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At Nick & Sam's, you'll find a creative spin on the steakhouse, with dishes like king-crab corn elote and Kung Pao fried lobster offered alongside the more traditional prime meats and garlic mashed potatoes.

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Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants to get ‘icon’ status, including

Nick & Sam's

Pastry Chef Carmen Joa arrives at work at 5 am to make nearly 20 cakes a day, seven different flavors

She taught me that food is one of the most meaningful ways to preserve tradition. Tradition is what keeps our communities thriving and provides a space to connect for generations.

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Nick and Sam’s pastry chef, Carmen Joa, shares how they’re taking the cake with their iconic 7-layer cake creations.

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Samir, This Is Julia Child

Chef Samir Dhurandhar recalls a surprise encounter with the TV legend

25 Years Later, Why Nick & Sam’s Is Still Great. Local Profile interviews Chef Samir Dhurandhar and Sam Romano.

Nick & Sam’s in Dallas after 25 years: Celebrities. Sparklers. So much beef. The owners credit basketball player Dirk Nowitzki as the first celebrity regular.

Nick & Sam’s is celebrating 25 years of deliciousness at their anniversary party! We get all the details on how to score an invite.

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This Uptown steakhouse is one of the best spots in Dallas to have a steak. Known for their classic, like the prime bone-in filet and dry-aged long bone cowboy, Nick & Sam’s also serves sushi, seafood, and a full Japanese wagyu menu.

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What sets Nick & Sam's apart is that in addition to an incredible “regular” high end steakhouse menu, it has an extensive selection of real Japanese beef.

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A fine dining restaurant in Dallas known for serving celebrities, billionaires and CEOs has another group of enchanting clientele – ghosts!

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“I used to be scared to come to this place and the reason being is because Nick and Sam’s is haunted,” said Sam Romano, owner of

Nick and Sam’s.

During the quiet morning hours before opening, Chef Samir has heard whispers, seen objects move, and even talked to an apparition. Some spirits are helpful, tweaking administrative tasks or pointing him to ingredients in the kitchen.

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It's known as a top dining destination for Dallas' biggest names, but apparently, Nick and Sam's also has an eerie history. Many of the employees believe the restaurant is haunted.

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Chef Samir talks about the inspiration he drew from eating his mom's cooking and what it was like meeting Julia Child.

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Nick & Sam's owner Sam Romano laughed about reservations at the popular Uptown area steakhouse: "We'll try to get you in

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A favorite of old-money types and celebrities alike, it’s common to see a few Cowboys or other local celebs in this Uptown dining room. The steaks here are solid, the service is attentive, and it’s swanky enough to impress even the finickiest diners.

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NICK & SAM'S PARTNERS

WITH CHEF TO THE SHELTERS,

TOP CHEFS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN EARLY SOBRIETY

North Texans at 34 Area Treatment Centers Will Receive Gourmet Meals

Corporate Chef Samir Dhurandhar and Executive Chef John Kleifgen will partner with Chef to the Shelters (CTTS), and a team of world-renowned culinary experts, to create a 7-course gourmet dinner as part of a fundraising experience. The event aims to raise awareness of treatment options for early sobriety and recovery for people across North Texas. Funds raised are used to prepare fresh meals for 34 area treatment centers, as well as donate any leftovers from the event to those same shelters.

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Just off Oak Lawn, legendary Dallas restauranteur Phil Romano opened Nick and Sam's in 1999, naming the spot after his young son, Sam, and the son of a friend, Nick.

This old-school, upscale steakhouse in Dallas has been buzzing with business and plenty of regulars since opening in 1999. This is a special occasion restaurant that knows how to help its diners celebrate properly.

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Chefs all over the country cite legend Julia Child as an influence, but few can rival the kind of chance meeting Dallas chef Samir Dhurandhar had with her as a 21-year-old visiting the US from Mumbai.

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Texas Today sits down with Nick & Sam’s corporate chef and partner, Samir Dhurandhar, to hear how he helped create one of the world’s best steakhouses.

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In a whirlwind culinary tour, the chef of a famed Dallas steakhouse shares his savory American success story in his new book "Raising the Steaks." Chef Samir Dhurandha also shares the recipe for a lobster Kung Pao.

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Corporate executive chef and entrepreneur Samir Dhurandhar dicusses his new book, "Raising the Steaks" with the Good Morning Texas Team.

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‘Never say no’: Tips from Dallas’ Nick & Sam’s chef-partner, Samir Dhurandhar, in book ‘Raising the Steaks’.

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"Raising the Steaks" is a book by Chef Samir Dhurandhar, detailing his culinary journey from India to becoming a renowned chef at Dallas's Nick & Sam's Steakhouse. Filled with personal stories that shaped his career.

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Do you know Dallas' most in demand server? Luka, Shaq, and numerous CEOs do.

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American Airlines, the Dallas Mavericks, the Neal and Jamie Hawks Foundation and Nick & Sam's Steakhouse partnered this year for the 16th annual Seats for Soldiers event.

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For Diners With Deep Pockets, Dallas is the New Dubai.

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Benny Barjrami has spent two decades at Nick & Sam's as a confidant and confessor for Dallas' most elite.

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Coffee With: Sam Romano, Nick & Sam’s
The restaurant’s new leader shares his plans for the Uptown steakhouse and lessons learned from his famous father.

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What sets Nick & Sam's apart is that in addition to an incredible “regular” high end steakhouse menu, it has an extensive selection of real Japanese beef.

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Dallas is a beef-lovers paradise. One of the most unique steaks in town is the dry-aged 'long bone' cowboy steak at Nick and Sam's.

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I can't stop thinking about Nick and Sam's steak sauce. It's powerful and viscous and requires restraint.

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Sam Romano: Making a Name for Himself - The 26-year-old hopes to build on the success of his famous father, Phil Romano, at the Uptown steakhouse, Nick & Sam’s.

Dallas steakhouse Nick & Sam's has a new boss: Sam Romano, the son of co-founder Phil Romano, will take over as majority owner and general partner.

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A “New York–style” chophouse in Dallas, this “swanky”, “crowded” joint delivers “killer steaks”, seafood and wine in a “dark”, “sophisticated” setting...

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The bold and elegant, polished interior and the smooth, informed service promise good things to follow.

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Nick & Sam’s executive chef, Samir Dhurandhar has come a long way thanks to an approach to the dining experience that many others could tear a page from.

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