Take Our Money: The Coolest Products and Gifts Made in Dallas

In Dallas you can be anything, so why be basic? Our city has many talented artists ready to spice up your home or wardrobe. Whether you’re projecting penile shadows to bring to life your phallic phantasy, or channeling your inner Nicki Minaj with Barbie shoe earrings, you were born to…

Eat This: A Green Curry that Feeds Your Soul

If you’ve been to Asian Mint, you know that it’s chef Nikky Phinyawatana’s mission to feed your soul as well as your body. She even has a YouTube channel called “Nikky Feeding Souls,” in which she shows her travels through Thailand and how she carefully sources her ingredients. With each…

Mendocino Farms Opens in Downtown Dallas Today

A new sandwich shop is joining the lineup of eateries near the Dallas Arts District on Wednesday. Hailing from California is Mendocino Farms, a sandwich restaurant committed to “selling happy.” Mendocino Farms first opened in 2005 by husband-wife duo Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen. They have since been popular…

An After-Work Spot Awaits at Ocean Prime

While it’s great to save money when dining in Dallas, sometimes you just have to splurge. Going out for food and drinks adds up, so when you’re spending money, you’ve got to make sure it’s worth it. And Ocean Prime has some killer cocktails that are worth shelling out some…

How Anna Swann Is Working to Make Filipino Food a Norm in Dallas

One notable trend in Dallas’ dining scene is the food pop-up. Rather than opening a storefront or an outpost, many new chefs are starting out by doing a series of these events, where they can serve their food on the go, usually collaborating with another business. One pop-up that’s been…

Primo’s Is Back with Great Happy Hour Deals

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know Primo’s MX Kitchen and Lounge made a grand return to Uptown last month, following an almost seven-year hiatus. Bringing back Texas and southern Mexican cuisine, Primo’s has been a long-missed favorite. Primo’s also has plans for two new locations at the…

February Didn’t Seem to Slow Dallas Restaurant Closures

While Dallas is home to many great restaurants, sometimes it’s hard to stay afloat. This month we saw the closures of several Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants, many of which came as a shock. Here are some local bars and pubs to which we said goodbye in February. Burger Street East Dallas…

How Foxtrot Market Can Be a Frugal Instagram Fantasy

Don’t be fooled by the bright, Instagram-friendly lighting, the ivory aesthetic and the shelves of wine. The new Foxtrot Market locations you’ve seen in Uptown and University Park are very much approachable. Sure, the idea of an “elevated” bodega may elicit a few eye-rolls, but Chicago-based Foxtrot, surprisingly, is an…

First Look: Roy G’s Brings Back Old Favorites to The Strip

From the minds of Street’s Fine Chicken, Liberty Burger and an old favorite, Snookie’s, comes Roy G’s, a rainbow-themed bar offering a spectrum of shots, cocktails and bar food. Roy G’s occupies the space formerly held by Zephyr Bakery Cafe and has since been revamped to a dive bar. Inside…

¡Muévelo! 8 Latin Shows We’re Excited for This Spring

Latin music is no longer a trend. It’s part of the U.S. mainstream now and it’s here to stay. I mean, come on; when your favorite pop star reveals the tracklist of their upcoming album, nine times out of 10, you’ll see a Bad Bunny or a J. Balvin feature…