In honor of Black History Month, Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que and Home Cooking is offering guests a low-cost meal with a valuable educational opportunity. For only $10.50, guests can purchase what’s called a shoebox lunch, packed with your choice of barbecue entrees, a side, a dessert and a piece of fruit…
With a presidential election near, it’s vital we educate ourselves on the issues most important to us. The stakes are higher than ever, and it’s important that we surround ourselves with individuals of all kinds and work together to accomplish our political goals. Yes, we’re still in the food section…
While the options for a fun night out in Dallas are seemingly endless for millennials (and *shudders* Gen Zers), does the city really cater to the Gen X-and-up crowd? Whether you’re out in Deep Ellum, Uptown or Bishop Arts, you’re guaranteed to find a venue filled with people born in…
Something new is burning up in East Dallas. Hopping on board the Nashville hot chicken craze are chefs Lou Olerio (Shayna’s Place) and Josh Bonee (formerly of Stephan Pyles Flora Street and the Statler), who are set to open their collaborative effort, Lucky’s Hot Chicken, in East Dallas this spring…
A happy hour that starts in the morning and goes on for seven hours sounds like a pipe dream (if you don’t have to work, anyway). A little Italian joint in downtown has made this their reality. At Ravenna, guests can experience happy hour prices on weekdays between the hours…
Friday, January 24 Open Coworking Day 9 a.m., Friday, January 24 Her.HQ $15 Are you a boss lady looking to network with other boss ladies? Join other creatives and entrepreneurs for open coworking day at Her.HQ. For $15, you get breakfast bites, coffee, tea and access to the coworking space…
If you live in the suburbs, you’ve probably dined at Mi Dia from Scratch. And with locations in Flower Mound, Grapevine and Plano, Mi Dia’s Latin cuisine is worth the drive, even if you live in Dallas proper. Chef Gabriel DeLeon focuses on regional Mexican cuisine, and with Mi Dia,…
The holidays may be over, but the weather outside is still frightful. Sure, it may be bright and sunny on this lovely Monday morning, but the temperatures are expected to drop this week, and thunderstorms are nigh. Plus, in Texas, you never know when the weather can pull a 180…
Friday, January 17 Biz Markie at Sandaga 813 9 p.m., Friday, January 17 Sandaga 813 $25 Biz Markie’s got what you need…to have the ultimate flashback Friday. Come party with the “Just a Friend” singer and have a killer time. Tickets are available for purchase here. Roaring ‘20s Party 9…
For two years, Dallas native Kitti Jones says she was subject to physical abuse, sexual coercion and emotional manipulation at the hands of R&B singer R. Kelly. Last January, Lifetime premiered Surviving R. Kelly, a six-part docuseries in which several of the disgraced star’s alleged victims came forward, detailing the…
You might be hard-pressed to find inexpensive food and cocktail options in the Design District. At most bars and restaurants, nearly every cocktail will cost you double-digit prices. But at Meddlesome Moth, there’s a new happy hour, where Design District bar hoppers can eat, drink and be merry in style,…
Environmental conservation has become a nationwide hot button issue, and Hulu’s newest family series aims to bring to light the issue in a way that younger generations can understand. Endlings takes place 20 years into the future and tells the story of four teenagers in foster care who come together…
Keeping a restaurant open in Dallas is a bit of a challenge, given the high saturation of eateries in the city. However, at Miriam Cocina Latina, restaurant partner Miriam Jimenez is committed to boosting morale from within. As she says, when the employees are happy, the guests are happy. “You…
Did you know many of Dallas’ top chefs received their culinary education from a community college? El Centro College’s Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality program has birthed several chefs and restaurateurs, many of whom have been in business for more than 20 years. Through hands-on instruction and service simulations, El Centro…
Going plant-based just got a whole lot easier — at least, if you’re in North Oak Cliff. At the new Lucky Mouth Grocery in the Bishop Arts District, customers can buy plant-based food, snacks and cleaning products. Lucky Mouth is from husband-and-wife duo David Miers and Adriana Martinez, having first started as an…
Friday, January 10 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 Dallas Farmers Market Free-ish Celebrate the first full moon of 2020 with a bike ride throughout Dallas. This 15-mile cycle kicks off at Dallas Farmers Market at 8 p.m. sharp, so don’t be late. Be sure to bring cash for food and…
Next month, a Dallas bus tour will be rebranding in time for Black History Month. The Soul of Dallas Food and Black History Bus Tour will now be the Soul of DFW Food and Black History Bus Tour, expanding to include Fort Worth within the tour. The bus tour was…
While food and sex may be on different tiers on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, they are two things that most everyone loves. In pop culture, the movie 9 1/2 Weeks popularized the pairing of food and sex, while Seinfeld’s George Costanza nearly managed to turn us off from it completely…
Friday, January 3 Skating Under the Stars 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 Children’s Health StarCenter Farmers Branch $10 admission, $5 skate rental Christmas may be over, but you can still go ice skating. The big outdoor ice rink is open for another two weeks. Get your tickets here. Hard Days…
Over the course of the past year, the city of Dallas saw many changes in the form of exciting new restaurants, music venues, photo pop-ups and other new art experiences and more. 2020 looks to be even more promising. Below are a few ways you can say goodbye to 2019…
Friday, December 27 Adult Game Night 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 Blends Daiquiri Lounge Free-ish Wind down from the holidays with throwback jams and a grown-up game night. Play spades, dominoes, checkers and other board games throughout the night. Hookah and VIP suites will be available for purchase. The Secret…
While upscale Italian concepts can be found throughout Dallas, perhaps one of the best bangs for your buck is lunch at Partenope Ristorante in downtown Dallas. Named for the queen of Naples, Partenope serves a chic selection of Neopolitan pizzas, hearty pastas and other expected plates for an Italian menu. Going to…
