6 DALLAS OBSERVER • HOLIDAY GUIDE to bawdy “Shut the Cluck Up”. Dine in for a fun get-to- gether or really turn up the heat at your holiday party with their catering services. Need the perfect venue for your seasonal celebrations? Frisco’s Sushi Marquee, located in the heart of the Frisco Star, is an expansive restaurant boasting a killer sushi menu, plus small plates (like the delectable Sushi Tower), rice and noodle bowls, creative cocktails (we love the Lychee Marquee) and rich desserts. They’re also open for Thanksgiving and Christmas, making this the perfect place if you want to skip the cooking and get right to the good stuff. Another holiday all-star? Cindi’s New York Deli and Bakery has four Metroplex locations, each serving up au- thentic New York-style delicatessen fare. Whether you’re meeting for breakfast to map out your shopping game plan or stress-eating after dealing with traffi c at the mall, Cindi’s always fi ts the bill. Dig into their all-day breakfast (with a killer selection of omelets, pancakes, waffl es and cheese blintzes), a deli sandwich (including corned beef, pastrami and liver), or good ol’ diner classics (chicken fried steak and meatloaf). Cindi’s also offers catering for family gatherings and offi ce functions alike. 3 Eleven Kitchen has customizable holiday party pack- ages for your company party, and an outstanding happy hour weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m. with $10 starters, $8 classic cocktails, $5 wine and beer specials. St Pete’s Dancing Marlin was practically made for gatherings— the warm Deep Ellum space offers up seafood—like an unforgettable chicken-fried tuna steak—and pastas, plus pizzas, burgers and much more. Private parties are welcome and catering services include a lasagna din- ner, pasta buffet and fajita bar. Chet’s Dallas, in Dallas’ West End, has a beautiful library lounge and sectioned dining for corporate events and private parties, and a crowd-pleasing menu with something for everyone: Pasta Primavera, Filet Mignon, and Truffl e Mac N Cheese are just some of the options. East Dallas’ Cheesecake Royale has the ultimate selec- tion of sweets—imagine showing up to your holiday pot- luck with one of their rich desserts? Choose from plain, white chocolate, triple chocolate, Amaretto, strawberry, black forest, dulce le leche, or another fl avor from their exhaustive selection, or order up a sampler with eight of their most popular fl avors. The bakery also offers up three-layer cakes, including red velvet and Italian cream cakes. Uptown’s San Martin Bakery has a huge selection of homemade cookies (the honey and spices cookies are a crowd-pleaser), pastries (including empanadas, crois- sants and tarts), artisan bread, and cakes and pies. Order their carrot cake, homemade fi g pie, or traditional pump- kin pie as the perfect addition to your holiday spread. Allen’s Moon Beam Bakery serves up heavenly desserts and baked goods. Cinnamon rolls are a must-try, and there’s no shortage of other sweets and savory offerings: buttermilk biscuits for your dinner guests are available with 48 hours notice—and you can fi ll out that dessert table with peanut butter cream pies, classic pecan pie, pumpkin cheesecake, brownies, red velvet bars, and even an assortment of 2-inch bite size pies. Add some fl avor to your festivities at RJ’s Mexican Cui- sine: Chef Ronald Von Hatten has created a selection of authentic Mexican cuisine with dishes like the Salmon Del Mar, Tilapia Margarita, and Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo—not to mention TexMex faves like enchiladas, fajitas,
