96 September 21 - 27, 2023 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER contents | shopping & services | Arts & entertAinment | Food & drink | sports & recreAtion Best Airport BAr With A VieW to A Historic MoMent Fly Bar, Love Field There’s a bar at Love Field near a large bay window that looks onto the tarmac where President Lyndon B. Johnson took the oath of office aboard Air Force One on Nov. 22, 1963. Look for a bright light on the tarmac for the exact spot. You can also read a bronze marker on the wall near the window detailing the moment in history when the orderly transfer of power (remember those?) took place in Dallas. You don’t need a boarding pass to see it; just enter the airport through baggage claim, head up the escalators, hang a right and you’ll see the Sky Bar, with the viewing area right behind it. 8008 Herb Kelleher Way 214-670-5683, dallas-lovefield.com Best Pho Pho Bac Dozens of Vietnamese restaurants serve pho in the Dallas area, but one of the best is Pho Bac in Richardson. Of the 10 varieties of beef pho, our favorite is the Tai Kobe pho, which captures the essence of what a great bowl of pho should be. It is evident that Pho Bac takes the time to allow its broth to develop rich flavors that highlight the essence of beef bones and meat, resulting in a complex, well-balanced combination of flavors extracted from the bones, meats, spices and herbs. The Kobe beef melts in your mouth and is a definite upgrade from the traditional flank eye of round served at other places. 153 N. Plano Road, Richardson 972-231-9205, phobacdallas.com Best neW restAurAnt Ramble Room Jon Alexis already has a full dance card of restaurants in TJ’s Seafood, Malibu Poke and Escondido Tex-Mex. But at Ramble Room, Alexis’ newest spot in Snider Plaza, the goal was to create a restaurant you go to when you don’t feel like going out. The menu is chock-full of smartly executed classics, like fresh made pastas available in half or full orders or an array of steaks, chops and fish dishes that make you feel at home. Plus, the restaurant space is casual and inviting, with top-notch service that doesn’t feel overbearing. Ramble Room’s menu may not break new creative ground, but sometimes we just want a great meal without the fanfare, and therein lies the Ramble Room’s charm. 6565 Hillcrest Ave., No. 150 214-620-0385, rambleroomdallas.com Best PizzA Zoli’s Pizza Dallas is a pizza haven with diverse styles: Neapolitan, Neo Neapolitan, Detroit, deep dish, St. Louis-style and New York-style. Choosing the “best pizza” is challenging, akin to picking between a Porsche and a Ferrari. For us, Zoli’s NY Pizza reigns supreme. It captures the essence of traditional New York-style pizza with a masterpiece crust that stays firm despite hefty toppings while the edges are light and airy. For added pizzazz, they offer the option of sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning on the crust. In addition to the dozen or so pizzas on the regular menu, Zoli’s offers a creative new pizza each month. 14910 Midway Road, Addison 469-754-9654, zolispizza.com Angie Quebedeaux BEST PIZZA Zoli’s NY Pizza
