10 new Dallas restaurants you need to check out

There's something to be said for classic, old reliable restaurants. But we won't be saying anything about those right now, because it's time to talk about 10 new restaurants that opened this summer that are ready to help you spend your fall getting fatter. Let's go!

Denton
The guys who brought you creations like the Evil Elvis, Canadian Healthcare, and chicken biscuits so good that you feel like you better understand the meaning of love when you have one, have taken their talents to North Dallas, specifically Denton, to create some of the most incredible and ridiculous concoctions ever made in the history of donuts.

Denton
While we're talking about Hypnotic, we should go ahead and let you know about Cultivar as well; it's partnering up in the same space and serving as the yin to Hypnotic's yang. Or the coffee to their donuts, if you will. Cultivar takes its coffee very seriously, and you'll find single-origin beans that they roast themselves, perfectly prepared espresso, and other caffeinated treats. The biggest problem is that it'll be virtually impossible to go there and not end up with some donuts. If you consider that to be a problem, that is.

Arts District
Combining upscale cocktails and a relaxed vibe, Proof & Pantry comes from mix-master Michael Martensen, the man who brought you those highly addictive cocktails at Cedars Social and Smyth. The tight but elegant food menu includes meant-for-groups options, like a whole roast chicken with root veggies & crispy potatoes (you could probably take it down though). Also: there's a ham tasting! And you definitely don't want to miss cocktails like the I'm Rich (white rum with lime curd and house grenadine).

Deep Ellum
Craft beer (more than 20 taps), craft cocktails, and vinyl are the stars of the show at OTR. You can grab a drink at the bar and then browse the record collection, which is more than 2,000 strong. Besides that, OTR will also be bringing in plenty of live entertainment, featuring DJs, soul, funk... who knows, maybe an eight-track throw-down could be in the future? Only one way to find out.

Trinity Groves
Chocolate is good. Kate Weiser’s chocolate is something else entirely that adjectives cannot properly capture. Caramelized pineapple? Mango habanero? Red wine & berries? Her creative confections are almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

Uptown
Craft cocktail icon Eddie "Lucky" Campbell (formerly of The Mansion and Bolsa) has opened his newest haunt, Parliament, which is ready to greet you with its large, bound menu of extensively listed libations. In the mood for a Champagne cocktail? There's a whole section! Absinthe? You better believe it. Never had a Ramos Gin Fizz? Do something about that! You have lots of drinking to do here.

Lower Greenville
Houndstooth, an Austin staple, has made its way to Dallas and is making all of your caffeinated dreams come true. Taking over the old Pearl Cup spot (RIP), Houndstooth brings a fresh new vibe to the Knox area. It has a sleek design, and they pride themselves on finding the finest coffee, tea, and pastries. They were also just voted best coffee in Austin (and we begrudgingly acknowledge that Austinites have good taste sometimes), so welcome them to Dallas.

Deep Ellum
Just-opened Cold Beer Company is living up to its name with a tap wall sporting two dozen craft drafts... but they're far from limited to just suds. They offer bar snacks like their Bar Trash (aka spicy homemade Chex mix), in addition to more substantial bites like Wagyu meatball sammies and brisket-topped hot dogs. Finish things off with some Oatmeal Eskimos (aka vanilla ice cream sandwiched between a pair of fresh-baked cookies).

Addison
Just in time for the mercury to drop, Ramen Hakata is here with soul-warming bowls of goodness, whether you want to go for a hot bowl of garlic miso ramen or a little Nagasaki seafood ramen (don't worry, the broth is still pork-based!). Don't miss the pork belly buns... because, well... do we really need to explain that?

Upper Greenville
Ashwood gives you everything you could want in a sports bar. The expansive menu checks all the boxes (wings, quesadillas, burgers, etc.), while adding on creations like Chicken Diablo... aka cheddar-and-serrano-stuffed chicken tenders wrapped in bacon. The flat-screens are plentiful. The booze is more plentiful. The specials are constant ($2 pints on Mondays, etc.). You might be a constant as well.

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