I love stopping by 1890 when I am in deep ellum. The store is very nice inside and the staff is so…read morehelpful. They walk you through the different spices, oils, vinegars and let you try all different kinds. I got the spicy pickled garlic and peach balsamic vinegar. Both are so delicious and fresh tasting. I can't wait to come back for more goodies!

I like the 1890 products and knew what to expect. I like the variety of oils and vinegars and I…read morelike that you can taste each product so you'll know what you're getting. My only complaint was the attendant wouldn't leave us alone. I understand that that they are expected to suggestive sell but she kept a steady barrage and wouldn't just let us browse. Everything we looked at, she had a suggestion on something to pair it with or how she likes to use it. Maybe just let the customer browse in peace.

Oh my! Joanne Bondy's stocks and broths are awesome! They are so fresh and pure. The Spike broth is…read morefull of warm spices that will cure whatever ails you. It's just so comforting. We are in a heat wave and it was still the best broth I've ever had. I can't wait until winter to sit by a fire and sip on that! I also got broth for pets for my grand dogs. They are going to love it!! There's no onion or garlic so it will be easily digestible for them. I walked away from there with 8 sticks, broths and lard. Ohhhhhh, the jalapeño broth is soooo good too. And nice little kick on the back end. I can't wait to try each of items I bought! Joanne is a wealth of information and so friendly and interesting. Go check this place out and "stock" up on some great stuff for your health and your soul.

Great little place at the Farmers market. We tried the…read morelobster bisque and the chili. The bisque was creamy and flavorful, perfect spiking to bring out the lobster taste. The chili was great as well, true Texas chili without beans, it was delicious, but only slightly spicy. The other soups and stocks looked really good as well. They even have a window where you can see into the kitchen where they make it all. Definitely recommend trying it.

Need a cheese and charcuterie plate for a party? Scardello's is an excellent resource for a well…read morepresented artisan charcuterie. We really like Cotswald cheese so they always make Cotswald as one of our cheese selections . Enjoy

This place is great. My sister & I have taken two of their cheese classes, the owners are so kind &…read moreinformative. I just picked up a charcuterie board from them last night, amazing. The best cheese I've ever had!

My favorite place to visit when I'm anywhere near this area! The most delicious Turkish delight…read moreI've ever had. You must get one of everything. I'm obsessed with their smoked nuts and mixes. Such friendly staff who will let you sample because they know you'll love everything you try.

I've never seen Turkish delight like this before and it comes in so many flavors! The service was…read moregreat, they're really nice and will let you sample stuff before buying, as well as let you choose different cuts for the Turkish delight. I got a chocolate coconut, pomegranate, pistachio, and white chocolate flavor and it was all really good. I also got their baklava, but I didn't like it as much as I like other ones from other places.

An unexpected delight. Love to listen to music here. Great vibe and awesome service. Great place to…read morehang out with the gals or date night.

My husband surprised me with a chocolate making class at Chocolate Secrets…read more We were the only ones who signed up for the class and they only do it Monday - Friday ( we were coming out of town so if you're coming please know you can't do it on the weekends ) They give you molds and different colors and toppings for the chocolates . The chocolates is definitely high quality you can taste it They give you white , milk, and dark chocolate And base colors to make other colors so remember your color charts lol The class comes with a. Free drink and tour Since we had a few bumps as they didn't realize there was a class they through in a tasting of chocolates which we were extremely grateful for! They also have live bands on Friday ! I would definitely come back just to relax and eat chocolates Full review soon on ig and TikTok @SoVeryLoud

Lovely customer service and space! I was in the Addison area and wanted to try a new local spot for…read morematcha and discovered Local Jonny's on Yelp. It's located inside of a retail strip/courtyard. It was high noon and HOT so I was excited for a cool drink. The staff were sweet. You could tell they loved their jobs. Upon entering I noted their fridge with options to purchase milks and other small grocery finds. My absolute favorite part of the cafe was their prayer wall where patrons left all kinds of prayer requests. I got teary eyed reading the vulnerability and pleas from those needing prayers. It was beautiful! I ordered the banana and blueberry iced matchas with cold foam, both half sweet. I think I'll try them again with their full sweet option and see if I could taste the flavors better. Not going to dock them though, it was my choice to modify.

This place is absolutely adorable and a great spot to hang out or get some work done…read more Parking was ample, which is always a win. Getting inside was a tiny bit confusing since it's part of a larger complex and not immediately obvious where to go, but once I figured it out, everything was smooth sailing. The staff was friendly and respectful, and service was impressively fast. My mom and I stepped outside for literally a minute after ordering, and when we came back, our drinks were already ready. That said, it did taste a bit like a rush order. Drinks: * Coffee: solid and enjoyable--no complaints there. * Matcha: unfortunately mediocre. Dallas isn't exactly a matcha city, and this one confirmed it. Very lip-smacking and not something I'd order again. Vibe: Where this place really shines. Super cute ambiance, great music playing, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. There were plenty of people working behind the counter--even during a slower moment--so it feels like they could easily handle a crowd. Food: Didn't try it this time, but everything looked great and there was a nice variety. Overall, I'd 100% come back, especially to work or relax. I'd just skip the matcha next time and stick to coffee. Fantastic ambiance, good service, and a space that makes you want to stay awhile

We have wanted to try this shop, and we live so close by. We decided that our New Year's Eve…read moredinner we would cook would be from here. And we were not disappointed not only did it serve its purpose for dinner but also breakfast the next day. This is one of the most Informed and nicest customer service meat store we have been too. Also they have dog food, snacks made from amazing meat and veggies. Take a look at our amazing chimichurri Tri tip sandwiches we made for news years eve and our delish steak and eggs we made for new year's day breakfast. Not to mention our doggo is loving his new dog treats and looking forward to feeding him his raw dog food. We will definitely be back.

My family and I were looking last minute for a meat market to get some steaks for our unplanned…read moreSunday get-together and found Burgandys Local. I can't express enough how pleased we are with the customer service...the quality and value of the chuck-eye steaks. I give 10 ! And have already shared the joy of this find with friends and relatives. Ty for what could've been a mediocre Sunday into something spectacular.

Simply adore their hot bar and salad bar area. They have so many options and variety. If you have…read moredietary restrictions they likely have you covered. If you have questions the folks behind the counter are friendly and knowledgeable. Weekdays especially after 3 pm are always crazy with longer lines. Going earlier in the day is preferable. Special shout out to the fact that CM makes their own kombucha now. I am absolutely a fan.

I need to talk about Central Market on Lovers Lane and I need to talk about BP and I need to talk…read moreabout the produce section and I only have so many words so let's move. The produce section first because if I do not address it immediately I will think about it the whole time. Walking into the Central Market produce section is the closest a grocery store has ever come to making me feel like a child at Disney World. Not Disney World adjacent. Not Disney World inspired. Full Disney World. There are colors happening in that produce section that I did not know vegetables were capable of. Heirloom tomatoes in seventeen shades. Peppers that look like they were designed by an artist who was told to make a pepper but make it fashion. Mushrooms with names I cannot pronounce displayed like they are artifacts from a civilization that understood fungi better than we do. I have walked in there for one specific item and come out forty minutes later with things I have never cooked before and a quiet optimism about my future in the kitchen that has not always proven accurate but always feels real in the moment. I went once just for garlic. One head of garlic. I left with dragon fruit, three kinds of fresh pasta, a bunch of herbs that required me to look up two of them when I got home, and a wheel of cheese that I told myself was practical. It was not practical. I regret nothing. Now BP. BP runs the prepared foods counter at Central Market Lovers Lane and is the reason I sometimes drive there when I am not even hungry. BP was a high school math teacher in California for years. Years. Shaping young minds, writing equations on whiteboards, presumably grading papers on weekends with the quiet resignation of someone who has chosen a noble and exhausting profession. And then at some point BP looked at California, looked at Dallas, made a decision, and moved. He did most of the moving himself. I want you to think about that. This man, who spent years teaching mathematics, looked at a truck full of his belongings and said I will handle this personally. The kind of move that requires a certain stubbornness and also a pretty solid understanding of spatial reasoning which, given the math background, he had covered. BP is now behind the prepared foods counter at Central Market and is genuinely one of the warmest humans I have encountered on either side of a deli case. He talks to you like he has time, which in a prepared foods counter context is unusual and should be protected at all costs. He knows what is good that day. He will tell you. You should listen. Excellent store. Exceptional produce section. BP is the best part of the prepared foods counter and possibly of Lovers Lane entirely.

A wonderful small market featuring fresh produce and specialty foods from local farmers and…read moreartisans. Fabulous it is to be opened 7 days a week inside Dallas Farmers Market. Inevitably, I usually walk away in learning of or trying something I've never heard of before from here. If I ever encounter a staff more helpful and informative, instead of just one item, baskets full of delicacies then it'd be! CHEERS!

I visited this location on a Friday for lunch and they were already out of the baked potatoes so I…read moreopted for the loaded French fries with ribs. The ribs lacked flavor they tasted like they'd been cooked in water and then placed onto a bed of fries. I was too starving to complain so I just ate the fries.

We have hear about Jimmy's for years and finally made it in to try. The store itself is great…read morewith huge variety of specialties at honestly good prices. But we are here for a sandwich! You Make your way to the counter where the gentleman takes your order and gives you a number. We went with the Prosciutto and Hot Italian Sausage. The Prosciutto sandwich was super tasty with fresh ingredients and top tier bread. The Hot Italian Sausage was over to top and delicious. Great sausage and amazing bread with just the right amount of spice overall. The sauce they use could be a meal by itself. Super great sandwich! The whole experience was fun and we would definitely come back. Highly Reccommended!

This place is awesome. Opened back in 1966, it's been a Dallas staple for decades, and you can feel…read morethat history the second you walk in. It truly feels like you've stepped into a legit Italian market. It's packed--in a good way--but be prepared to rub elbows while you shop. If you don't have social anxiety, it's all part of the experience. We met another couple there for sandwiches, and they absolutely delivered. I had the Italian beef, which was delicious--but definitely spicy. I even asked for light peppers and it still brought some heat. So fair warning: if you're sensitive to spice, you might want to pivot to something else. My wife has been missing New Orleans, so she went with the muffaletta. Let's just say it was a much cheaper solution than flying her to the Big Easy. No gumbo on the menu, but the sandwich hit the spot. After we ate, we did a little shopping and grabbed some fresh Italian ingredients imported straight from Italy--which is always a win in my book. Great food, great vibe, and a true Dallas institution. We'll definitely be back.