Do you want to go to a really great restaurant? Somewhere that will knock your socks off and beg you to go back more and more? Well, I'm starting a list of all the places in Dallas that you should try (and some you might not try). I constantly perused Eater, Thrillist, and local magazines in Dallas when I worked there for a year and a half and went to a different restaurant almost every night when I was there. So without further ado:

1. Gemma (New American)

One of the best places in Dallas. The food is new and wonderfully prepared. Cocktails are done to perfection and the wine selection is great. They also do great wine dinners usually once a month which are definitely worth it!

2. FT33 (Eclectic)

Very cool place, but eccentric food (i.e. foodie paradise).

3. Filament (Southern Cuisine)

Offshoot of FT33, this is actually a fun location in Deep Ellum and I liked the food. It’s not terribly fancy, but good food.

4. Neighborhood Services (American)

Nice little local place with reasonable food (Lover’s Ln location).

5. Sprezza (Italian)

Really splendid Italian food; get anything with their homemade cheese which is fabulous.

6. Tei-Ann (Japanese)

So I heard great things about this and was a little disappointed. Maybe more fun with another person so I can get a larger variety.

7. Nobu (Japanese)

This was really exquisite sushi and in a ritzy area, so a little more expensive than normal.

8. CBD Provisions (New American)

Okay, come here with at least one other person and get the pigs head, yes, the pigs head. Only thing I came for which was pretty good, but not spectacular.

9. The Grape (American/Wine Bar)

Nice small, romantic little place with pretty good food and nice little wine selection.

10. Pecan Lodge (Barbecue)

So I thought this was okay, but I was actually disappointed in a lot of Dallas barbecue. I must have be expecting a little more?