Meddlesome Moth blazed the hipster trail into the Design District when it openedin 2010.
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FT33 is a laboratory for chef-owner Matt McCallister to experiment withtechniques and flavor combinations.
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Pakpao attracts serious foodies who appreciate its authenticity.
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Ascension has been praised for its coffee and wine selection, but it's also alikable spot to grab a bite.
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At Royal Sixty, longtime caterer Wendy Krispin does a classic ladies lunch everyweekday, such as grilled pimento cheese on pumpernickel.
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Oak is the Design District ideal, with its mesh of fine dining and restful,elegant decor.
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Design District Dining Guide

Best neighborhood eats: 6 hot restaurants in Dallas Design District

R&D Kitchen makes its own veggie burger, topped with tomato, Romaine and slicedavocado.
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California Pizza Kitchen was among the first to put chicken on a pizza.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar has a dozen burger options and excellent French fries.
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Be Raw's best-selling dish is its coconut kale enchiladas.
Photo by Marc Lee
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Spoon brought great seafood - and foodies - to Preston Center.
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Deep Ellum Postal & Grocer owner Brandon Castillo has a vision of Deep Ellum asa place for daytime activities.
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Dallas is about to get a ramen shop, and of course it will open in Deep Ellum.
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Wild About Harry's chose emerging Deep Ellum as the right place for a newlocation.
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Glazed Donut Works brings the all-important category of trendy artisan doughnutsto Deep Ellum.
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St. Pete's Dancing Marlin makes the Deep Ellum dining scene feel complete.
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Local serves as a showplace for its chef-owner, Tracy Miller.
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Angry Dog was doing good burgers before burgers became A Thing.
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Cane Rosso was the game changer for Deep Ellum.
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Comfort-food enchiladas from Pepe's Ranch.
Photo by Teresa Gubbins
In a world dominated by chains, Uncle Uber's Sammich Shop is the rare indie.
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Oddfellows has chicken and waffles, plus Cuvee Coffee's Black & Blue cold-brewednitrogen-infused coffee on tap.
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Lucia Dallas elevated the neighborhood with fine fare such as this crostini withfava beans, shallots and burrata.
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Veracruz Cafe was in Bishop Arts before the hipsters moved in.
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Boulevardier is a little bit of Paris right inside Bishop Arts.
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Lockhart Smokehouse piles your dinner on brown paper — no forks needed.
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Zen Sushi features creations by veteran chef Michelle Carpenter.
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Marcus Cafe's chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans.
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Empa Mundo's empanadas.
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Mansion chef Bruno Davaillon.
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Tolbert's famous chili
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Dixie House pot roast with cornbread and veggies on the side.
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