is a going to be a date-night tradition. Toast your night on the town with a Liam’s vodka martini— or choose from a great selection of IPAs, ales and lagers. Reservations available at theliams- steakhouse.com. Lita’s La Mexicana gives us all the good vibes— and their happy hour serves up joy in a frosty- cold glass. This upscale casual Tex-Mex destina- tion in Plano offers drink specials all day long Sundays through Thursdays, including $6 house ............ ... ........ ............ ... ...... ranch waters, $6.50 mojitos, and $6 wines (in- cluding cabernet and chardonnay), and $6 wells. Lita’s is a must-visit for brunch: on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., they serve up traditional brunch faves, plus unique dishes ................................................... And you can’t beat their lunch/menu, with all the classic Tex-Mex dishes and house specials, like the burrito de camaron or salmon tropical. We pine for India Palace pretty regularly, and we’re not alone based on the regular crowd at this popular spot in North Dallas. All of your fa- vorite Indian fare is expertly crafted in the kitch- en, including tikka masala, curries, vindaloos, biryanis and kormas. Select from beef, lamb, ................................................ from their plentiful jain, vegetarian and vegan options. Complete your experience with a glass of wine or a cocktail (like the Bengal tea with Barenjager liqueur, Darjeeling, and hot spiced tea). India Palace also offers event catering and private dining for your special events. If you’ve never had an adult milkshake at Shady’s Burgers and BrewHaha, then you are in for a ..... ....... ....... ..... ...... .... .......... ..- ................................................... bookmark for a return visit. The menu is a gour- met burger-laden catalog that includes the leg- endary six-layer Holy Guacamole burger, or the New Pig on the Block, topped with pulled pork. There’s the El Shady, with white cheese, chorizo, fried egg and grilled jalapeno; a plant-based burger for the vegetarians, plus hearty salads, share-sized appetizers (see the chicken nachos), and much more. And check out the lunch spe- cial, Monday through Friday, featuring a drink, burger and fries for $12.50. The Fifth: Fireside Patio and Bar, just to the north in Richardson, offers a cozy patio expe- rience and lunch, dinner and brunch menus stocked with global faves like chicken tikka ...............................................- ern chicken fried chicken. On weekends, dig into brunch specials like lemon ricotta pancakes, ............................................... Saturday, May 18 ASIAN AMERICAN Heritage Festival Live music, dance, food vendors and more! 2 to 10 p.m. Winters Park Amphitheater at 1490 Spring Creek Drive VisitGarlandTX.com 12 DALLAS OBSERVER • CRAVE 2024