The days of the rom-com fairy tale illusions are over. In this day and age, the possibilities of meeting the love of your life via a chance encounter on the train or in a grocery store are slim to none, because love at first sight can’t exist if our eyes…
Education, shelter, clothing and food are all basic necessities, but many North Texas residents are short of at least one of those things. According to the North Texas Food Bank, 17.6% of Dallas County residents and 11.5% of Collin County residents are food insecure. While there is no way to…
Friday, September 6 Good Morning Texas – Dance Party 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 WFAA Studios at Victory Park Free Once again, North Texas’ favorite morning show is having another dance party. If you’re catching this as it’s going live, then you still have time to RSVP and get a…
After the closing of Red Stix in Legacy Hall this past summer, chef Uno Immanivong decided to take some time off. During that time, she recalled memories of her childhood, reconnected with loved ones and prioritized self-care. Using what she learned during her mini hiatus, as well as her previous…
La Goony Chonga is one of many women taking over the hip-hop scene in 2019. While rappers like Megan thee Stallion and Saweetie released some of the biggest, sexually charged rap hits of the summer, like “Cash Shit” and “My Type,” respectively, Miami native La Goony Chonga has a sexy,…
Eating healthy looks like it might get more fun with Coolgreens slated to open five new stores in Dallas. Husband and wife duo Benny and Leily Farzad formed Farzad Food Group and signed a deal to bring the Oklahoma City-based, fast-casual health eatery to Dallas-Fort Worth. Both Leily and Benny…
Friday, August 30 SEO Summer Camp 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 Joe Youngblood SEO & Digital Marketing Consulting $10 Influencers, bloggers and writers, rejoice! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to improve search engine optimization for your brand’s website, SEO expert Joe Youngblood is hosting an inexpensive workshop to…
While many of us have brought our metaphorical baggage many times to Deep Ellum’s bars, the Dallas neighborhood now offers an option for travelers who are burdened by luggage in between hotel’s check-out and check-in times. Between ever-changing flight boarding times and strict hotel checkout times, traveling with heavy luggage can,…
Since arriving to Dallas in 2014, chef Nilton “Junior” Borges has been a driving force in Dallas’ hospitality scene. He has worked as the opening chef of Uchi Dallas and served as executive chef at FT33 and at The Joule. Come next spring, Borges will serve as vice president of…
No matter how many reboots of CSI, Law & Order and NCIS are produced, crime shows tend to take place in major cities. In the case of Amazon Prime Video’s new original series, Vindication, a team led by Detective Travis (Todd Terry) solves crimes and mysteries in the small town…
Anyone who’s hip on hip-hop knows that women are taking over the rap scene. Whether it be A-List artists like Megan Thee Stallion or Cardi B or local artists, audiences are (finally) starting to appreciate women in hip-hop. One of Dallas’ undisputed favorite rappers is Sam Lao, who’s been releasing…
Friday, August 23 Workout Dance Party on Good Morning Texas 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 WFAA Studios at Victory Park Free If you’re reading this right as it’s going live, you may still have a chance to be on Good Morning Texas. WFAA will be hosting LaBlast Fitness and Louis…
Texas talent is once again on the rise. While artists like Khalid, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo and Post Malone are topping the charts, those working behind the scenes are also making a name for themselves. Earlier this year, it was reported that designer Charles Smith II had produced costumes for…
New to the Old East Dallas neighborhood is California-based Top Round, serving sandwiches good enough for Texas and California to put their beefs aside. At Top Round’s first Dallas location, guests can enjoy a variety of roast beef, burgers and chicken sandwiches in a diner-style setting. At Top Round, the…
Friday, August 16 Hip Hop and Happy Feet 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 Nasher Sculpture Center Free This weekend’s ’til Midnight at the Nasher event lets you enjoy an evening of hip-hop and spoken word poetry with performances by singers, rappers and poets like Paul Russell, Ruslan with a special appearance…
While Addison is an area densely populated with restaurants, some people have found that it is missing certain elements that would help elevate the city’s nightlife, specifically, an entertainment venue. Sure, one can catch live musical performances at Addison Circle, but those only occur every few months. There is also…
This past weekend, there was a line of people wrapped around Te Deseo Cocina Latina, waiting to be seated for dinner or to dance the night away to Latin music. The newest addition to Dallas’ Harwood District fuses Latin cuisine, dancing and nightlife. Te Deseo’s executive chef is Ty Thaxton, whose menu…
As food trends tend to come and go over the years, one thing that has remained consistent is cold-pressed juice. Whether one is drinking them as part of a juice cleanse, or using them to complement a meal, cold-pressed juices are one food item that has proved to have some…
Friday, August 9 The NorthPark AutoShow 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9 Northpark Center Free Northpark Center will showcase more than 40 top-of-the-line luxury vehicles, including models from Audi, Jaguar and Land Rover. Get a glimpse into the future and see what Dallas’ top auto dealerships have to offer. Art Mania…
“We’re not built the same,” says Dallas-based rapper G.U.N. on his most recent single “3 Shots In.” While other rappers have used some variation of this line in their songs, G.U.N. has certainly proved that he has greater tenacity than anyone in hip-hop. This June, he was shot in a…
I scream, you scream, we all scream … for DizziCream? DizziCream is one of the products sold under DizziBrands, a collection of alcohol-infused desserts showing up in Dallas. Already a hit in restaurants such as BuzzBrews and the Rustic, DizziBrands is hoping to become a household name with the opening…
The Netflix original show Sugar Rush has bakers compete against each other for a prize of $10,000. Most recently, those competing involved a couple of familiar faces from Dallas. The premiere of the second season included Ashton Snyder and Lio Botello, owners of Sugar Daddy’s Cakery. The two competed against other…
