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72 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY JUNE 2016 Good Eats Our editors scoured the greater Dallas area for family-friendly dining destinations. Here are some of our favorites. CASUAL FAMILY DINING Finding a family-friendly restaurant thats afford- able accessible and delicious can be challenging but we know where to look The next time your teens ask Whats 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 lingeryour call. Pizzas are fresh and fast and hearty traditional sandwiches like Chicken Parm orThe Gina Parm with assorted Italian cold cuts and fresh mozzarella are served on yummy semolina rolls from Empire Bakery.Wine beer cocktails espresso and gelato also available. 4901W. Park Blvd. Ste 521 PlanoTX 75093 972 596-8942 spezzoitalian.com SISSYS SOUTHERN KITCHEN BAR DALLAS Really everything weve tried at Sissys is good. Really really good. And the owner Lisa Garza Selcer couldnt be more hos- pitable. But for family dining the way to go at Sissys is with a bucketofherfamousfriedchicken.Youllgettenpiecesforjust 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 jalapeo jelly and voil Dinner is served. 2929 N Henderson Ave. DallasTX 75206 214 827-9900 sissyssouthernkitchen.com CHICKEN SCRATCH DALLAS IfyourelookingforslowfastfoodandacoolAustinvibeChick- en 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 hormone-free never frozen and lo- calandthebiscuitismadefromscratch.NotfeelingfriedNo problem. CS offers big salad bowls and pecan wood rotisserie plates too. 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 New York. But that was then. While the menu is somewhat basic pizzas calzones salads its 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. 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 condi- ments. And Deli News a true New York-style deli restaurant and bakery has served the best for the past twenty-two years. Theyvegoteverythingtheex-NewYorkerislookingforwhite- fish chopped liver pastrami and more. Dine in or take out they also cater. 17062 Preston Rd. at Campbell Rd. DallasTX 75248 972 733-3354 delinewsdallas.com TUKTA THAI RICHARDSON Delicious food a veggie-friendly menu dont worry theres meat too brisk service and a putting green Yes a putting green apparently the owners daughter is quite the golfer so there you have it. Quirkiness asideTuktaThais PadThai is one ofRichardsonsbestandtheCurryFriedRiceandPadWoonSen are equally good. And its BYOB. 9625 Plano Rd. Ste 500 DallasTX 75238 214 342-0121 tuktathairestaurant.com HOPDODDY DALLAS PARK CITIES ADDISON Hopdoddy believes happy burgers start with happy cows humanely raised and without any added chemicals or hor- mones. In fact just about everything at Hopdoddy ishappy local and organic vegetables handcut fries made from scratch buns including gluten-free options and craft beers. hopdoddy.com DALLAS Preston Center 6030 Luther Ln. Ste 100 214 363- 2337 3227 McKinney Ave. Ste 102 214 871-2337 ADDISON 5100 Belt Line Rd. Ste 502 972 387-2337 COFFEE HOUSE CAF DALLAS This little jewel box offers deliciousbreakfastlunchand dinner at reasonable prices in a delightful setting. Its the perfect place for 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. Its all good. But really you had us at drive-through. 6150 Frankford Rd. DallasTX 75252 469 248-0554 coffeehousecafe.com TORCHYS TACOS What better anti-turkey meal than one including the best queso and chips in townThis Austin-based eatery offers what most would callgourmettacos in a fun casual non-gourmet setting. Their taco of the month is always delicious and might include ingredients like pumpkin seed crusted chicken tenders or escabeche carrots. They also offer hearty breakfast tacos perfect for out of town guests. Locations throughout the DFW area torchystacos.com DATE NIGHT OR FANCIER FAMILY DINING When its time to make a break for it or take the family somewhere more special here are some places that are both sophisticated and offer a spe- cial ambience. SMOKE PLANO DALLAS Whats not to love about Smoke At the Plano locale the food is delicious the service is spot-on the dcor is warm and cozy and the beautiful covered patios are romantic and also a great placeforpeoplewatching.The Dallas location is smaller and charming with a retro feel its adjacent to the Belmont Hotel offering many of the same menu items as the Plano outpost and all of the same excellentTexas-sized hospitality. smokerestaurant.com PLANO 2408 Preston Rd. 972 599-2222 DALLAS 901 FortWorth Ave. 214 393-4141 KENNYS WOOD FIRED GRILL ADDISON Everyone loves Kennys restaurants including the Burger Joint Italian Kitch- en and Smoke House. What makes the Wood Fired Grill location perfect for date night though is its classy supper club dcor and simply put the food. Steaks chops burgers and fish are all perfectly prepared. Every meal starts with Kennys famous popovers and in our humble opinion should include their half-pound jumbo lump crab cake. Try a Grey Goose martini their vodka is kept on tap at 28 degrees. Smooooth. 5000 Belt Line Rd. Ste 775 DallasTX 75254 972 392-9663 kennyswoodfiredgrill.com CR FOOD AND WINE BAR PLANO ALLEN DALLAS All three of the Cr locations offer tasty little bites to share tapas style stone fired pizza big plates steaks chicken and fish and a very nice selection of cheese. Bartenders are knowledgeable about the extensive wine selection. We enjoy ordering a flight of three two-ounce wines related by grape varietal geographic region or style. Flights are a nice way to trysomethingnewwithoutbreakingthedatenightbank.Plus they encourage lingering. cruawinebar.com SHOPS AT LEGACY 7201 Bishop Rd. Ste E2 972 312-9463 WATTERS CREEK 842 Market St. 972 908-2532 DALLAS goodEATS 3699 McKinney Ave. Ste 107 214 526-9463 cruawinebar.com