POPULAR PLACES TO DINE AT THIS SUMMER IN DALLAS

Visitors to Dallas are sometimes amazed by the city’s cosmopolitan charm, but residents know very well that this town is a creative melting pot of cultural and stylistic influences. Here are three of the city’s top restaurants — the perfect places to show off Dallas’s vibrant dining scene, or to explore if you’re just moving in yourself.

THE CEDARS SOCIAL

If you find yourself struggling to decide between handcrafted cocktails and upscale comfort food, you can have both in one place at The Cedars Social. The wait service is consistently stellar, and the menu boasts a rotating seasonal selection anchored by a few year-round staples. The setting is unique too — a charming blend of old world brick-and-wood ambiance with the quirky, retro vibe of a ’70s-era living room.

TEI-AN

This Japanese soba house may be best known for its noodles, but it boasts a full variety of Japanese cuisine and fine dining dishes, often blended in creative ways. The sushi is a perennial favorite, as is the seaweed salad; but that’s just the start of your culinary adventure at Tei-An, with dishes like sea urchin ricotta and black sesame mousse often on the menu. Make reservations and show up early, because some of the more popular items run out late in the day.

CAFÉ MOMENTUM

If you want to get a table at Café Momentum, you’ll have to reserve it days in advance — but it’s worth the effort. The food is wonderful, of course, with hearty American fare that draws rave reviews across the menu; the smoked fried chicken is a particular favorite, as is the extensive wine list. But what really makes this place special is its mission. Cafe Momentum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers 12-month paid internships to youth who’ve spent time in jail, helping them learn work and life skills as they rotate through every service position in the restaurant.

If you’re ready to take advantage of these and many more dining opportunities in one of America’s most cosmopolitan cities, maybe it’s time to consider a move to one of our apartments in Dallas, too. Call today to book a tour or find out which floor plans are still available.