Dallas01Pecan Lodge
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Deep Ellum barbecue — brisket, house-made sausage and the Hot Mess.
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Dallas02Desta Ethiopian Restaurant
Editor’s pick
Ethiopian combination platters and tibs, served the traditional way.
Dallas03Mia's Tex-Mex
Editor’s pick
A Dallas institution since 1991 and the home of the brisket taco.
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Chef of the Month
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Chef Cedric Frazier
The Cedric Frazier Experience Catering Kitchen + Café
From intimate private dinners to elegant celebrations and comforting Southern plates, Chef Cedric Frazier brings a personal touch to the Dallas–Fort Worth culinary scene. Raised in South Carolina's Lowcountry, Chef Ced developed his love of cooking through family traditions and professional hospitality training. Today, The Cedric Frazier Experience Catering Kitchen + Café in Red Oak serves everyday diners while also creating private dining and catered experiences — blending Southern comfort, thoughtful presentation and warm hospitality.
Congratulations, Chef Ced — may this fall be full of blessings.
From Chef Ced’s kitchen
Lowcountry and Southern cooking — the style Chef Ced brings to private dinners, celebrations and the café in Red Oak.
103 Waller Street, Suite 101, Red Oak, TX 75154
Thu–Sat 11am–7pm · Sun 11am–4pm or until sold out · Closed Mon–Wed
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