I heard about Cicada through instagram and decided to reserve their pop-up dinner at Beast & Co in…read moreFt Worth. Lovely, chic ambiance upon walking in. We were greeted by Chef Cody's wife (I believe her name is Haley?), and seated at 2-top table in the front room by the bar. We waited until the other guests arrived for the 7pm seating, and our dining experience began. Let me just start by saying that I've definitely spoiled myself, having been to several tasting menus across Dallas and a handful in other states. To be honest, this one did not live up to my expectations, unfortunately. I still give 4 stars for the overall dining experience, as the chef and his staff were very friendly and efficient, and provided a warm, welcoming environment. This was a 10-course tasting menu with 5 natural wine pairings, coming out to ~$450 for 2 people after taxes and before tip. This is a reasonable price for the DFW area. From the menu, I really liked the first few courses, especially the boneless pork rib and fermented potato bread! The panko-breaded pork was SOOO soft and tender, juicy goodness in every bite. And the potato bread with cultured brie butter was so dense, unlike any "bread" I've had before! From the entrees, I enjoyed the oyster carbonara, which had a rich taste to it - not much oyster flavor, just as the chef had described upon bringing out the dishes, but very cheesy without being overwhelming. I liked how they started and ended with tartlette - definitely enjoyed the chilled grilled asparagus one, especially with the delicate crust of the tart. Now, a few criticisms of the menu - I think there were a few too many fried pieces - the panko-fried pork followed by the fried avocado was a little heavy for me. I was a little disappointed by the aged duck breast course. I very much enjoy duck breast, but I really look for the crispy skin on top with tender meat throughout. Maybe I had a bad piece, but my duck meat pieces were very chewy, and I couldn't finish it all. The beet bordelaise was an absolute delight and added elegant flavor to the dish. I was also excited for the apple & hazelnut dessert, as I loooove hazelnut! But I thought that the koji salt was a little too salty and overpowered the apple and hazelnut pieces. I will note here as a disclaimer that I have a salt-sensitive palate, so this may not have been the case for others. The wine pairings were excellent - each wine went along with 2 courses of the menu. However, I was surprised that they did not change out the wine glass for the middle 3 wines, moving from white to orange to red wines... I would expect that in a wine tasting at a vineyard where they are trying to conserve cups/glasses for the small pours, but in a fine dining setting, I expect the glass to be changed out for each wine. I did like that they paired the sake with the two dessert courses, definitely played into my Japanese heritage. I did notice that as they were pouring the sake, the nigori had settled a bit to the bottom. I would like to see the sake being tilted a little bit before pouring so that the particles do not settle. I thought the pacing of the meal was great - very relaxed but not waiting too long between courses, and the dishes were explained thoroughly and in a timely manner. Haley had great timing as well, pouring each wine before the dish was brought out. I appreciated how she explained the rationale of why each was paired to complement the flavor profile of the dish.

Freakin AWESOME- the meal was over the top delicious!! And the set up with other local foodies was…read moretop notch. Don't miss out (or do since they have limited seating and I want to go again;))!

There is something special that happens within & beyond the doors of Sazon Tropical. Upon entry,…read moreyou are embraced with both a casual and a comfortable environment. The aroma and the delightful display of possibilities are there for the taking. The service is attentive & clearly the food is cooked with love. There is intentionality throughout & these little things make a difference. Even the takeout container has a special message to take with you. Clearly the establishment has a purpose and they are delivering. I never actually made it out of the parking lot with my order. I took a taste and I kept on tasting. It was the kind of meal where you're singing in your food. Keep doing what you're doing Sazon Tropical. I look forward to my next visit. #CoRaCommunicates

I had been looking forward to trying Sazon Tropical for a few weeks because I love Dominican and…read morePuerto Rican food. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing overall. I started with the ham and cheese empanada. The outside was fried perfectly crispy, but the filling was basically chopped lunch meat and cheese. It wasn't terrible, but definitely underwhelming. I'd rate it about a 2/10. Next, I ordered the mofongo with chicharrón. The flavor was extremely garlic-heavy, and it was only served warm instead of hot and fresh. The texture and seasoning just didn't hit for me. I'd give that around a 3/10. The biggest issue was the fried beef. The meat smelled off and tasted spoiled. After eating it, I ended up with a stomach ache later on. That completely ruined the experience for me and honestly made me question the freshness of other items on the menu as well. Would I return? Probably not. I don't mind giving restaurants second chances, but food quality and freshness are non-negotiable for me, especially when spending hard-earned money dining out.

Food was delicious, service was quick . Definitely hidden…read moregem Price was great , portions large

Hibachi was well made I got the steak and chicken and it did not disappoint I will be back my…read morefriend got the chicken and salmon also said it was really good

If I could give zero stars, I would. PLEASE check your receipts before you leave this place! The…read morecashier here overcharged me, and when I pointed out the error, he had the nerve to casually dismiss it, telling me, "It's just a few dollars." It's not about the few dollars; it's the principle. They are straight-up robbers with that kind of customer service. As for the food, don't get your hopes up. The entire menu is mid at best. The punugulu was the only decent thing I had, but trust me, one okay appetizer is absolutely not worth making the trip all the way out to Denton. Save your time, save your money, and go to a restaurant that actually respects its customers.

No butter chicken here! After a friendly and patient order taker tried to help me, I buckled up for…read morean eating adventure and I was not disappointed. I ended up with flavorful and fresh flavors that left me wishing I could eat more but with no room left. Prices were reasonable. There were several tables waiting ahead of me and several to go pickups after I arrived so I think I was probably #10 in line and my food took 30-40 minutes at 6 PM- I think I just hit the early dinner rush. Don't let that discourage you: order and run some errands if you are tight on time. I eat Indian about weekly and there were so many menu options I've never seen before. I felt like I took a little trip to India. Picnic tables outside were a great way to enjoy the spring breezes while I waited- can't wait to come back!

Freshly squeezed, lemonade stand directly in front of dream Park (about 10 steps). Average cost is…read more$7 for a one size refreshing drink.

Been meaning to try Picone for a while but every time we're in Denton we're there for a different…read morerestaurant down the street, so it was good to branch out a bit. So glad they have non-marinara chicken parm options because the pesto sauce was great and the chicken was thigh, so super well-fried and moist. Husband and I split the burrata, which was also excellent! Burnt carrots were cooked perfectly and paired well with the honey glaze and ricotta. Daily special arancini was our least favorite but still really good, so hoping that some day we can come back and try their other specials and mainstays. People say the smash burger is elite. We would definitely be regulars if we lived closer!

First, know it's BYOB. I had no idea from looking it up online / reading reviews…read more The food is great. Tiny small menu so check out the pic I have below to make sure there is something like. The burgers have a nice crunchy finish on them. The salad looks basic but it's large and delicious. The chicken portion is huge. While it may appear to be similar to a fast food burger place, it's not fast. We were told our burgers would take 35 minutes but it was closer to 20-25. I'm looking forward to returning and getting the chicken.

YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!…read more Recently, I stumbled upon Lekkerbek Texas at the Flower Mound Farmer's Market. I had no idea what Poffertjes were, but I am SO GLAD that I tried them out. They are delicius tiny pancakes from the Netherlands, topped with all types of tasty goodness! The one that I had was topped with powdered sugar, Nutella and fresh juicy strawberries! Not onl ly was the service great, but it was quick and had incredible attention to detail. The owner Xavier, was there with her husband and kids. It was a beautiful sunny day, with many sweet tooths, like myself, wandering around. I highly recommend this sweet treat! Get some NOW!

From the owner: LekkerbekTexas serves traditional Dutch Street Food including the popular Dutch Oliebollen,…read morePoffertjes (Mini Dutch Pancakes) and the Original hot served MEGA Stroopwafel with homemade caramel! We are a dedicated family-owned business, committed to providing exceptional quality and superior taste to our customers. If you like to bake at home, we offer easy Home recipe dry mixes of our own Oliebollen, Poffertjes and Pannenkoeken! Mixes are made with Hand selected wheat for the Authentic Dutch street Food taste. Our Products are Made in the USA!

It was late! Husband and I were tried and hungry when we spotted Slice City Pizza. This place is…read moresmall, cozy and so deliciously great. They sell pizza by the slice and whole pizzas. They are also BYOB! You can bring in wine or liquor. You can bring your own glasses or they lend you glasses, what a cool place. The people that work here are so nice. The food is delicious, the people are very nice and welcoming. It's BYOB without a cork fee!! We had leftovers and packed the leftovers up and let me say the leftovers tasted delicious on warm up, I highly recommend Slice City Pizz

Slice city had a other location on the Westside but, I had not been to this location. I was in for…read morea surprise. It was so nice when I walked in! The restaurant is spacious with lots of leather booth seats, small bar spaces and a few tables as you walk in. It pretty dim inside there. There was only one family inside. The Cashier Guy was really nice. He was extra nice when it was tip time too. It took a little while to get my Pizza and it seemed like it was a Pepperoni slice with missing Pepperonis. My pizza was piping hot and a little too crispy. It was sort of dry? Also for a New York style pizza I was expecting bigger. Like my friend, Stephanie said, if you're going to charge that much, the Pizza slice better be bigger. Lol! Restrooms were clean, it's cool inside they have a few TVs to watch sports. Manager was fussy about being short 50.00 and no record of it. They were a few doordash orders waiting too. In sum, service was ok, Pizza was ok. It's more like ambiance over Pizza. Oh, well, I got my Carb review in.