Bistro 31

Bistro 31 resembles classic sidewalk cafes along the French Riviera with modern influences added to create a familiarly present-day environment that is also from another time and place. The international menu built on mainly Italian, French and Spanish influences changes with the seasons and will not disappoint.

Now that it's officially hot as hell outside, most people probably don't want to gorge themselves on a huge burger or plate of pasta. Instead, consider choosing one of these 12 light(er) chicken-and-veggie options for a satisfying, protein-packed meal without the sluggish aftermath that heavy, rib-sticking dishes can bring on. (And this is Texas after all, so don't worry — a couple of them have...

OAK CLIFF— Oh, look, here's more food porn for your monday, this time from the new Spring menu from chef Andrew Bell at Bolsa. Hello, venison tartare with quail egg and yucca chips. [CultureMap]

GARLAND— Just outside of the loop and in a stripmall, Scott Reitz finds the best meal $3 can pretty much get, the banh mi at La Me: "Look for versions that have 'soft sausage; in the description, which...

PLANO—Taverna Rossa serves its queso with Fritos (which is frankly kinda awesome), but many people have requested tortilla chips, so they're letting the customers decide: Order queso right now and it'll come flanked by both types of chips, then customers can vote for their favorite; the winner will be served with the dip come April. Best of all, part of the proceeds go to the North Texas Food...

It's time once again for a fresh edition of the Eater Dallas Brunch Heatmap. While it may be a bit too hot to comfortably post up on a patio with a pitcher of mimosas all afternoon, there are plenty of air-conditioned spots (and patios with misters) ready to receive you for a lazy Sunday meal.

We've assembled the best and brightest new brunch spots, along with a few holdovers from last fall's...

Bistro 31 resembles classic sidewalk cafés along the French Riviera with modern influences added to create a familiarly present-day environment that is also from another time and place. The international menu built on mainly Italian, French and Spanish influences changes with the seasons and wil...