Posted on March 4, 2008 at 11:09 p.m.

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 4/5  Service: 3/5  Value: 2/5  Overall: 4/5

Best to come here when its not on your credit card and not worry about how much each little bite is costing. The waiters like to order for you so that you get the "complete Nobu experience" which works for us since the menu is pretty extensive, just make sure they know what your limit is.

Rock shrimp rock, great creamy sauce. The wagyu beef grilled at the table is great, but oh so expensive for the little bits of meat. Sushi has always been great, fresh, love the salmon and eel. For dessert get the mochi and love it. For drinks my wife loves the lychee martini.

On Nobu

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 10:45 p.m.

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 2/5  Service: 2/5  Value: 4/5  Overall: 4/5

In the past year or two it seems like these places have sprouted up everywhere... Fast sandwiches can be good. I get the italian most everytime with lots of oil and italian seasoning and its pretty good. A little more expensive than subway and the sandwich is a little smaller, but its better. The chips here are the smallest I've ever seen sold. They have extras that look tempting like shakes and malts but I'm usually too full to try them.

On Potbelly Sandwich Works (Dallas / I-75)

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 10:31 p.m.

Food: 3/5  Vibe: 2/5  Service: 3/5  Value: 3/5  Overall: 3/5

Of Dallas dim sums, Maxim's is okay, but not as good as Kirin Court. The space is a little small and gets crowded.
Before Dallas we lived in Houston, where dim sum is unbelievable. This was the first dim sum place we came to and knew then that we had been spoiled in Houston.
Not bad, but prefer Kirin Court which is down the street not too far.

On Maxim's

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 8:48 p.m.

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 4/5  Service: 4/5  Value: 4/5  Overall: 4/5

High marks, not the best Mexican but so much to like about this place. Homey feel, food is good and quick, good price, good service. Love the crispy tacos. Really really crispy.

On Mia's Tex-Mex Restaurant

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 8:46 p.m.

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 3/5  Service: 3/5  Value: 3/5  Overall: 3/5

Good pancakes, especially when done with lots of fruit on top, don't recommend the eggs benedict, not good at all. Always a line on the weekend midmorning. Parking can be a challenge over here where Lemmon splits, there's not a lot of side streets so if you park on the wrong side of Lemmon you've got to dodge traffic to get inside.

On Original Pancake House (Dallas / 75 & Lemmon)

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 8:42 p.m.

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 4/5  Service: 4/5  Value: 4/5  Overall: 4/5

I've had hits and missed here. I think the house with its myriad of rooms is a neat place to visit. The food at lunch, which is mostly when I've gone, is good, not great. The last time I had the enchiladas verdes and thought they were good. There's probably better in town - Avila's - but at this price its fine and authentic.

On La Calle Doce (Dallas / 12th & Bishop)

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 8:36 p.m.

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 5/5  Service: 4/5  Value: 5/5  Overall: 4/5

Everyone needs to give Louie's a try at some point. Dive spot in a bad neighborhood but hey the pizza rocks, beers cheap, TVs tuned to Dallas sports and the crowd is friendly.
What's not to love about it.

On Louie's

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 8:33 p.m.

Food: 3/5  Vibe: 5/5  Service: 3/5  Value: 5/5  Overall: 4/5

Great bar. Food wise its okay, pizza and so on. But this is a great place to hang out. Table shuffleboard in the back can keep me occupied for hours. There's a few pool tables. Drinks are cheap and there's always a place to sit.

On Elbow Room

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 8:31 p.m.

Food: 3/5  Vibe: 3/5  Service: 3/5  Value: 3/5  Overall: 3/5

The pizza here is fine. Wine selection okay. When we came it was quiet, not too much of a 'scene', which was fine. Tables are small so the pizza hardly fits.
Overall not enthralled, I think Taverna does this style of food better.

On Coal Vines (Dallas)

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 8:19 p.m.

Food: 3/5  Vibe: 3/5  Service: 3/5  Value: 3/5  Overall: 3/5

I have to laugh at the last review...it's funny because its true.

But I will say that the hamburgers aren't half bad. It's not too greasy and the fries are okay. Not bad for a chain.

On Cafe Express (Dallas / McKinney Ave)