I was lucky enough to spend the first part of February in Dallas enjoying the fusion of Art & Music with amazing artists and fantastic friends at the Dallas Museum of Art… and then I spent what seemed like the four days at DFW as part of a winter storm delay that occurred as I was trying to leave the metroplex. The night before I left, I was treated to a fantastic meal with two dear friends and colleagues at Samar – a relatively new addition to the dining landscape in the Arts District. Samar is a tapas-style restaurant that features “International Small Plates” with culinary influences from India, Spain, and the Eastern Mediterranean countries. This was a festival for our taste buds… truly delicious, from start to finish. If you’re lucky enough to be in the area, try the Haloumi, Naan, Lahmaçun, Spinach-Goat Cheese Naan, Murgh Makhani, Mumbai ka badi Jhinga and Chai – some of which I snapped on the trusty iPhone cam and are pictured here. I ordered my Chai with a shot of espresso – if you’ve never tried it you must – the end result is what tastes like warm liquid gingerbread! The Chai at Samar is served in lovely individual glass pitchers. Don’t miss one of the small desserts… perfect for just a dash of something sweet to finish off a delectable meal!
