Sibling restaurantPakpaoThai will open this spring, directly across the street. Dishes include four varieties of quesofundido(meltedOaxacacheese served in a cast-iron skillet), tempura lobster tacos, barbacoa enchiladas and braised achiote pork with a black bean purée, chef Jacob Barrios' unique rendition ofcochinitapibil. Slated to open late December/early January, the third location of this mini-chain features a wide-ranging menu that goes beyond theTex-Mex norm. The first of two new restaurants from Dallas-basedApheleiaRestaurant Group to open in the Crockett at West7tharea, El Bolero takes over the space once occupied by Tillman's Roadhouse. Follow him on Instagram at What to eat:A sliced brisket sandwich, piled high with top-quality beef from 44 Farms, jalapeño-cilantro slaw andhousemadepickles.Gottatry the sausage, too, ahousemadebeef/pork-mix recipe dotted with three kinds of cheddar and candied and pickled jalapeños.

You can find him Saturdays and Sundays atAmericadoFood Hall and on other days at pop-up events around town. Sales' rotating specialty items include beef cheek tacos, brisket corn chowder and the almighty Sweet James Jones, a gargantuan sweet potato (named after famed Houston rapper Pimp C) topped with chopped brisket, honey-Sriracha sauce, green onions and chipotle crema. Pitmaster Trevor Sales churns out Central Texas-style 'cue with impassioned precision: brisket perfectly crusty, fatty and smoky spare ribs wrapped in an addicting cloak of spices and seasonings pulled pork that melts away at the touch of your tongue. The success of craft barbecue joint Heim Barbecue has opened the door for other local 'cue rock stars, including Brix BBQ, led by one of the city's newest and brightest barbecue maestros. What to eat: A salmon bento box comes with a hefty plank of juicy salmon, fresh off the hibachi grill, along with veggies, rice, gyoza and three pieces of sushi, all for around $10. Clubby and contemporary music keeps the atmosphere upbeat, and way-friendly employees help you maneuver the waters of the sizable menu. Owner and longtime restaurateur,AssamadAshim,takesthe 'fast' part of this fast-casual concept literally, striving to have your food ready in 10 minutes or less. Like, a whole lot more.įrom new hot spots to coming attractions, here's a look at where to dine in '19.Ī terrific addition to downtown's dining scene, thisfamily-runspot features a hibachi grill, sushi, bento boxes, poke bowls and Thai ice cream. Times are good for Fort Worth's new-restaurant scene, as a dizzying number of new spots have opened over the past few weeks. If your New Year's resolution is to try a new restaurant, you're in luck.

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