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| Dragonfly Contemporary Cuisine 2332 Leonard St. (Hotel ZaZa), Dallas, Texas 214-550-9500 |
| Dallas Restaurant Review: Dragonfly restaurant is one of the stars of the Dallas dining scene. SETTING - The luxurious Hotel ZaZa, just off McKinney Avenue in the Uptown area. I am not a fan of restaurants in hotels as a rule, as they often lack in ambiance or food quality or both. But Dragonfly is in a league of its own. You can enter through the plush hotel lobby or you can look for the separate Dragonfly entrance nearby. Believe it or not, the walk-up appeal is actually greater through the beautiful lobby. FOOD - "New American". The menu evolves. Current top choices would include the Pan-Seared Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp or Kobe Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio with Peppercorns & Truffle Oil (maybe the best in town) to start off. For entrees, the Lobster Ravioli with Herb-Roasted Mushrooms is gone (darn), but the Guinness Braised Short Ribs are wonderful (boneless, naturally). You won't need a knife -- so tender it can be cut with fork or a business card.. They also have variouis steaks from "Z Grill", which I haven't tried yet. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Appetizers $12-$14. Entrees $26-$38. Separate menu at their see-and-be-seen bar. SERVICE - The wait staff will be delighted to give you the inside scoop on the menu. WINES - A very nice wine list, mostly lesser-known labels, and good. The many wines-by-the-glass are healthy pours, with prices to match. AMBIANCE - The word is "opulent". Blacks and golds, subtle leopard print carpet, Rorschach inkblot black & gold chairs. The beautiful bar is busy. Drink of the day: champagne. There is also a patio area with its own bar. A mix of business types (casual or jacket) and beautiful people in "sensual chic". Jeans are also seen, but they're very expensive jeans on very well-toned butts. RESERVATIONS - "Don't leave home without them." This place stays busy until 11 p.m. nightly. WEB SITE - For more information or to see their menus, click here. BOTTOM LINE - The food and service are First Class. Dragonfly is without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Dallas. |
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