Nova

The bar at Nova

Super cute star chandelier & entry way at Nova

To begin with, Nova is precious. It's funky, the decor is eclectic and fun; we both loved it from the second we arrived. We heard it was a converted DQ, but you'd never know that from the inside. A bar lines one wall with drink specials & beer offerings chalked up on the wall. An assortment of booths and tall boy tables make up the rest of the place.

The staff was super friendly and accommodating. More than that, though, this place has a neighborhood feel. The smells coming from the kitchen were inviting, just like home. The people meeting there knew each other and gave hugs in greeting. We just felt comfortable.

And then we ordered. Wowie!
We were very carb conscious, so prepare yourselves...

We started with the hummus and were immediately pleased. The pita was warm, fluffy, and had a seasoning on it that was part oregano, part Heaven. The cucumber/tomato salad was tossed in the lightest olive oil and then peppered. The hummus itself had a hint of garlic, was smooth, and was something we would definitely order in the future. In fact, it may have eclipsed our former favorite and slid into the #1 slot for hummus in Dallas.

For our main course, we split the three mushroom pizza with white truffle oil. This pizza was sized enough to split. The mushrooms were delicious. The white sauce (in place of tomato sauce), was rich without being overwhelming. The surprise element, goat cheese, wasn't mentioned on the menu. You know how we feel about goat cheese. Thanks, but no thanks - and feel free to never put it on anything served to these girls. While we liked the pizza, the goat cheese killed it for us. Next time, and there will be a next time, we're going to check before ordering.

And for dessert: the Asiago cheese fries. They were crisp, golden, not a soggy tater in the group. They had a nice taste, but we would have loved a ton more Asiago.

All in all, dinner was cozy and enjoyable. Our wine by the glass and friendly waitress made a dreary Tuesday completely pleasant. Thanks, Nova!