Small Plates in Dallas

Amor y Queso is charcuterie and grazing board spot in Deep Ellum where you can pick up either an individual or party-size box of artisan cheese and other locally-sourced snacks. Think of it as box of happiness. Great for picnics, light meals or snacks for date nights or any special occasion.

The concept behind Clark Food & Wine in Lowest Greenville may be difficult to grasp -- smoked brisket shares the menu with roasted beets and goat cheese -- but it’s not difficult to find a decent bite here. Start with the crab salad, which boasts a generous serving of crab meat, and move on to the array of simple smoked meats. The poultry is solid, all the way down to the tiny quails; The brisket is iffy. If the weather is nice, grab a seat on the patio, peruse the wine and cocktail list and get ready to put in a session. There are many little plates perfect for casual grazing, including brisket meatballs in a sweet glaze, asparagus paired with a runny egg and Parmesan cheese, avocado toast and a number of flatbreads. See our review..

If Veritas Wine Room's rustic, old-world décor and dimly lit, relaxed atmosphere make the wine bar and retail shop feel more like a pub than a wine room, it's by design. Planned as a "VinoPub," Veritas was opened in the summer of 2008 on Henderson Avenue. Boasting a revolving list of 350 labels of wine, the shop's sommeliers keep a well-varied selection of 20-plus wines available by the glass. The food menu offers an array of Texas meats, cheeses and chocolates, as well as some selected imported foods. Wines aside, the casual-to-dressy neighborhood haunt is known for its heaping cheese boards and craft beers. A local gallery provides colorful artwork that lines the walls, and seating inside ranges from cozy pub tables to large communal tables to comfy armchairs.