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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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Northeast burger chain Slap Burger set to smash in Richardson

Slap Burger

Smash burger from Slap Burger, coming to DFW.

A buzzy burger concept from the Northeast is coming to Texas: Called Slap Burger, it's a small smash burger chain based in New Jersey, and it's opening its first Texas location in Richardson, at 888 S. Greenville Ave., in a center called the Arabian Village, taking over a space that was previously occupied by a CBD shop.

Slap Burger was founded in Paterson, New Jersey as a smash burger joint that adheres to the principles of halal, including using meat from halal purveyors and avoiding certain ingredients such as pork. (Their bacon and hot dogs are made from beef.) Halal has been increasing in popularity, due to both a growing Muslim population as well as a rising demand for "ethical" clean-label food.

Slap now has five locations in the Northeast — two in NJ and three in NY — as well as an expansion to Tampa, Florida.

They specialize in smash burgers, loaded hot chicken tenders, and cheese fries topped with slap sauce. They make a decadent banana pudding dessert, and they also keep late-night hours.

Their burgers are four ounces, featuring the lacy and crispy edges that are a signifier of a smash burger, topped with caramelized onions, American cheese, and pickle on Martin's potato buns, which they toast on the outside, leaving the inside of the bun soft.

They do two other burger styles: the Slap’N Melt, which features cheese stuffed into a beef patty, then seared so the exterior is hard and the interior is melting cheese; and the Slap N Jack, a double patty burger with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and pepperjack cheese.

Other menu options include hot dogs, as well as fried chicken in a number of ways: as a sandwich with pickles and cole slaw on a griddled bun; as tenders; in a loaded platter over choice of mac & cheese or fries; or chicken & waffles, with choice of an Oreo or Fruity Pebbles waffle.

Alcohol is not allowed at a halal restaurant, but Slaps has house-made lemonade in a variety of flavors such as dragonfruit, strawberry, orange Curacao, and mango.

Shepherding the concept to DFW is Adam Shawish, the enterprising owner of Arabian Village, who is transforming the center into an exciting foodie destination with businesses such as Arwa Coffee, recognized as the first Yemeni-style coffee shop in DFW.

Shawish was inspired after visiting Slap Burger while on a trip to the Northeast, seeking interesting concepts that might make a good fit at the center.

"One night, my wife and I had already had dinner, but I was determined to try it and they were open late," Shawish says. "I fell in love with it on the first bite. Texas has a lot of burgers, but I said, 'This is my type of hamburger.' It's very simple, not mixed with anything, the buns are not too soggy — just a pure burger experience, not like anything else in Dallas-Fort Worth."

Shawish says that construction is underway and they hope to get it open by Christmas.

"My office is right next door," he says. "Every time I get ready to go home for the day, I ask the kids what they want for dinner, and I can't wait for Slap Burger to open so that I won't have to ask."

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