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Surf Camp is Nick Badovinus’ rooftop bar and restaurant in the East Quarter, perched above National Anthem and Brass Ram. Self-described as a “rooftop refreshments and fair-weather snack bar,” Surf Camp delivers on those promises from start to finish. The cocktails lean heavily on tropical motifs, all the beer comes in cans, and there’s light […]
This spot sits on the second floor above TEN Ramen at the Sylvan Thirty complex and is a sister-spot to Bryan Avenue Tavern. It’s a great spot to catch a game and have a cold drink but be sure to go hungry. Start with their West Dallas Deviled eggs built with a bacon jam base […]
There are some Dallas restaurants that are great then there are restaurants that make Dallas great. Tango Room is both. The experience starts when you walk into the restaurant, which sits quietly in the shadows of showy Carbone. Here a sleek red sign no more than 2 feet high whispers its presence. Inside, Andy Warhol’s […]
Some of the best tea in the DFW area-sold by the cup or in bulk for home brewing-and the best tisane. What the hell is tisane? Well, the roots, bark and herbs are used to make tea around the world. The kitchen leans toward old home-style dishes, emphasizing the cooking of moms who had to […]
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The 75215 ZIP code in South Dallas is considered a food desert by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But Sheena Marie Scott, owner and creator of The POT Baked Potato Bar, is changing that by flipping the spud game on its head. The POT Baked Potato Bar is a to-go only kitchen and offers eight […]
Thrive is equal parts nightclub, restaurant and lounge, depending on the time of day or night you drop by. All three Thrives are located in the same space on the ground floor of the Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Thrive Nightclub hosts DJs spinning hip-hop and […]
A cousin to Double and Single Wide, Thunderbird Station is located just outside of Deep Ellum proper on Commerce. With specialty cocktails like the Peel Out – a Push-Up Pop-inspired orange, vanilla and vodka drink – and upgraded spins on Southern favorites like sloppy joes, bologna sandwiches and Frito pie, Thunderbird Station takes its ‘50s […]
When walking into this Lakewood winery’s front doors, you’re welcomed by the sweet smell of fermenting grapes. And, like the sweet smell, the décor in the winery’s tasting room and lounge area is homey and inviting, with the warm hues, vaulted ceilings, lots of cushy seating and candles lit throughout. But don’t be surprised to […]
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Deep Ellum, Tina’s Continental is an intimate cocktail lounge that we can’t help but adore. Inside the historic Continental Gin Building, the tiny bar is cozy and inviting, with booths and chairs upholstered in leather the tone of butternut squash that pops against the […]
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Breastaurants seem to be popping up everywhere these days. Hooters might be the mother of all the establishments in this category, but Addison-based Twin Peaks is the local heavyweight. Buxom waitresses in tight-fitting uniforms with exposed midriffs serve up grub from a large menu that includes crowd- (or at least man-) pleasing items like the […]
“TX TEA ROOM is a brand new bar, restaurant, and live music venue in Deep Ellum with a very familiar feel. Come by and enjoy cold drinks, darts, hot dogs, live music, pool tables, and the old Deep Ellum vibes that’s been missing from the neighborhood. For those that remember July Alley, The Prophet Bar, […]
If there’s a dive in Uptown, Uptown Bar & Grill is it. For nearly two decades, the bar has offered cheap drink specials and good burgers to the Uptown set. Neon beer lights cast a campy red hue over the thick tiled floor, on the outskirts of which sit tables where patrons order drinks and […]
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Considering its location in the upscale Knox-Henderson area, Vickery Park is refreshingly unpretentious. Whether you hang out on the well-worn porch, watch a game on one of several big screens in the main room, belly up to the spacious bar or settle into one of the couches in the lounge area, you’ll feel at home. […]
A staple of Victory Park, Victory Tavern is the moderate- to high-priced bar and grill that fills up on game and concert nights and empties out when the downtown entertainment district does. The bar, a huge rectangle in the middle of room, is covered in warm cherry wood, as is the ceiling and the walls. […]
Water Grill has a list of seafood standards, including raw oysters, chilled crab legs, starters, sandwiches, fish and chips, simple fresh fish preparations.Then they have a slate of live seafood straight from the tanks, like lobster and Dungeness crab. And, finally, there’s a list of whole fish grilled and sold by weight. Sourcing is a […]