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October 18, 2011June 28, 2012 elysa

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this is a community project of a few (20+ now!) Dallas based nerds who happen to like food. probably a little too much. do you heart food? do you take pictures of everything before you eat it? Do you use foursquare, foodspotting, yelp, instagram, pinterest and twitter to share about food? Do you live or travel to the Dallas area? join us. Questions or concerns can be directed at DFN founders @Elysa or @RoryEllis or email foodie AT dallasfoodnerd.com Follow my blog with Bloglovin

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Saint Ann @saintanndallas in the @harwooddistrict Saint Ann @saintanndallas in the @harwooddistrict is now open! A lush urban garden patio awaits your next brunch or dinner outing with lots of delicious menu items including the filet and short rib that were to die for! Call ahead to reserve your spot on the patio and take full advantage of the weather while you still can! 📷: @chrisro125dds
Toast to the Texas Rangers opening day and the bea Toast to the Texas Rangers opening day and the beautiful Globe Life Field! The new ballpark has 🍷 🧀 a wine bar, pastries, meat and cheese boards and tons of other gourmet options for food nerds! Like no more just beer and dogs 🍺 🌭. @globelifefield @livebyloews_arlington 📷: @mamachallenge
It's always a good time for pizza... #amirite?? 🍕 And the pizza wizards at @greenvilleavenuepizzacompany never disappoint. We enjoyed some 'za on the patio on this nice warm day, YAY! ☀️ Pictured: 1. Half 5 Cheese Pizza and Half Supreme 2. LTO Reuben Pizza - just like the sandwich but with GAPCo's housemade Russian dressing and mozzarella 3. Cheese bites (hosted) #dallasfoodned #gapco #dallasfoodblogger #pizza #dallaspizza #greenvilleave 📷 : @g8tor
I’ve got 3 words for ya friends: patio weather + I’ve got 3 words for ya friends: patio weather + margaritas!! Whether you’re the spontaneous type, like us, looking for a spot to dine tonight (mariachi Friday?) or you want to plan ahead to Easter brunch you definitely want to add @mexicansugar to your agenda! We recently sat on the patio at the @mexicansugarlascolinas location, and we’ve enjoyed many festive beverages at the @visitplano location as well. Easter reservations can be made vía @opentable. Weekend brunch is available Saturday 11am-4pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. *hosted #dallasfoodnerd #mexicansugar #dallasfoodblogger
Since we haven’t been able to travel much lately Since we haven’t been able to travel much lately, we highly suggest visiting the @hotelcrescentcourt to transport yourself to London for an authentic high tea experience! Offered every Saturday and Sunday from 12-2pm, indulge in freshly made tea sandwiches and scones with clotted cream & house made preserves. Sip on luxury tea blends as you finish your afternoon with delicious bite-sized desserts. You can even add on the “endless champagne” option if you’re feeling adventurous! 🥂🍾 📸:@g8ter
We had fabulous cocktails and delicious food at th We had fabulous cocktails and delicious food at the swanky @commonsclubdal at the @virginhotelsdal It is the perfect spot for your next date night or girls night out, with tons of instagram worthy food & views 📸💃🏻 We highly recommend starting with the wagyu robata beef skewers 🍢 or the frito misto for a lighter option. The lobster risotto was creamy and melted in your mouth. And you can never go wrong ordering anything truffle, so definitely order the truffle campanelle pasta 🤤 you won’t regret it! The bar area is also a great spot to pop in for cocktails and bar bites for a great happy hour! 📸: @g8ter
Celebrate patio season every Monday at Mexican Bar Celebrate patio season every Monday at Mexican Bar Company at the Shops at Willow Bend. It’s mariachi Monday - and the cocktails and ceviche are perfect! Ask for Marco - he’s a magician with pairing flavors. We left ourselves in his hands, and he created a tasty dinner like no other. @mexbars @50fabweekends #dallasfoodnerd *hosted #visitplano #texmex
Tell me you’re in a hotel in small-town Texas wi Tell me you’re in a hotel in small-town Texas without telling me you’re in a hotel in a small town in Texas @visitgranbury 🧇
This week is our kiddos’ #springbreak. We spent This week is our kiddos’ #springbreak. We spent the afternoon at @fortworthzoo Spotted: @corndogwithnoname , 🦒, 🦅, 🐧, lots of 🐠, and a 🦘 that’s my spirit animal (especially after 3.5 hours of walking) Next on our adventures (tomorrow/Sat) is @visitgranbury 🦕 @dinovalleysp @fossilrim
Because, Monday 🥩 Because, Monday 🥩
My mom’s apartment flooding during snowvid, afte My mom’s apartment flooding during snowvid, after quite a bit of back and forth we ended up having to move her out completely today. 14K steps later we are having a serious calorie-fest @lucys_lot. Giant burgers 🍔 on the way.
It’s only Wednesday, but we are dreaming about w It’s only Wednesday, but we are dreaming about weekend brunch. The most important meal of the day just got even better! 🍳 The newly opened @hillscafe.brunch in Castle Hills (Lewisville area) serves up a big menu of traditional breakfast entrees, plus lunch. Swipe ➡️ to see what we ate! 🤤 - Honey smoke salmon benedict - Blueberry pancakes - Chicken fried steak - Signature latte and mocha Plan on coming here hungry because the portions are big! (Hills Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch hours daily.) We especially loved the coffee, juice and smoothie bar - all available for dine in and takeout! ☕️ 📸: Nelli // @pittsburghfoodnerd in Dallas *media visit #dallasfoodnerd #brunch #dallasbloggers #hillscafe #castlehills #breakfast #dfweats
We have missed margaritas and a good time just as We have missed margaritas and a good time just as much as you did! Celebrate National Margarita Day tomorrow (2/22) at one of our favorite new spots in town, @elpatiomextex. Specials: 1️⃣ $3 Frozen and On the Rocks Margs 2️⃣ $12 Volcan Tequila Flights Come for the drinks and stay for the food! See what we mean by swiping ➡️ (Trompo Al Pastor over a live flame, an amazing guac and an even more amazing churro dessert cart!) The El Patio concept is a love for Texas barbecue and traditional Mexican food. We know you’ll ❤️ it as much as we did! #dallasfoodnerd *mediavisit #texmex #northdallas #elpatio #therealmcastlehills #castlehills 📸: Nelli // @pittsburghfoodnerd in Dallas
#nationalpizzaday falling on the same week as Vale #nationalpizzaday falling on the same week as Valentines sounds like a good excuse to talk about dessert pizza. This picture is a S’mores 🍫 pizza from @canerossotx. Who has your fav dessert pizza?
Let’s give a warm welcome to @tacosbitesandbeats Let’s give a warm welcome to @tacosbitesandbeats at the @ddesigndistrict! 👋🏼 This new walk-up taco shop starts every morning with breakfast tacos and then switches over to lunch (closing daily at 3pm). It’s a simple menu... so don’t think too hard about it! Authentic Mexican tacos, burritos, quesadillas and elotes.... YUM YUM! Swipe 👉🏼 to see what we ordered. Give them some love next time you’re in the Design District! 🌮 #tacosbitesandbeats *mediavisit #tacos #dallasfoodnerd #dallasdesigndistrict #tacosindallas #mexicantacos 📸Nelli // @pittsburghfoodnerd in Dallas
Still thinking about this seafood tower at @elpati Still thinking about this seafood tower at @elpatiomextex 🤩⁠ ⁠ White fish ceviche, boiled shrimp, octopus and cucumber avocado relish - drizzled with a spicy lime tequila glaze ⁠ ⁠ Photo: Nelli // @pittsburghfoodnerd visiting DFW (*hosted)⁠ ⁠
⭐️Liquid Nitrogen Gelato Giveaway!⭐️⁠ ⁠ The new @omg.elato in #planotx is serving up some amazing liquid nitrogen gelato! Choose from 60 flavors of gelato, plus sorbet and milkshakes, combined - and everything is made to order! 💯⁠ ⁠ Pictured: chocolate and hazelnut gelato with KitKat bars 🍫⁠ ⁠ We’re giving away two $15 gift cards so you can try this for yourself! Enter by leaving a comment below about your favorite gelato flavor. ⁠ ⁠ (Must be 18+ to enter and be able to pick up the gift card at the store with valid ID. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram. We’ll announce two winners Friday evening.) ⁠ ⁠ 📸: Nelli // @pittsburghfoodnerd ⁠ *hosted #dallasfoodnerd
🚨 Did ya hear the news? In honor of #MiCocinaOn 🚨 Did ya hear the news? In honor of #MiCocinaOnThePark, Mi Cocina’s Food Truck will offer FREE Mambo Taxis to @klydewarrenpark visitors from 11am-1pm today #MiCocina IT’S MAMBO TIME! ‘Mi Cocina on the Park’ coming fall 2021! Klyde Warren Park has officially partnered with Dallas-based Mi Cocina Restaurant combining Two iconic Dallas destinations so you can have your favorite margarita on your favorite green space in the heart of downtown Dallas. A Dallas institution, Mi Cocina will mark its 30th anniversary in Dallas with the opening of “Mi Cocina on the Park,” simultaneously kicking off a year-long celebration of Klyde Warren Park’s 10th anniversary. A special event commemorating the combined celebration is planned for this summer, with the restaurant expected to open for business in early fall.
You had me at queso. 😍⠀ ⠀ 📍 @elboleromex You had me at queso. 😍⠀ ⠀ 📍 @elboleromexican⠀ ⠀ 📸: Nelli // @pittsburghfoodnerd (back in dfw)
“If you can choose to be anything, be kind.” @ “If you can choose to be anything, be kind.” @lalalandkindcafe 💛💛💛⠀ ⠀ Pictures: The Perfect Latte (hot and iced) ⠀ ⠀ 📸: Nelli @pittsburghfoodnerd (visiting DFW 😎)
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