Jeremy and Kelsey Turner initially wanted to open a vintage store, but after checking out some of the mobile shops in Portland, Oregon, thought their very own shop-on-wheels might be neat. “Well, why not? …” Jeremy said about the concept, “I watched Craigslist for a month or two, scoping out…
New York City based freelance photographer Andrew Williams says that Archetypes, his current exhibit at The Magnolia Gallery, was inspired by a dream he had. According to Williams, the exhibit of photographic art is “based on geometry within architecture” and the “images have a formulaic feel and are meant to…
Trader Joe’s, the trendy California-based, German-owned grocery store, has fans nearly as devoted as that other California-based chain. So when rumors swirled that the store has plans to set up shop in Texas, hungry locals were bound to start clamoring for it to set up shop in their backyards.Those rumors…
Last night, Central 214 hosted their VIP (Very Important Pet) Pooch Patio dinner-party with proceeds benefiting Operation Kindness. Naughty Chef Blythe Beck made the rounds with her rescue pup, Sheriff Brown, in tow. “This is a great turn out, I feel so blessed,” Beck said, as she scanned the crowded…
Another month flies by, and with it, a batch of restaurants opened and closed. In-N-Out Burger set up shop in Dallas-proper this month, and surprisingly enough, wasn’t bombarded by hoards of burger-lovers. We guess everyone got their fill of the Californian mega-chain last month. The Coffee Lab (4000 Cedar Springs…
Native Texas painter Jim Stoker’s works are irrefutably influenced by nature. His pieces showcase natural beauty like trees changing color or water washing over pebbles, as well as pop-art depictions of large birds in suburban life. For instance, his 70-by-50-inch oil-on-linen piece titled “No Place To Live: Whooper Burgers” spotlights…
Fourth of July weekend, a time to grab a lawn chair, stock the cooler and sport American flag swag. We have a list of local spots that will be celebrating the long weekend by offering up fun, holiday-themed events. On Friday, Nana, the upscale restaurant in the Hilton Anatole (2201…
On Thursday, June 30, Central 214 is hosting a VIP (Very Important Pet) Pooch patio dinner-party with proceeds benefiting Operation Kindness. That night, party-goers and their canine friend(s) are invited to dress to impress and strut down a paw-printed red carpet, where they’ll be greeted by the pup-parazzi. Central 214…
Mary Anne Cox, 28. Purchasing Manager for Lights Fantastic. Coal Vines, Uptown. “I’m wearing jeans from Urban Outfitters, a necklace from Buffalo Exchange, vintage shoes, and a shirt from Ross, yes, Ross. I’m inspired by Free People, music, Pintrest.com, art, street fashion and my best friends, Carla and Jen.”…
Sure, any pizzeria somebody walks into technically offers off-the-menu items; the chefs will sprinkle some cheese and random toppings on a pie and voila! This being said, we weren’t on the hunt for elusive eats when we met some friends for pizza at Coal Vines in Uptown last week, but…
A vintage pop-up shop is springing up in Dallas this week, and virtually out of thin air. The 3,000 square foot space, located next to the Double Wide at 3500 Commerce is loaded with vintage goods, and will be open from Thursday, June 23 until Sunday, June 26. “My husband…
The West Village may seem more crowded than usual tonight, but before getting too upset about the traffic and cursing the fact that you have to park on the roof of the parking garage, rest assured that all the commotion is for a good cause. The neighborhood is hosting its…
This weekend, For The Love of The Lake — a group of volunteers dedicated to the preservation of White Rock Lake Park — is hosting a benefit for the White Rock Lake Foundation and the Friends of the Bath House. This weekend’s events also mark the finale of the Comerica…
CJ DeMarx, 30. DJ/Merchandiser. Uptown. “I spray painted my white leather high-tops silver. My cardigan is from Urban Outfitters, my jeans are from the GAP and my necklace is from The Shining. Colors and music inspire me. I enjoy being comfortable.”…
Sons of Hermann Hall turned 100 this year, but that doesn’t mean the spot still doesn’t know how to throw a badass party. The geriatric venue has been celebrating the big 1-0-0 with “100 Days of Celebration for 100 Years of Existence” which kicked off April 1 and will run…
The Museum of Nature & Science (1318 S. Second Ave.) is hosting another Beer & Bones “after-hours” party. — not to be confused with a raging, post-bar sloshfest. Rather, the museum is staying open past its usual 6 p.m. close. The first Beer & Bones took place March 24 and…
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence invite everybody — yes, everybody — to work a red dress and hit the dance floor Saturday at TMC in honor of their Red Dress Party. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (SPI) was founded in San Francisco in 1979 and has been leading HIV/AIDS activism…
Father’s Day is a time to shower your dad with love and affection, and maybe even a gift or two or 10. And let’s be real, one day really doesn’t do many of our dads justice, so we guess that’s why the Landmark Restaurant (3015 Oak Lawn Ave.) at The…
Sarah Dee, 26. Door Girl at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios. “I got my scarf and high-waisted jeans from a thrift store, my shoes are from Target, and I’m wearing my boyfriend’s watch. I’m inspired by the ’70s and hippie culture. I guess I would describe my style as Bohemian-meets-sleek-rocker.”…
The Porch is home to numerous off-menu items, what with their enormous, constantly changing blackboard, seasonal drinks and items that can be altered to suit diners’ needs. Finding elusive bites at the trendy Henderson Avenue location wasn’t a problem for us; the trouble was deciding which off-menu items to order…
It’s the Wednesday WTF? wherein we randomly select a photo/video/thing that makes us say those three special words.While some of you Internet savvy cat people out there may have already discovered the joy that is Meowmania (the link’s been around for a couple of years), we at the Observer can’t…
Sigel’s is getting ready to fire up its Summer Gourmet Food Truck series, which will host gourmet food trucks serving a variety of cuisines paired with Sigel’s wines. I spoke today with with Jasper Russo, the director of wine marketing over at Sigel’s, about the food truck craze that has…
