KEEP IT COOL: TREATS AND EATS FOR A DFW SUMMER Sushi Marquee P riority one to help you beat those sticky summer blues in the upcoming months: fi nd yourself a cool treat; a patio with a nice breeze and a nice supply of cold refreshments; or an air-conditioned oasis where you can nosh and forget about those thermometer-popping dig- its outside. Amorino’s Gelato defi nitely qualifi es as a cool treat, and not only because they serve up ice cold gelato: these are some of the most stunning and unique sweets arounds. Hailing from France, this shop—with locations in Dallas, Fort Worth and Plano—dishing out some new Sum- mer fl avors. The organic mandarin acerola sorbet , based on “Tardivo di Ciaculli” mandarin, gives you a boost! The richness and freshness of this exceptionally fragrant fruit combine perfectly with the virtues of Acerola. The organ- ic blueberry-acai sorbet echoes the Amazon rainforest. Its fruity blend of blueberry blends perfectly with the red fruit notes of acai, known for its stimulating and energizing benefi ts. The organic blood orange and ginger sorbet has an intense taste of Sicilian blood orange with the power of ginger. And these aren’t just a couple of scoops balanced on top of each other, either. Amorino’s gelato is made in the Italian tradition and then sculpted into a delicate rose shape, making for a frosty work of art. Amorino also offers vegan gelato fl avors, waffl es and crepes, and macarons. Ebb & Flow, with locations in Deep Ellum and in Plano, offers up a comfortable escape from the heat. The trendy cocktail spots have a loungey vibe with a friendly atmosphere, and a menu chock full of libations perfect for summer. Try the refreshing Garden Margarita, made with Herradura Silver, Cointreau, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, agave, lemon and lime; the Tally Man, mixed with Plantation Pineapple Rum, caramelized banana, lime, coconut water, and Tiki bitters; or the Endless Summer, with its cool blend of Hendricks Gin, yellow Chartreuse, passion fruit, lemon, aquafaba, and rhubarb bitters. Don’t forget Ebb & Flow’s outstanding weekend brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays—or its award-winning lunch/dinner menus: make a meal out of their beautiful meat and cheese board, or dig into the grilled Mahi-Mahi, with its white wine butter sauce and fresh greens. Another primo Tex-Mex destination? Ozona Grill and Bar. This Greenville Avenue staple is a casual, chips-and-salsa go-to with a killer patio and a legendary brunch. Stop in after work for a generous-sized margarita, daily drink spe- cials and happy hours. Feast on the Ozona cheese fries or the Barnhart “macho” nachos (a whole meal disguised as an appetizer); order up the Mexican platter, a bud- get-friendly delight that features two homemade Mexican selections like tacos, chili relleno, tamales or enchilada; and pencil in their Saturday/Sunday brunch, which includes a build-your-own bloody mary bar. Burgers? Thai food? Can’t decide? Cruise up to Old Town Shopping Center for a huge selection of eateries, includ- ing treats from Baskin Robbins; pies from Blaze Pizza; Cool Greens salads; burritos from Freebirds; savory noodles from Marugame Udon; lauded Thai dishes from Dallas favorite Royal Thai; barbecue from Oak’d; cheesesteak at Texadel- phia; and burgers from Shake Shack. Literally something for every taste…plus shopping and self-care stops aplenty with over thirty stores, services and restaurants. Shell Shack has fi ve DFW locations serving up fresh, fl a- vor-infused seafood like snow crab, king crab, Dungeness 12 DALLAS OBSERVER • SUMMER GUIDE 2022
