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a vacant grocery store parking lot

At Last: Why It Took 10 Years To Put a Central Market in Uptown

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 27, 2026

After a few false starts and a do-over, construction on a new Central Market should start this year.

a table full of food at Norman's Japanese Grill

The Top 50 Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 25, 2026

Need something new to try this weekend? Have you tried Norman’s yet? Take a culinary adventure based on young American solider’s time in Japan after WWII.

The Eye art piece in downtown Dallas.

WTF Happened to Salt Lick BBQ in Grapevine?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 24, 2026

Our Weekly WTF answers your burning questions about life in North Texas. Today we talk local barbecue.

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17 Best Pizza Spots in Dallas

By Aaren Prody and OthersApril 23, 2026

Our updated list includes a recent California import and one hole-in-the-wall spot that still does their own delivery.

Maman Kouign Amann

NYC-Famous Bakery Opens New Dallas Location in Lakewood

By Aaren ProdyApril 22, 2026

This Oprah and Martha-endorsed bakery is busy opening new cafes across the country.

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Update: Bapple is Back, Baby. Dallas Stores Stock Up & (B)Applebee’s Has $4 Cans

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 22, 2026

The world is trying to heal. The seasonal Busch Light beer is back and the hunt is on.

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A 12-ouce filet mignon at Stillwell's

Dallas Steakhouse Listed Among Top in State; Another Dubbed ‘Icon’ (We Beg to Differ)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 22, 2026

One Dallas steakhouse landed on a notable list. As for the “icon” … sigh … iconic if you like meat sweats.

Japanese breakfast

First Look: Hotel Mockingbird’s Verse Kitchen Plays a Familiar Tune

By Lisa PettyApril 22, 2026

A perpetually rebranded hotel brings a predictable (and pricey) eatery, with a “speakeasy-style” bar coming soon.

take out bags sitting on a counter, one is being removed.

Death by Delivery: Why Your Dinner Habit Is Starving Dallas Kitchens

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 22, 2026

Our love of delivery apps and cheap meals is pounding small restaurants. Two Dallas operators are making it work.

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a bowl of mac and cheese

CRAFT Dallas: A Menu That Goes Everywhere and Leads Nowhere

By Courtney E. SmithApril 21, 2026

The issue wasn’t the excessive cumin in the carnitas; it was that they were competing with a smash burger and mac and cheese.

Steak Salmoriglio at Trattoria Bugatti

Longtime Staple Bugatti Ristorante Debuts New Trattoria Near Love Field

By Aaren ProdyApril 21, 2026

The new restaurant is helmed by chef Erin Willis a James Beard Award nominee who was most recently at RM 12:20.

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STIRR Addison Has Closed, Following the Deep Ellum Exit Last Year

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 20, 2026

This follows the Deep Ellum closure last year.

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Bags Can’t Fly Free, But a Case of Wine Can: Southwest Airlines Says Load Up, Winos

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 20, 2026

If you’re heading to wine country, your cabernet sauvignon flies home free.

a basket of bagels and schmear from PopUp bagels

PopUp Bagels Opens in Dallas This Week. Here’s the Info & ‘No-No’ List

By Aaren ProdyApril 20, 2026

The bagel invasion continues. This one comes from Westport, Connecticut.

The Doobie from Greenville Ave. Pizza Co is a slice of cheese pizza with fried chicken and cheetos on top.

Got Munchies? A 4/20 Guide to Dallas’ Finest High-Times Eateries

By Carly May Gravley and OthersApril 20, 2026

If you like creative plates full of flavors to quell neurons demanding a snack, Dallas has some stellar options.

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$2 Gas? New Wholesale Club Opens in Forney with 1-Day-Only Special

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 17, 2026

What’s BJ’s and where is Forney? Us too. Here’s what you need to know about the new Costco and Sam’s Club competitor.

A huge chicken and biscuit sandwich on a plate.

The Big D Guide to Breakfast: 16 Spots to Butter Your Morning Biscuit

By Aaren Prody and OthersApril 17, 2026

From diners to Uptown staples, made-from-scratch biscuits to chilaquiles, Dallas doesn’t mess around with breakfast.

the dj booth at ladylove lounge.

LadyLove’s Fight To Keep Dancing: $2K Fines and Empty Conversations

By Melanie HernandezApril 16, 2026

This listening lounge and dance spot in the Bishop Arts draws large crowds at nights. Great news, right?

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a plate of thick chicken tenders over fries

Thus Saith the Lord (or Gen Z): Where to Find the Best Chicken Tenders in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyApril 15, 2026

It’s a dodge ball game and you have to pick one team: avocado toast or chicken tendies. Who you slinging for?

A rendering of the front of Queen's Head Pub

God Save Deep Ellum. A British Pub Is Opening in Former Green Room Space

By Aaren ProdyApril 15, 2026

Queen’s Head Pub is from a Deep Ellum venue veteran and is expected to open in late May, just in time for the World Cup.

A case full of Kate Weiser Chocolate.

End of an Era: Dallas Chocolatier Announces Closure

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 14, 2026

Carl the Snowman will have one final tour this Christmas season.

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Leon Bridges Shares His Favorite Local Eats in Fort Worth

Leon Bridges Shares His Favorite Local Eats in Fort Worth

By Courtney E. SmithApril 14, 2026

Would you guess that a dive bar, old-school burgers and a artsy hotel bar are on Bridges’ list?

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