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Deep Fried PB&J State Fair of Texas

20 Years of Original Sin: How Fried Jesus Makes 15,000 Fried PB&Js at the Fair Every Year

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 14, 2025

The first year at the fair, they hoped to sell 3,000 total; they sold that in one day.

coffee at LDU Coffee

One Dallas Cafe Has Banned the Awkward Tip Flip, While A Sweet Shop Dances Around It

By Simon PruittOctober 14, 2025

It’s now common place to be asked to tip just about everywhere, which is a problem for some spots.

Nostimo Greek Spoon Sweets

Nostimo Brings Greek ‘Spoon Sweets’ to North Texas

By Nick ReynoldsOctober 13, 2025

These Greek sweets are rare in North Texas but thanks to one Greek entrepreneur, that’s changing.

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Man shocked by prices in grocery store.

Sticker Shock at Check-Out? See Where Dallas Ranks Among US Cities for Grocery Costs

By Patrick WilliamsOctober 9, 2025

Wallet Hub ranking shows that Dallas grocery shoppers spend 2.14% of their median household income at the store.

Cookie Monster at the State Fair of Texas

Watch Cookie Monster Talk Cookie Chaos at the State Fair of Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 8, 2025

Cookie Monster was at the fair recently and we talked cookies and Big Tex.

Jello Shots from Stiffler's for the Red River Rivalry

A Guide to the Texas-OU Game at The State Fair, With or Without Ticket

By Simon Pruitt and OthersOctober 8, 2025

Here’s everything you need to know prior to the Red River Rivalry on Saturday.

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woman at State Fair

Deep-Fried Sticker Shock: It’s Not Just Fairgoers Grappling with Higher Prices This Year

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 7, 2025

Concessionaires work to keep prices low as costs soar.

Taylor Swift in concert

Dallas Cafes for Every Taylor Swift Era, Including The Life of a Showgirl

By Carly May GravleyOctober 3, 2025

A new album drop means a new Era and whole new mood.

Sabrina Carpenter

Chill Out, Bougie LA Store Erewhon Is Not Moving To Dallas

By Simon PruittOctober 1, 2025

Erewhon won’t California your Texas, at least not yet.

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starbucks secret menu

These Dallas Starbucks Locations Have Permanently Closed

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 30, 2025

Starbucks is trying to turn around a flailing business model with fewer stores and more doodles.

billie Joe Coffee interior

Grand Prairie Coffee Shop Earns Top-Ranking in U.S.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 29, 2025

Yelp ranked the top 100 cafes in the U.S. One in North Texas made the cut.

Competitive eater, Joey Chestnut

Joey Chestnut Is Hungry and Headed to Western Days and the State Fair

By Simon PruittSeptember 25, 2025

The competitive eater will be making two stops in Dallas soon.

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thc and edible arrangements

Edible Arrangements’ New Brand, Edibles, Offers Same-Day THC Delivery

By Simon PruittSeptember 24, 2025

Do they deliver to the crowd at Erykah Badu shows? Asking for a friend. 

A Ranking of the Best State Fairs Just Dropped, See Where Texas Stands

By Aaren ProdySeptember 12, 2025

Proposterous. They’ve clearly never had a Fletcher’s corny dog, and it shows. We’re simply not buying it.

The Best Matcha in Dallas

By Lauren DurieSeptember 1, 2025

From casual cafés to pop-up shops, here’s where to sip the best matcha in Dallas.

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jackie hernandez making coffee.

Tejana Coffee Brews Mexican Culture and Community

By Melanie HernandezAugust 4, 2025

Jackie Hernandez is intent on bringing Mexico’s “spirit and grit” to Dallas with her coffee cart pop-up.

la la land cafe

Video: Dallas Coffee Shop Gets the Good Morning America Spotlight

By Aaren ProdyJuly 30, 2025

La La Land Kind Cafe in Southlake, which supports youths transitioning out of the foster care system, was featured on Good Morning America today. Watch the clip here.

Not Everyone Is a Fan of Buc-ee’s, ‘The New Invasive Species from Texas’

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 28, 2025

In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, there’s a fierce resistance to a proposed Buc-ee’s. But have they used the restrooms?

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Richardson’s Cozy Staycation to Close This Fall, Here’s What to Know

Richardson’s Cozy Staycation to Close This Fall, Here’s What to Know

By Simon PruittJuly 16, 2025

Score 1 for redevelopment; 0 for a neighborhood classic. Staycation to close its doors for good on Sept. 28.

A brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso with white chocolate mocha sauce and vanilla sweet cream cold foam

Starbucks Ruins the Whole Point, Adds ‘Secret’ Menu to App, Plus Win $25K for Your Custom Drink

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 14, 2025

Starbucks is publishing some of its more obscure drinks in its app. We call foul.

Pax and Beneficia Opens New Cafe in Deep Ellum

By Simon PruittJune 28, 2025

The North Texas coffee shop is opening its first storefront in Deep Ellum.

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Update: Peaberry Coffee Closes Original Location, Opens in New Location

By Simon PruittJune 20, 2025

Owner Elijah Salazar has finally found a new home for his Oak Cliff coffee shop, Peaberry Coffee.

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