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A new market in town

03:58 PM CDT on Friday, June 10, 2005

Dallas City Market isn't a mini-Eatzi's. But it's impossible to avoid the comparison. The concepts are so similar, and two key players, chef Joe Goetze and general manager Tiffany Darley, are Eatzi's veterans.

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Dallas City Market excelled with the homiest fare, such as the smoky brisket and rolls.

The gourmet minimart is in the old Liberty Noodles space in the Pavilion at Lovers Lane, between Inwood Village and the Dallas North Tollway, and not far from the Park Cities and Preston Hollow.

Dead center, there's a 360-degree chef's case, which takes you through salads, such as tuna, shrimp, chicken curry, black bean, coleslaw and tabbouleh, then transitions to sandwiches and wraps, such as turkey-Brie and Greek.

At the back of the store, a hot-food line features changing specials, such as seafood, chicken, smoked brisket, ribs and pasta, to which you add your choice of sides.

But even with seating inside and out, an eager staff and ample parking, Dallas City Market has its work cut out.

DMN

Dallas City Market, 5600 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 136, Dallas (Pavilion at Lovers Lane, between the Dallas North Tollway and Inwood Village); 214-350-8646. Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

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Dallas City Market, 5600 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 136; 214-350-8646. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.