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Food & Drink

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sample pours at Whiskey Riot

Whiskey Riot Returns to Dallas This March

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 14, 2026

You could sample 200 types of whiskey. But should you? (No, says the spit bucket.)

Ruins in Deep Ellum

The Ultimate Dallas Bar Guide

By Desiree Gutierrez and OthersFebruary 13, 2026

From dive bars to vinyl-spinning DJs at low-key lounges, there’s a vibe and style for everyone in Dallas.

A shrimp po'boy, red beans and rice and gumbo at Bucky's

Best Cajun Food in Dallas: A Fat Tuesday Guide

By Terrance Porter and OthersFebruary 13, 2026

It’s Mardi Gras, y’all. Get some crawfish and Hurricanes.

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Cane Rosso Brick Oven

Deep Ellum Pizzeria Celebrates 15 Years with $1 Pizza and Beer This Monday

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 12, 2026

Cane Rosso in Deep Ellum is 15, old enough to realize $1 pizza is the only way to buy our fickle affection.

Falafel wrap with fries

The Beauty of Basics: How Falafel Ave Mastered the Art of the Chickpea

By Melanie HernandezFebruary 12, 2026

Why this hyper-focused suburban gem is serving the best falafel in North Texas.

Ruins in Dallas

Love on a Budget: A Guide to Dive Bars and Cheap Dates for Valentine’s Day

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 11, 2026

Low-key elite food, restrooms with character and maybe even a stripper pole. All on a budget.

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Empanadas at Unimarket

New Lake Highlands Latin Outpost Is Already a Neighborhood Staple

By Simon PruittFebruary 11, 2026

This bodega has more than 650 unique items from across Latin American, including empanadas, lomo saltado and dulce de leche.

The lasagna bianca at Radici

The Definitive Guide to Dallas Italian: 15 Restaurants Worth the Hype

By Aaren Prody and OthersFebruary 10, 2026

For many, there are few things as comforting as a bowl of pasta. Here’s our list of great Italian restaurants around Dallas.

The Charlotte

The 10 Most Booked Restaurants in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 10, 2026

You could throw a dart on a map and (almost) anywhere it lands would be better than an atrocity that sells truffle fries for $20. But here we are.

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free bread and jam at La Madeleine

Can Free Bread Revive this Dallas-Based Restaurant to Its Old Glory?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 9, 2026

This cozy Dallas-born cafe is back to its old tricks.

pizza beer and wine at Cenzo's

Why Your Favorite Dallas Restaurants Are Stuggling: Part 1, the Toll of Tariffs

By Jeff SiegelFebruary 9, 2026

Take out supplies, utensils, beer and wine are all taking a hit from tariffs.

craft beer

Popular Fort Worth Brewery Closing After 11 Years

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 6, 2026

Head to Fort Worth’s Panther Island Brewing this weekend or next Friday for a last call.

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Gizmo_Mancers at Meow Wolf Grapevine

An Unlikely Dallas Bar Just Nabbed a Major Food and Drink Award

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 6, 2026

It’s one part immersive art experience and one part lore-infused elixirs served by storytelling mixologists.

Kris Manning at Smokey Joe's BBQ

Beef Prices Expected To Climb, Creating an ‘An Existential Crisis in the BBQ Industry’

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 5, 2026

Is brisket the new filet mignon?

TOCA Social

The ‘Topgolf of Soccer’ Is Kicking into The Colony’s Grandscape This March

By Lisa PettyFebruary 5, 2026

The pro-backed “World’s First Soccer Social Club” will combine a neon-lit adult playground and Texas-style menu under one (really big) roof.

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Ricky's Hot Chicken

I Can’t Feel My Face: A Guide to the Spiciest Dishes in Dallas

By Tyler DanielsFebruary 5, 2026

We found Dallas spiciest dishes, as recommended by fans and chefs.

Latte art

Dallas’ Hospitality Industry Grapples With ICE, Politics and Speaking Out

By Courtney E. SmithFebruary 5, 2026

After an employee at White Rhino Coffee quit rather than give ICE agents discounts, the Dallas hospitality industry felt on blast last week.

chef Anastacia Quinones Pittman

Dallas Chefs: The Prep Q&A With Chef Anastacia Quinones-Pittman

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 4, 2026

We talk to chef about her worst day in the kitchen, which involved the whole staff walking out.

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Roasted half chicken at Atelie

The Biggest Restaurant Openings in January

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 4, 2026

January welcomed a lot of new restaurants to Dallas. Just when we’re trying to cut back, huh?

Troy Aikman tending bar at The Katy Trail Ice House

The Best Sports Bar in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 3, 2026

If you don’t have tickets, here are 15 of the next best options.

the Gravy Back at Easy Slider

The Best $10 You’ll Spend in Dallas: A Whiskey Shot with a Brown Gravy Back

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 3, 2026

Is it a shot or is it Sunday dinner? And should it come with an ankle monitor?

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La Tiki Paisa

Dallas’ Best Fish Tacos Are No More, La Tiki Paisa Announces Closure

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 2, 2026

The tiki-inspired evening pop-up inside Half Price Books closed on Jan. 31.

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