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.

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!

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!

I can't believe I am the first review here. My biggest regret about hiring Chef Incognito is that I…read moredidn't hire him sooner. Not only do I enjoy incredible, fresh, delicious meals (at below market prices as far as I'm concerned)- but he's so funny and fun! I'm trying to learn to cook my own meals, but making the time to shop, prep just isn't feasible with my demanding schedule. With Mike I get the best of both worlds: home cooked meals and great conversation. I've had the pleasure of working with other chefs- but what sets Chef Incognito (cool name btw) apart from the rest is his careful consideration of your budget, dietary restrictions, flavor pallet. THANK YOU Chef Incognito for feeding me today and forever more (or as long as I can afford you)! ‍

Mike is phenomenal!! Not only does he make incredible and delicious food, but he is very friendly…read moreand personal. His salmon eggs Benedict is amazing. If you are looking for a chef, Mike is your guy!!

Okay so, if you read my reviews before you know I'm a big time Burger guy so when I was in Dallas…read moreon a Thursday afternoon I decided to find me a burger place that I've never tried before and I saw this interesting spot popped up so I decided to give it a shot. To my surprise when I arrived I found out very quickly that this is a ghost kitchen and a pop up so there is no seating they only do pick up or delivery orders at this place and it appears to just be one Chef in this kitchen turning out the food. I ordered online. I ordered the steak cheeseburger and fries which was around $15 total which is not bad at all, the burger was fresh made and pretty good but unfortunately the Patty was overcooked and not really that juicy which for me is a big no no as I like my Burgers medium rare but I will say it was pretty good and Fries were excellent and the chef was very friendly. I would give them another shot and specifically ask for medium rare then update my review after.

Hands down the best burger, broccoli and fries in DFW. We watched the chef prepare the food from…read moreour car then he hand delivered our order.

I love birra tacos! You have to have the right amount of flavor and know how to cook the tortilla…read morewith the consommé! Jazzys is the place to get the best birra tacos in the metroplex. This is a family owed business and you are always greated by a smile. Even when they are busy the service is still great. Its a pop up taco spot so they move around to different markets. I also like the birra ramen and the quesabirra is a family fave. If they have the torta get the torta!!!

Delicious birria tacos! The street tacos also come in the crispy shell, but have no cheese and…read moredouble tortillas. The tacos are full of meat and the consome was flavorful. They were making one order at a time so it does take a long time to get your order. Luckily there were only a few people in front of me, but even so it took 22 minutes from the time I ordered to when I got my food. Food was still hot and fresh by the time I drove 10 minutes home. There's also a speaker that's blasting music that was a bit much. It made hearing your name impossible, but since it was one order at time, you knew when you were next.

I've been going here nearly once a week since they opened up the store front about 4ish years ago…read more Next to Osteria il Muro, this is the absolute peak of food in Denton. Michael and the front of house staff are absolutely amazing, friendly, welcoming and extremely accommodating in any instance where there is a need for that. The food, like I mentioned, is absolutely top tier thanks to Chef Tony and his food crew. Absolute artists as chefs and the thing that makes you keep coming back as much as I have is the creativity and huge range of dishes that are constantly being rotated through week by week. Sadly for my love of this place and these people, I'm moving up to New York state so this may well be my last time here, but if there is ever a time I'm near Denton and this place is open, you bet I'll be heading here. This place absolutely deserves your attention and patronage as well as this 5 star review and all the praise I can possibly heap onto it. Please come here to eat some amazing food. Thank you to Michael and Tony as well as the rest of the staff I've gotten to know over the years!!

Showed up with a need for chicken parm and left with a love for Picone…read more Our 13-year-old requested chicken parm for her birthday dinner. She originally wanted Olive Garden, but I always try to support local when we can, so I suggested Picone... and I'm so glad! We ordered the birria crunch wrap, smash burger with potatoes, chicken parm pesto, and a Caesar salad, and we literally left no crumbs. Every bite tasted intentional. The chicken parm was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with rich, flavorful sauce and melty cheese that didn't overpower the dish. The pesto added a fresh, herby richness that tied everything together beautifully. The birria crunch wrap was packed with bold, slow-cooked flavor, and the crispy tortilla gave way to tender meat and creamy, cheesy goodness. It somehow managed to be comforting and exciting at the same time. The smash burger had that perfect crispy edge with a juicy center, and the potatoes were golden, crispy, and seasoned so well that they disappeared almost as fast as the burger. Even the Caesar salad wasn't an afterthought. It was fresh, crisp, perfectly dressed, and exactly what you want alongside a rich meal. You can tell there's real care behind the food. Nothing felt rushed or phoned in. Every dish had layers of flavor, great textures, and combinations that just worked. It felt like people who genuinely love feeding people made our meal. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. It had just the right amount of local charm that made the kids feel like they had discovered a cool hidden gem. We'll absolutely be back.