Mike Anderson's BBQ - Dallas, TX

LYD Recommendation: Get ready to EAT because Mike Anderson’s mouthwatering entrees and sides leave no room for stomach space.  “Get sauced on BBQ” and take a break from the monotony of the corporate world during the work week by grabbing some terrifically superior slow-roasted Texas Barbecue

www.mikeandersonsbbq.com
5410 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
214-630-0735
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Texas Barbecue is world famous for a reason; it's near impossible to resist the tender, natural flavored, slow-cooked, and smoky meat that Texans have perfected from over a hundred years of campfire grilling. The high fat content of tough beef brisket originally made it an unfavorable meat choice, but when a German immigrant decided to cook the beef in a closed pit and not directly over the fire, it stayed tender and then fat shrunk away. And so the tradition of a smoked beef brisket Texas barbecue began! The few Texas barbecue restaurants that start from scratch and roast the meat for several hours, the way it was intended to be cooked, can be hard to find these days. But Mike Anderson’s BBQ restaurant in the Southwestern Medical District of Dallas on Harry Hines Blvd. has been cooking it right for the last 30 years! The smell of cracklin' meat roasting on a fire, original barbecue sauces, and salt and pepper rubs attracts large lunch crowds every day of the work week because Mike Anderson’s is only open until 2:00pm Monday-Saturday. Make sure you get there early and find a seat at one of the many tables or outside in the covered Big Mike’s Deck. Whatever you order, just tell your stomach to get ready for a food awakening because barbecue never tasted so good.

Highland Park Cafeteria - Dallas, TX

LYD says: Homemade=grand-slam eat-a-thon!! Amazing!!! It is a nice place to go with anyone or just by yourself. You can divulge with good home cook meals and delish desserts. Tip of the week: when an employee will eat the food everyday--perfect sign of amazing food!

http://www.highlandparkcafeteria.com/
1200 North Buckner Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75218
214-324-5000
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Been missin’ some of granny’s cookin?? Lookin for a great place for the family? LYD newest joint, Highland Park Cafeteria, is a must eat! Highland Park Cafeteria is no stranger to serving good home cooked meals. The smell of southern fried chicken, cheesy mac and cheese, baked rolls, and pastries welcomed LYD to a tasty delectable dinner.

Elbow Room - Dallas, TX

LYD Recommends: If you’re in the mood for a fun night out, Elbow Room in Deep Ellum definitely has all the makings to get things started! With choose it yourself jukebox tunes, shareable and insatiable finger foods, a chill atmosphere, a great patio for the delightful weather, and fun bar games, Elbow Room should be able to deliver a grand time for everyone! Elbow Room is perfect for large or small groups, but just make sure you bring enough people to share your schmorgesborg with because it will be a true finger food free-for-all!

http://www.elbowroomdallas.com/
3010 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75226
214-828-9488
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The Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas is an ever-evolving sphere whose development over the past century has seen periods of total metamorphoses and unfortunate infrastructural and financial decline. The progression of the district originally named “Deep Elm”, but always said with an extra Texas syllable, has allowed for some unique buildings and industrial enterprises to remain while seeing complete transformation in others. However, the staying power that has kept Deep Ellum alive throughout the trying years can be attributed to the beating heart of the music scenes inhabiting its nightclubs and concert halls and notes airily swirling the streets at any time of day. Along with its dynamic music and art landscape, the Deep Ellum area has also experienced a steady ebb and flow of bars and restaurants, representing in recent years an Entertainment District unlike any other in the city of Dallas. Helping Deep Ellum hold true that status are several unique establishments and one of those is Elbow Room, a restaurant and bar located a few steps away from the Baylor Hospital and the Baylor College of Dentistry. The funky, spunky laid-back joint is a major hangout for the Dental students and anyone wanting a chill place in the Deep Ellum area to get an after work drink and great pub fare! Elbow Room boasts, “Good people, good music, good eats. And plenty of elbow room.” With three large rooms, an outdoor patio, and games of pool, shuffleboard, darts, and video game golf, there is tons of ‘elbow room’ and fun for everyone!