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People love to brag about a great neighborhood restaurant as if they’re sharing a secret with outsiders. There are no rules for a neighborhood haunt; maybe it’s a pizza place or a greasy spoon, and more likely than not the owners are front and center…

Anthony Bourdain remains our North Star on a proper burger. In a video he made years ago for Insider Tech, which has racked up millions of views, he describes the perfect burger based on three key factors: a soft squishy potato bun; well-ground, good-quality beef; and “more often than not” processed, meltable cheese…

For all of Dallas’ dining options, Cajun cooking like you’d find in and around New Orleans can be a tough craving to fill. Yes, we’ve plenty of oyster bars imbued with Crescent City flavor, but when your tastes want to trend up-market, finding a great Cajun restaurant is like finding a sober person on Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras…