One of the hottest places to eat in Dallas right now is Fearing's, located inside the new Ritz-Carlton. The restaurant is helmed by celebrity chef Dean Fearing, who made his name at the swanky Mansion at Turtle Creek. His new restaurant has already been named “Best New Restaurant of the Year” by Esquire magazine, and the décor is sleek and contemporary. There are five dining rooms and two bars, plus the open-plan Dean's Kitchen. The menu is Southern with a twist; expect dishes like Chilled Sweet Corn Vichyssoise with Smoked Texas Tomatoes, and summer Maine Lobster; and Maple Black Peppercorn Buffalo Tenderloin on Jalapeno Course-Ground Grits with Crispy Butternut Squash Taco. Other standouts include Dean's Barbecued Shrimp Taco. More than 30 rare premium tequilas as well as Dean's Margaritas can be found in the Rattlesnake Bar. Fearing's,  2121 McKinney Ave., Dallas, Texas, Phone: (214) 922-4848.