cakes. And to drink, choose from a bevvy of gor- geous seasonal cocktails and frozen drinks (like the refreshing watermelon mule or the cocoloma, with coconut tequila, cream of coconut, sparkling grapefruit and tajin). Sushi Marquee, at Frisco’s coveted The Star en- tertainment and dining district, is a sensory feast that will forever be among your favorite experi- ences; the sushi is, of course, the main attraction here. Save your appetite for their fresh, inventive rolls including the Big Marquee, with crab mix, spicy tuna, avocado, cilantro and jalapeño topped with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, a spicy aioli, and a spicy ponzu. Or share a Rock the Casbah: this eye-catching roll is served up with shrimp tempu- ra, crab mix, and avocado topped with spicy tuna, .............................................. spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, eel sauce and sriracha. Entrées like rice and noodle dishes are a great op- tion, specialty cocktails are on point, and the set- ting is second to none. This is the place to gather your crew and really make some great memories. Cindi’s New York Deli. ......... ......... ... .... types—whether they’re tied to memories of a trip to NYC or to mom’s Southern home cooking. This is simultaneously one of Dallas’ premiere New York-style delis AND a bastion of great Southern diner fare. Cindi’s can hook you up with legit big city bagels and lox; corned beef and pastrami on rye; Matzo ball soup; stuffed cabbage; smoked .......... .... ....... .... ...... .... .... ....- thing a little more on the deep-fried spectrum, ........ ........ ...... ...... .... ........ .... .... also indulge in all-day breakfast with pancakes, omelets, bagels, and French toast. And if you need to stock up to stave off future Cindi’s-relat- ed compulsions, there’s also a bakery where you can load up on Challah, pastries, cakes, bagels and rye bread. .................................................- lated desires: Chet’s in Dallas’ historic West End. ..... ..... ....... ...... .......... ..... .... .... chips; shepherd’s pie; and Irish bread pudding with dishes hailing from Italy (chicken rigatoni); .................................................. Mex (tacos); and American fare (burgers, grilled cheese). Weekend brunch includes an American/ ................................................... a hearty cocktail menu that features a standout variety of Irish whiskeys. RJ’s Mexican Cuisine gives you a whole palette ... ................. ...... ... ....... .......... chef Ronald Van Hatten serves up unique dish- es like the tilapia margarita (served with shrimp and pico de gallo); blackened steak fajitas 8 DALLAS OBSERVER • CRAVE 2024