In our ongoing Best in DFW series, Dallas Morning News critics offer their top picks in a variety of areas from dining (chosen and written by restaurant critic Leslie Brenner) to nightlife, movie houses, music venues and more.

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• DRAFT PICKS

  12 great places to tap into North Texas’ craft-beer movement

  

• BEST DINING IN DFW

  Brunch in Big D is bigger than ever

  

• BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN DFW

  Valley Ranch one-ups Uptown for sophisticated urban living