The winner for week number two is Brandon Smoot from Dish. (Last week Dish server Ira Steck was a runner-up.) Obviously Dish is providing great service during the hectic time of Restaurant Week. Way to go Brandon! Your public has spoken.

Below you will find other servers who captured your attention during the second KRLD Restaurant Week. Thanks to all who took the time to nominate your server. And thanks to the many servers who work hard to represent the Dallas restaurant business. We appreciate you both. Go. Eat. Nominate. (nancyn@dmagazine.com)

Abacus
I went to Abacus tonight with a friend and our server was Robert (sorry, no
picture). I believe he mentioned he is normally at Jaspers in Plano but is
helping out at Abacus during RW. He was fantastic from the very beginning,
recommending some fantastic dishes and pointing us in the direction of a
bottle of wine vs the more pricey wine pairings. He clearly knew the menu
well as his recommendations were stellar (pork belly bun small plate, pork
chop big plate). We were never rushed, despite Abacus’ time contraints on
each table. It never felt like he was judging and he took the time to make
conversation with us throughout the evening. Overall, it was a tremendous
experience, as it always is at Abacus. Kent Rathbun’s people definitely
understand the importance of customer service and it shows.

Bolla
We had a great service experience at Bolla in the Stoneleigh. Our server was Collin; and an example of going above and beyond. My wife prefers a red Zinfindel wine; and there was not one on the wine list by the glass. So, we asked Collin if he could ask for a glass of red Zinfindel to be served with my wife’s entree. He gladly and asked and served the wine. And, we really appreciated his friendly, courteous, and professional service.

UPDATE: Five Sixty, Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

If you are one of the lucky folks flitting around town and enjoying RW, I ask you to get the complete name (and a picture) of a server who performed above the call of duty. E-mail details of your experience to me (nancyn@dmagazine.com. Please put Best Server in subject line.). At the end of every week, SideDish will recognize said server. We’ll even find some prizes for them. Okay, stay alert. Go.