Sammy's Bar B Que   

Located near the Crescent Court in Dallas, Sammy's doesn't look like the place to go for barbecue, but inside the hickory-smoked aroma is thick. Lodged in an old grocery store building, Sammy's combines a warm and well-lit environment with an up-scale location and barbecue that is decidedly Texan. The menu lists all the basics, like tender beef brisket and hearty pork ribs, but also offers a few choices you might not expect, such as the baked potato casserole, Caesar salad and several homestyle vegetable dishes. Sammy's is family owned and open only for lunch, so arrive early and expect a crowd. If it's not too hot, have lunch on the shaded terrace. -- Kimberly Williams