Formerly Urban Dog Coffee, the light-filled Oak Lawn space has a home-kitchen vibe that makes us want to pull up a chair and stay awhile. Espresso — served James Bond style (that’s shaken, not stirred) — is the standout. It pairs perfectly with the chewy granola bars made in-house daily.
Oak Lawn Coffee, 2720 Oak Lawn Avenue (214-219-5511 or oaklawncoffee.com).
Personal chef Jane Coxwell — she cooks for Diane von Furstenberg aboard the designer’s yacht — shares a few of her favorite travel-inspired dishes. Dig in.