This past year in Dallas was a big year for food, with several top chefs opening restaurants in the year, along with the city receiving coveted title. Next year looks to be even bigger for Bon Appétit’s Restaurant City of the Year, with more developments to open and with international…
Friday, December 6 Deck the Plaza 5:30 p.m., Friday, December 6 Dallas City Hall Free Christmastime is here, and festivities are the size of Texas. Head to downtown Dallas for a special tree-lighting ceremony and holiday social gathering. All Aboard The Polar Express at Mockingbird Station 6 p.m., Friday, December…
Friday, November 29 Vitruvian Lights: Lighting Ceremony 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 Vitruvian Park Free-ish This Friday night, Vitruvian Park transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Enjoy a beautiful lighting ceremony, along with a performance by the Jordan Kahn Orchestra, free pictures with Santa, gourmet food trucks and more. Movie…
It’s a sad month for Dallas cyclists as a favorite local bike shop prepares to shut its doors. After four years of operating in Deep Ellum, Local Hub has announced that it will close Dec. 22. Founded by Kristie Holt, Local Hub opened in December 2015. Since its opening, Holt…
Poke is (still) all the rage right now, and tacos never go out of style. Luckily, one restaurant in Dallas has managed to bring those two elements together. At Malibu Poke, guests can enjoy a variety of poke dishes, including poke bowls, salads and, now, tacos. Malibu Poke is the…
Friday, November 22 Princemas Holiday Bar Opening Party 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 The Sweet Tooth Hotel Free-ish with RSVP The Sweet Tooth Hotel is launching a new holiday drink menu with a party filled with Prince tunes. Plus, enjoy 50% off access to the art installations. Make your RSVP…
Look, we get it. Going home for Thanksgiving is nice and all. However, there’s only so much of your family you can take. I mean, who wants to listen to uncle Cletus praise Trump for hours at a time? And believe me, there’s not enough alcohol in the world to…
This past weekend, a conservative group called Super Happy Fun America threw a straight pride parade, which brought in a resounding crowd of three. What could’ve gone wrong to make the event, which expected 2,000, such a massive fail? Bad marketing? Poor planning? Weak music selection? For some odd reason,…
In Dallas, our chefs are all about feeding people — whether it be through food or with pictures on your social feeds. Every chef has an interesting backstory on what brought them into the restaurant industry, and Instagram allows us a look into their world. With Instagram, we, as lovers of food,…
The year ahead will be big in the realm of Latin music. 2020 will mark 30 years since the release of Selena Quintanilla’s iconic sophomore album, Ven Conmigo. It will also mark 25 years since Selena’s untimely death. In honor of Selena and her impact on Tejano music, Chris Perez,…
Happy hour just got molto bene at MoMo Italian Kitchen in Lake Highlands. This spot offers pastas, pizzas, risottos, meats and fish dishes in a quaint and lovely setting. And every weekday, guests of MoMo can enjoy discounted cocktails and light bites during their apertivi hour. MoMo’s apertivi hour takes…
Friday, November 15 Nomad Tacos Pop-Up 5 p.m., Friday, November 15 Peticolas Brewery Free-ish Peticolas returns with its monthly game night, where guests can enjoy games with the brewery hosts. Chef Zuriel Barradas of Kitchen Zus will be onsite, selling his famous street tacos. You don’t want to miss out…
This week, percussion students from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth are being recognized with an international honor. The TCU Percussion Orchestra will head to Indianapolis to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. At PASIC, percussionists, drummers, enthusiasts, performers and educators from around the world all head to…
Thanksgiving is just weeks away, and with Dallas having been named Restaurant City of the Year by Bon Appétit magazine, we certainly have a lot to be thankful for. As one can expect, many restaurants will be offering their own Thanksgiving specials. While you won’t be hard-pressed to find the…
Friday, November 8 Pupsgiving 6 p.m. Friday, November 8 Barney Wood Bark Park Free We’ve got a lot to be thankful for this season, and puppies are one of the reasons. Furry attendees can create works of art with their precious little paws, and humans can shop several dog-friendly vendors…
This past January marked 10 years since the release of indie rock duo Matt and Kim’s second album, Grand. While the two had been playing small gigs and releasing music through MySpace years before, they cite their sophomore release as the milestone that changed the course of their joined careers,…
Friday, November 1 Romanian Food Festival 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 Biserica Sfanta Maria Dallas $5 Immerse yourself in Romanian culture this weekend. For just $5, attendees of the Romanian Food Festival can enjoy traditional folk dances and music, plus sample some Romanian food. Tickets are available for purchase here…
While the Cowboys may be doing rather … meh this season, there are still exciting developments in the world of Jerry Jones. This past June, Jones’ grandnephew Val Mooty released an EP called One Touch. Although he’s still in high school, Mooty is determined to create a legacy of his…
After the 9-to-5 grind, driving through Dallas traffic is a nightmare. Especially when you’re hoping to get to your favorite bar in time before their happy hour ends. Luckily for those who often struggle to crack that 3 to 7 p.m. window, Halcyon on Lower Greenville has drink and food…
Friday, October 25 Boot Scootin’ Country Night 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 Free Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave. Get your yee-haw on with musical performances by Vincent Neil Emerson and Mike and the Moon Pies, as well as mechanical bull rides all night. It’s free, but you can RSVP. Fall…
Friday, October 25 Rainbow Vomit: Halloween Edition 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 25 Rainbow Vomit, 3609 Parry Ave. $20 One of Dallas’ favorite photo pop-ups has opened an immersive horror exhibit. Grab your goons, get dressed up and spook up your Instagram feed with some artsy Halloween pics Marc Almond Halloween Masquerade…
One of Legacy West’s most interesting shops is putting the “lit” in literature. Literally. While there are many Barnes & Noble locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, there’s only one Barnes & Noble Kitchen, which is far north of I-635. It’s a smaller version of the still remaining bookstore, with a full-service…
