The Daily Beast
While there are a few cuisines that haven’t been crossed in recent years, veteran restaurateur Stephan Pyles might have a first with Samar: Spanish-Indian-Eastern Mediterranean fusion. “People who are really into food have their eye on it,” says Leslie Brenner, restaurant critic and dining editor for the Dallas Morning News. “Besides being so perfect for the moment, it’s a fusion that sounds crazy, and it works.” An outdoor terrace boasts views of the Dallas Arts District, while a fire pit, pillows, and other décor from Lebanon mix with wafts of hookah smoke.