In Snuggie commercials, there’s always some Stepford wife wannabe happily knitting or reading a book on the couch. In those advertisements, the only people who publicly don their Snuggies do so in the stands at a sporting event. Could you imagine how awful high school would have been if your…
Everyone’s trying to cash in on the Super Bowl, from those renting their homes for the week, to restaurants and bars offering cheap drinks and food specials to lure in crowds for watching parties. For restaurants that opened their doors in January, the timing couldn’t be better, but for the…
Let’s pretend you’re a big spender who can’t score tickets to the Super Bowl. What do you do with all that cash next week? You could blow it all on one awesome party, perhaps the Leather & Laces event at Hotel Zaza or a night at The Lodge, but we…
Not many people admit to a brutal murder and avoid a lengthy prison sentence, but not many people are cross-dressing billionaire Robert Durst. In 2001, Durst admitted to killing a neighbor in self defense and was later acquitted, but this wasn’t his first brush with the law. In 1982, Durst…
There’s a greyt wine event happening on Sunday, and that’s not a typo. Drink for charity at the Greyt Wine Tasting, featuring wine, small bites and adorable Greyhounds. Proceeds from the event benefit the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, but should you feel especially generous you can adopt one of…
Unless you’re spending Super Bowl Sunday with Dennis Rodman in a hot tub at the Silver City parking lot or joining the throngs of obnoxious drunks at Hooters, you’ll probably be watching the game in the comfort and safety of your home or a friend’s house. For those hosting a…
Before you grab taquitos at Whataburger, take note that you can get a breakfast taco made with fresh ingredients and real eggs for free. Oddfellows (316 W. 17th St.), the latest addition to Bishop Arts, is currently serving breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Stop by for a cup of coffee…
If you haven’t made plans for this week, consider your schedule completely booked now. The week-long celebration of barley wine at Flying Saucer (4821 Bass Pro Dr., Garland) kicks off tonight. Known for its high alcohol content, barley wine is a bold beer, often with either strong hops or fruit…
We’re obsessed with pie, as you can tell from this slide show, and our obsession will be shared across the country this weekend. National Pie Day is Sunday, but you can enjoy the classic American dessert today for free at both Norma’s Café locations (1123 W. Davis St., 17721 Dallas…
We’re not big on anniversaries — we tend to forget our own every year — but this is one anniversary we made sure to put on our calendar. Visit Ginger Man (2718 Boll St.) tonight to sample the four brews from Sierra Nevada’s 30th Anniversary collection. The event is $15…
Back in December, the Taco Trail led José Ralat Maldonado to Kor-BQ, a Korean taco joint operating in a Plano strip center. Now Goghee To Go is bringing Korean/Tex-Mex fusion to Dallas. Goghee To Go (2222 Inwood Road) is celebrating its grand opening today by giving customers a free taco…
Good news, everybody! We’re expecting warmer weather this weekend, as in it’s going to be just plain cold rather than cheek-blistering cold. Resist the urge to hibernate at home tomorrow night and head to dinner at Scardello (3511 Oak Lawn Ave.). Fondue Night has returned, and this month’s dinner features…
Because there just aren’t enough sandwich joints in Uptown, the folks at Which Wich have bestowed us with another location at which to build unique sammies. The new branch, which will open tomorrow at Inwood and Lemmon, is celebrating its grand opening by offering $3 sandwich, chips and drink combos…
Remember those grainy photographs of the Loch Ness monster gliding through the waters of the famous Scottish lake? Though many of those images were proven to be staged, they still fascinate viewers. Since gaining notoriety in the 1970s, staged photography has challenged the notion that photographs must capture history and…
It’s not often that hot chocolate is used to entice runners, but on Saturday the sweet beverage will be the reward for those participating in the Hot Chocolate 5K/10K and Fun Run presented by Run On. The route includes Addison Bridge and Addison Circle. After the race, runners will be…
We know what will make this below-freezing day bearable, and it isn’t a Snuggie, although that would be pretty cool to have on a day like today. What you really need to get through today is free food, and Cafe Brazil has got you covered. Bring a printout of this…
Sports bars and any restaurant with a giant-ass television will be packed tonight with football fans watching the Cotton Bowl, so head on over to Nana (2201 Stemmons Freeway) for Friday Night Flights. The popular monthly wine series is back with an evening dedicated to Syrah wines. Sample wines from…
If your happy hour plans for tonight include lame coworkers or a douchey bar in Uptown, you need to reconsider the definition of happy hour. If you want a truly happy hour, then go to the Whole Foods in Highland Park (4100 Lomo Alto) tonight for a free Francis Ford…
If your New Year’s resolution is to lose the nickname “fat ass,” register for the Jiggle Butt Run, a 5K run/walk for women that benefits Safe Haven of Tarrant County Women’s Shelter. Get a jump start on that resolution and finally get a nickname you deserve, like “hot ass.” The…
Back in the day, the coolest birthday parties had ice cream cakes and pinatas filled with good candy, but now it seems a kid’s party isn’t cool unless you have a jumpy house or something even better, like a miniature pony that juggles. We never get invited to the birthdays…
Finally, there’s a Chick-fil-A promotion that doesn’t require you to dress like a cow, although we would gladly sport udders for free food any day. The fast-food chain is debuting a new menu item on January 10, but this week you can try the new Spicy Chicken Biscuit for free…
As December comes to a close, it seems all is well, or at least better, as many highly anticipated restaurants made their debuts. David Uygur was back in the kitchen, plus a New York deli and the latest Lombardi venture both opened. We were expecting few restaurants to shutter since,…
