Top Ten New Restaurants of 1999 “The KRLD Restaurant Show with Jim White” 1-Abacus: Kent Rathbun and his partner Robert Hoffman have created Dallas’ most exciting new restaurant. Everything works here with style and sophistication. Touches of Asian and Southwestern blended skillfully into an exciting and fulfilling culinary adventure. Smooth service and beautiful surroundings caress you. 4511 McKinney Avenue. 214-559-3111. 2-Citizen: The “M Crowd” creates a dazzling production with this chic, Euro bistro serving New American with an Asian accent. Chef Chris Ward and his “Mercury Players” are serving Dallas’ most provocative dining experience. In Turtle Creek Village, 3858 Oak Lawn Avenue. 214-522-7253. 3-Nick and Sam’s: Sometimes you can’t lose. Location, design and the brain trust of Phil Romano and Patrick Columbo create an exciting big city supper club feel for Dallas. Everything on the menu is inviting thanks to Executive Chef Samir Dhurandhar. 3008 Maple Avenue. 214-871-7444. 4-il Solé: The warmth of the sun-you could be in Napa or Tuscany here in both look and Cal-Ital cuisine; not a bad choice either way. This Travis Walk eatery is the first out of the box from Sonia and Brian Black. With Chef Tim Penn, it’s a home run. 4514 Travis Walk, suite 201. 214-559-3888. 5-Voltaire: Scott Ginsburg creates the most expensive restaurant undertaking in Dallas ever! Big, flashy and a sure sign that these are good economic times. French food with Asian stylings From Chef George Papadopoulos is the crowning achievement. 5150 Keller Springs Road. 972-239-8988. 6- Le Paris Bistrot: A touch of France, a bit of whimsy. This intimate little jewel on McKinney makes dining fun. Very romantic. 2533 McKinney Avenue. 214-720-0225. 7- Bizu: A good year for the bistro in Dallas. Restaurateur Alberto Lombardi led the renaissance with this upscale, romantic bistro. Coq au vin to clams-with flair. 2504 McKinney Avenue. 214-303-1002. 8-Maguire’s: New to the dining scene this fall. This very accessible, casual eatery is making a lot of friends in North Dallas. 17552 Dallas Parkway at Trinity Mills. 972-818-0068. 9-Suze: A labor of love from Susie Priore. New American cuisine in a simple setting. Tasty delights from Chef Gilbert Garza. 4345 W. Northwest Highway. 214-350-6135. 10-Bistral: Cozy neighborhood bistro on McKinney with cool jazz and warm setting. Realizing potential with Chef David Holben directing cuisine. 2900 McKinney. 214-220-1202. Do you have any questions, comments or suggestions? Email: jwdineline@aol.com