Topo Chico, I Love You the Very Most

Sometimes, I drink things that contain no alcohol at all. These occurrences are relatively rare, but it is important that I not be entirely tanked for my regular 10 a.m. conference call. One cannot survive on gin alone, which means that zero-proof libations are an absolutely essential part of our…

Best Furniture Shops in Dallas, Vintage and New

There comes a time in every grown-up person’s life when you have to upgrade the crappy particle board furniture that you purchased from IKEA and Big Lots to pieces that actually look presentable in a home. Once you’ve taken down all the posters from the walls and tucked the 6-foot…

Five Best Events to Ring in Spring

Despite the frozen tundra that was our city over the past couple of weeks, spring is inevitably coming in the next few weeks. The time has already changed, the trees will soon start to bloom, and that means that it’s time to get your ass outside and enjoy some nature…

Nightlife in Expo Park is Flatlining

There are plenty of places in Dallas to go get drunk, but some neighborhoods have more charm and community than others. That’s what makes us flock to them and to then keep coming back. This week, Dallas lost one of its best watering holes in Exposition Park’s Amsterdam Bar. For…

Dallas Gets Fleas

There is nothing more relaxing than spending a Saturday strolling through a selection of quirky goods from vintage shops and crafters, especially when you know that you’re supporting people who love making their very own kind of art. The Dallas Flea is one of the city’s most comprehensive shopping experiences…

Start Owner Erin McKool Is Planning a Fast-Food Revolution (Interview)

There is culinary innovation happening on all levels, especially in the world of fast-casual concepts that seek to serve a healthier product to a discerning clientele. That’s why we’ve seen spots like LYFE Kitchen, SNAP Kitchen, and others offer chef-driven food without all the butter and cream of the fine-dining…

Luscher’s Is Now Open and Serving Sausage in Deep Ellum (Photos)

We’ve maybe been guilty of overhyping the opening of Brian Luscher’s meat heaven in Deep Ellum, but only because we’re really excited about this sausage. Finally, after over a year of waiting, Luscher’s has opened its doors. We were there on Opening Day to report back. The exterior of the…

The Seven Best Dumpling Dishes in Dallas

While it is true that Dallas doesn’t have the bustling Asian cuisine community that exists in cities like New York and San Francisco, too many people are quick to say that Dallas just doesn’t have any good Chinese (or Thai, or Japanese) restaurants. You may have to look outside of…

Tom Spicer, Dallas’ First Local Food Advocate, Has Died

If there is anyone to credit for Dallas’ appetite for locally grown produce, it’s Tom Spicer. His impossibly peppery arugula, foraged mushrooms and other garden delights have been staples on fine dining menus for the past several years, and Spicer established himself as one of the city’s fiercest advocates for…