers plenty of fodder for Cancer’s empathetic side. Come ordering time, anything Oscar is out of the question, of course, but that luscious lobster mac is fair game.
Your Order: 8 oz. Japanese A5 Wagyu, Lobster Macaroni & Cheese

Leo | Al Biernat’s
Leo loves the spotlight, and has the charisma to captivate any audience. They crave the finer things and a bit of Old World cachet, and that all adds up to Al Biernat’s. Making a royal entrance, that mane will turn heads among Al’s servers and guests, but ultimately, the plate always holds the lion’s characteristically carnivorous attention.
Your Order: Oysters Rockefeller, 20 oz. Prime Rib, Skillet Potatoes, Au Jus, Horseradish Cream

Virgo | Chamberlain’s Steakhouse
The perfectionist of the Zodiac appreciates attention to detail. As such, Richard Chamberlain’s longstanding and well-respected venue is Virgo’s choice for a date night or gathering friends and family. This down-to-Earth sign sticks to the classics when it comes time to order, but they also know it’s good for the soul to throw in an occasional twist.
Your Order: Truffle Deviled Eggs, 14 oz. 40-Day Aged Prime NY Strip, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus

Libra | Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Ever the peacemaker, Libra is known for brokering deals, mediating conflict, and providing a harbor of harmony in this storm we call life. But even dedicated diplomats deserve a night out. Locally loved Pappas Bros. provides the ideal balance of old school tradition and elevation, plus an order that doesn’t require well-balanced Libras to choose sides.
Your Order: Filet Dou - Medallions, Two Ways: Jumbo Lump Crab Béarnaise & Port Wine Mushroom with Shrimp

Scorpio | Dakota’s Steakhouse
Passionate Scorpio is also passionately loyal to everything they love. They seek out the romantic, secluded underground dining room at Dakota’s, and typically a table for two. The downtown destination draws Scorpio in with plenty of sharable plates, a mysterious and storied setting, and a 50-foot water feature irresistible to these deep-feeling water signs.
Your Order: Porterhouse 16oz. For Two, Cacio y Pepe Risotto, Creme Brûlée

Sagittarius | Cattlemen’s Steakhouse
The adventurous archers of the Zodiac have much in common with the independent spirits of the West. Naturally, Sagittarius heads to Fort Worth’s famous Cattlemen’s to satisfy their steakhouse cravings in a decidedly un-fancy Stockyards setting. Oh, and it’s no coincidence that this fire sign’s match comes complete with an open flame in the dining room.
Your Order: Dry Aged Tomahawk Chop, 32 oz., Garden Salad, Loaded Baked Potato

Capricorn | III Forks
The Zodiac’s responsible voice of reason, Capricorn respects tradition while holding firm to their own independence. This approachable Earth sign chooses III Forks when it comes time to treat themselves, citing the polished but welcoming atmosphere. And Capricorn’s order? It’s all about the tried-and-true classics, plus a little dash of adventure.
Your Order: Wedge Salad, Steak Frites, Thai Chili Calamari

Aquarius | Nuri Steakhouse
Innovative Aquarians appreciate visionary thinking. Nuri is ideal for these creative individualists, eager for the adventure of Chef Wan Kim’s world of flavors. Seeking out new ideas is this sign’s primary passion, second only to sharing their finds with family and friends. Every visit will be unique, but one thing is for sure: a traditional experience is not in the cards.
Your Order: Yuzu Pear Salad, 8oz. Heartbrand Texas Wagyu Filet, Nuri Steak Sauce, Szechuan Broccolini

Pisces | Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Imaginative Pisces may pursue a career in the arts or another creative field, and they seek out dining experiences that speak to all the senses. For this final sign in the Zodiac, Perry’s is the spot, and an order that that offers a symphony of colors, textures, and flavors. It also goes without saying that any meal with this passionate water sign will include deep-diving conversation.
Your Order: Symphony Kebab, Sweet Sriracha Brussels Sprouts, Orange Vanilla Cream Cheesecake

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New Bishop Arts bistro brings French elan to historic Oak Cliff home

Photo courtesy of Trapèze/Peter Novotny

Trapèze is serving French fare in a laid-back bohemian yet deeply thought-out atmosphere.

Transforming historic Oak Cliff homes into dining destinations is an art, and a duo known for their Deep Ellum hot spots has a new work on display: Trapèze, a French bohemian bar and bistro, that has quietly opened at 240 W. 8th St. in a repurposed bungalow on the west end of the Bishop Arts District.

Owners Peter Novotny and Dan Murry, who operate Ruins on Commerce and Armoury D.E. on Elm Street, told CultureMap in February that they envisioned Trapèze as “an old-fashioned bohemian artist’s enclave.”

Now in the soft opening phase eight months later, they say, by "drawing inspiration from the old French bohemian bars and cabarets,” they've accomplished their goal of creating "a place where people can enjoy a great meal and drinks, listen to some music, and just lose track of time a little.”

Trapèze has been welcoming guests discreetly the last couple weekends, as they complete a few finishing touches both to the building — they are excited about the near-complete patio — and to the food: “We have a limited but very solid menu available now, and should have the full menu, brunch and all, ready very soon,” Novotny says.

A grand opening date is still in the works.

Novotny has said that inspiration for Trapèze came from Oak Cliff’s historical French influence. Bishop Arts once was home to the French utopian community La Reunion, which settled in the mid 1800s. The neighborhood pays homage to these roots at its annual Bastille on Bishop celebration.

“We’re trying to do a tribute to the French history of Oak Cliff and Bishop Arts, and our goal is to capture the things we love about regional French cuisine and culture,” Novotny said earlier this year.

trapeze Designed by local artists at Decotron, the front-porch sign at Trapèze offers a taste of what's inside. Photo courtesy Trapèze/Peter Novotny

Novotny and Murry hired New York-bred chef Jeremy Spector to direct Trapèze’s culinary program. He’s worked in famous kitchens such as Balthazar and Gramercy Tavern and has owned and operated restaurants in NYC. The owners have told CultureMap that Spector's menu represents different regions of France, along with flavors inspired by France’s once-vast colonial empire, including Moroccan cuisine.

The bar menu is full of classic French and New Orleans-esque cocktails made with French spirits and liqueurs like absinthe and chartreuse; an extensive list of cognacs; French Caribbean-rooted Rhum Agricoles (or Agricole rums), and French and “French-adjacent” cider and beer.

The house that is now a restaurant underwent a massive revamp, which lasted months due in part to weather-related delays. To make matters more challenging, Trapeze is located in a conservation district, which means construction had to be done in a specific way that would preserve the home’s original look.

“It’s basically a complete renovation,” Novotny says. “They had to rebuild the entire structure. The whole exterior is all new.”

The new sign out front reads Bien Mangé, Bien Bu, which translates roughly to good food, good drink. Made by the sculptural artists at Decotron, an Elm Street-based signage fabrication company, it creates curb appeal and offers a preview of the attention to detail, whimsy, fine craftsmanship, and French flavor found inside.

Hours have been slightly fluid. At this time Trapèze is open 4 pm-"late" Wednesday-Thursday and 4 pm-2 am Friday-Sunday. Updated days and hours will be posted on Instagram along with information about live music performers, they say.

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