The brothers spent their college years learning to be lawyers but never gave up their culinary aspirations.
“We probably spent more time in law school talking about opening up a bar and restaurant than we did our classes,” Bradley said.
Despite having full-time jobs as lawyers, the Andersons entered the restaurant industry in 2008 with the opening of the Veritas Wine Room in the Knox-Henderson entertainment district of Dallas. The Andersons then expanded with the French restaurant Boulevardier in 2012 and neighborhood bistro Rapscallion in 2015.
The Andersons launched their newest restaurant, Hillside Tavern, in 2019 with co-owner Nathan Tate. Located in the Lakewood area of Dallas, the tavern is more casual than the Andersons’ other restaurants.
“We just wanted a nice neighborhood-friendly bar that has just incredible bar food,” Bradley said. “It’s not necessarily a sports bar, but we knew we wanted TVs in here to show a lot of games. We have a lower price point here than we do at Rapscallion or Boulevardier.”
Hillside Tavern offers unique flavors in its traditional bar food. Signature dishes include fish and chips, The Ruben sandwich and chicken lettuce wraps.
Bradley credits the collaborative effort of Hillside Tavern’s cooking staff with providing quality food.
“We’ve got a great core group of employees and staff members that have been with us for a number of years,” Bradley said. “[Our chefs] come up with wacky burger ideas based on different themes.”
The tavern’s chef Josh Wenneson said he is self-taught.
“Bar food with hints of Asian flavors and fine dining just made sense,” Wenneson said.
Hillside also includes an “elevated wine list” and a vibrant cocktail program, Bradley said.
Bradley said the business is in the process of remodeling its patio. Work is expected to be done by June 1, he said. Plans include adding a cover, turning the outfacing wall into a sliding door and adding electricity along with heat and air conditioning.
Hillside Tavern
6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 386, Dallas
214-888-0152
www.dallashillsidetavern.com
Hours: Tue.-Wed. 4-10 p.m., Thu.-Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon. closed
