Texas-style hickory-smoked brisket with heaps of coleslaw and black-bean salad

Deli sandwiches with provolone, turkey, bacon, roast beef, pastrami, and other toppings

Patriotic decor and exposed brick walls complement country-fried steaks, half-pound burgers, and grilled fish fillets

Head chef helps students prepare sweet-potato carrot cake, oven-roasted flounder, and california crème brûlée for a postclass feast

Small specialty pizza paired with 90-minute open skate session; Italian fare made from 40-year-old recipes

Sports bar near Cowboys Stadium and Rangers Ballpark; tacos, burgers, and enchiladas served on outdoor patio or in glow of bar-side TV

Chef and vintner pairs seafood and burgers with goat cheese creamed corn, browned butter hollandaise, and smoked gouda orzo

Hot Italian Works sub piled with four types of meat, turkey club finished with canadian bacon, and meatball sub drenched in marinara sauce

A sweet and smoky sauce coats signature ribs, pulled pork, and chicken, all of which pair with homestyle sides such as barbecue baked beans

Chef uses local poultry, beef, and produce to craft Tex-Mex fare such as steak fajitas, chicken chimichangas, and chalupas