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54 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2015 goodEATS FAMILY DINING WITH TEENS AND TWEENS Finding a family-friendly restaurant thats affordable accessible and delicious can be challenging but we know where to look The next time your kiddos ask Whats for dinner you know in that voice pay a visit to one of these tried-and-true eateries SPORK DALLAS This retrofuturistic diner at Preston and Frankford is the perfect spot for both foodie and family. Classic cheeseburger Check. Bulgogi kimchi fries Check. Boozy shakes Check. Craft beers and classy cocktails Checkcheck. Pickled shiitake mush- rooms on a buffalo burger with glu- ten-free bun Triple check. And if the words fried egg Caesar and cinna- monrollwafflesdontlureyouinwedontknowwhatwill.Openforlunchdinner and late night snacks. 6110 Frankford Rd. DallasTX 75252 972 930-0668 sporkdallas.com SPEZZO PLANO A chic Italian joint to grab a quick bite or lingeryour call. Pizzas are freshandfastandheartytraditional sandwiches like Chicken Parm orThe Gina Parm with assorted Italian cold cuts and fresh mozzarella are served on yummy semolina rolls from Empire Bakery. Spezzos choice of two appetizersfried calamari with marinara and spicy garlic aioli or white bean soupare solid. Wine beer cocktails espresso and gelato also available. 4901W. Park Blvd. Ste 521 PlanoTX 75093 972 596-8942 spezzoitalian.com SISSYS SOUTHER KITCHEN BAR DALLAS Really everything weve tried at Sis- sys is good. Really really good. And the owner Lisa Garza Selcer couldnt be more hospitable. But for family dining the way to go at Sissys is with a bucket of her famous fried chicken. Youllgettenpiecesforjust25ifyou prefer all white meat its 32 and it comes with your choice of coleslaw or whippedpotatoesandgravy.Throwin some of her delicious sides like collard greens 9 Sissys mac cheese 12 or her famous squash puppies with Texas honey butter and jalapeo jelly and voil Dinner is served. 2929 N Henderson Ave. DallasTX 75206 214 827-9900 sissyssouthernkitchen.com CHICKEN SCRATCH DALLAS If youre looking for slow fast food and a cool Austin vibe Chicken Scratch CS is the place to be. The ForkandKnifeChickenFingerBiscuit Sandwich is like Chick-fil-A on ste- roids only in this version the chick- en is hormone-free never frozen and local and the biscuit is made from scratch. Not feelingfried No problem. CS offers big salad bowls and pecan wood rotisserie plates too. Grab an adult beverage next door atThe Foundry and hang out at the outdoor picnic tables. When youve had your fill enjoy an all-natural fresh fruit popsicle. 2303 Pittman St. DallasTX 75208 214 749-1112 cs-tf.com GRIMALDIS ALLEN There was a time when you could only get Grimaldis famous coal-fired brick oven pizza in NewYork. But that was then. Today there are Grimaldis almost everywhere it seems. While the menu is somewhat basic pizzas calzones salads its also consistent. ButwhatwelikeabouttheAllenloca- tion is that it overlooks the little park at Watters Creek where live music is often played during warmer months. 836 Market St. AllenTX 75013 214 383-9703 grimaldispizzeria.com DELI NEWS DALLAS Sometimes youve 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.Theyvegoteverything the ex-New Yorker is looking for whitefish chopped liver pastrami andmore.Buttheydodinnertoo.Dineinortakeouttheyalsocaterfromtheir hot food menu including beef stroganoff boiled chicken in the pot with matzo ball stuffed cabbage rolls and braised short ribs.What are you waiting for 17062 Preston Rd. at Campbell Rd. DallasTX 75248 972 733-3354 delinewsdallas.com