{"id":237962,"date":"2026-04-07T00:44:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/237962\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T00:44:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:44:17","slug":"our-4-favorite-dallas-restaurants-right-now-what-to-order-at-mamani-owners-new-bakery-apothecary-2-0-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/237962\/","title":{"rendered":"Our 4 Favorite Dallas Restaurants Right Now \u2014 What to Order at Mamani Owners&#8217; New Bakery, Apothecary 2.0, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>        &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n          \t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>The Snow Crab 6 Pack at The Charles is a ravioli cut tableside. (Photo by Samantha Marie Photography)<\/p>\n<p>The Opium Den is a must-try on Apothecary&#8217;s cocktail menu. (Photo by Samantha Marie)<\/p>\n<p>Apothecary is now offering a full dinner menu in both of its spaces. (Photo by Samantha Marie)<\/p>\n<p>The s&#8217;mores dessert at Apothecary is a fun way to end a meal. (Photo by Samantha Marie)<\/p>\n<p>The Charles recently introduced a redesigned space and menu, with an emphasis on items from their wood-fired grill. (Photo by Samantha Marie Photography) <\/p>\n<p>Two new must-try menu items at The Charles include the Focaccia di Charles and Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio. (Photo by Samantha Marie Photography)<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t leave without ordering the Affogato Semifreddo at The Charles for dessert. (Photo by Samantha Marie Photography)<\/p>\n<p>From croissants and Kouign-Amann to cookies, cakes, tarts, and muffins, there\u2019s a ton to try on the pastries menu at The Bread Club. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n<p>The sandwich menu at The Bread Club features 9 kinds of sandwiches. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>The Snow Crab 6 Pack at The Charles is a ravioli cut tableside. (Photo by Samantha Marie Photography)<\/p>\n<p>The Opium Den is a must-try on Apothecary&#8217;s cocktail menu. (Photo by Samantha Marie)<\/p>\n<p>Apothecary is now offering a full dinner menu in both of its spaces. (Photo by Samantha Marie)<\/p>\n<p>The s&#8217;mores dessert at Apothecary is a fun way to end a meal. (Photo by Samantha Marie)<\/p>\n<p>The Charles recently introduced a redesigned space and menu, with an emphasis on items from their wood-fired grill. (Photo by Samantha Marie Photography) <\/p>\n<p>Two new must-try menu items at The Charles include the Focaccia di Charles and Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio. (Photo by Samantha Marie Photography)<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t leave without ordering the Affogato Semifreddo at The Charles for dessert. (Photo by Samantha Marie Photography)<\/p>\n<p>From croissants and Kouign-Amann to cookies, cakes, tarts, and muffins, there\u2019s a ton to try on the pastries menu at The Bread Club. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n<p>The sandwich menu at The Bread Club features 9 kinds of sandwiches. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n<p>The Dallas restaurant openings don\u2019t seem to be slowing down any time soon. There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.papercitymag.com\/restaurants\/dallas-most-exciting-restaurant-openings-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">brand-new spots to check out<\/a>, as well as old favorites revamping their spaces and menus. In our What to Order series, we do the work for you by visiting the latest hot spots and narrowing down the best (in our opinion) bites at each.<\/p>\n<p>For this month\u2019s round-up, we dined at a highly anticipated new bakery from the owners of Michelin-starred Mamani and a cool, new Oak Cliff bar. We also returned to The Charles after it upgraded its interior and refreshed its menu, as well as Apothecary, which just expanded into the former Rye space to offer a new two-room experience with a full dinner menu \u2014 a first for the cocktail bar.<\/p>\n<p>These are our 4 favorite Dallas restaurants right now, and what to order at each spot.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tApothecary<\/p>\n<p class=\"neigh-st\">Lower Greenville <\/p>\n<p>1922 Greenville Avenue<br \/>Dallas, TX 75206  \u00a0| \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Apothecary+1922+Greenville+Avenue+Dallas%2C+TX+75206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Map<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FOOD-SHOTSS-39-1024x683.jpg\" data-hash=\"724105\"  data- alt=\"Apothecary\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive center-block\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Apothecary is now offering a full dinner menu in both of its spaces. (Photo by Samantha Marie)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>After Michelin-recognized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.papercitymag.com\/restaurants\/dallas-restaurant-closings-rye-the-poboy-shop\/#:~:text=Dallas%20restaurant%20closings.-,Rye,dinner%20service%20on%20March%207.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rye closed on Lower Greenville<\/a> almost a month ago, its sister concept (and next-door neighbor), Apothecary, underwent a remodel, expanding across both spaces. Now, the favorite Dallas cocktail bar has reopened as a two-room experience. Archive and Alchemy are two different rooms with different cocktail menus that Apothecary, though both spaces share the same full dinner menu (also a new offering for the bar).<\/p>\n<p>The former Rye space is now Archive, featuring a \u201cmore approachable menu\u201d including drinks from Apothecary\u2019s original \u201cOver the Counter\u201d section and other classic cocktail options. The original Apothecary space is now the Alchemy room, which offers more adventurous options.<\/p>\n<p>What to Order:<\/p>\n<p>Cocktails are necessary at Apothecary. There\u2019s always something new and creative to try. During our recent dinner, we enjoyed one of the more \u201cadventurous\u201d options \u2014 the Opium Den with rum, poppy seed clarified milk syrup, chocolate mole bitters, and more. It\u2019s also smoked at the table.<br \/>\nA Rye favorite \u2014 the Icelandic Hot Dog bite is still a must-order with its TX wagyu dog and rudbrod bun<br \/>\nThe steak tartare made with TX wagyu and served with bread<br \/>\nJapanese elotes with miso butter, Kewpie mayo, togarashi, katsuobushi, sesame seeds, and micro cilantro<br \/>\nAnother popular dish from the Rye menu, the beef cheek tacos, was our favorite bite of the evening<br \/>\nThe roasted local vegetables are a delicious \u201cside\u201d dish consisting of rainbow carrots, rainbow chard, burnt miso glaze, spiced honey butter, goat cheese, and blackened pepitas<br \/>\nFor dessert, you can\u2019t miss the S\u2019mores. It comes out with its own little fire, so you can roast your own marshmallow before topping it onto a graham cake with chocolate namelaka and graham cracker &amp; cocoa nib crumble. It\u2019s one of the most indulgent versions of the classic campfire treat you\u2019ll ever try.<br \/>\nWe also can\u2019t forget about the Softserve Margarita that the bar is quickly become a hot spot for. It\u2019s a grilled pineapple soft serve with tequila, lime, and chili salt. You have to be careful with this one.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tThe Bread Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"neigh-st\">Uptown <\/p>\n<p>2681 Howell Street, BU5<br \/>Dallas, TX   \u00a0| \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=The+Bread+Club+2681+Howell+Street%2C+BU5+Dallas%2C+TX+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Map<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thebreadclub-LamPastries-Web-Res-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive center-block wp-post-image img-responsive \" alt=\"The Bread Club Dallas\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>From croissants and Kouign-Amann to cookies, cakes, tarts, and muffins, there\u2019s a ton to try on the pastries menu at The Bread Club. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>The most recent addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.papercitymag.com\/restaurants\/dallas-bakery-best-10-sweet-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dallas\u2019 bakery scene<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.papercitymag.com\/restaurants\/the-bread-club-dallas-bakery-uptown-mamani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Bread Club<\/a>, comes from the owners of Michelin-starred Mamani. It\u2019s located right next door to the modern European restaurant at Uptown\u2019s The Quad. Led by baking director Peter Edris (formerly of Frenchette Bakery in New York City), the new bakery mills Texas-grown grains in-house to produce handcrafted breads, laminated pastries, made-to-order sandwiches, grab-and-go salads, sweets, signature matcha drinks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.papercitymag.com\/restaurants\/new-dallas-coffee-cafe-olivia-cedrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">coffee<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What to Order:<\/p>\n<p>For breakfast, don\u2019t miss The Breakfast Sandwich. My favorite during a recent brunchtime visit, the sammie features spinach &amp; chive egg, chipotle aioli, cheddar cheese, avocado, and bacon on a torta bun.<br \/>\nThe Turkey Brie sandwich is also a delicious option with turkey breast, cranberry mustard, spinach, and brie<br \/>\nWe obviously haven\u2019t had a chance to try all the pastries on the menu yet (there are 18 including cookies, muffins, and tarts), but some favorites so far include the seasonal danish (it was strawberries &amp; cream when we visited), The Sausage Roll, the Chocolate \u201cB\u201d Croissant, and Ensaymada.<br \/>\nFor coffee and matcha, make sure to try the Einspanner Latte and Berry Matcha \u2014 both are topped with vanilla bean cold foam<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tThe Charles<\/p>\n<p class=\"neigh-st\">Design District <\/p>\n<p>1632 Market Center Boulevard<br \/>Dallas, TX 75207  \u00a0| \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=The+Charles+1632+Market+Center+Boulevard+Dallas%2C+TX+75207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Map<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Focaccia-di-Charles-and-Bluefin-Tuna-Carpaccio-1024x683.jpg\" data-hash=\"721089\"  data- alt=\"The Charles Dallas\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive center-block\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Two new must-try menu items at The Charles include the Focaccia di Charles and Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio. (Photo by Samantha Marie Photography)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>The first restaurant from Dallas-based Duro Hospitality recently unveiled its transformed interiors, which are \u201cricher, sexier, moodier, and more magnetic than ever.\u201d The Charles also debuted a new menu that focuses on dishes prepared on their wood-fired grill, like the rustic and smoky BBQ Pork Jowl with cavolo nero, charred lemon, and black garlic. We revisited the restaurant to taste the newest menu options. Here are our favorite new dishes at The Charles.<\/p>\n<p>What to Order:<\/p>\n<p>Focaccia di Charles \u2014 the prosciutto and black truffle honey version ($59)<br \/>\nBluefin Tuna Carpaccio with green tomato vinaigrette and crispy quinoa<br \/>\nSnow Crab Six Pack \u2014 ravioli with Vadouvan cream, pickled shallot, and chive<br \/>\nThe gorgonzola-crusted grilled waygu NY strip<br \/>\nA side of crispy sunchokes with truffled aioli and parmesan<br \/>\nAffogato Semifreddo for dessert, lit on fire tableside<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tKilmac\u2019s<\/p>\n<p class=\"neigh-st\">Oak Cliff <\/p>\n<p>814 W Davis Street<br \/>Dallas, TX   \u00a0| \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Kilmac%26%238217%3Bs+814+W+Davis+Street+Dallas%2C+TX+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Map<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_9724-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive center-block wp-post-image img-responsive \" alt=\"Kilmac\u2019s Oak Cliff\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Kilmac&#8217;s is one of the newest additions to Dallas&#8217; cocktail bar scene. (Photo by Megan Ziots)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>From the owners of The Old Monk, this new cocktail bar recently debuted right next door to the new Oak Cliff location of the beloved Dallas Irish bar. The menu features 14 signature cocktails, beer (only Guinness on draft), wine, and seltzer, as well as a couple of snacks and a dozen kinds of 12-inch New York-inspired pizzas from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pizzalee33\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">consultant Lee Hunzinger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What to Order:<\/p>\n<p>Santa Muerte \u2014 a mezcal-based cocktail with Montenegro, peach, lemon, and serrano hot honey<br \/>\nSmoked Guinness Old Fashioned<br \/>\nCharcuterie board with prosciutto, Saint-Andr\u00e9 cheese, fig jam, olives, pickles, and more<br \/>\nIf you like spicy, the Piccante pizza is a delicious combination of soppressata piccante, Calabrian chiles, whipped ricotta, and hot honey.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to go back and try much more.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/northpark-logo-white-2026.png\" alt=\"NorthPark - Discover shopping\" class=\"img-responsive\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Discover the Art of Shopping<\/p>\n<p>              Featured Properties&#13;<\/p>\n<p>    \t      Your One Awaits<\/p>\n<p>        Presented by<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/eng\/sales\/houston-tx-usa\/\" class=\"ga-trap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed_(61)_md.jpg\" alt=\"Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\tLike PaperCity Dallas on Facebook<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the magazine. 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