Dallas, TX
Restaurant in Bishop Arts District brings new food to historic Dallas building
Antique photos and books cover the bookshelf at Pillar, an American bistro in the Bishop Arts District from chef-owner Peja Krstic.
“We wanted to bring in some soul, like Pillar had existed already,” he said. The antiques picked by his wife, Silvana, match the charm and history of the 98-year-old building in Oak Cliff, now a neighborhood full of restaurants.
In its past life, this restaurant space was French bistro Boulevardier and Spanish eatery Cafe Madrid. Under Krstic’s watch, Pillar is a bright, airy bistro with no culinary boundaries.
There’s little culinary crossover between Pillar and Krstic’s other restaurant, Michelin-awarded Mot Hai Ba in Lakewood. But he found ways to add Asian ingredients anyway, like the punch of fish sauce in Pillar’s braised collard greens served with fried chicken. That’s Krstic’s favorite dish, and you can sense the care that went into it: It’s a half chicken cooked in coriander schmaltz and buttermilk fried with curry and turmeric. It’s served with Nduja cream sauce, the aforementioned collards and a side of cornbread brioche and honey butter.
It’s so tender, Krstic cuts it with a fork. And while customers might say “mine, all mine,” the owner hopes customers order chicken for table and share it. Pastry chef Diana Zamora’s bread is good enough to get friends reaching across the table without permission.
If it seems like Pillar is a Southern restaurant, given the fried chicken dish, it isn’t. It’s an American restaurant with not a lot of rules — a retelling of the Serbian-born chef’s story.
He immigrated to Dallas 20 years ago after visiting a family member who moved to Texas. Krstic had plans to become an attorney, but he always worked in restaurants part-time, at home and in Texas, to pay the bills. He was a great chef from an early age.
His two decades in Texas include chef jobs at Arcodoro Pomodoro, Jasper’s, Fuse, Chamberlain’s, Standard Pour and more — that’s Italian food, American, Asian fusion, steak and upscale bar food.
“I like to combine cuisines,” he said.
Inside Pillar, Dallas’ newest restaurant in a historic building
An early favorite at Pillar is the beef tartare ($20), which looks more like a stuffed mushroom than a plate of raw meat. It’s neither: Krstic stuffs little cups of crispy hashbrowns with beef, kimchi mayo and chives. They’re rich and small, just right.
Also on his menu is tuna carpaccio ($22), a plate that might look like the expected beef tartare but is in fact a “sheet” of raw tuna with lump crab remoulade hiding underneath.
Roasted beets and grilled leaks are two seasonal dishes that would make Mom proud — “eat your vegetables!” — but with the finesse few get to experience at home. The beets ($16) are braised in hibiscus tea and served with ricotta, toasted hazelnuts and dill. The leeks ($19) come with butter-poached crab.
The rest of the menu includes dishes you know — pillars in any American restaurant, you could say.
Examples include a double-patty cheeseburger with brisket pastrami ($19), pork rib cassoulet ($29), shrimp and grits ($27) and a delicious-looking duck, leek and bacon pot pie ($28). The agnolotti filled with ricotta and caramelized onions and grilled short rib ($28) is another one of Krstic’s favorites.
The name “Pillar” came to Krstic after he visited Ernest Hemingway’s House in Key West, Florida, and saw a photo of the author’s boat, Pilar. Krstic set out to open a seafood restaurant named after Hemingway’s boat, but the restaurant seemed more natural as an American eatery. Pilar became Pillar.
On the wall walking in, designers hung portraits of important historical figures — pillars — from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to investor Nikola Tesla and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
The cocktail menu keeps up the “pillar” theme. The Prima Donna is a “spiced and spicy” mezcal drink with a house-made hibiscus-beet mixer, explained Naomi Bombardier, the cocktail consultant who co-created Pillar’s drinks. It’s named for a fiery redhead, Lucille Ball.
The Zero Degrees, a classic gin martini served extra cold, is named for Tesla, the scientist who never got a college degree.
The only menu item that will be repeated from Krstic’s other restaurant, Mot Hai Ba, is the chocolate cake. It’s a tall slice, a play on red velvet with mascarpone, chocolate mousse and more.
“It’s the best chocolate cake in Dallas,” he said, without even a smirk. Try it.
Pillar is at 408 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas. It opened Dec. 8, 2024. Reservations recommended. Closed Mondays.
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The Dallas Cowboys were initially in the mix for Las Vegas Raiders superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby ahead of NFL free agency, and were believed to be one of the finalists in trade talks. However, he was ultimately traded to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks.
Now, the NFL world has been turned on its head with the Ravens deciding to pull out of the trade agreement with Las Vegas.
On Tuesday night, NFL insider Adam Schefter was among the experts discussing what went wrong between the Raiders and Ravens, revealing that Cowboys team physician Dr. Daniel Cooper, one of the premier knee specialists, played a role in the Ravens’ evaluation of Crosby.
Schefter discussed how Dr. Cooper was among the doctors who reviewed scans on Crosby’s knee, which ultimately spooked the Ravens and triggered the end of the deal.
“The Baltimore Ravens essentially failed him on their physical, and my understanding is there were multiple doctors that reviewed his MRI scans,” Schefter said. “There were doctors that examined him, including Dr. Daniel Cooper, the Dallas Cowboys doctor that performed surgery on Patrick Mahomes and Malik Nabers.
“Many teams and players rely on Dr. Cooper’s expertise, and Dr. Cooper was one of the doctors who reviewed the images where the Ravens then felt compelled to back out of this trade.”
It’s hard not to connect the dots that Dr. Cooper’s involvement in the medical review of Crosby led to the team deciding against re-engaging in trade discussions. Though that could change, currently, the Cowboys are expected to move forward with Pro Bowl EDGE Rashan Gary, who the team agreed to acquire from the Green Bay Packers for a 2027 fourth-round pick on the first day of legal tampering.
It will be interesting to continue monitoring the situation and its fallout, which has left the Raiders in a terrible position.
But, with the Raiders now forced to re-examine the money they committed to free agents on Wednesday evening, they may have to pull out of one of their own agreements, which could open the door for the Cowboys to reopen their pursuit of a linebacker like Nakobe Dean or Quay Walker.
The 2026 NFL calendar year officially begins on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:00 p.m. ET, so get your popcorn ready, because it’s going to be a wild ride.
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Dallas Cowboys Nation’s hopes of landing superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby were dashed last weekend when it was announced that he was being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. However, less than 24 hours before the new year, the trade has fallen apart.
On Tuesday night, the Las Vegas Raiders announced that the Ravens have backed out of the trade.
“The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby,” the statement read. “We will have no further comment at this time.”
The news sends a major ripple for the league, with the Crosby sweepstakes once again open. Before his trade to the Ravens, the Cowboys were considered one of the teams closely monitoring the situation and a team that made a legitimate offer for Crosby.
At this time, there is no word on why the trade between Las Vegas and Baltimore fell through. When the trade was first reported, the Raiders were set to receive a 2026 and 2027 first-round pick from the Ravens.
Now, his future is in limbo. Before he was traded to the Ravens, it was believed that the Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams were the top candidates to land him. In fact, the Cowboys were “considered runner-ups” in the sweepstakes.
Dallas’ Original Trade Offer
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys initially offered the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 draft, a 2027 second-round pick, and an unnamed veteran player.
“Dallas kept a hard line throughout. The franchise wasn’t willing to part with two first-round picks, hoping its 12th pick in April’s draft, plus a future second-rounder, would be enough to entice Las Vegas. Dallas was also willing to package a veteran player to sweeten the deal, but Vegas wasn’t interested in that. The Raiders prioritized picks,” Fowler wrote.
Last season, Crosby recorded 73 total tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 20 quarterback hits, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception.
We’ll have to see if Dallas ends up being his new home, now that the team has a second chance to make something special happen, but there will be some serious competition. The 2026 NFL calendar year officially begins on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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DALLAS – Severe thunderstorms are forecast to return to North Texas late Tuesday, bringing threats of damaging hail, high winds and localized flooding. While the primary concerns are wind and hail, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Tuesday Forecast
Dallas weather: Mar. 10 morning forecast
We have another chance of severe storms starting Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologist Ali Turiano has your forecast and everything you need to know ahead of the storms.
Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop as a dryline to the west moves into the region. Storm conditions are expected to intensify as the day progresses.
The greatest concerns remain damaging winds and large hail. The leading edge of the storm front will likely be the most intense, with the potential for straight-line winds and brief spin-up tornadoes.
LIVE Radar: Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Storms: Timing and Impact
The highest potential for severe weather in the Metroplex is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., though lingering activity could continue until 2 a.m. Wednesday. Residents are advised to seek shelter immediately if a warning is issued for their area.
7-Day Forecast
A final round of storms is expected Wednesday, primarily between noon and 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. These storms carry a threat of half-dollar-sized hail and damaging winds.
Behind this system, North Texas will dry out and briefly cool off. Sunny skies return Thursday with a high in the mid-60s. Temperatures will then warm into the upper 70s on Friday before a sunny weekend with highs in the low 80s.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service and FOX 4 forecasters.
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