What do you call a fake noodle? ¦ An impasta!

No fake noodles at these great Dallas restaurants. Only rich sauce, exquisite wine, and sweet gelato… Check them out for yourself!

 

Tagliata alla bolognese with veal, beef, and a creamy tomato sauce. One of my faves. -R #Italian

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Eat all the carbs 🍕that Stromboli was a “small” order #dallasfoodnerd #carrollton

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#cheeseboard at @stansfrisco

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Mmmm. . . #stromboli #lunch #irving #lascolinas

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two words: wine + carbs okay fine, a few more words – they have homemade pasta on the cheap

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I wish I could say I was carbloading. But nope, I just like pasta. Dinnering at #kennysitaliankitchen

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Meatballs level legit

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Happy hour + cheeseboarding with @lkaye at @mothdallas #indefinitecheeseboards

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Fun fact: Villa O has half price appetizers 4-7:30pm weekdays. #happyhour

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We are dinnering on Greenville Ave for @roryellis’ birthday! ¤ï¸🍷🎉

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Arancini (stuffed rice balls, coated with breadcrumbs and fried) #lexussupper

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Bruschetta at Kenny’s Italian in @villonthepkwy – elysa

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The #cheeseboard from last night at @clarkfoodandwineco on Greenville. Isn’t the honey pretty? *mediacomp

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spontaneous lunching for @tmonhollon’s birthday @cafeexpressllc at @shopsatlegacy

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real talk, this is the best bread in the city. Where is your fav?

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house-made ricotta. I’ve died and gone to food nerd heaven. @mercatbistro

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Kenny’s Italian’s Tiramisu martini is calling my name. #martinimonday (📷 via @autumnreo) @villonthepkwy

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Low-lighting but excellent taste: Sausage & Peppers

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Because carbs don’t count on Mondays. Shrimp & Andouille Mac & Cheese from @fishcitygrill!

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carbolicious dinner #burbs }

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Shrimp Risotto from Bistecca #firstcoursedfw

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#latergram: penne with pink sauce, shrimp, zucchini and red peppers.

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Buratta, Nectarine, Faro & Arugula 🍑

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Hey, serious question y’all. Who has your favorite #cheeseboard in Dallas? #Indefinitecheeseboards

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Shhhh, guys, don’t tell @mommyswishlist I’m having a #cheeseboard without her.

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As if fried #cheese weren’t exciting enough, there’s #prosciutto in there!

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#Cocktail: Gia Carino – Amsterdam #gin, Campari & Cucumber

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Flour dusted and flash-fried zucchini = Zucca Chips. A must! #dfnatx

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Spicy shrimp and handmade pasta! #dfnatx

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For our first noms in Austin, #NorthItalia makes everything fresh daily. I’m leaning towards house made pasta. #DFNATX

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Cheers! Enjoying #Chianti from Tuscany, where we wish we were. @olivellaspizza

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Bufala Caprese Salad & Stracciatella Bruschetta at La Perla D’Italia #dinearound

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reminder: $5 martinis at Kenny’s Italian Kitchen in Addison tonight for #martinimonday

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Pear Gorgonzola #salad

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Good thing I’m hungry! #hugecalzone

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Peartini in honor of #MartiniMonday

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We are trying out Kenny’s #meatballmadness recipe!

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because carbs. apparently January had zero pull on my eating habits this year.

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family deener in West End. Bruschetta.

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Food Nerd #ATX Edition: Seafood Risotto

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