Howdy Food Lovers,
You know how sometimes you walk into a small, cozy restaurant and get that feeling that this place is just right? Well, I didn’t just get that feeling; I experienced something even better. It felt extraordinary and inimitable. Yes, that’s correct! After reading about the chefs and visiting the restaurant, I knew it was going to be an experience that is impossible to copy or match because it is truly special and unique.
I’ve been in the food business for decades, and my spidey sense was on full tilt as soon as I walked through those doors and sat down. I could smell the delicious aromas wafting through the air. The staff was so personable and engaging that I knew FOND was the place for me. If you listen to others or read the articles, you’ll get that vibe. But the truth is, you can’t fully appreciate it until you’re sitting in one of those chairs, ready to enjoy some of their chef-driven, magically delicious dishes. No comments, words, or photos can do it justice until you’ve experienced the full FOND experience.
We started off with their coveted signature burger, which is prepared with a fluffy house-made Japanese milk bun, a thick savory meat patty, Comté cheese, New School American cheese, sweet and sour red onion, dijonnaise, and a thin disc of crispy prosciutto. The burger is picture-perfect—savory, cheesy, deeply flavored, and so delicious that you’re going to have dreams about it. In my opinion, after traveling to 33 states and hosting over ten live burger events, this is one of the most creative and delicious burgers you will ever taste.
Next, we ordered the unique grilled cheese. It’s preapred with toasted house-made sourdough bread, three kinds of cheese (sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and Comté), and a light smear of tomato jam. It’s ooey-gooey, savory, and cheesy.
After my first bite of that burger, I thought there’s no way the grilled cheese could match it—none whatsoever. I looked over to ask Jana how the grilled cheese was, but she wouldn’t answer; she was savoring a second bite, with cheese dangling off the sourdough like icicles. She looked up and said, “You don’t want this; give me your slice.” I replied, “The hell I will! Oh no, you don’t! I know that look; it means it’s stupid delicious.” Then I took a bite, and as it rolled across my palate, I realized it was magically delicious. I was more than impressed, to say the least.
If you’re looking for a truly uniquely different food experience that’s easy to find, cozy, with an engaging and friendly staff, and extraordinarily talented and passionate chefs, then you need to head out to FOND and chow down.
Please let the chefs and owners at Fond Dallas—amazing husband-and-wife team Jennie Kelley and Brandon Moore—know that Trey sent you and that you want that extraordinary FOND experience. It’s TRULY ” Inimitable, defying all imitation!”
Stay Hungry, kind, and always eat something delicious!
Trey ( Chow Down ) Chapman
Jennie Kelley and Brandon Moore
Jennie Kelley and Brandon Moore
