Restaurant Of The Day

Digg’s Taco Shop

Dallas

Of all the taco joints springing up around town (is it the economy?), this newest en-try, in University Park, offers good value and a relaxing atmosphere (think blond-wood booths, dish towel napkins, and wee cacti in cans on the tables). We tackled the taco combo, choosing braised free-range chicken and grilled mahimahi plus a cup of black beans and a timbale of cilantro rice. We couldn’t resist the margarita popsicle for dessert; it goes down fine on a warm summer night. Beer, wine, & margaritas.
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Pat’s Pick

Triniti

A lot of money has gone into Triniti, most evident in its design, by Houston’s MC2Architects. It’s gorgeous, with massive frosted-glass doors that lead into a soaring room with walls the color of whipped cream. As you might expect from the sophisticated look, the menu is refined and, when it takes a notion, cutting-edge. The kitchen is under the direction of co-owner and executive chef Ryan Hildebrand (formerly with Textile) and chef de cuisine Jose Hernandez (previously at Philippe), and when those two are on, they’re on.