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 SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2016 71 Good Eats! Our editors scoured the greater Dallas area for family-friendly and fine dining destinations. Herearesomeofourfavorites. CASUAL DINING Finding a family-friendly restaurant that’s afford- able, accessible and delicious can be challenging – but we know where to look! 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: AMERICAN HASH HOUSE A GO GO What’s not to love about a restaurant that’s self-de- scribed as “Twisted Farm Food?” Hash House serves hearty (very hearty!) por- tions of breakfast-all-day menu items like Sage Fried Chicken Benedict, an assort- ment of savory hashes that will make you rethink hashes and Sausage Gravy Pot Pie with scrambled eggs and mashed pota- toes.Flapjacksandwafflesarealsosolidchoices,asisourother most recent anytime obsession—Hot, Sticky Granola with milk and mixed fresh fruit. Even several of the salads are rib stickers; you will definitely not leave this place hungry. 1900 Preston Rd, Suite 343 | Plano,TX 75093 hashhouseagogo.com HIGHLAND PARK OLD-FASHIONED SODA FOUNTAIN Craving nostalgia, along with THE best half ham salad/half pimento cheese sandwich in town? Without a doubt, this is where you need to be. In business for over 104 (!) years, which in Dallas terms is practically like the Mesolithic era, very little has changed in the last century at HPOFSF, except for the gra- cious addition of central air-conditioning. Oh, if those original bar stools could talk! Moms and business moguls alike mingle over Frito chili pies, superior shakes and what we think simply has to be house made vegetable soup—it’s that good. And whether you’re craving a malt, cooler, float, freeze, soda or sundae, they’re all sublime. 3229 Knox St | Dallas,TX 75205 highlandparksodafountain.com 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. Whilethisacronymtyp- ically stands for “Pretty Darn Quick,”(and they are!) in this relativelynew,butrapidlyex- pandingconcept,itstandsfor “PeopleDedicatedtoQuality.” While the menu is decidedlypoultry-driven,it’salsosurprising- ly varied, with several good-for-you fruits and veggies tucked into unexpected but delicious places. Zucchini fries and BlueberryColeslaw(tryit!)situnpreten- tiously alongside hand-battered chicken tenders served with made-fresh-daily sauces. The heavenly HandheldThanksgivingisactuallytheGrilledTurkeySandwich, withalltheseasoningsoftheholidaylayeredinsideasignature toastedbriochebun.Thesaladsaregenerous,fresh,andfilling, andtosatisfyyoursweettooth,tryahandspunmilkshake.Dine in or drive-thru. Locations in Frisco, Plano, Murphy eatpdq.com TRUCK YARD It’salittlebitofAustinfoodtruckandalittlebitofaGermanbi- ergarten.Throw in some east Dallas quirky hospitality and the ubiquitousurbanplethoraofbeardsandmanbuns,andyou’ve gottheTruckYard.Arotatingselectionoffoodtrucks(checkthe websiteforthemonthlycalendar),livemusicontheweekends and a respectable offering of booze, brews and yes, dog treats make this an easy-peasy outdoor hangout for both humans and their canine companions. It’s also family friendly, but just in case you’re planning a visit after a Texas-sized rainstorm, wear your rubber boots. Things get muddy, but nonetheless, still fun. 5624 Sears St | Dallas,TX 75206 texastruckyard.com ASIAN CUISINE MR. WOK From Tom Chung Ramen to Egg Foo Young and every- thing in between—every- thing is good. Do not miss two of their most popular dishes: Peking Duck and Beggar’s Chicken. The suc- culent duck is carved table- side and made daily; when theyrunout,they’reout—sogetthereearly.Beggar’sChicken is a whole chicken stuffed with Chinese sticky rice that’s been stir-fried with shallot, Cantonese sausage, veggies, and five- spice powder and then wrapped in lotus, bamboo leaves, and bread crust, sealing in the juices and flavors during it’s 22-hour basting (yes, 22). Order the Chicken two days in advance; it’s worth the forethought. BYOB. 2600 14th St | Plano,TX 75074 mr-wok.com BARBEQUE SMOKE What’s not to love about Smoke? At the Plano locale, the food is delicious, the service is spot-on, the décor is warm and cozy, and the beautiful, covered patios are romantic and also a great place for people watching. The Dallas location is smaller and charming with a retro feel (it’s adjacent to the Belmont Hotel), offering many of the same menu items as the Plano outpost and all of the same, excellentTexas-sized hospitality. 2408 Preston Rd | Plano,TX 75093 (972) 599-2222 901 FortWorth Ave | Dallas,Texas 75208 (214) 393-4141 | smokerestaurant.com BURGERS GRUB BURGER BAR While this is definitely a darn good burger bar, a few sur- prises on the menu take it up several notches. For lighter fare, the Ahi Tuna Salad is tossed with a kicking-it wasa- bi-teriyaki vinaigrette. And you certainly wouldn’t expect Crawfish Pistolettes at a burg- er joint, now would you? And then there’s made-from-scratch étouffée,wrappedinaFrenchbreadrollandservedwithhouse made Mississippi Comeback Sauce. Veggie burgers are actual- ly flavorful and a nice alternative to beef, as is the Jive Turkey Burger with pesto, chipotle aioli and avocado. Optional burger toppings are fun and inventive, from fried eggs to ghost chili sauce. And don’t miss the “Happier Hour” with $3, $4 and $5 drinks. 4925 Greenville Ave, Suite 150 Dallas,TX 75206 8255 Preston Rd, Suite 300 Plano,TX 75024 grubburgerbar.com JAKE’S UPTOWN: BURGERS, BEER & ATMOSPHERE Now this is where you take out-of-town visitors for a really great, no muss/no fuss Texas-style hamburger. Yeah, there are a couple of obligatory salads on the menu but really, who cares? If you’re at Jake’s, you’re there for fried, battered and de- licious. Even desserts are fried. Really, it all goes back to the famous poppy seed buns, all crunchy and toasty.“Vegetables” include Fried Pickle Chips and even Fried Green Beans (See, Mom?We’re eating our greens!).There are giantTV screens ev- erywhere, showcasing a plethora of near and far sports chan- nels, and beer is always frosty—whether in bottles or on tap. Multiple locations throughout DFW jakesuptown.com KENNY’S BURGER JOINT Whether you’re in the mood for a really great, classic burg- er like Zed’s Straight Up or something a little different like Mushroom Brie or Black & Blue (with Cajun spices and bleu cheese), Kenny’s doesn’t disappoint. Loaded Cheese Fries are the bomb here, and if you’re really feeling indulgent, don’t forget the thick cut onion rings—they’re epic. 1377 Legacy Dr, Suite 120 Frisco,Texas 75034 (214) 618-8001 5809 Preston Rd, Suite 588 Plano,Texas 75093 (972) 378-0999 | kennysburgerjoint.com ASK ABOUT HOSTING A FAMILY-FUN FUNDRAISER!