crab and shrimp, each boiled to perfection and then cus- tomized with your choice of heat level and flavor. To top it off, your meal is plated with garlic and white wine orzo, or potatoes and corn for a little extra. Enhance an already great meal with the signature Shell Shack Tea, featuring Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a splash of Coke and Sprite. Cool off with a Taylorma- de Adult Cherry Lemonade, with its bubbly blend of Three Olives Cherry, Triple Sec, grenadine, sweet n’ sour, Sprite, and fresh lime juice. Sushi Marquee is a dining experience that’s more than din- ner and a drink—it’s a spectacle. The 5,000 square foot fa- cility is the perfect place for your summer soiree or even a table-for-one getaway. Reset with a Watermelon Mar- garita, made with Playa Real Pineapple Tequila; lime juice; ginger syrup; and watermelon cube, or indulge in Japa- nese-inspired cuisine like the pork belly hibachi noodles, or chicken katsu. Marquee sushi rolls at this eatery are splashy and full of flavor, like the Gogo Yubari, with its spicy tuna, cilantro, and avocado topped with seared yellowtail, jala- peño, spicy ponzu and sriracha. Terilli’s is a perfect summer perch. An ideal spot for a get-together, this cozy Italian spot boasts a wine list that’s second to none and is known for their ice-cold martinis. It wouldn’t be summer in Dallas without one of their sig- nature Texas Summertime Martinis, built with Tito’s Texas Vodka; Midori Melon Liqueur; Triple Sec; and pineapple and orange juice. For light bites, choose a classic bruschetta— and for something more, pasta specialties are always a sure bet. The Terilli’s chicken piccata is a light but savory dish that’ll fill you up with leftovers almost guaranteed. Satur- days and Sundays are always jam packed but the quality never wavers. Neither do the drinks: Poinsettias, Mimosas and Sangria are top of the list for the full Terilli’s experience. Another great Dallas dining experience? Visit The Village Dallas, a hotspot and gathering place for dining and drinks with friends--or that someone special. For a stylish night out, check out the modern Brazilian cuisine at Meridian. You can go with small bites, like the Tapioca Brazilian Cheese Fritter, or a more upscale entrée, like Grilled Miso Berkshire Pork. Sip on a vibrant cocktail, like the Tiki Batida mixed with coconut milk, pineapple and lime. For a more casual expe- rience, visit La Mina’s bright outdoor space for happy hour specials, margaritas, mimosas, and Tex-Mex faves. Anise of- fers outstanding wine and dine options, with a well-curated wine list and Mediterranean crudo, charcuterie and entrees. If homestyle and hearty are more your style, Cindi’s New York Deli is right up your alley. Whether home is New York City or Far East Texas, there’s something for you here at Cindi’s. All four locations of this Dallas deli institution feel like a corner diner, and the menu has it all: mouth-watering sandwiches (the corned beef, pastrami and Swiss is unri- valed, but don’t sleep on the BLT); Kosher foods; bagels, all- day breakfast and Southern staples like chicken fried steak, chicken and dumplings, catfish and fried okra. 14 DALLAS OBSERVER • SUMMER GUIDE 2022
