UPTOWN. This charming establishment has been meeting morning comestible needs for more than ten years now. Slip into the bakery to pick up a dozen caramel pecan rolls for the office, or enjoy a leisurely Sunday brunch ­ either way, you'll delight in fresh ingredients and delicious flavors. Scrambles rich with cheese, veggies, and meats are a favorite, but don't forget about bagels, croissants, an assortment of eggs benedict, pancakes, French toast, breakfast casseroles, and delectable brunch potatoes. Snag a seat on the pleasant patio when the sun is shining for a breakfast idyll. No reservations accepted for brunch. The Quarter, a bar, is also on the premises.

OAK LAWN. In addition to traditional breakfast dishes, Café Brazil has plenty of options to satisfy a sweet tooth or caffeine craving. Scrumptious desserts and an unending supply of coffee are available, along with crepes of all kinds (dipped in cinnamon egg batter) and tropical fruit French toast. You'll also find great service and a laid-back atmosphere that attracts an eclectic crowd. Outdoor seating is an added perk, and the cafe is open all night. Inexpensive and satisfying.

NORTHWEST DALLAS. A pale graceful dining room, touched with dark accents and clean-lined furnishings, sets guests at ease in this resort dining room. The menu boasts an American sensibility, enlivened with Continental touches. An intriguing soup that unites the flavors of parsnips and truffles is an unusual dish that leads beautifully into Chilean sea bass with hazelnuts and squid ink vinaigrette or whole roast squab with apricot glaze. Other options include Australian lamb chops with mint pesto, grilled scallops with coconut-habanero hush puppies, and beef tenderloin with blue cheese spoon bread. Steaks and pastas are also available. A wonderful wine list adds to the experience, while prix fixe menus and breakfast and lunch buffets further increase dining options.

VICTORY PARK. Tom Colicchio's lauded New York restaurant now has a Texas outpost. A chic interior dressed in walnut, concrete, leather, and steel is a composition of beauty and style. It meshes sweetly with the New American cuisine, which revels in premium goods and seasonal riches. The restaurant's premise allows diners to choose ingredients and preparation techniques, "craft"-ing their own meals that are shared with the table. Veal sweetbreads, Kobe skirt steak, Australian swordfish, and Maine diver scallops are among the main-course possibilities. Sides include summer squash ravioli, roasted shiitakes, and Japanese eggplant.

UPTOWN. This attractive hotel restaurant blends Mediterranean and Asian flavors in imaginative, artistically presented dishes. Translucent floor panels, drapery, and sensuous furnishings captivate the senses, as do whimsical dishes like grilled ginger beef with wasabi slather or barbecue prawns with beluga lentils. The poolside terrace provides sweeping views of the Dallas skyline and serves as a particularly romantic option if you're looking to impress. And if you truly want to be part of the Dragonfly scene, dress in your chic best.