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. As more bars continue to open in Deep Ellum, many members of the community are…
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…
One of the most underrated gems in the gayborhood is a quirky sports bar, where every guest who walks through the door is treated like family. Sure, Cedar Springs Tap House may not have a dance floor or dancer poles, but it’s still a staple on The Strip. While a…
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…
The diner on West Davis Street has been a bustling favorite of Oak Cliff residents since 2010.
A new restaurant is joining the popular establishments in downtown McKinney. Black and Horn is coming to 216 E. Virginia St. via a local couple who are passionate about the community. Karleigh and Chris Ford — with their friends Steve Terry and Ben Hammond — have partnered to bring the…
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…
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…
Apologies for the hiatus, loyal readers, but I had a bit of a travel mishap, and my offer to provide an in-depth review of viral gastroenteritis was politely declined. We return to my culinary tour of southern Dallas, except this week I went so far south I actually ate in…
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…
Better Than Sex is a new dessert and cocktail bar aiming to provide a date night of lustful, sexy proportions. Upon entering Better Than Sex, one may feel they’re stepping into a slightly more tame swingers lounge. The brick walls are bedecked with grayscale photographs of nude models, with breasts,…
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…
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…
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…
It’s time again for our annual Best of Dallas issue, the one where we scour the city and survey our readers to bring you the latest word about what’s greatest in Big D. It’s on stands and online, and as usual, it’s chock-full of tips on where to eat, drink,…
Head to the Dallas Arboretum for a free cooking demo focused on tacos and small bites. You’ll get to enjoy the fruits of their labor when the demonstration is done. What: Chef-tastic Cooking Series: Tacos, Bites and Beats When: 11 a.m.-midnight Thursday, Sept. 26 Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden,…
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…
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…
Barbecue fans grumble about the long lines they have to suffer to chow down on fatty slabs of brisket. But have they ever been to Kirin Court on a Sunday morning? The Richardson dim sum institution, perched imposingly on the entire second floor of a strip mall, fills up so…
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…
A well-regarded Dallas chef known for his izakaya pop-up dinners now has a permanent home. Doors are now open at Salaryman, chef Justin Holt’s small, Japanese pub, which is offering yakitori and ramen, as well as Japanese whiskey and shochu. His new Bishop Arts restaurant is an intimate dining room…
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,…
