On approach, this spot has straight sports-bar vibes. TVs deck the walls, all tuned into a game; wings and Philly cheesesteaks are heavy hitters on the menu. However, you should start with a salad, which would be odd at a sports bar, right? That’s the first sign that something here is “different.” The bowl of […]
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If you’ve ever wondered what the hell that big, red, round thing in the Arts District is, we’re here to inform you that it’s our world-renowned Winspear (not to be confused with Winstar — that’s another behemoth of a structure, albeit a considerably less cultured one). A modern interpretation of the typical opera house, it’s […]
Richard Ellman, the founder of Wits Steakhouse, was born in coastal South Africa and both of his parents were born there as well. He went back to his family roots for inspiration for this spot. For starters, there’s biltong, which is South African beef jerky, a tenderloin carpaccio, bone marrow and bacon jam, oyster Rockefeller […]
If you’re looking for a bit of a country vibe, a pool table and, perhaps, a small stage for some guitar picking, meet The Wounded Ostrich. Located in Deep Ellum, this spot is a tall funny bird amid a bunch of chickens. A dive the day it was born, this low-key watering hole is a […]
One of the four venues at the epicenter of the Arts District, the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the Wyly is one of the city’s most distinctive structures. It was designed by renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, and its trailblazing 12-story layout means the theater can switch to any number of different configurations at the press of […]
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With brick arches, ironwork and candlelit tables, the main dining room is as steakhouse as steakhouse gets. The patio with Texas Live Oaks offers a more casual setting. Diners can enjoy a glass from the wine menu split into “Old World” and “New World” sections as well as items from chef/owner Tony Street’s extensive game […]
This downtown spot is a whiskey and craft beer with a side of hockey and amazing soul-filling bar food. It’s got dive bar grit and is somewhat of a hidden gem in downtown. Fill up on dishes like the smoked meatloaf plate with house ground beef, gravy, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. The sandwiches […]
For this city, for too long, “Mediterranean” food – the euphemism restaurateurs use to avoid racist sentiment – meant a simple diet of gyros, hummus and lukewarm lunch buffets. Zatar Lebanese Tapas ditches the word “Mediterranean” and presents a menu of foods which are difficult, or impossible, to find elsewhere in North Texas. The cheese […]
Australian-based gelateria and pastry shop Zero Gradi in downtown Dallas – sister store and neighbor of 400 Gradi – is serving some amazing pastries and desserts. Both Gradi concepts are the work of Johnny Di Francesco, an Australian-born and Naples-trained chef. But, this spot is helmed by local pastry chef Lizzy Ramirez. With more than […]
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Appropriate to the department store’s high-end selections, Zodiac is a fine establishment of white tablecloth appointment on the sixth floor of Neiman Marcus’ flagship downtown store. Speaking of appointments, this restaurant is the kind of place for which reservations are highly recommended. There’s no dropping in after scoping out the Christian Louboutin Trunk Show. The […]
In the 1980’s, the Starck Club was the beacon of Dallas nightlife. The collision of glamor, fashion, industrial design and the occasional celebrity appearance (Prince, Madonna, Grace Jones) drew thousands of fast-lane party goers every week. Now, after decades of sitting dormant, the space has received a facelift and has been reopened as Zouk. The […]