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Stephan Pyles
1807 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX
by Hilton 
Just read through the list of TravelSkoot's picks for best dining spots in Dallas will make your mouth water. You'll find a wide array of cuisines in Dallas sure to hit the spot no matter what you're craving.
At his eponymous Dallas restaurant, chef Stephan Pyles serves New Millenium Southwestern cuisine, integrating flavors and textures from Texas, South America, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. Crackled glass ceiling lamps, candles and muted earth tones create a warm ambiance for the fresh, seasonal food. Start with seared scallops, a ceviche sampler, or the tamale tart with garlic custard and spicy crab. Striking entrees include coriander-cured rack of lamb, short ribs with curried artichokes, and a ribeye you can almost cut with a fork. Watch your food being prepared in the open kitchen before the friendly servers whisk it to your table.
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Every Mi Cocina restaurant location is designed to match its neighborhood's vibe, and this Dallas location pleasingly evokes a mid-century modern feel. A friendly staff hustles around the inside and outdoor patio tables, serving reasonably priced, satisfying Tex-Mex standards: enchiladas, tacos, and tamales, as well as standouts like chicken mole and sizzling fajitas with plenty of lime. Cocktails include the infamous mambo taxi -- a yummy blend of a margarita and sangria in one glass. This drink should actually be named "call me a cab,” because you’ll probably need one afterwards.
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You don’t know great tacos until you’ve tried them at Taco Diner. With its modern, colorful, and cool interior, the restaurant combines the ease of an American diner with Mexico City style. Gourmet soft tacos are the specialty of the house, and they’re delicious. Spicy fish, grilled pork, and the mouth-watering brisket tacos are served with cilantro, minced onions, salsa, and limes on the side. The lively atmosphere and young, hip crowd give the scene a tropical, almost beachy feel. Like its sister restaurant, Mi Cocina, Taco Diner offers the Mambo Taxi cocktail. Get a patio table if you can and check out the pretty people while you dine.
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Tucked away behind an unmarked door, Shinsei opens up in contemporary Asian style, with touches of bright color amid dark wood creating a sense of drama. The food ranges from fresh, classic sushi to original dishes that give Southwestern flavors an Asian accent, like coconut chicken jalapeno poppers served with yellow curry dipping sauce, and breaded pork tenderloin topped with banana chutney. Traditionalists can opt for the miso black cod, though you might try the lychee sangria. The banana parfait, with caramelized banana pudding, ginger snaps and whipped cream, is a perfect Southern finish.
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Inspired by European bistros and wine bars, The Grape has served romantic meals on charming checkered tablecloths to a loyal Dallas clientele for over 35 years. It was the first restaurant in Dallas with a blackboard menu, as well as one of the first to offer wines by the glass. Acquired by a new owner in 2007, the blackboard menu still features signature bistro fare as well as contemporary creations. The rustic house mushroom soup is addictive, as are the lamb tartines. Classic steak frites is a mouthwatering option, or try the short ribs on parmesan polenta. Don’t miss the excellent bread pudding, or sip some of the yummy coffee selections on the outdoor patio, an intimate setting for a romantic brunch.
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For a taste of authentic Texas, the Hilton Anatole aims to transcend expectations. With its sheer magnitude, the hotel has become a renowned destination in a city rich with warm hospitality and Western lore. The hotel includes more than 1,600 richly appointed guestrooms, including 130 spectacular suites, a seven-acre park with jogging trails, a fish pond, tennis courts, and the largest convention space in the southwest.Be sure to dine at Nana, a gourmet eatery serving decadent dinner entrees, and indulge in a blissful treatment at the full service V-spa. From its inviting staff to its charming southwestern ambiance, the Hilton Anatole offers a truly legendary experience.
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