Delia Jo's 100 best bites in DFW
Well, friends, it looks like we made it. 2016 has been a weird one at best, but one positive I have in every year is eating great food in DFW and wherever I travel.
So here you go, hungry ones, the rundown on the best bites I consumed this year in the metroplex, ranging from fancy to familiar. Some are old favorites, a few are new discoveries.
*Are there a lot of dishes with cheese or peanut butter on this list? Absolutely. This is my list. I'll do what I want. ;) All photos shown are my own unless captioned otherwise.*
Here we go, in no particular order:
2. (Any) pie at Emporium Pies
3. Quesadillas de Huitlacoche at Mi Dia from Scratch
4. Brisket Tacos at Mia's
5. Peanut butter pie at Kenny's East Coast Pizza
6. Cuban Sandwich at The Guava Tree Truck
7. Scallops at Gregory's Bistro
8. Lobster Coconut Bisque at Fearing's
9. Green Chile Queso at Torchy's
10. "The" Reuben Sandwich at Deli News
11. Pho with filet at Pho Apple
12. Kona-crusted (steak cut of your choice) with shallot butter at Capital Grille
13. Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese at Capital Grille
14. The Whistle Britches Sandwich at Whistlebritches
15. Lobster Roll at East Hampton Sandwich Company
16. Wagyu-Angus Filet at Al Biernat's
17. Chilean Seabass with Lobster Risotto at Gregory's Bistro
18. James Brownie Funky Jackhammer at Andy's Frozen Custard
19. Jalapeño Grilled Fajitas with crispy onions at Mesa's (Prosper)
20. Toasted Ravioli at Mangiamo
21. Philly Cheesesteak with peppers at Fred's Downtown Philly
22. Cheese Fries at Snuffer's
23. PBJ Cronut at Jarams Donuts
24. Cheeseburger at Remedy (RIP Remedy, We'll miss you.)
25. Red Chile Honey Cured Filet at Resto (Why are you leaving me too? :( )
26. Amy's chicken biscuit at Hypnotic Donuts
27. The Evil Elvis at Hypnotic Donuts
28. Brown Sugar Banana Pancake at Hash House a Go Go
29. Braised Lamb shank special at Platia (Available Friday & Saturday after 5 p.m.)
30. Aegean Stuffed Pepper at Platia
31. Snow Crab, kitchen sink style at Shell Shack
32. Onion Soup Gratinée at Cadot
33. Crawfish Beignets at Ida Claire
34. Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie at Smoke
35. Fire Roasted Oysters at Smoke
36. Crescent City Charbroiled Oysters at TJ's Seafood Market & Grill
37. Hoe cakes at Whistlebritches
38. Trio of Dips with Pita Bread at Ziziki's Dallas
39. Adrian's special at Casa Mama
40. Meat + sides at Lockhart Smokehouse
41. Chopped Brisket at Hutchins McKinney
42. Anything from Kate Weiser Chocolate
43. Xiao Long Bao (Soup dumplings) at Royal China
44. Steamed PEI Mussels at Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill
45. Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie at Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill
46. Crispy Brussels Sprouts at Chamberlain's Chop House
47. Truffle Cauliflower Soup at Chamberlain's Chop House
48. Any work of art at Lumi Snow Company
49. Marshmallow Soup at Rise
50. Chicken Fried Steak at Horseshoe Hill
51. Dessert at Swiss Pastry Shop
52. Shrimp and Grits at Ida Claire
53. Smoked Brisket Cornbread Hash at Smoke
54. Tortellini Fonduta at Princi Italia
55. Roasted Poblano Soup at Coffee House Cafe
56. Challah French Toast Breakfast Sandwich at Coffee House Cafe
57. (Spicy) Not Your Mama's fried chicken at BBbop Seoul Kitchen
58. French Kiss Roll at Edoko
59. Romeo and Juliet Roll at Shiawase
60. Llano Poblano from Hopdoddy with Green Chile Queso Fries
61. Ahi Tuna Tacos at Del Frisco's Grille
62. Red Curry at Thai Star
63. Deviled Eggs at Julia Pearl
64. Melting Hot Chocolate Soufflé at Roy's
65. Wood Grilled Pork Tenderloin at Jasper's
66. Smoked Brisket Stuffed Jalapeños at Kenny's Smoke House
67. Gnocchi with creamy Gorgonzola sauce at Antonio Ristorante
68. Coffee and Herb Crusted Ribeye Au Poivre (special) at Lili's Bistro on Magnolia
69. Meat from Pecan Lodge
70. Mesquite Grilled Mussels at Whiskey Cake
71. Butter Cake at Lazy Dog
72. Relleno Taco at Tortaco
73. Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Wontons at Next Door
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74. Hickory Smoked Ham Sandwich at Patina Green
75. Pot of Goat at Mash'd
76. TruMac at TruFire Kitchen & Bar
77. Perry's Famous Pork Chop at Perry's
78. Crawfish Artichoke Fonduta at Earl's 377
79. Heart Attack at Fujiyama
80. Elotes Pizza from ZaLat
81. Brisket + Mashed Potato Enchiladas with Chipotle Sauce at Frankie's Mexican Cuisine in Richardson
82. Fregola at Sixty Vines
83. Cheeseburger at Burger Edge
84. Lobster-Scallion Shooters at Abacus
85. Pimento Macaroni and Cheese at Pink Magnolia
86. Wings and Garlic Parmesan Fries at WingBucket
87. Chef's Favorite Piada with Calamari at Piada
88. Steak and Egg Nigiri at Gregory's Bistro by chefs for upcoming Wasabi Sushi and Robata, to open in 2017, also in Adriatica McKinney
89. Cupcakes and Macarons at Sugar Ray's Bake Shop
90. Roasted Portobello Mushroom Ravioli at Fleming's Plano
91. Your steak cut of choice with Porcini Mushroom rub at Fleming's Plano
92. Crispy Zucchini at Sixty Vines
93. Mushroom Soup at The Grape
94. Spicy Miso Ramen at Ramen Hakata
95. Green Chile Mac and Cheese at Bread Winner's
96. Pappardelle Pasta at Sundown at Granada
97. Hand-scooped Oreo Milkshake at Dugg Burger
98. Misoyaki “Butterfish” at Roy's
99. Tikka Masala Pizza at India Chaat Cafe
100. Chillerno Burger at Liberty Burger
