Davio’s Northern Italian opened as part of Grandscape last November and comes to North Texas by way of Boston. Chef-owner and CEO Steve DiFillippo purchased Davio’s, a single restaurant in Boston’s Back Bay when he was 24 years old.
What do a mural artist, a graphic artist specializing in user experience and a brewery co-owner have in common? The simple answer is that they’re designing art for the beer can labels of Dallas-made beers.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations began this weekend but there’s still plenty of partying left to do on Wednesday. And while you’re not too likely to come across many explanations of the holiday’s historic significance, there will be some honest attempts to honor Mexican culture.
It’s fun to cheer on a local restaurant as it grows, and Dillas owners Kyle and Maggie Gordon are easy to root for. Kyle’s dream in college was to open a restaurant that only served his favorite food. It was a wild idea, but his girlfriend Maggie…
From galleries to street art and wacky giant sculptures, the Cedars/Southside neighborhood has it all. There’s live music at multiple venues and food and drinks along the way. And while the spring festival season is a bit off this year, there’s public art and a wide range of flavors in…
The days of drink specials and entertainment every night of the week aren’t back yet, but Thursdays are looking good. Some of your favorite food and drink spots are bringing you outdoor live music events and movies, and the patio weather couldn’t be finer. Here are a handful of things…
If there’s one thing Dallas has plenty of, it’s fantastic sandwiches. And a good grilled cheese can honestly make your day. A “best” list for the cheesy comfort food has been done to death, so for this National Grilled Cheese Day, here are some unexpected options as well as some…
Businesses are open, COVID-19 vaccination appointments are opening up and spring weather is here. Sounds like a combination that gives “the weekend” an all-new meaning. If you think staying outdoors seems smart (or just plain fun), check out some rooftop jams, live music, Cajun flavor and more at these 10…
Does the phrase “taco of the month” make your heart beat faster? Maybe it’s about the tacos or maybe it’s about novelty, but I’m always on the lookout for creative limited-time dishes. Torchy’s Tacos has a strong monthly taco game, but there are other places that rotate specialties well. Burgers…
If anything should be canceled in 2021, it’s April Fools Day. The last 13 months have held far too many tricks to find more of them funny. We haven’t lost our sense of humor, but here are a few very real things we wish were jokes. The parking situation in…
For many people who love eating at restaurants, now is the most confusing time since they were closed to indoor dining last year. We embraced curbside pickup and takeout for what feels like forever, and now, we’re being urged to start dining out again. By dining out, I mean dining…
As good as the sliced brisket sandwiches are, the best thing in the shoebox lunches offered this February at Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que might have been the popcorn. To shine a light on Black entrepreneurship, Juan and Brent Reaves planned the history-lesson-in-a-box contents with additions from local business owners including Debra…
Until about a year ago in Dallas, a local distillery, brewery or brewpub taproom was a great place to while away an afternoon. Most were family-friendly during the day, several had nice patios and many hosted pop-ups or food trucks for special events. Then came the pandemic and a roller…
Easter is almost here, and if you don’t want to spend the day in the kitchen, we made a list of great restaurants with dine-in and takeout options for you. But even if you’ve decided to astonish family with your culinary skills, your meal won’t be complete without treats and…
If brunch is the way you celebrate any ordinary Sunday, then your Easter brunch should be extraordinary. That’s certainly not difficult to accomplish in Dallas, and with restaurants open at 100% capacity, you’ll have plenty of choices when deciding where to celebrate. We’ve curated a dozen outstanding options with a…
If you can’t pin down how long you’ve been longing for a vacation, you’re not alone. But if you’re imaginative, a trip to Costa Rica could be as close as your next coffee break. Born and raised in Costa Rica in a family that’s been in the coffee business for…
Even if it never occurred to you to wrap a spicy boudin sausage in sweet, fluffy bread and eat it for breakfast, you may find yourself nodding vigorously at the idea. It’s quite a good idea, and you can make it a reality at Cajun Donuts II in Garland. While…
As we found out last year, not having a huge all-day celebration of booze and green food coloring can cause an existential crisis for some of us. But instead of throwing a superspreader parade and parties this year, local businesses are spreading St. Patrick’s Day festivities over a few weeks…
It always starts to feel like spring in Dallas when the North Texas Irish Festival rolls around. It’s generally the first in a series of fun festivals, but this year is going to be different. With Texas businesses opened up, we could start to see more festivals scheduled in the…
If you don’t observe Lent, there’s a surefire way to know when the season rolls around. Mardi Gras parties may have gone missing this year, but you can’t miss that every fast food place in town is offering fish sandwiches. A new one in the mix this year is Golden…
It’s been 50 years since the home-cooking restaurant Celebration opened on Lover’s Lane, and while some things have changed with the times, others haven’t. After leading Dallas toward farm-to-table dining long before it was trendy, the restaurant continues to offer a rotating menu of fresh, local and sustainable food. Meals…
Winter months can be quite slow for restaurants, and with pandemic-related challenges continuing, we’re more likely to see closures than openings. Diners in Irving are mourning the loss of beloved Captain Nemo’s Steak Submarines, a presence in the city for nearly 50 years. Terra Mediterranean, home of a popular lunch…
