BEST NEW RESTAURANT > REVOLVER TACO LOUNGE GASTRO CANTINA Lauren Drewes Daniels excellent Mexican joint Taqueria La Ventana, featuring tasty handmade tacos. Pizza lovers can indulge in an authentic Neapolitan pie fresh from BellaTrino’s famed wood-burning oven. And JuiceBabe’s delish smoothies are perfect for sipping as you stop by some of the market’s specialty shops. No matter where you eat, you can’t go wrong with Dallas Farmers Market. 920 S. Harwood St. 214-664-9110, dallasfarmersmarket.org Best Margarita The Liquid Nitrogen Margarita at Beto and Son The Liquid Nitrogen Margarita has been a staple at Beto & Son since it opened in 2016, and over the years, it’s been a must-try for Dallas residents and visitors alike. Made with Avion reposado tequila, lime juice, agave, DeKuyper 03 and encapsulated fruit pearls, this margarita is designed to stay cold and slushy during hot temperatures. It’s best slurped through a boba straw, which will allow for the pearls to travel through. The pearls provide quick bursts of sweetness to balance out the cold, boozy taste. 3011 Gulden Lane, No. 108 469-249-8590, betoandson.com Best Middle-Of- Nowhere Pizza Parlor 84 Andrea’s Pizza Andrea’s Pizza first reeled us in at its Frisco location, and once it had us addicted, the place packed up its pans sometime around 2010 and left for the greener, much quieter pastures of Gunter. Never heard of it? It’s a small town up north near Van Alstyne. Never heard of that either? That’s OK; part of this restaurant’s charm is that we have to work so hard to get what we want. The small, father-and-son operated marvel is worth the tank of gas. The pizza crust is sweet and sensuously thick, making it the perfect base to hold its velvety bed of cheese and hot, crispy-fresh veggies or whatever meaty toppings fill your carnivorous dreams. The long ride back allows visitors extra time to reflect and reminisce on the memories of the best pizza they’ll probably ever have. 110 S. State Highway 289, Gunter 903-433-9000, andreas-pizza.com Best New Restaurant Revolver Taco Lounge Gastro Cantina This Deep Ellum gastro cantina represents the best of local food. It’s got grit and panache. James Beard-nominated chef Gino Rojas writes his own rules here at his newest concept, which is just next door to his original taco restaurant. He offers a stunning cross section of food. Get the delicate cabrito wontons over a salsa roja reduction topped with a tiny purple flower. His aunt presses and grills tortillas, made to order. Fill those soft orbs with queso fundido loaded with shrimp for one of the best bites of your life. The blender size licuachelas — a chaotic blend of sour candy and margarita — might be dangerous, but you’ll have a fantastic story to tell. And what a place to make stories. 2646 Elm St. 214-258-5900, revolvertacolounge.com/ gastro-cantina-deep-ellum Best Patio Smoky Rose After a morning of smelling the flowers at the Dallas Arboretum or running around White Rock Lake, you’ll find nothing is better than enjoying a cold adult beverage or brunch on a patio to give your weekend an A+ rating. One of the best patios in Dallas is across the street from the arboretum. Whether you prefer sun or shade, fire pits or fans, Smoky Rose provides the perfect setting for you to relax with friends, sip a cocktail and enjoy some brunch or barbecue and remember all that is right in this world. 8602 Garland Road 469-776-5655, smokyrose.com SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2022 DALLAS OBSERVER CONTENTS | SHOPPING & SERVICES | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & DRINK | SPORTS & RECREATION dallasobserver.com
