Modern Lifestyles WINTER 2016 | Page 44

Hot Rock Hama Chili 42 ModernLifestyles.tv precision and labor: sliced paper-thin, pressed into layers, then cut into little cubes. When you put it in your mouth, the layers slide apart pleasingly. Its tart-sweet flavor did everything for the beef. I could order a he-man dinner of the Dallas dining experts; “the best fried chicken in town” which was Korean styled sweet and spicy. A bountiful bowl of perfectly prepared brussel sprouts and then once again have the Uchi manager come over to our table with a hot rock bowl of fried rice which he personally broke an egg over for us. The wine list is concise and designed to pair perfectly with the food, including five sparkling wines by the glass. More than a dozen sakes are available by the glass or in larger bottles for sharing. The Bar scene itself made a three hour dinner worth every moment! In early 2016, Uchi Dallas Executive Chef Tyson Cole’s new concept,Top Knot, will open on the second floor of the original Uchi Dallas on Maple Avenue. The concept will marry a playful Asian-inspired menu with a full bar and a relaxed atmosphere. It will feature small plates that give a playful nod to the restaurant’s downstairs sibling Uchi. The food will bring together flavors from across Asia and farther afield. Top Knot will open initially for dinner and a full bar offering, including beer, wine, and sake on tap and distinctive cocktails. Brunch and lunch will launch in subsequent months. Once again, making Tyson Cole’s second dining experience another most anticipated in the Dallas Dining scene.