Email Author Catherine Downes

2012 Stories by Catherine Downes

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  Texas Students Can Now Buy TOMS in Campus Colors, Support the World's Shoeless

  published Oct 10, 2012

  TOMS, the California canvas-shoe company that donates a pair of shoes to people in need for every pair sold, recently launched its "campus program," offering shoes in select campus colors. Texas stud... More >>

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  Restaurants Come and Go: Openings and Closing in September

  published Oct 03, 2012

  September was another churning month for the Dallas restaurant community. Sisu opened in Uptown, Ser took over the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole and Campo said goodbye. Read on for the full list ... More >>

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  Sisu, Uptown's Newest Culinary Playground, is Open

  published Oct 02, 2012

  Sisu, located in an old house at 2508 Maple Ave. (just north of McKinney Avenue), is Uptown's latest culinary and nightlife addition. The house-turned-restaurant and bar has been completely renovate... More >>

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  Srr, the New Steakhouse to Replace Nana, is Open

  published Oct 01, 2012

  Dallas' newest steakhouse, perched on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole where Nana once resided, opens tonight. The cavernous restaurant radiates masculine elegance; it's decked out in dark woods a... More >>

• Adam Ant - Granada Theater - 9/21/12

  published Sep 24, 2012

  Adam Ant Granada Theater Friday, September 21 Red lights flooded the stage of the Granada Theater as Adam Ant's band played an interlude on Friday night. The anticipation from the sold-out crowd was... More >>

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  At the Lumen's Opening Bash, an Ivory Ensemble That Caught Our Eye

  published Sep 24, 2012

  When we see you on the street and think you put some thought into your style, we may take your picture and ask you things. See previous installations in the Street Style archive. We spotted Leah last... More >>

• The Best of Dallas Through Your Instagrams

  published Sep 20, 2012

  Early last month, in honor of our 2012 Best Of Dallas Issue (which hit newsstands yesterday), we asked you to send in Instagrams of your favorite people, places and things in Dallas. We put together a... More >>

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  Tried and True, the New Spot to Replace Neighborhood Services Tavern, is Open

  published Sep 20, 2012

  Nick Badovinus, the man behind the Neighborhood Services restaurant group, has opened a new restaurant and bar, Tried and True (2405 N. Henderson Ave.). The restaurant has taken over the location that... More >>

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  First Look at Max's Wine Dive

  published Sep 17, 2012

  Max's Wine Dive (3600 McKinney Ave.), uptown's newest culinary addition, opened last Wednesday in the space that once housed Borders bookstore. The Texas-based restaurant and wine bar originated in ... More >>

• The Dallas Half-Priced Food and Drink Calendar

  published Sep 13, 2012

  Dallas loves its half-priced food and drink deals. That's why we built this calendar of half-price food and drink specials, listing the restaurant and time under each day. This week we added specials... More >>

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  First Look at NYLO Dallas Southside's Terrace Bistro and SODA Bar

  published Sep 10, 2012

  The new NYLO Dallas South Side hotel (1325 S. Lamar St.) offers two dining experiences. The Terrace Bistro and lobby bar, located on the first floor, has a chic loft vibe. The space is adorned with ... More >>

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  The Fashion at Fashion's Night Out (Photos)

  published Sep 07, 2012

  When we see you on the street and think you put some thought into your style, we may take your picture and ask you things. We call it Street Style. Last night NorthPark Center was crawling with folks... More >>

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  Monica's Nueva Cocina Opens, Rohst Closes and More From a Busy August

  published Sep 06, 2012

  At last, August has left us, bringing us that much closer to the promise of cooler weather. Someday soon, we hope. In the meantime, the month brought Dallas several new restaurants and wilted a few o... More >>

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  E Bar, a New Tex-Mex Spot on Haskell, is Open (Photos)

  published Sep 05, 2012

  Eddie Cervantes, the man behind Primo's, recently opened E Bar (1901 N. Haskell Ave.). The new Tex-Mex restaurant and bar, located on one-way Haskell just past Dolly Python, has been open for nearly t... More >>

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  The Pools of Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park Will Soon Be Filled With ... Dogs

  published Aug 30, 2012

  We know you've always dreamed of taking Fido to the waterpark, and now here's your chance. On Sunday, September, 9 Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park in Garland will host its annual "Dog Day Swim" event ... More >>

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  Here's What Stylish SMUers Wore During Their First Week Back on Campus

  published Aug 23, 2012

  When we see you on the street and think you put some thought into your style, we may take your picture and ask you things. We call it Street Style. See previous renditions here. Earlier this week, i... More >>

• The Dallas Half-Priced Food and Drink Calendar

  published Aug 21, 2012

  Dallas loves its half-priced food and drink deals. That's why we built this calendar of half-price food and drink specials, listing the restaurant and time under each day. This week we added special... More >>

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  In Photos: The Elotes of Dallas

  published Aug 21, 2012

  Elotes en vaso is a simple and delicious Mexican snack that can be found all throughout Dallas. Elotes en vaso, or more commonly just referred to as "elotes" is a savory combination of corn, butter, m... More >>

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  Dallas' Five Best Antique Shops

  published Aug 21, 2012

  Whether on the prowl for Mad Men inspired mid-century decor, or something more Victorian, Dallas' antique stores have got it covered. Below is a list of five of our favorite antique stores in town, ea... More >>

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  Larry McMurtry Auctioned Off His Books in Archer City Over the Weekend (Photos)

  published Aug 13, 2012

  Archer City, a small town 140 miles northwest of Dallas, was buzzing with media and bidders over the weekend as Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry auctioned off books from his antique bookst... More >>

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  Eric Prydz on Swedish Techno, The Future of Dance Music and The Identity Festival

  published Aug 09, 2012

  Identity Festival sets up shop at Gexa Energy Pavilion tomorrow, August 10. The touring electronic dance music festival sprang to life last year, with the help of celebrity DJs Kaskade and Steve Aoki,... More >>

• First Look at Monica's Nueva Cocina and ME Lounge

  published Aug 03, 2012

  Monica Greene, former owner of Monica's Aca Y Alla, now Maracas Mexican Restaurant, debuted her new restaurant and lounge last night. Monica's Nueva Cocina and ME Lounge, located in the iLume on Ceda... More >>

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  Bowery Opens, Screen Door Closes and More From a Very Busy July

  published Aug 02, 2012

  Another very busy month has come and gone, and with it several Dallas restaurants have opened while others have closed their doors for good. Read on for the full list and be sure to share tips about r... More >>

• Hey Dallas: Send Us Your Instagrams

  published Aug 02, 2012

  Our annual Best of Dallas awards are around the corner, which means you can vote for your favorite local people, places and businesses. But this year, to shake things up a bit (and because we know how... More >>

• Hey Dallas, Send Us Your Instagrams!

  published Aug 01, 2012

  Our annual Best of Dallas awards are around the corner, which means you can vote for your favorite local people, places and businesses. But this year, to shake things up a bit (and because we know ho... More >>