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;))!

just ate at the food truck in the botanical garden, what a lovely surprise! the food was very…read moreaffordable and extremely delicious! the staff were also very kind and patient with me as i ordered, super friendly. i got the lavender lemonade, the avocado toast, and the breakfast burrito. all three items were tasty, fresh, and perfect for the residual summer heat. very excited for their botanical garden restaurant to open. we will absolutely have to come back. 15 trillion stars out of 5 would recommend.

Note: if you are picky or not adventurous with your food selection, the supper club might not be…read morefor you. Ever since I started going, back in August 2023, I've not missed a supper club. The food is exquisite, you never know what you'll be getting in terms of flavor.The past 6 months, I've not had any repeated items on their menu, so savor it since you may not be able to try it until they open their tapas restaurant. I'm not going to lie, there were some (very few, 1 or 2) that didn't hit the spot for me but it is rare. Most of the time I'm amazed with the burst of flavor with just one bite. Service is great and ambiance is wonderful. It is a BYOB and five course meal. They will work with you if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

i love this place, it's my favorite cheesecake spot. there pumpkin cheesecake is amazing i love…read moretheir original too!! just wish it was closer to me!!! i just brought 8 last week!!!!!

I ordered two cheesecakes from Uber Eats. I chose the Irish cream and the blood orange flavors…read more They arrive quickly and were extremely well packaged. I did have to let them sit out for a little bit because they were almost too cold to eat. We really enjoyed the Irish cream flavor. It was probably our favorite out two. The blood orange was just OK. It didn't have much blood orange flavor to it so I was a little disappointed. However, the quality of the ingredients and the cheese cheesecake were excellent, and I will definitely be ordering from them again.

Craving BBQ, specifically turkey and off we went right "down the road"…read more I opted for the 2 meat plates with a few extra sides. (Just couldn't resist) Ordered the turkey and jalapeño Cheddar Sausage. The turkey (as usual) is juicy and tender with the right amount of smokiness flavor. You can't find anyplace that's better! The sausage, is Devine with the right amount of jalapeño heat. True to form the Mac n cheese and baked potato salad was delicious. I opted to try the baked beans and talk about tasty and "differently. I can't explain the flavor but it has this vanilla soda taste that is quite frankly out of this friggin world...and their green beans are seasoned to the Pit-master gods! My sis exclaimed the Pulled pork BBQ Sandwich is her absolute favorite..EVER! The measure of great BBQ (in my opinion) when you're holding 10's across the board. EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS! Next time, I'm trying their Smash Burger! Service is always top notch and restaurant is ALWAYS CLEAN! The staff deserve a huge pat on the back!

hot diggity dog, local craft barbecue. what can i say? five stars all the way. we got there just in…read morethe nick of time. i looked back and the line was out the door. had the beautiful sliced brisket sandwich. french fries were amazing as well as the hatch green chili creamed corn. truly amazing place. 166 reviews, five stars! can't beat it, highly recommend it. awesome little barbecue joint.

Slop. The health department needs to be brought in. I've seen Mama E before and have always…read morewanted to try it. Called ahead and learned they had chicken spaghetti and chicken n dumplings. Yum we made a beeline. Ordered the Chicken Spaghetti and Chicken dumplings with greens and green beans. Along with a side of potato salad. My sis ordered a chopped beef sandwich with green beans and potato salad. The chicken spaghetti arrived first. It was spoiled. literally had to spit it out. My sis tried the green beans and they weren't seasoned one bit. I had to leave. We went straight to counter and I explained there was something wrong with the Chicken Spaghetti and explained it tasted spoiled. I paid for the chopped beef $19.99 and a drink but we left it all on the table. The son followed us out to the parking lot and offered a refund. I explained we were leaving. It was literally the worst soul food/home cooked food experience of my life and as you can see by my many reviews the 1 star here is generous. I wouldn't recommend anyone coming here...seriously it's not just bad but a health safety issue. Drew's....here we come.

I was searching for soul food in my area, and I found out that Mama E's BBQ isn't too far from me…read more Super excited to give this place a try and to support a black owned business just to drive all the way here to find out the restaurant is closed but online it's stated that the establishment opens at 9am - 5pm Saturday morning, it's currently 10:16am business is still closed. I swear it's so hard to support a black owned business

Amazing food and amazing staff! My favorite restaurant, the server Moon is very kind and always…read moremakes the experience warm and welcoming. Restaurant is very cute and cozy and the food is 10/10 everytime!

First night eating here. I was extremely excited to have a Korean eatery near us with a high…read morerating. On arrival I saw 4 posted signs on the door for hiring. Red flag. Basically, it tasted as if the owner is in the back running the line because his cooks left him hanging. Crappily marinated, improperly cooked meat is what we got. Who ever was on the sides and banchan were on it though. They need a raise. Also, clean your restaurant and pick a theme man. Sidenote, having the server come out to tell us without coming out yourself is lame. They apologized many times to say sorry, the owner is in the back and told me to tell you such and such: "You just don't like "our" food. It's supposed to be like that." No, pretty sure it isn't. Your marinade for your meat is not good. The star goes toward your pantry cook. The banchan was not bad, weird lineup but not bad. Why no japchaee, or radish kimchi? Also, that much mayo on steamed broccoli def wasn't my favorite. They really tried to convince us that this is how it's supposed to taste, "What do you mean it tastes sour?" I mean, your marinade has too much vinegar in it. It tastes bad. "What exactly is wrong with the galbi?" It sat in the marinade too long, the meat taste grainy- because of the pear in the marinade- or pineapple juice to each their own. It can basically cook the meat before the meat hits the pan if you leave it in there too long. You would notice this stuff during the plating process- presentations good. But if the foods bad, it's bad no matter how pretty you make it look. We paid the full bill, didn't touch the meat. Pancake was good. Gave 10% to the server, because it wasn't her fault but she didn't help the situation. Forgot to mention as well: a lady and her kids at the table next to us got her meal discounted because of the food. When I asked if it is usually better she said, yes so much better. I'm not sure who is back there but it isn't the normal cook. It's pretty bad tonight. Maybe it was a one off, like everyone has but... the idea that you can try to convince customers that maybe they're wrong and just don't know how Korean food should taste surely did leave a bad taste for us.

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

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.