If the chew fits. Trend-setting restaurants worth stepping out to.
LATULI Memorial
Employing her expert design eye, restaurateur Allison Knight has joined forces with chef Bryan Caswell on a noteworthy opening for Memorial. Expect gasp-worthy interiors that feature Knight’s impressive personal art collection, a menu that marries Gulf Coast inspiration with ingredients from local farms and ranches, and a two-story setting primed for people watching.
Good God, Nadine’s Waugh Dr.
The new patio-centric cocktail bar offers high brow frozen drinks, craft specialties and wine on tap, all paired with a menu of bar snacks designed to be a full meal. Consider concoctions like The Houstonian — butterfly pea gin, creme de violette and herbs — the floral Queen Charlotte, and a frozen serrano pineapple T&T.
Aperitivo Downtown
Overlooking the skyline, Aperitivo is a glittering rooftop lounge celebrating the Italian pre-dinner cocktail hour. Make your way through a menu of spritzes and shareable plates under marbleized tile ceilings and other pastel, post-worthy decor.
Solarium Midtown
Pickleball meets refined cocktail lounge at the two-story, glass-encased concept overlooking private bays. Pair your paddles with pints at meet at the pretty courts for games, gossip or a bit of both.
Succulent Fine Dining W. Dallas
From the a’Bouzy team comes a concept inspired by the bounty of Napa Valley. Perch up near the rooftop greenhouse to pair your vino with garden-to-table specialties like deviled eggs with caviar and roast chicken in lemon beurre blanc.
Agnes and Sherman Heights
A classic diner mashed with Asian American fare, much-buzzed-about, hip and trendy Agnes and Sherman offers comfort dishes with a unique spin from respected chef Nick Wong.