Kitchen 1924. Where do I start?

It's about the food. It really is. But there's alot more than that going on here. The owner is a self-described Foo Fighter. You can look it up on the web site if you don't believe me, or if you want to know what that is. The private dining room is known as the "Elvis Room" because everyone dines beneath a large painting of the King, painted by Shawn, the Foo Fighter owner. Then there is the "Feed Me" series; those days when the chef gets to make all the decisions about what you eat. Really. Just sit back and enjoy. (The "Feed Me" and "Feed Me/Wine Me" options were very popular at the dearly departed Green Room). There is also Community Dining (pictured at left) where very long tables are set and you get to sit and eat with strangers, just like at John's Cafe.

Like I said, however, it's about the food.  The concept is comfort food, but it's probably not like what Mom used to make. One of our side dishes was Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits. I'll let that sink in a minute........Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits. My wife was humiliated when I licked the bowl. There's deviled eggs on the appetizer menu, except these are made with smoked salmon and Tasso Ham. Maybe they should be on the desert menu instead. I had a perfect beef tenderloin (it's hard to be adventurous when faced with a tenderloin option. I was weak)  but  some in our party had the Grilled Pimenton Pork Chop with Fig Jus. A table of six and wild enthusiasm for the food all around.

Yet another example of why I do all my restaurant dining east of Central and South of Northwest Highway. Locally owned (does a foo fighter qualify as a local?), fresh food well prepared in a creative environment. If you haven't found it yet, it's in the old Dolce Vita space in the Lakewood Shopping center, next to Dixie House, 1924 Abrams Parkway.

Comments

[nubatoast]

tis super tasty!

[Bill Kennedy]

Yup... absolutely a first rate place, and Shawn is a HOOT! We had yet another wonderful meal there this past Saturday. If they ever have lamb on the menu, do not hesitate to get it! And his wine list is eclectic, well thought out and well priced.

[David Gonzalez]

Speaking of eateries south of NW Hwy, did anyone notice the ad in the Biz Section of Dallas' Only Daily announcing that Scalini's was opening a location in the great wild north of Richardson? (well, 190 and Jupiter). It'll be nice to give the NE a taste of Lakewood, as long as nothing changes at our cool, funky location down here...

DG

[Matt Wood]

re: Scalini's - Hurrah for free enterprise, I guess. I used to tell my 972 friends that I wouldn't eat at a restaurant from Dallas once it opened something north of 635. I had to give that once my beloved Snuffers and Campisi's "went north". I am all for making a buck, but do find it endearing when a restaurant or business finds itself satisfied to be the best that it can be in its singular location, its home.

[Big Eryk P.]

Ate there last week. This has to be THE BEST restaurant on the planet. Thanks for the tip! Definitely get the duck breast and the mac n cheese. The tall, skinny manager is funny.