Dallas Rapper Erica Banks Is Hotter Than Texas With ‘Buss It’

While we’re supposed to be staying at home, Texas rappers are making sure we still feel the Hot Girl Summer spirit.  Megan thee Stallion received her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 last month with the Beyoncé-assisted “Savage Remix,” and now Dallas-based rapper Erica Banks is hot off the release…

How Palmer’s Is About More than Fried Chicken

This summer, Palmer’s Hot Chicken will be one of the new Nashville hot chicken establishments opening in Dallas. It’s the brainchild of Palmer Fortune, who is also the owner of two Porch restaurants in St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. The menu at Palmer’s will be identical to that of Porch, offering…

Get the Chance to Speak One-on-One with a Dallas Chef

There’s frequently a lot of work that goes into a favorite dish at a restaurant, and now you have the opportunity to learn more about how some of our city’s notable chefs and tastemakers came to be. Monday through Thursday, you can bid on a 30-minute, one-on-one conversation with a…

First Look: Invasion Gives Us Another Fried Chicken Sandwich

The long-awaited Invasion restaurant has arrived in Old East Dallas. The people behind Invasion had to push back their opening, which was originally planned for last spring, because of COVID-19. Now, they’re serving burgers, sandwiches, wings and other treats in a quick, easy manner. Invasion is a small, simple space…

Buy a Lunch That Makes a Difference

Gov. Greg Abbott has allowed restaurants and bars to open at 75% percent capacity. While many people are still taking precautionary measures because of COVID-19, many service industry employees are happy to return to work. Still, there is much to be done within the community, and many restaurants are remaining…

Averi Burk Went from Bible College to Out and Proud

This past April, Dallas-based singer-songwriter Averi Burk released her debut album, Paradise, on which she speaks to a universal and deeply personal issue: mental health. As someone who suffers from depression and anxiety herself, Burk finds solace in creating meaningful art. While only two months have passed since the release…

First Look: Sfereco Is All About Meatballs at the Statler

The latest addition to the Statler Hotel is a fast-casual Italian joint paying tribute to the meatball. Sfereco, which means “sphere” in Esperanto, offers a selection of meatballs, pastas, pizzas and sandwiches. On the inside of Sfereco, guests will find a few tables to sit and bar-style seating along the…

First Look: Public Taco Serves All Types

There’s a new spot for tacos in North Dallas. At Public Taco, guests can order from a diverse menu inspired by cuisines from around the world. Public Taco, located at Preston Road and Royal Lane, is the brainchild of Joon Choe, who founded FreshFin Poke on Lower Greenville. After that…

Dallas Native Post Malone’s Rosé to Come Out this Month

This month, Dallas-native rapper Post Malone is launching a new French rosé, alongside music manager Dre London and entrepreneur James Morrissey of Global Brand Equities. Maison No. 9 is largely inspired by Morrisey’s time in Provence. Malone chose the name after his favorite tarot card, the Nine of Swords, which is believed…

Making a Difference: Restaurants Helping Others

While we’re still in the middle of a seemingly endless pandemic and countless other things are weighing heavily on us, plenty of people are trying to do good to lift others up. Even in these difficult times, restaurants are still providing support to those who need it. Here’s this week’s…

First Look: Chirps Brings Nashville Hot Chicken to Lower Greenville

This little watering hole has gone through several changes since January. Earlier this year, the Lower Greenville bar formerly known as LG Taps rebranded itself as The Chuggin’ Monk. But this new era was short-lived because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, upon Gov. Greg Abbott’s allowing Texas restaurants to…

Denton Pop Singer Carley Bearden Is a God-Loving LGBTQ Advocate

Denton’s Carley Bearden is keeping her head up. She knows she can always be vulnerable with her fans, whom she considers family, and she and her fans have been checking in with each other and lifting each other’s spirits through the COVID-19 crisis. Bearden started playing guitar at age 12, although she…

Dallas Doing Good: Tests, Masks and Sustenance

While some restaurants may have reopened to 50% capacity this past weekend, others are opting to remain closed until the coronavirus is under control. Still, closed or open, many restaurants are choosing to give back to the community during this time. Here are a few: Pollo Campero 1703 N. Cockrell…

Dallas Chefs Share Recipes for Impossible Foods’ Plant-Based Meat

One effect of the coronavirus has been the occasional shortage of various foods, including ground beef. One result is stores such as Kroger enforcing a limit on how much meat customers can buy. To combat this shortage of beef (or possibly take the opportunity), Impossible Foods has made their plant-based…

Weekly Roundup: People Doing Good for Others

While some restaurants have chosen to open at 25% capacity, many service industry workers are still without work. Meanwhile, medical staff and frontline workers are putting their lives on the line to provide people with care and essential products. That’s why several Dallas restaurants are working to provide meals to…

Doing Good: Restaurants Helping Others

People all over Dallas are working to support others as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues. Here are a few doing good around Dallas: Caven Employee Pantry at Station 4 3911 Cedar Springs Road (Oak Lawn) The Caven bars on Cedar Springs were not among the few restaurants that chose to…