First Look: The New Food Hall in Downtown Dallas Gets It Right
Yet another food hall has opened in North Texas. This past weekend, The Exchange celebrated its grand opening in downtown Dallas’ AT&T Discovery District.
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Local Kink Enthusiasts Say TikTok Is Getting It All Wrong
When Tumblr was scrubbed of NSFW content in 2018, sex enthusiasts found new outlets to share information. Granted, not all of the NSFW content is pornographic in nature, but largely educational.
Musician Alton Blake Seeks Redemption, Not Fame
The pandemic and political climate have forced us to evolve over the past year. Musician Alton Blake welcomes that chance for change. On his debut single, the cozy, piano-driven “Lately,” the singer-songwriter seeks redemption for his old ways. Blake, 24, began writing the song “about a year ago, when the…
Music Marketer Patrick Averhart Helps Those in Need, No Questions Asked
Many people only survived the last 15 months thanks to mutual aid efforts by social justice communities and organizations. One of those groups is the United Peoples Coalition, which was created last summer by Dallas music veteran Patrick Averhart.
First Look: Haywire Brings Lavish Southern Fare to Uptown
A Legacy West favorite has made its way to Uptown. Earlier this month, Haywire opened its second location on McKinney Avenue in Dallas.
Chef Tiffany Derry Opens Her New Restaurant Roots Southern Table This Friday
This Friday, Top Chef alum Tiffany Derry will open Roots Southern Table in Farmers Branch. Known for her famous duck-fat fried chicken, Derry aims for her new concept to pay homage to her Louisiana roots.
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How Bobby Sessions Manifested a Career as a Grammy Winning Artist
In 2016, Dallas rapper Bobby Sessions earned a Dallas Observer Music Award nomination for Best Album for LOA (Law of Attraction), which contains an image of a Grammy on the cover along with phrases such as “Manifest everything” and “What you think, you become.
Rapper Frank Rashad Got the Wake Up Call of His Life, and He Was Ready To Listen
On a fateful day in June three years ago, rapper Frank Rashad received the wake up call of his life. After a terrifying car accident, in which his car flipped over, Rashad decided life was too short for him to spend his days working for someone other than himself.
Alexandre’s on Cedar Springs Expands, Adds a Kitchen for Small Plates
Dallas’ best LGBTQ+ bar is about to get even better. Last month, Alexandre’s owner Lee Daugherty signed a lease for the space next door that was previously occupied by a doughnut shop. Daugherty has had his eyes on the spot for years and with this expansion …
In Dallas, More Employees Are Returning to the Office Than in Any Other City
We soon may have to put on pants again for work meetings. As COVID vaccinations become more widely available, offices are re-opening, prompting workers to return to the 9-to-5 grind.
Five Restaurants Kicking Off Pride Month with Drag Shows
Pride is back in Dallas, sis! Although there’s no grand parade at Fair Park this year, there are still plenty of opportunities for you to spill some tea with your chosen family and have a queer old time. So pour out the mimosas and get ready for music, costumes and drag shows galore.
Lone River Ranch Water Founded by SMU Grad with West Texas Roots
The pandemic was a hindrance to many businesses last year, but that didn’t stop Katie Beal Brown from changing the beverage game. In recent years, seltzers, like Truly and White Claw, have risen in popularity, so Brown decided to jump in and create …
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Artist Uprising Is Hosting an NFT Pop-Up Gallery in Dallas
As non-fungible forms of art rise in popularity, Dallas artists are riding the wave. Next month, Landmark Center will host an NFT pop-up gallery for two weekends.
Vanalika Shan Takes on Global Issues Through Politically Conscious Songwriting
Growing up, Vanalika Shan lived in many parts of the world. The Indian singer-songwriter is passionate about world cultures and contemporary issues and wants to use her platform to make the world a more conscious place for the generations ahead.
Chef Luke Rogers Looks Forward to New Concept Cathedral
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the restaurant industry. Many restaurants in Dallas ended up not being able to re-open in the post-vax era, including Klyde Warren’s darling, Savor…
xbValentine Is Finally Who She Wants to Be
On a Friday night in Deep Ellum, xbValentine plays for a packed house at Trees. With a baseball cap, black t-shirt and torn jeans, she’s keeping her masculine and feminine energies at a divine balance.
Restaurant Hiring Woes Continue as Server Exodus Rattles Industry
Even before the pandemic, the service industry was in need of reform. As restaurants begin to open to full capacity, owners and managers are having trouble finding servers, bartenders and other key players of the dining experience. With stimulus packages and unemployment checks,
Conscious Throupling: Poly People Give Tips on Making It Work
Maintaining a relationship with one person can be a challenge, but some people find that a lifelong (or even temporary) commitment to only one person is even harder. While polyamory isn’t a new phenomenon, exploring the lifestyle is becoming increasingly less taboo. According to a 2020 study by YouGov, 23…
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Kevin Hawkins Works Out His Past With Mixed Emotions
Dallas-based singer-songwriter Kevin Hawkins had an emotional transformation that started well before the pandemic. Over the course of five years, he wrote and recorded his debut album Mixed Emotions, which was released last fall. Through the 15 tracks, the musician walks through his past and makes sense of his old…
Singer Christi Lux Was Discovered Working at Her Shop, Now She’s Earning TikTok Fame
Joining the coveted ranks of Dallas artists who have gone viral on TikTok is singer Christi Lux. Her catchy new song “BEBE” has TikTokkers busting Latin-inspired moves to the reggaeton jam. While “BEBE” sounds like a love song, Lux insists that it is more about a feeling than it is…
First Look: Anju Serves Asian Street Food Alongside “Sweatpants Dining”
Tucked away in the east end of the State Thomas neighborhood, the new Asian street food concept Anju recently opened. Owned by Michael Kim of One Esca Concepts, Anju offers a …
We Talked Rap and Whataburger With Freesyling Champion Rapder
As made evident with the mass popularity of K-pop and reggaeton, language is not a barrier in pop music. Artists and bands such as BTS and Bad Bunny, whose 2021 concert tickets are on resale for $18,000, are proving that fans can enjoy music regardless of their language. This is…