
Bishop Arts Restaurant “Pillar” Combines Classic American Bistro with Unexpected Twists
By Michael Hiller
Photos by Michael Hiller

Chef Peja Krstic
When the longstanding bistro Boulevardier closed unexpectedly, there was much neighborhood hand-wringing. Now an equally compelling restaurant called Pillar commands that Bishop Arts space. It’s difficult to pigeonhole chef-owner Peja Krstic’s cuisine at Pillar. He describes it as “American bistro with unexpected twists,” but the menu seems to circle the globe.
For a starter, he drapes a thin sheet of yellowtail tuna over crab remoulade, adding roasted ginger aioli and crispy shallot for a fresh, vibrant kick. His crisp-fried chicken dinner is all juice and crunch, glowing with nduja-spiced cream, honey butter and braised collard greens. And this being the year for French on the menu, Krstic steps up to the plate with an avant-garde version of cassoulet, employing pork ribs, roasted leeks and apples rather than the traditional confitted duck and tarbais beans. A spacious bar upfront and a nice patio complement the casual dining room.
THE DETAILS
408 N. Bishop Avenue, Suite 108
Dallas, TX 75208
pillardallas.com