Keith Lee Dallas Poll: Online Gourmet Critics Give 12 Choices

DALLAS — Social media food critic Keith Lee announced he was coming to Dallas earlier this month, and as part of the announcement he said he would post a poll to vote on suggestions to try.

Although he is not a professional food critic, his reviews have a lasting impact on small businesses thanks to his huge following on social media. If you're not sure who he is, take a look at Lee's online presence.

So with Lee's upcoming visit to Dallas, people asked him to suggest food spots to review.

He divides restaurants into three categories:

1. A place with good food and good customer service but needs more marketing
2. Local favorites as voted by DFW locals
3. Restaurants with diverse backgrounds

Now, you have more options. Lee posted the survey on her Instagram Story on Friday and Saturday. The options are:

• pangea
• Aunt Irene's
• terry blacks
• kitchen + cocktails
• cookie association
• roots southern table
• Funky Town Food Hall
• chris and john
• whistle britches
• Chef Nate Wands and Mo
• Hutchins BBQ
• Babes Chicken Dinner House

Pangea Restaurant & Bar in Garland “reflects our favorite flavors and cuisines from around the world,” according to the restaurant's website. Dallas native Kevin 'Chef Kev' Ashed started Pangea as a home for his favorite recipes and gourmet dishes so that Dallas residents and visitors from all over the United States could experience the best that food has to offer, Web said. It is written on the site.

You can view the menu online here.

Aunt Irene's Kitchen is a Dallas spot on South Malcolm X Boulevard serving dishes ranging from seafood to soul food. Owner Dresha Harrison was raised by her Aunt Eileen and developed her passion for cooking by watching, helping and learning with her Aunt, hence the name.

You can view the menu online here.

One of the most famous barbecue spots in the Lone Star State (with other locations in Austin and Lockhart), Terry Black's BBQ is one of the premier destinations for legendary Texas barbecue. Terry Black's children, Christina, Michael, and Mark Black, have brought the down-home style of Central Texas barbecue to the Metroplex with their Dallas location on Main Street.

You can view the menu online here.

Note: Lee then reviewed Terry Black's paper. Here's a summary.

Kitchen + Cocktails offers comforting cuisine in a beautifully designed elevated dining room. It was started by owner Kevin Kelly, who returned to Dallas from Paris, France and missed the food that reminded him of home while abroad. Kitchen + Cocktails is located in the historic Hart Building on Elm Street.

According to the website, all food, handcrafted cocktails and desserts are carefully crafted, sampled and selected by Kevin Kelly himself.

You can view the menu online here.

The Cookie Society was founded by Jeff and Marissa Allen, according to its website. Marissa's love of baking and the feed Jeff received from his NFL teammates inspired them to bring their brand to life.

The menu changes monthly with 130 types. He has two stores open in Frisco and Addison.

Roots of Farmer's Brunch Southern Table was inspired by co-founder Chef Tiffany Derry's grandmother. The restaurant's website says food is what brought the Delhi chef's family together.

With popular menu items like fish and grits and duck fat fried chicken, founders Derry and Tom Foley want to “evoke the feeling of coming home to your loved ones.”

Funky Town Food Mart is a 24-hour convenience store in Fort Worth that has been praised for its food and service.

Latest reviews say they have the best burgers and Philadelphia cheesesteaks.

Chris and John in Dallas serves Vietnamese street food with a Mexican twist. The menu includes burritos and quesadillas filled with pho ingredients (rice noodles, bean sprouts, etc.).

This restaurant has 5-star reviews on Google from visitors.

According to the Whistle Britches website, the local chain opened in 2016 with a focus on chicken, biscuits and beer.

The chain currently has three locations in Dallas, Plano, and Southlake. The Dallas location primarily has four- and five-star reviews on Yelp.

Wangz & Mo is a food truck that stops in various cities throughout the week, with a focus on Dallas, Arlington, and Fort Worth.

According to Chef Nate's Instagram page, his main plates include lamb chops, salmon, chicken, and a variety of “ones.”

The food truck also makes stuffed turkey legs, fried red snapper and Cajun pasta.

Hutchins BBQ is one of the most popular BBQ spots in North Texas. We have stores in McKinney and Frisco, and orders are shipped nationwide.

Hutchins was previously named one of Texas Monthly's top 50 barbecue spots in the state, and Yelp reviews back up that accolade.

Note: Lee subsequently reviewed Hutchins. Here's a summary.

Babe's describes their chain as a place for people to feel at home, “where your neighbors are waiting for you and your whole family.

Most stores have at least 4-star reviews on Yelp.

So where should Lee go? Visit his Instagram story now and vote before the votes are cast!

Instagram Stories are only visible for 24 hours. You can check out his Instagram here.