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For this week's review, I visited Totoya, a sushi and tempura bar in North Dallas. We look forward to hearing what you think.

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Photo of chef-owner Shoichi Onuki by Ben Torres/Special to DMN

For this week, both Mark Vamos and I headed north -- Mark to Plano, where he checked out The Holy Grail Pub, and I to McKinney, where I visited Rick's Chophouse in the Grand Hotel on the square. If you happened to watch the TLC reality show BBQ Pitmasters, you'll recognize chef Paul Petersen, who heads the kitchen at Rick's.

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The Holy Grail Pub
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Photo of Rick's Chophouse chef Paul Petersen by Rex C. Curry/Special to DMN

Brandan Kelley, who left his position as wine director at Charlie Palmer at The Joule, is helping Neighborhood Services chef-owner Nick Badovinus open Neighborhood Services Tavern on North Henderson Avenue next to Capitol Pub (the former Soley space). Target date for opening is early March.

"I'll be doing a little bit of everything - service, beverage, etc.," says Kelley. That's not unlike what he was doing at York Street before chef-owner Sharon Hage gave him more wine and beverage responsibilities. Two years ago, he joined Charlie Palmer's wine staff.

He says the menu at the tavern will be similar to the Neighborhood Services original, but a little scaled down, with options such as more sandwiches. He'll also oversee the beverage program at both spots - and, coming soon, a third location.

For this week's review, I checked out newly re-concepted Bella Bar and Restaurant. Isn't that a fetching plate of spaghetti and meatballs? Please let us know what you think.

Bella Bar and Restaurant
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Photo of Bella's spaghetti and meatballs by Rex C. Curry/Special to DMN

For this week's review, I visited Saint-Emilion. No, not the hilltown in Southwest France; this is Bernard Tronche's 25 year-old restaurant in Fort Worth.

Saint-Emilion
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Photo of Saint-Emilion's scallops with a bearnaise-inspired sauce by Mona Reeder/DMN

Remember Kirby's Prime Steakhouse? It got re-concepted -- now it's Woodfire Kirby's, and the subject of this week's review. And Mark Vamos offers his assessment of Twisted Root Burger Co. in Deep Ellum.

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Twisted Root Burger Co.
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Photo of Woodfire Kirby's hickory-smoked rib-eye and Boursin-stuffed baked potato by Mona Reeder/DMN

This week's review is Screen Door, the One Arts Plaza restaurant where chef David McMillan took over the kitchen (and management of the restaurant) last fall.

Screen Door
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Photo of Screen Door's souffled lemon pudding by David Woo/DMN

For this weeks reviews, I visited Ocean Prime, the buzzy, bustling surf 'n' turf emporium on Cedar Springs. Kim Pierce checked out Farnatchi Gourmet Oven uptown. As always, please let us know what you think.

Ocean Prime
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Farnatchi Gourmet Oven
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Photo of Ocean Prime's smokin' seafood tower by John F. Rhodes/DMN

For this week's review, I dined and dished and dined at Dish, Tim McEneny's shimmering new restaurant in Oak Lawn. Mark Vamos treats us to a review of Bistro B, an energetic Vietnamese spot in Lake Highlands. Please don't be shy -- do let us know what you think.

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Photo of Dish's lemon icebox pie by Kye R. Lee/DMN

This week Mark Vamos reviews Mi Piaci, the Italian restaurant in North Dallas. (Thank you to Mark for writing the main review while I was on vacation!)

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Mi Piaci
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Photo of Mi Piaci's fazzoletti di mari by David Woo/DMN

Just in case you didn't get a chance to see the review that went live online last week (and appeared in Friday's Guide), here it is...(so sorry for the delay...I was on vacation). Please let us know what you think.

India West
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Photo of tandoori Cornish hen and naan at India West by John F. Rhodes/DMN

Should you find yourself Christmas shopping in Plano this week at The Shops at Legacy, you might happen by Jasper's and wonder whether it's still good. Or maybe you might wonder that even if you're shopping at NorthPark. Anyway, it's the subject of this week's review.

Plus...Mark Vamos weighs in on Dr. Bell's BBQ, a new spot downtown.

Please don't keep your opinion to yourself: Let us know what you think!

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Dr. Bell's BBQ
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Photo of Jasper's dining room by Courtney Perry/DMN

The family that started the Hoffbrau Steaks restaurants in 1978 in Dallas began hand-cutting their own in 1989 and supplying other restaurants in 1991. Now they have "opened" HB Butcher Shop online so anyone can order. We got the tip from Thrillist.

These are wet-aged USDA prime and select cuts, and the prices are not stratospheric like, say, Allen Brothers. They vacuum-seal and freeze the meat before shipping it to you. The site is at www.hbbutchershop.com. If you just want to eat the steaks, the Dallas Hoffbrau Steaks is in the West End.

Nancy Nichols reports on Side Dish that Soley, Jose and Norma Vasconcelos' French-Mexican fusion restaurant on Henderson Ave., has closed and that chef Jose and pastry chef Norma are moving back to Mexico.

We're attempting to confirm. The phone has been disconnected, though the website still works. I'm trying to contact the Vasconcelos.

If true, this is so sad -- that was a nice little place, and Vasconceloses are good cooks.

Does anyone have any intelligence?

2008 photo of Norma and Jose Vasconcelos by Ben Torres/Special to DMN

It's that time of week again: Please help yourselves to two new reviews. I visited Stephan Pyles' new spice route palace, Samar. And Kim Pierce reviews Casa Blana Sabor Tex-Mex, the new Bishop Arts District spot. Do let us know what you think.

Samar by Stephan Pyles
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Casa Blanca Sabor Tex-Mex
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Photo of Samar's haloumi-stuffed zucchini blossoms by Mona Reeder/DMN

So, what ever happened to Top Chef star Tre Wilcox? He's now executive chef at Loft 610 in Plano. Read all about it in this week's review. And do let us know what you think.

Loft 610
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Photo of lemon sole with baby artichokes at Loft 610 by Nan Coulter/Special to DMN

For this week's review, I visited Bailey's Prime Plus' new flagship on Park Lane. Please let us know what you think. And have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

Bailey's Prime Plus
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Photo of Bailey's Prime Plus' Hawaiian tuna poke appetizer by Louis DeLuca/DMN

For this week's review, restaurant critic Leslie Brenner visited Smoke, the new restaurant at Dallas' Belmont Hotel. Do let us know what you think!

Smoke
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Photo of Smoke chef Tim Byres by Matt Nager/Special to DMN

For this week's review, I visited Arcodoro and Pomodoro, which recently moved to tony new digs at the Crescent Court. Mark Vamos takes us up to old downtown Plano for a look at the pizzeria Urban Crust. Do let us know what you think!

Arcodoro and Pomodoro
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Photo of Arcodoro and Pomodoro's grilled octopus antipasto by Ben Torres/Special to DMN

This week's review takes us to Stephan Pyles and Sichuanese Cuisine.

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This week's review takes us to Hacienda on Henderson, the new Tex-Mex hotspot in the old Cuquita's space.

Hacienda on Henderson
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For this week's review, I visited Ellerbe Fine Foods, a charming spot that opened in June in Fort Worth.

Ellerbe Fine Foods
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Photo of Ellerbe Fine Foods' veal piccata by Oscar Durand/DMN

It's that time of the week again. This week, I've hogged the critiquing duties, with reviews of AMPM, the sparkly nightlife spot downtown in the Mosaic Building, and the two Carolina's. No, I don't mean North and South; these are Carolina Galvan-Rodriguez's new restaurants in Far North Dallas and Plano. Interesting timing, too, as Galvan-Rodriguez's ex-husband was in the news today for taking over Screen Door in One Arts Plaza.

AMPM
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Carolina's Mexican Cuisine
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Photo of Kobe meatloaf at AMPM by Oscar Durand/DMN

For this week, I checked out four and a half year-old Hibiscus, one of the early pioneers on red-hot Henderson Ave., and Mark Vamos reviews Love Shack So7, Tim Love's new burgeria in Fort Worth.

Hibiscus
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Love Shack So7
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Photo of Hibiscus' Kurobuta pork milanese by Rex C. Curry/Special to DMN

This part you've heard. Former Top Chef contestant and Abacus alum Tre Wilcox (top left) takes the top spot at Plano's Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge on 10/06. (Fun with numbers: 10/06, 610)

What you haven't heard is that Loft 610 owner Brian Twomey (top right) is also backing Wilcox in the chef's first solo restaurant. The two have been scouting potential real estate in uptown, downtown and the Park Cities, but Twomey says to expect something "south of Northwest Highway" in 18 months or so.

The vision is for a chef-driven fine dining spot, probably to be called "Tre." Twomey, a business and marketing whiz whose credits include work with Citigroup and Coca-Cola, says that he and Wilcox (both in their thirties) gelled creatively right away.

For now though, Twomey says "our top priority is Loft 610."

For this week, I've reviewed Geisha House, the stylish new Japanese place in Gables Villa Rosa on Cedar Springs. Kim Pierce reviews Gregory's Bistro, Gregory Moreaux's friendly spot in old downtown Plano.

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Photo of a sushi assortment at Geisha House by Rex C. Curry/Special to DMN

For this week, I've reviewed Salum, Abraham Salum's charming, intimate four year-old restaurant in Uptown.

Salum

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Kim Pierce was kind enough to fill in for me on the main review this week, as I had my hands full with The Best in DFW Taquerias story. She reviews Hard Rock Cafe in its new incarnation in Victory Park.

I'm also thrilled to present the first review by Mark Vamos, a very talented freelance writer and professor of journalism at SMU. Mark will be joining Kim and me in our regular rotation. His debut review is Zinsky's Delicatessen in Preston Royal Village. Please join me in welcoming Mark!
Hard Rock Cafe
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Photo of Haystack Salad at Hard Rock Cafe by Rex C. Curry/Special to DMN

Since Efisio and Lori Farris opened Arcodoro in Houston many moons ago, Efisio's brother, Francesco Farris, has manned the kitchen at Arcodoro & Pomodoro on Routh, which effectively collapsed two restaurants, Arcodoro and Pomodoro then on Cedar Springs, into one.

Now word comes, as Arcodoro & Pomodoro go through another redux to the new Arcodoro in the old Bice space at the Crescent Court, that Francesco Farris will not have a role in the new restaurant. Lori Farris cites "company reasons." No word from Francesco, who is in the brothers' native Sardinia on vacation.

Lori says the new Arcodoro space is coming right along, and she expects it to open next weekend.

Here's this week's review of Park, the lively Henderson Ave. restaurant where chef Marc Cassel mans the stoves.
Park
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Photo of Park's pistachio cake by Nan Coulter/Special to DMN

Sorry for the delay in getting this week's review linked to EATS. (We're trying to adjust to life without Shannon!) Anyway, here's a link to my review of Main Street Chop and Fish House in Colleyville.We'll return to our regular programming ("Read and comment" links with stars) as soon as possible.

Photo of Main Street Chop and Fish House's fried calamari by Elizabeth M. Claffey/Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Bin 303, a Rockwall place serving Texas-focused cooking, and Kim Pierce reviews Bliss Raw Cafe and Elixir Bar, a tiny raw foods cafe on Greenville Avenue.

Bin 303
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Photo of Bin 303's barbecue chicken by Ben Torres/Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Hattie's, the 7-year-old Southern restaurant in Oak Cliff's Bishop Arts District, and Cafe Istanbul, the 6-month-old Turkish place in the Shops at Legacy.

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Photo of Hattie's fried oysters wrapped in bacon by Lara Solt/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Urbano Cafe, a sandwich and pasta spot in East Dallas, and Kim Pierce reviews Chez Moi, a Frisco-based casual-dining spot from Chef Papa, who founded Cafe de France in the 1980s.

Urbano Cafe
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Photo of Urbano's prosciutto-wrapped fig bruschetta by Ben Torres/Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Lola the Restaurant and the Tasting Room at Lola, which – as Leslie posted earlier today – is closing at the end of October.

Lola the Restaurant
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Photo of Lola's poached shrimp salad with tomato gelée by Amanda Lucier/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews J.S. Chen's Dimsum and BBQ, a Chinese place in Plano that serves dim sum daily, and Cobb Switch BBQ, a barbecue house in a Carrollton strip mall.

J.S. Chen's Dimsum and BBQ
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Cobb Switch BBQ
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Photo of J.S. Chen's barbecue duck by Sonya N. Hebert/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Sí Tapas and Spanish Cuisine, Ildefonso Jimenez's charming spot in Uptown. Kim Pierce reviews Huck's Catfish, a Denison restaurant she calls "one of the best places for Southern fried catfish in the state."

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Photo of Sí Tapas' ensalada de naranja con zanahoria by Ben Torres/Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Cadot, Jean-Marie Cadot and Gaspar Stantic's French spot in Far North Dallas, and Sushi on McKinney, the Uptown sushi place that's a reincarnation of the original that was located a block north.

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Sushi on McKinney
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Photo of Cadot's Grand Marnier soufflé by Jim Mahoney/DMN

The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is coming to Lake Ray Hubbard later this month, which makes the sixth location in Texas. It's going in next to Bass Pro Shop in the former County Line Barbecue spot.

Boaters will be able to tie up to a dock outside. And it will be the only Saucer to offer catfish and shrimp (not caught in this lake, to be sure). Longtime restaurateur-impresario Shannon Wynne is behind the Flying Saucer concept, which counts 14 locations total. Find out more at www.beerknurd.com.

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Adelmo's Ristorante, Adelmo Banchetti's 20-year-old Uptown restaurant. Kim Pierce reviews Po-Bill's Cafe, a new soul food place in Deep Ellum.

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Po-Bill's Cafe
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Photo of Adelmo's fresh mozzarella and tomatoes by David Woo/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Craft Dallas under new chef de cuisine Jeff Harris. Lawson Taitte reviews Vapiano Dallas in Mockingbird Station.

Craft Dallas
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Vapiano Dallas
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Photo of Craft's halibut by Courtney Perry/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Bailey's Prime Plus, Ed Bailey's new steakhouse in Cedar Hill.

Bailey's Prime Plus
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Photo of Bailey's 22-ounce bone-in cowboy cut ribeye steak by G.J. McCarthy/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Ava, Randall Copeland and Nathan Tate's restaurant on Rockwall's main drag. Kim Pierce reviews Lemongrass Asian Bistro, an Asian fusion spot in Deep Ellum.

Ava
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Lemongrass Asian Bistro
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Photo of Ava's wood-roasted pork chop by John F. Rhodes/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Lazare, the West Village watering hole, and Cretia's, a longtime Uptown standby with new digs.

Lazare
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Cretia's
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Photo of Lazare's BLT flatbread by Louis DeLuca/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House, Richard Chamberlain's 16-year-old steakhouse, and Kim Pierce reviews Litos, a family-run Oak Cliff eatery.

Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House
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Photo of Chamberlain's prime bone-in 22-ounce rib eye by Ben Torres/Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Central 214's new menu under Blythe Beck and Roaster's, a New York-style deli.

Central 214
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Photo of Central 214's prosciutto-wrapped cheddar by Courtney Perry/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Masaryk Modern Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Lounge, chef Gabriel DeLeon's Addison spot, and Kim Pierce reviews Con Fusion, an Asian fusion restaurant in Oak Cliff.

Masaryk Modern Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Lounge
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Photo of Masaryk's pulled-pork relleno by Ben Torres/Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Nick and Sam's Grill, the moderately priced baby brother of Nick and Sam's steakhouse.

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Inside look: Nick and Sam's Grill

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Photo of Nick and Sam's Grill's brisket burger and fries by Mona Reeder/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Lumi Empanada and Dumpling Kitchen, a Vietnamese-Brazilian fusion place, and Citrus Bistro, a BYOB French spot on Royal Lane.

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Inside look: Lumi Empanada and Dumpling Kitchen

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Photo of Lumi's Chinese five-spice duck and leek dumplings by Sonya N. Hebert/DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews The Old Warsaw, known for Old World dining and tableside service. And Kim Pierce reviews Off the Bone, a barbecue joint on the south side of downtown.

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Inside look: The Old Warsaw

In this week's Table Talk, Leslie talks to Vernon Morales, who will head the kitchen at Jean Michel's this fall.

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Photo of The Old Warsaw's beef Wellington by Rex C. Curry/Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen, famous for its locavore leanings and blog discussions, and Hully and Mo, famous for its owners: Dallas Stars greats Brett Hull and Mike Modano.

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Inside look: Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen

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Photo of Rathbun's wood-smoked rotisserie prime rib by Louis DeLuca / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews The Place at Perry's, the steakhouse formerly known as Perry's. And Kim Pierce reviews Royal China, which was recently renovated.

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Inside look: The Place at Perry's

Photo of the shrimp cocktail at The Place at Perry's by Jim Mahoney / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Five Sixty, Wolfgang Puck's Asian fusion restaurant atop Reunion Tower. And Lawson Taitte reviews DiTerra's Urban Italian on Lower Greenville.

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Inside look: Five Sixty
Inside look: DiTerra's Urban Italian

Photo of Five Sixty's tuna and hamachi sashimi by Mona Reeder/ DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Bella Restaurant and Bar, the Quadrangle spot where chef Christopher Short serves New American cuisine.

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Photo of Bella's lemon-ricotta cheesecake by Rex C. Curry / Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Maximo, Amador Mora's new Galleria-area Mexican spot. Michael Hiller reviews Grady's, Fort Worth chef Grady Spears' new place for cowboy cooking.

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Photo of Maximo's coctel mexicano de mariscos campechano by Michael Mulvey / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Shinsei, Lynae Fearing and Tracy Rathbun's dining room and sushi bar. Kim Pierce reviews Cava, which serves a mix of Spanish, French, Mexican, Italian cuisines.

Kim Harwell writes about Lumi Empanada and Dumpling Kitchen, Bryan Street Tavern, Paco and John Mexican Kitchen, and more in her new Table Talk column.

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Photo of Shinsei's "Elvis Mack" sashimi by Juan Garcia / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Grace, chef Blaine Staniford's new downtown Fort Worth spot. Kim Harwell reviews Fedora, Gina Campisi's One Arts Plaza restaurant.

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Photo of Grace's appetizer platter with artisan cured meat by Jake Stevens / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Leslie Brenner reviews Cibus, Alberto Lombardi's NorthPark Center restaurant and cafe. Kim Harwell reviews Cowboy Chow in Deep Ellum.

Kim also writes about John Tesar, Zymology, Aventino, Cane Rosso and more in her new Table Talk column.

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Photo of Cibus' antipasto misto plate by Natalie Caudill / DMN

This week, Kim Harwell reviews Coast Global Seafood in Plano's The Shops at Legacy.

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Photo of Coast Global Seafood's shellfish mascarpone ravioli by Juan Garcia / DMN

This week, June Naylor reviews Fruia's Tre Amici, and Kim Pierce reviews Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill's Lakewood location.

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Photo of Fruia's New York strip by Juan Garcia / DMN

This week, Michael Hiller reviews Mister G's in Hyatt Regency DFW and Kim Harwell reviews Mistra in the Hilton Bella Harbor in Rockwall.

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Photo of Mister G's T-bone by Jake Stevens / DMN

This week, Kim Harwell reviews Hibashi Teppan Grill and Sushi Bar in North Dallas, and Kim Pierce reviews Amelia's Cocina Mexicana in Rowlett.

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Also online tonight, Kim Harwell writes about Nick and Sam's Grill, Masala Bowl, Another Broken Egg and more in her latest Table Talk column.

Photo of Hibashi's Pink Panther Roll by Rex C. Curry / Special to DMN

This week, Kim Harwell reviews Cadillac Ranch in Las Colinas. She finds "an overabundance of kitsch is offset by tasty Texas fare" (with some ingredients sourced locally).

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Photo of Cadillac Ranch's wild boar chops by David Woo / DMN

This week, Kim Harwell reviews The Boardroom in Victory Park, and Lawson Taitte reviews the Grimaldi's Pizzeria location in Allen's Watters Creek.

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Also online tonight, Kim Harwell writes about Hully and Mo's, Hula Hotties, Vapiano and more in her latest Table Talk column.

Photo of The Boardroom's Cuban burger by Juan Garcia / DMN

The Dallas Morning News' new restaurant critic and dining editor is Leslie Brenner, an accomplished critic, author and editor from Los Angeles. She'll start in mid-February, replacing Bill Addison. While awaiting her arrival, check out her Web site.

Read on for the official announcement.

This week, Kim Pierce reviews Sushi Robata at Frankford and the Tollway, and Kim Harwell reviews the Rose Tattoo Grille and Wine in Richardson where Parlour Cafe and Wine Bar was located.

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Photo of Sushi Robata's sashimi platter by Lara Solt / DMN

This week, staff writer Lawson Taitte reviews The Sushi Bar in North Dallas' Clarion Park Central Hotel.

Kim Harwell writes about Grady's, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Main Street Chop and Fish House and more in her latest Table Talk column.

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Photo of The Sushi Bar's ahi tower by Amy Conn-Gutierrez / Special to DMN

Restaurant Critic Bill Addison has named his best new restaurant of 2008: Tei An, the soba house in One Arts Plaza. Read the rest of his top 10 new restaurants here. And be sure to watch a video of Tei An's Teiichi Sakurai making soba here.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Nick Badovinus' Neighborhood Services and the restaurant at Hotel St. Germain.

Kim Harwell writes about Five-Sixty, 2one4 and Maximo in her latest Table Talk column.

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Photo of Neighborhood Services' crabmeat and avocado salad by Michael Mulvey / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Scott and Gina Gottlich's Bijoux.

Kim Harwell reviews Los Cucos Mexican Cafe, a Plano outpost of a Houston restaurant.

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Photo of Bijoux's skate wing by Tim Gruber / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews the gastropubish Victor Tango's on Henderson Avenue and Suze, which if you don't know about it for its food, you might remember because of Lisa Garza from The Next Food Network Star.

Kim Harwell writes about The Pearl Cup, Fruia's Tre Amici, Maestro's and Houlihan's in her latest Table Talk column.

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Photo of Victor Tango's chicken and waffles by Michael Mulvey / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Denton sushi bar Keiichi.

Kim Harwell reviews Go Fish Ocean Club near the Galleria.

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Photo of Keiichi's squid sashimi by Elizabeth M. Claffey / Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Oak Cliff's Bolsa.

Kim Harwell reviews GoGo Burger in Frisco Square. She also writes about La Duni's new NorthPark location, Blue Collar Bar and other eateries in her latest Table Talk column.

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Photo of Bolsa's Twig and Branch flatbread by Michael Mulvey / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews the renovated Pyramid Restaurant and Bar in the Fairmont Hotel.

Kim Harwell reviews Jorge's Tex-Mex Cafe in One Arts Plaza.

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Photo of Pyramid's dry-aged tenderloin by Michael Mulvey / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews The Mint, Asian Mint's sister spot in the Shops at Highland Park.

Kim Harwell reviews Buzzbrews Kitchen's location on Lemmon Avenue. She also writes about Neighborhood Services, Fedora, Grace, Los Cucos and other new eateries in her latest Table Talk column.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Sala, the Tex-Mex place Doug Brown opened in Amuse's former location.

Kim Harwell reviews Ra Sushi in Plano's Shops at Legacy.

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Photo of Sala's dishes and drinks by Jim Mahoney / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Clay Pit and new executive chef Vijay Sadhu's reworked menu.

Kim Harwell reviews The Capital Grille, The Crescent's steakhouse. She also writes about Cibus, GoGo Burger, Cadillac Ranch and other new eateries in her latest Table Talk column.

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Photo of Vijay Sadhu and some of his dishes by Michael Mulvey / DMN

This Friday's Guide section covers the best of Fort Worth, and Restaurant Critic Bill Addison tackles Cowtown's dining destinations. Here are a few of his picks in his own words: "A sophisticated burger joint, an award-winning vegan eatery, a tiny paean to true Italian cooking, a fine-dining pillar serving a unique blend of Mexican and American cooking that reflects place and family: Some work with long-held conventions and mold them to a chef's fresh culinary inclinations, some break from the pack altogether." Read all of his picks here.

Now tell us: What are your Fort Worth faves? Where should Bill eat his next meal in Tarrant County?

Photo of Love Shack's Double Dirty Love burger with with onion rings and a strawberry shake by Tom Fox / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Tei An, Teiichi Sakurai's soba house in One Arts Plaza.

Kim Harwell reviews Scarlet Ibis, Caribbean Pan's Addison incarnation.

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Photo of Tei An's tempura soba by Carter Rose / Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Pescabar, Alfredo Lombardi's Italian seafood spot in the West Village.

Kim Harwell reviews Cafe Madrid, Dallas' longest-running tapas bar. She also writes about Coast Global Seafood, the Boardroom and other new eateries in her latest Table Talk column.

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Photo of a Pescabar crudo sampler by Rex C. Curry / Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Nobu, chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's Japanese fusion eatery in the Rosewood Crescent Hotel.

Lawson Taitte reviews Sushi Axiom, the Fort Worth sushi bar's Henderson Avenue outpost.

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Photo of Nobu's sautéed shrimp and lobster with spicy lemon sauce by Mike Stone / Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Soley!, a Mexican-French fusion restaurant on Henderson Avenue at Capitol Street.

Kim Harwell reviews Babe's Chicken Dinner House in Frisco.

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Photo of Soley!'s lamb chops by Mona Reeder / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Eno's Pizza Tavern, the Bishop Arts pizzeria that uses produce from local farmers and serves beers from American micro-breweries.

Kim Harwell reviews Normandie Alliance, the Far North Dallas spot that serves French staples such as quiches and crêpes.

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Photo of Eno's Pizza Tavern's General Store Salad and Northside Pie by Louis DeLuca / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews The Landmark Restaurant executive chef Jeff Moschetti's new menus for the Warwick Melrose Hotel restaurant.

Kim Harwell reviews Casa Blanca, a distant relation to nearby Mia's and the Mi Cocina chain. She also writes about recent openings and upcoming spots in a new Table Talk column.

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Photo of the Landmark's Hudson Valley foie gras parfait by Evans Caglage / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Dali Wine Bar and Cellar, Paul Pinnell's One Arts Plaza place, and Grill on the Alley, a swanky spot in the Galleria Dallas.

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Photo of Dali's chardonnay-steamed scallops by Louis DeLuca / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Nam Hua Vietnamese Cuisine, a Garland spot that serves classics and adventurous specialties.

Kim Harwell reviews Five Guys Burgers and Fries, the Galleria eatery that serves thin-patty burgers, Kosher hot dogs and hand-cut fries. Kim also wrote a Table Talk column about new locations of Uncle Julio's, Genghis Grill and Chuy's.

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Photo of Nam Hua's seafood hot pot by Courtney Perry / DMN

I ran out of room in the print version of this week's Screen Door review to properly address Sunday brunch, which is a worthwhile - if slightly pricy - aspect of the restaurant to experience.

Though you can also order a la carte, brunch is set up as a $32 three-course prix fixe menu. (The restaurant's web site has a slightly out-of-date version of the menu here.) Supplemented with banana-nut muffins and corn bread muffins slathered with smoked apple butter, you can easily eat your way into the need for an afternoon nap.

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Screen Door, Scott Jones' upscale Southern dining place in One Arts Plaza.

Kim Harwell reviews Saint-Emilion, a Fort Worth favorite for country French classics.

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Photo of Screen Door's shrimp and grits by Kye R. Lee / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews The Second Floor, the Westin Galleria Dallas restaurant operated in partnership with Bijoux's Scott and Gina Gottlich.

Kim Harwell reviews TruFire Kitchen and Bar, a pizza and pasta place in Frisco's The Shops at Starwood. Kim also wrote a Table Talk column this week about dining news such as changes at Amuse and new restaurants at Allen's Watters Creek.

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Photo of The Second Floor's pork chop by Kye R. Lee / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Richardson's Chang Jing, a Korean restaurant that makes traditional Korean barbecue on tabletop grills.

Kim Harwell reviews Petra Essence of Mexico, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant in McKinney.

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Photo of Chang Jing server Chae Kim demonstrating Korean barbecue by Rex C. Curry / Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Stephan Pyles' self-named Southwestern restaurant downtown.

Kim Harwell reviews Pulcinella, the Neapolitan pizzeria on Henderson Avenue.

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Also, Kim Harwell discusses openings, closings and other restaurant news in this week's Table Talk.

Photo of Stephan Pyles' rack of lamb by Evans Caglage / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Matt's Rancho Martinez in Cedar Hill's Uptown Village.

Kim Harwell reviews Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant in Plano's the Shops at Legacy.

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Photo of Matt's chile relleno by Ashley Hensley / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Irving's Temptation Cuisine, which serves Himalayan fare as well as Indian and Indo-Chinese food.

In Diner's Notebook, Bill discusses a recent post-overhaul meal at Abacus.

In Table Talk, Kim Harwell dishes on new venues, including Dosa Cafe and Cowboy Chow, as well as changes, closings and other dining news.

Photo of Temptation's Himalayan khana combination platter by Mike Stone / Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Dragonfly, Hotel ZaZa's eatery that has a "New American fusion menu" by executive chef Grant Morgan. Kim Harwell reviews Crêperie du Château, a French spot in an Uptown office building.

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Photo of Dragonfly's pork tenderloin by G.J. McCarthy / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Lambert's, the new Fort Worth spot from Lou Lambert and Grady Spears. Kim Harwell reviews Cafe Pacific, a Highland Park favorite for 25 years.

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Photo of Lambert's blackberry cobbler by Michael Ainsworth / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Bene Bene Ristorante, which is on Frankford near the Tollway in Far North Dallas. Sneak peek: He says, "It doesn't aspire to grandeur or innovation or regional Italian authenticity, but much of what it does (particularly with pastas) it does well."

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Photo of Bene Bene's gnocchi by Elizabeth M. Claffey / Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Flavors Indian Cuisine in Addison and Tom Tom Asian Grill and Sushi Bar in the West Village, and Kim Harwell visits Lewisville's L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, home of the – cue the Monty Python vikings – Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam. (Don't know to what I'm referring? Watch it here.)

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Photo of Flavors Indian Cuisine's Chicken 65 by William DeShazer / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Cyclone Anaya's Mexican Kitchen in Oak Lawn, and Kim Harwell revisits Ziziki's in Travis Walk.

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Photo of Cyclone Anaya's seafood ceviche by Mike Stone / Special to DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Nonna Tata, a tiny Italian restaurant in Fort Worth's hospital district, and Veracruz Cafe, the recently expanded Mexican restaurant in Oak Cliff.

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Photo of Nonna Tata's antipasto platter No. 1 by Michael Ainsworth / DMN

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Spiral Diner, the Oak Cliff outpost of the Fort Worth-based vegan restaurant. Kim Harwell reviews Social House, the gastropub in the West Village.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews La Condesa, the Mexican spot in Victory Park, and Mignon in Plano.

The Dallas location of Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House is also reviewed.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Yutaka Sushi Bistro, which does Japanese-inspired cooked dishes as well as its sushi and sashimi. Dining writer Kim Harwell reviews Woodlands Grill, the Preston-Forest restaurant inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece Fallingwater.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Bolla, David Bull's modern Italian restaurant in the newly renovated Stoneleigh Hotel. Dining writer Kim Harwell reviews Daniele Osteria, a rustic Italian eatery in a hidden-away spot on Oak Lawn.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Irving's El Tumi Latin Restaurant, which specializes in Peruvian cuisine.

Kim Harwell reviews Bengal Coast, a South Asian spot from a Pei Wei co-founder, and Sake Toro, a Frisco sushi bar that serves rolls with risqué names.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Villa-O, the organic pasteria that Robert Colombo opened in the old Samba Room location on Travis Walk, and Hector's on Henderson, where he sampled fun dishes by Blythe Beck such as The Avocado and chicken and waffle "potpie."

The other review is of Maestro's, the atrium eatery inside the Renaissance Dallas Hotel by the Eisemann Center in Richardson's Galatyn Park.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Maya Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar in Rowlett and Caribbean Cafe in Frisco.

Sevy's Grill is also reviewed this week.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Grimaldi's, the West Village outpost of Brooklyn's famous pizzeria, and Campania Pizza, the Southlake Town Square location of the Dallas eatery.

Also reviewed: Kelly's Eastside, the bar and grill in downtown Plano.

Also new but not a review: Table Talk: Global tapas will be the focus at a new spot from Stephan Pyles

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews La Cubanita – Alberto Lombardi's Cuban hot spot in Uptown – and Sushi Sake – a Richardson place known as a reliable sushi destination. Kim Harwell reviews Sushi Star, a new sushi spot at Royal and Preston.

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As promised in print, here are the notes on the restaurants from my fried chicken search not prominently mentioned in either the article or my list of favorites. (I'm leaving out Ajisen, Massey's, Nate's Seafood, Plus One Chicken and Zyka, since I said pretty much everything I had to offer about them in the story.)

One thing I'd love to hear from y'all about is places you think I missed on my hunt. Fried chicken is an enduring obsession to mine, and an online follow-up report of visits to places I missed this round seems probable if I get some good suggestions. Rudy's Chicken and Hall's Chicken Shack have already been brought to my attention ...

On Monday, I'll dish a bit about some exceptional sides I ate alongside the many plates of browned bird, and also offer some thoughts on fried chicken from a more national perspective - including some quotes from John T. Edge, author of Fried Chicken: An American Story - that got cut due to space constraints.

Pictured above: Chicharron de pollo at La Cubanita

That's right: Bill ate fried chicken almost every day for a month. He explains: "Over the last month, I visited nearly 30 Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants that serve fried chicken. The range of styles and settings in many ways reflects national trends and attitudes toward the browned bird. Chicken-fried steak will always be the king of battered proteins in Texas, but the diversity of local fried chicken reveals an enduring love for this dish, past and present. It also offers a taste of its multicultural future." From Seoul food to soul food, chicharron de pollo to "Grandma Minnie's fried chicken," he ate it all. Here it is: Bill's fried chicken roundup.

In the coming days, he'll be here at Eats offering additional tasting notes, a roundup of favorite side dishes and other features. In the meantime, share your favorite fried chicken place. Whether it's traditional Southern or South American, we want to know where you go.

This week, Kim Harwell reviews Kathleen's Sky Diner, which is a retooling of Kathleen's Art Cafe with a quasi-aviation theme and more global menu items. Also, Kim's new dining news column, Table Talk, makes its debut this week. Check it out here.

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Rise No. 1, Inwood Village's "salon de soufflé," and Zander's House, a Vietnamese place in Plano.

The other new reviews are Old Hickory Steakhouse and Village Burger Bar.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Charlie Palmer at the Joule. See more photos of the restaurant and its dishes in this slideshow.

The other new reviews this week are Firefly and Sakura Japanese Restaurant.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Loft 610 in Plano's Granite Park.

The other new reviews are Al Biernat's and Lochrann's Irish Pub and Eatery in Frisco.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Shish, the upscale Turkish restaurant from the same people who own the fast-food Turkish place called Selim's Doner House.

The other new reviews are of Cafe R+D, a University Park casual eatery from the company that runs nearby Houston's, and Pho Delavie, a Vietnamese spot in Plano Dallas that serves pho, of course, plus Saigon crepes and other favorites.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Scene in downtown's Mosaic building.

The other new reviews are of Medina Oven and Bar in Victory Park and old favorite Patrizio in Plano.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews the Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Of a meal in the Mansion's Chef's Room, he says it's "the most exhilarating dining experience I've had thus far in Dallas." Read why. Then, see more dishes from the Mansion's new menu in A taste of the Mansion slideshow.

The other new reviews this week are revisits to two old favorites – Royal Thai and Nicola's Ristorante Italiano.

As always, don't forget to tell us what you think about the reviews.

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Nonna, the Italian spot in Highland Park across from Whole Foods, and Gregory's Restaurant, a BYOB French place in Downtown Plano.

The other new review is of S&D Oyster Co., which critic Kim Pierce calls an overlooked restaurant that "long ago got it right and are still quietly working their groove."

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews BLT Steak, chef Laurent Tourondel's steakhouse with a bistro twist, and Aurora, Avner Samuel's French restaurant on Oak Lawn Avenue.

The other new review is of Plano favorite Jasmine Thai Cuisine.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Bistro Nous, but he didn't get to try its popular "Ask James" menu option because it wasn't on the January menu (but he was assured it will return by popular demand).

The other new reviews are Biscuits Cafe and Zenna, the late-night Thai-Japanese place in the former space of Bangkok City Plano.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Marrakesh Cafe and Nick and Sam's. Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts District and Parlour Cafe and Wine Bar are also reviewed.

Is Nick and Sam's an old favorite? Have you tried any of these newcomers? Do you agree with our reviews? Disagree? Leave a comment below.

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Ounce Prime Steakhouse, the new and buzzworthy North Dallas chophouse, and he pays a revisit to Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana, Lanny Lancarte II's Fort Worth spot that mixes Mexican flavors and New American cooking.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews The Grape with new owners Brian and Courtney Luscher. He's the chef; she's the general manager.

The other new reviews are a revisit to Cru, a Wine Bar in Plano's The Shops at Legacy and a revisit to Ruth's Chris Steak House, which explains just why it's called Ruth's Chris Steak House.

And in case you missed it during the holidays, check out our Year in Review: Restaurants package. Read and ogle a slideshow of Bill's top 10 new restaurants, then check out Bill's personal upscale favorites, new restaurants, and notable closings.

As always, don't forget to tell us what you think about the reviews.

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Ferrari's Italian Villa in Grapevine and Vietnam Restaurant in East Dallas.

The other new reviews are of Copeland's of New Orleans in Southlake and Iravat India's Bistro in Plano near Asia World Market.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison revisits Craft in the W Hotel. How did Top Chef Tom Colicchi's place do? Click and find out.

The other new reviews are L'Ancestral , a French mainstay in Uptown, and BayGrill, a new seafood place in Frisco.

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Eats readers confessed their love affairs with the Tex-Mex combo plate last month when we asked, Who has the best Tex-Mex in Dallas? Now it's Restaurant Critic Bill Addison's turn. In his latest Diner's Notebook column, he chronicles the beginnings of his quest for knowledge about Dallas' best Tex-Mex. He shares those adventures here: Deep in the heart of Tex-Mex. I know you're going to tell us what you think. But Bill has a special request: "So I pose these questions: Tell me not only where I should eat my next Tex-Mex meal, but what specifically I should order there to make me a convert. A special shout-out to Rafa's and Ojeda's die-hards: What did I miss?"

Speaking of Tex-Mex, Bill reviews Oak Cliff favorite El Ranchito this week. The other new reviews are Ali Baba's new Richardson location and Taste of Galilee, the Plano branch of Snider Plaza's Food from Galilee.

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison visits Nana in the Hilton Anatole. Did it keep its place in the Top 100? Click and see.

The other new reviews are first looks at The Fish in the West Village and Fillmore Pub in Downtown Plano.

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This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Cliff Cafe, the funky diner inside Oak Cliff's Belmont Hotel. Our critics also revisited Oak Cliff's Gonzalez Restaurant and Paesano's Ristorante.

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It's finally here: Restaurant Critic Bill Addison's review of Fearing's. How many stars did it earn? Does it warrant a spot on the Top 100? Click and find out.

Want more Fearing's? You can read Bill's first peek, see a photo slideshow or watch Dean Fearing's video tour.

This week's other new reviews are Patry's Bistro and Wine Bar, Luna de Noche's Tex-Mex Gourmet and Sheik's Restaurant. As always, leave a comment below to let us know if you agree or disagree.

Thanksgiving is a week away. Use our Thanksgiving Day dining guide to see which restaurants are offering specials. Or find cooking classes and wine tastings to plan that holiday at home.

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews The Club. The other new reviews are Lawry's the Prime Rib and First Chinese BBQ in Plano. Do you agree? Disagree? Leave a comment below.

It's time to make your holiday reservations. Our Thanksgiving Day dining guide is online now, and the Christmas one is in the works. Restaurant folks, if you're having a brunch, lunch or dinner for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's, email me at ssutlief@dallasnews.com. I'm your holiday dining listings girl.

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Strong's Everyday Tavern, Larry Lavine's new American eatery in Uptown. The Counter, a California burger chain with an outpost in Plano, and Nandina, the late night Asian tapas spot on Lower Greenville, are also reviewed.

Our Thanksgiving Day dining guide is online now. Get the early list here. Restaurant folks, if you're having a brunch, lunch or dinner for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's, email me at ssutlief@dallasnews.com. I'm your holiday dining listings girl.

This week, Restaurant Critic Bill Addison reviews Plano's Yao Fuzi Cuisine. In his Diner's Notebook column called "The dollars and sense of dining out," he questions when a meal's expensive is worth it.

When restaurant reviewers wrestle with the weekly and ever-sticky conundrum of assigning star ratings, one major factor we take into account is this: Does the price of the meal feel fair in relation to its quality?