The Brunch at Dallas Comedy House Is No Joke

The Dallas Comedy House has moved locations in the Deep Ellum area, bringing a bigger building, more shows and oddly enough, a serious brunch. The contemporary location features a wide gamut of comedy classes and performances, even in the mid-mornings of the weekend when a spectacularly large patio awaits the…

Beignets Are Coming to Deep Ellum This Weekend

On the eastern side of one of Dallas’ best entertainment districts is a new place opening this weekend, and they’ll sell only three things: coffee, ice cream and beignets. Eric Khozindar, who was born and raised in New Orleans, is opening Le Bon Temps, a beignet-focused bakery in Deep Ellum…

Budget Bites: Find a Good Deal at Sushi Axiom in Oak Lawn

After a summer of service, Sushi Axiom seems to be a hit in Oak Lawn. With its vibrant Asian-inspired atmosphere, stylish open kitchen and incredible happy hour deals, it’s easy to see why it’s popular. This sushi bar opened its doors at this location in May, following the closing of…

The Standard Pour Has a Less Than Standard Brunch

It’s a bummer to have a bad meal. Especially since working in kitchens, I have gained a glimpse through the veil into the sheer amount of effort, determination and back-breaking grit it takes to keep one running smoothly. Our brunch at The Standard Pour in Uptown was a frustrating and heartbreaking…

A First Look at Another New Italian Restaurant Downtown: Partenope

Opening an Italian restaurant in Dallas is tough. If there is any one cuisine that has almost every corner of every niche filled, it’s Italian food. From mom-and-pop spaghetti shops all the way to fine dining, finding a voice that sets one apart can be daunting. For Partenope Ristorante in downtown…

First Look: The Bar Formerly Known as Izkina Goes Global

It’s been a tumultuous couple of months at the Deep Ellum Hostel. First, its bar, Izkina, was visited by a writer from the national magazine Bon Appétit, and the publication’s photographers came by to shoot Izkina’s food. Then the bar suddenly closed and announced that it would be remodeled and…

Beyond vs. Impossible Burgers: Comparing Fake Meat

Going plant-based is becoming a whole lot easier. At bars, restaurants and burger chains across the nation, more meatless options are available. Granted, many restaurants have had black bean and veggie options for burgers for decades, but new plant-based proteins allow vegans, vegetarians and those curious about a plant-based diet…

Scale The Heights for Tasty, Fresh Weekday Breakfast

Being able to enjoy breakfast during the week is a treat that doesn’t come around too often — not just sitting at the table and having a few eggs and a glass of juice, but going out somewhere. A bit of extra time on a workday morning is not something…

The Best Bites from Smoked BBQ Fest Dallas 2019

Now in its sixth year, Smoked BBQ Festival has become one of the can’t-miss food festivals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The pitmasters in attendance are a veritable who’s-who of barbecue, not just from our area, but from all across Texas. If we had any sense of shame, we’d be…

How Billy Can Can Creates One Unforgettable Burger

No offense to American cheese, but the slice of yellow doesn’t win every time. Don’t get us wrong. It’s a perfect bit of yellow creaminess. American cheese melts as expertly as a Salvador Dali clock. Your eyes swirl as you take a bite. None of that means it gets to…

Hudson House Is Bringing a Raw Bar and Atlantic Seafood to East Dallas

It’s not the same Lakewood you grew up with. In the last few years, the Lakewood Village, Hillside Village and Mockingbird Commons shopping centers have undergone massive transformation, bringing elevated restaurant options to a once somewhat stagnant intersection. The newest addition to East Mockingbird Lane and Abrams Road is Hudson…

What Makes Smithy’s Brunch Worth the Wait

Brunch is a slow thing, sometimes taking up a sizable portion of your weekend morning as you sip drinks and chat with friends over a few eggs or something sweet. Brunch is the epitome of “taking it easy,” but to reach that lovely state of mind at Smithy on Henderson,…

Budget Bites: Get a Good Deal with Sixty Vines’ Happy Hour

Budget Bites is a series that looks for the best food and drink deals at restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth — because being on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t eat out in a city like Dallas. One of Dallas-Fort Worth’s popular wine bars finally has a happy hour. During “tappy…