Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY | AUGUST 2016 71 Good Eats! Our editors scoured the greater Dallas area for family-friendly dining destinations.Herearesomeofourfavorites. CASUAL DINING The next time your teens ask, “What’s for dinner?” (you know, in that voice) pay a visit to one of these tried-and-true eateries: SPEZZO (PLANO) A chic Italian joint to grab a quick bite or linger—your call. Pizzas are fresh and fast, and hearty traditional sandwich- es like Chicken Parm or The Gina Parm (with assorted Italian cold cuts and fresh mozzarella) are served on yummy semolina rolls from Empire Bakery. Wine, beer, cocktails, espresso and gela- to also available. 4901W. Park Blvd., Ste 521 | Plano,TX 75093 (972) 596-8942 spezzoitalian.com SISSY’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN & BAR (DALLAS) Really, everything we’ve tried at Sissy’s is good. Really, really good. And the owner, Lisa Garza Selcer, couldn’t be more hos- pitable. But for family dining, the way to go at Sissy’s is with a bucketofherfamousfriedchicken.You’llgettenpiecesforjust $25 and it comes with your choice of coleslaw or whipped po- tatoes and gravy.Throw in some of her famous squash puppies withTexas honey butter and jalapeño jelly and voilà! Dinner is served. 2929 N Henderson Ave. | Dallas,TX 75206 (214) 827-9900 sissyssouthernkitchen.com CHICKEN SCRATCH (DALLAS) If you’re looking for slow fast food and a cool Austin vibe, Chicken Scratch (CS) is the place to be. The Fork and Knife Chicken Finger Biscuit Sandwich is like Chick-fil-A on steroids only in this version, the chicken is hor- mone-free, never frozen and local, and the biscuit is made from scratch. Not feeling“fried?" No problem. CS offers big salad bowls and pecan wood rotis- serie plates, too. 2303 Pittman St. | Dallas,TX 75208 (214) 749-1112 cs-tf.com GRIMALDI’S (ALLEN) There was a time when you could only get Grimaldi’s famous coal-fired brick oven pizza in New York. But that was then. While the menu is somewhat basic (pizzas, calzones, salads), it’s also consistent. But what we like about the Allen location is that it overlooks the little park at Watters Creek where live music is often played during warmer months. 836 Market St. | Allen,TX 75013 (214) 383-9703 grimaldispizzeria.com DELI NEWS (DALLAS) Sometimes, you’ve just gotta have a sandwich – a really big, juicy one on pillowy bread, piled high with deli meats, cheese and condiments. And Deli News, a true New York-style deli, restaurant and bakery has served the best for the past twen- ty-twoyears.They’vegoteverythingtheex-NewYorkerislook- ingfor:whitefish,choppedliver,pastramiandmore. Dineinor take out (they also cater). 17062 Preston Rd. (at Campbell Rd.) | Dallas,TX 75248 (972) 733-3354 delinewsdallas.com TUKTA THAI (RICHARDSON) Delicious food, a veggie-friendly menu (don’t worry, there’s meat too), brisk service and a putting green? Yes, a putting green (apparently, the owner’s daughter is quite the golfer so, there you have it). Quirkiness aside,TuktaThai’s PadThai is one ofRichardson’sbestandtheCurryFriedRiceandPadWoonSen are equally good. And, it’s BYOB. 9625 Plano Rd., Ste 500 | Dallas,TX 75238 (214) 342-0121 tuktathairestaurant.com HOPDODDY (DALLAS, PARK CITIES, ADDISON) Hopdoddy believes “happy burgers” start with “happy cows”–humanelyraisedand without any added chemicals or hormones. In fact, just about everything at Hop- doddy is “happy:" local and organic vegetables, handcut fries, made from scratch buns (including gluten-free options) and craft beers. DALLAS 6030 Luther Ln., | (214) 363-2337 | hopdoddy.com 3227 McKinney Ave., Ste 102 | (214) 871-2337 ADDISON 5100 Belt Line Rd., Ste 502 | (972) 387-2337 COFFEE HOUSE CAFÉ (DALLAS) Thislittlejewelboxoffersdeliciousbreakfast,lunchanddinner atreasonablepricesinadelightfulsetting.It’stheperfectplace for date night or just about anything else.Their coffee is Euro- pean style, handcrafted, mostly organic and all that. If you feel like a date night at home, they even offer a drive-through. It’s all good. But really, you had us at drive-through. 6150 Frankford Rd. | Dallas,TX 75252 (469) 248-0554 coffeehousecafe.com TORCHY’S TACOS What better anti-turkey meal than one including the best queso and chips in town?This Austin-based eatery offers what most would call“gourmet”tacos in a fun, casual, non-gourmet setting. They also offer hearty breakfast tacos, perfect for out of town guests. Locations throughout the DFW area torchystacos.com BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE Babe’s just might be the ultimate in family-friendly, down- home cooking. If you like things battered and fried, Babe’s has gotyoucovered.Thefriedchickenis(practically)world-famous but the chicken fried steak is equally delicious.The catfish is as good as any we’ve had. If you insist, they have one un-fried option: Hickory Smoked Chicken. Sides are unlimited and served family-style, just like Grandma used to make. Without a doubt, Dallas loves Babe’s, so there can be a wait, especially onweekends,butseatingmovesquickly. Forfoodthisgood,at just $12.99/person for adults, it’s definitely worth it. Multiple locations in DFW babeschicken.com BREADWINNERS CAFÉ AND BAKERY Is your family having a tough time deciding what’s for dinner (or breakfast or brunch)? Bring ‘em on over to Breadwinners. Southern Lump Crab Cakes with spicy remoulade? No problem. Free-Range Roasted Chicken with fresh herbs, seasonal vegetable orzo, and peppadew vinaigrette? Yep. Big, juicy Green Chile Jalapeno Bacon Burger? Of course! Don’t worry, if you’ve got a hankering for big, hearty breakfast items such as Beeman Ranch Akaushi Strip Steak & Eggs or one of several EggsBenedictvarieties,youwon’tbedisappointed.Stopbythe mouth-watering bakery on your way out for a little something to enjoy later, all by yourself. Uptown, InwoodVillage, Plano, NorthPark Center breadwinnerscafe.com CAFÉ BRAZIL While this Dallas staple offers a varied menu of appetizers, soups, salad, entrees, desserts, coffees, and more, ingredients lean heavily toward Mexico—not Brazil. We’re okay with that thoughbecausetasty,comfortfoodoptionsabound. Breakfast portions are generous, and most entrees include a signature side of crispy Roasted Rosemary Potatoes or Fried Sweet Pota- toes.Migaswithhousemadechorizoreallyhitthespot. Several locations are open 24 hours on the weekends, and the Univer- sity Park location is open 24 hours always. It’s not easy to find that in Dallas! Multiple locations in DFW | cafebrazil.com CHUY’S WhatstartedinAustinin1982asafun/funkyTex-Mexjoint,per- fectforgrabbingabeerandchipsoramixofcomfortingentrees, hassincegrownintowhatyoumightcallaTex-Mexempire,with locationsacrossTexasand14otherstates.Still,Chuy’shasn’tlost itscharm.AlotoflovegoesintoChuy’sfood—fromhand-pulled chicken in all entrees, hand-rolled fresh tortillas, to any of the 10 signature sauces made fresh daily—those extra steps really make a difference. A small but refreshing selection of signature drinksmakesChuy’saperfectplacetokickbackanytime. Multiple locations in DFW | chuys.com