This past September, the Dallas-based film studio The Contested Edge won an award for Best LGBTQ+ Short at Los Angeles’ Indie Short Fest. Led by director Brock Cravy, The Contested Edge produced Innocent Boy, a short film depicting the opiate crisis in Texas. With a predominately LGBTQ+ cast and crew,…
Getting a job at McDonald’s just got a whole lot simpler. Using artificial intelligence, applicants to McDonald’s can now initiate an application as quickly as they can say, “OK, Google, help me get a job at McDonald’s.” McDonald’s new Apply Thru technology is the first of its kind, bringing in…
Better Than Sex is a new dessert and cocktail bar aiming to provide a date night of lustful, sexy proportions. Upon entering Better Than Sex, one may feel they’re stepping into a slightly more tame swingers lounge. The brick walls are bedecked with grayscale photographs of nude models, with breasts,…
Going plant-based is becoming a whole lot easier. At bars, restaurants and burger chains across the nation, more meatless options are available. Granted, many restaurants have had black bean and veggie options for burgers for decades, but new plant-based proteins allow vegans, vegetarians and those curious about a plant-based diet…
Friday, September 27 True Widow and Paper Saints 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 The Foundry Bar Free Catch live music by local acts True Widow and Paper Saints at The Foundry. The event is free to attend, however, the bands ask that you make a donation to Planned Parenthood. Errythang…
Budget Bites is a series that looks for the best food and drink deals at restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth — because being on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t eat out in a city like Dallas. One of Dallas-Fort Worth’s popular wine bars finally has a happy hour. During “tappy…
Friday, September 20 Greek Food Festival of Dallas 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church $9-$20 Opa! Immerse yourself in Greek culture at Dallas’ iconic Greek Food Festival. In addition to trying some fantastic food, guests can see live music and dance performances and shop for imports…
Located inside the Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Allen and Watters Creek Convention Center, Stampede 66 is back in North Texas. The concept by renowned chef Stephan Pyles offers guests a menu inspired by Pyles’ south Texas upbringing. Having originally opened in Uptown Dallas, Stampede 66 has found new life…
This year is becoming one of the biggest of Plano native Revian Chang’s career. She kicked off 2019 as one of several young women vying for the love of Colton on season 23 of The Bachelor, and despite being eliminated after the first episode, Chang has gained a large platform that…
From Australia to the States, Dallas’ newest upscale Italian concept has had a long journey to America. 400 Gradi, located in the Arts District, offers visitors Italian cuisine just steps away from the Dallas Museum of Art and the Winspear Opera House. Since opening the first location in Melbourne, Australia,…
Friday, September 13 Fair Food Festival 6:00 P.M. Friday, September 13 Trinity Groves $5 Indulge in some deep-fried goodness ahead of the annual State Fair of Texas. Trinity Groves will be offering a taste of what you can expect to find at this year’s fair. Funnel cakes, corn dogs, fried…
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…
