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 NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016 73 goodEATS PDQ You know how it is when you’re hungry and want something quick, but you also want it to be on the healthier side, and, oh yeah—you don’t want to get out of your car?Think PDQ. While this acronym typically stands for “Pretty Darn Quick,” (and they are!)inthisrelativelynew,butrapidlyexpandingconcept,itstands for“People Dedicated to Quality.” While the menu is decidedly poul- try-driven, it’s also surprisingly varied, with several good-for-you fruits and veggies tucked into unexpected but delicious places. Zucchini fries and Blueberry Coleslaw (try it!) sit unpretentiously alongside hand-battered chicken tenders served with made-fresh-daily sauces.TheheavenlyHandheldThanksgivingisactuallytheGrilledTurkeySandwich,withallthe seasonings of the holiday layered inside a signature toasted brioche bun. The salads are gen- erous, fresh, and filling, and to satisfy your sweet tooth, try a handspun milkshake. Dine in or drive-thru. Locations in Frisco, Plano, Murphy eatpdq.com CAFÉS, DINERS AND COFFEEHOUSES NORMA’S CAFÉ Since 1956, Norma’s has been serving up its own brand of de- licious fare and down-home hospitality. From giant omelets stuffed to the brim, to burgers, sandwiches, and so much more, narrowing down your choices can be a challenge. Ev- eryone loves Norma’s biscuits, but don’t eat too many of them or you won’t have room for things like the Chicken Fried Steak (one of DFW’s best), Open-Faced Pot Roast Sandwich on Texas toastservedwithmashedpotatoesandsmotheredwithgravy, or the ubiquitous diner Patty Melt, positively oozing with Swiss Cheese and smothered onions. Don’t forget the pies! You can’t leave without indulging in one of Norma’s Mile-High Cream Pies™; the coconut version is an otherworldly experience. Addison, Frisco, Oak Cliff normascafe.com BREAD WINNERS CAFÉ AND BAKERY Is your family having a tough time deciding what’s for dinner (or breakfast or brunch)? Bring‘em on over to Bread Winners. Southern Lump Crab Cakes with spicy remoulade? No problem. Free- RangeRoastedChickenwithfreshherbs,seasonalvegetableorzo,andpeppadewvinaigrette?Yep. Big, juicy Green Chile Jalapeno Bacon Burger? Of course! How about something more obscure, like SmokedGoudaFonduewithbasil,orPorkBellySliders?BreadWinnershasthose,too. Don’tworry, ifyou’vegotahankeringforbig,heartybreakfastitemssuchasBeemanRanchAkaushiStripSteak &EggsoroneofseveralEggsBenedictvarieties,youwon’tbedisappointed.Stopbythemouth-wa- teringbakeryonyourwayoutforalittlesomethingtoenjoylater,allbyyourself. 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 though because tasty, comfort food options abound. Breakfast portions are generous, and most entrees include a signature side of crispy Roasted Rosemary Potatoes or Fried Sweet Potatoes. Migas with housemade chorizo really hit the spot. Several locations are open 24 hours on the weekends, and theUniversityParklocationisopen24hoursalways.It’snoteasytofindthatinDallas! Multiple locations in DFW cafebrazil.com COFFEE HOUSE CAFÉ Thislittlejewelboxoffersdeliciousbreakfast,lunchanddinner at reasonable prices in a delightful setting. This is the perfect setting for “coffee talks” with friends, weeknight dinner with the family, date night or just about anything else.Their coffee is European 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 CROSSROADS DINER Earlier this year, Crossroads relocated to the NE corner of Preston and Campbell, making this for- merWalnut Hill favorite even more convenient for north Dallasites.Yes, the famous sticky buns areooey,gooey,andover-the-top,studdedwithchoppedpecans,caramel,andcinnamon—but thisisadinerafterall. Youcan’tgowrongwiththemade-from-scratch,blueberrypancakesand hearty frittatas, but you’ll also want to try lunchtime fare such as My Mom's Egg Salad Sand- wich on wheat toast or the sublime Crispy Fried Chicken and Warm Brie sandwich. Crossroads welcomes kids and large parties, and, while this busy place doesn’t take reservations, simply download the Nowait app and you'll get a text when your table is ready. 17194 Preston Road, Suite 101 | Dallas,TX 75248 crossroads-diner.com DREAM CAFÉ Thisfavoritebreakfast-lunch-dinner-brunchspot,equallypopularamongyoung,energeticfam- ilies and sleepy singles sporting disheveled hair, offers something for everyone: vegetarian en- treessoheartyyou’llnevermissthemeat;gluten-freedishes;breakfastitemsfordinner(Chicken and Waffles with bacon gravy?); and plenty more. Just looking for a nosh? Try the Blue Cheese Chips loaded with apple-smoked bacon and scallions or theThai Crab Fritters with lemongrass, lime leaf, buttermilk, and chile. With friendly service and cocktail offerings, the dream is very much alive. Now with a location in Lakewood. Addison, Uptown, Lakewood thedreamcafe.com FRENCH BONNIE RUTH’S BISTRO FRANÇAIS ET PATTISSERIE Can’t get to Paris? Then get to Bonnie Ruth’s, where you’ll en- joy classic French bistro cuisine, music and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Menu favorites include Croque Monsieur with decadent béchamel sauce, Steak Frites (ala 10 ounces of NY Strip, pan seared and served with red wine jus) and of course, Onion Soup Gratinée made with veal stock, caramelized onion and topped with melted Gruyere. Heavenly. And don’t forget to swing by the adjacent patisserie to pick up some post-date deliciousness. 916 Garden Park Drive | Allen 75013 (214) 383-6777 | bonnieruthsallen.com RISE N°1 Whodoesn’tloveareallygoodsoufflé?Andthisisdefinitelytheplaceforone.Whetheryougowith asavoryversionlikeTruffleInfusedMushroomorHerb&SpicySausage,orasweetsoufflélikeChoc- olateorGrandMarnier(wewoulddefinitelysuggestatleastoneofeach),thesearesoufflésjustlike yourgrandmotherusedtomake,ifshehappenedtobeFrench.Orachef.Orboth. Andofcourse,you simply cannot miss the inadvertent appetizer for which the restaurant has become most famous: Marshmallow Soup.Though not technically marshmallows, small puffs of baked goat cheese float effortlesslyonadeliciousredbrothtoppedwithgreenpesto.Yum. 5360West Lovers Lane, Suite 220 | Dallas,TX 75209 risesouffle.com ITALIAN & PIZZA CAMPISI’S When it comes to pizza, Campisi’s is a Dallas favorite, but don’t forget about the rest of the menu. Since 1946, the Campisi family has served up classic and beloved Italian favorites, from meatballs to artichoke hearts and everything in between. Pasta portions are generous and easily shared, and all entrées come with a salad, bread and your choice of pasta. In recent years, Campisi’s has expanded to include gluten-free pizza crusts, and most lunch specials, priced at just $9.99 including entrée and drink, keep business folks, students and stay-at- home moms coming through the doors every weekday. Multiple locations throughout DFW campisis.us PERFECT FOR PARTY PLATTERS! SEE TOP COFFEE SHOPS ON PAGE 70