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Review: Twisted Root Burger in Bedford

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Ron T. Ennis/DFW.com

Spurred by our seemingly bottomless appetite for burgers, burgers, burgers, the Twisted Root Burger Co. continues to expand. Read more

Around the World in 80 Meals: Peru, times two, in Dallas

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DFW.com

There’s no shortage of Mexican and Central American food in North Texas. But South American cuisine — not including those monster Brazilian meat palaces with their giant skewers — is a bit tougher to find. ( Read more

BBQ Safari: Hard Eight in Roanoke

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(Special to DFW.com/Steve Watkins)

Last year, a couple of our readers suggested we try Hard Eight BBQ after a somewhat disappointing visit to a train-themed BBQ joint in Panther City. The name really stuck in the back of my mind, and since there is a location in Roanoke,... Read more

Dining review: Queenie’s, Tim Love’s new Denton steakhouse

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(DFW.com/Max Faulkner)

Ever nimble, Fort Worth chef Tim Love has executed one of the more cunning transformations with Queenie’s Steakhouse in... Read more

Dining review: Snowflake & Crepes Cafe in Southlake

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(DFW.com/Joyce Marshall)

If it weren’t for the traffic backing up on Southlake Boulevard and the jets en route to D/FW Airport screaming from the sky above, you’d almost think you were in a tropical paradise. Read more

Dining review: Burritos Locos in Grapevine

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(Special to DFW.com/Joseph Daniel)

Burritos Locos has food like a taco stand but, fortunately, a lot more space. Half the restaurant is a patio, and with summer approaching, nothing sounds better right now than stuffing my face with tacos while a cool breeze passes by. Read more

Dining review: 1010 Social Burger in Arlington

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(DFW.com/Max Faulkner)

1010 Social Burger is trying to find itself. Read more

Dining review: Waters in Fort Worth

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(DFW.com/Khampha Bouaphanh)

The local appetite for seafood hasn’t historically been ravenous, what with our long tradition of not being situated near an ocean. You tend to like what’s available. Oh, we’ve dabbled in Gulf shrimp and indulged in the occasional fried catfish dinner, but it’s probabl... Read more

Dining review: Jet’s Pizza offers delish deep dish

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(Special to DFW.com/Joseph Daniel)

Domino’s, Papa John’s or Pizza Hut? How about none of the above. Read more

Dining review: Texas Pit Oyster Bar in Fort Worth

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DFW.com

It takes a mighty confident restaurant to sport a logo flying the proud red, white and blue flag of Texas, along with the equally iconic local culinary term “pit” to then turn around and pitch the unexpected : oysters and seafood, with nary a classic barbecue item in sight. Read more

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