We discovered we had been living under a rock when our own Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics ordered chef Alban Besiri's scratch-made pasta for their NBA finals pregame meals. His restaurant, Enoteca Italia, is Turtle Creek's favorite eatery for authentic, homemade Italian food.

A reservation was made expeditiously. Inside, the restaurant is upscale without being overly fancy: easily a casual neighborhood spot by day, but with a romantic touch at night. It's very spacious with a large skylight spread over the dining room, with plenty of tables and a full-service bar.