Bowlounge isn’t cheap, and with ancient scoring machines that seem to miscount pins a few times every round, it’s not for serious bowlers. But the lanes, pin-setters and scoring methods salvaged from an East Texas alley facing demolition give off such a comforting nostalgic vibe that a little bit of scorekeeping chaos is easily overlooked. […]
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Brass Ram sits above National Anthem in the East Quarter, and short of small gold lettering on the door opposite National Anthem’s entrance, there’s little in the way of signage to let you know you’re at the right spot. Brass Ram is a take on the prime rib steakhouse, and where Town Hearth offers the […]
This bar in Deep Ellum has effortless charm and an easy attitude. Brick & Bones has six house cocktails all priced to move, plus a bevy of beer, wine and liquors. The small kitchen in the back pushes out 24-hour-brined Mexican-inspired chicken fried to order that will light your soul on fire and maybe other […]
Kay Agnew and her daughter, Margaux, opened Bridge Bistro in the Design District in 2012. Kay has been part of the Dallas dining scene for more than 25 years. She opened Margaux’s (named after her daughter) in 1985 and moved around a few times (eight to be exact). Bridge is an updated version of Margaux’s […]
A sleek new bar that hopes to serve as Uptown’s go-to brew house is what the locals have coined “BBC.” With a massive draft beer setup, there are more than 52 reasons to visit The British Beverage Company, not to mention the place’s impressive collection of bottled beers. The sleek interior is only half as […]
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With a collection of specially commissioned sculptures and a dining room that’s literally a gold bar on the side of a skyscraper, Bullion is one of the most ambitious restaurants Dallas has seen in years. It’s also one of the best, with a deep cast of talented chefs producing elegant, but not pretentious, updates on […]
Owner Omar Zuniga offers stick-to-your-ribs grub (even the vegetarian options) to a customer base that skews towards the hipster, the scenester and the coffee-loving conversationalist, all of whom are attracted to the classy retro-diner feel and the hearty food. In other words, it’s a lively, busy joint, particularly for those who enjoy a free wi-fi […]
The original Café Brazil Lakewood location may be lost to history, but its colonies, with eclectic interior designs and attentive staff, live on throughout DFW. There’s even a restaurant all the way out in McKinney! It is a well-loved and critically acclaimed local chain that specializes in hearty, inexpensive breakfasts, gourmet roasted coffee from a […]
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Cafe Momentum is a nonprofit venture that employs juvenile previously involved with the justice system and pays them fair, living wages to help teach them life skills, leadership and, of course, how to work in a restaurant. Because of the employees’ fair wages, any tips left behind are considered donations to the mission. As such, […]
Cafe of Life is a family wellness center, centrally in downtown Dallas, off Lower Greenville.
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This marks the opening of the fifth location under the world-renowned Carbone brand, with this venue situated comfortably in Dallas’ Design District. Other Carbone locations include Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Miami and its original location in New York. Diners at Carbone can expect big and bold and well-designed plates meant to be shared. Signature dishes […]
Head past the art-splashed lobby of the Thompson Hotel and up to floor 9C, and you’ll find Catbird-a bar that’s not just a vibe, it’s a full-blown aesthetic. Housed in a former bank, you enter through a tunnel of flowers that feels like you accidentally wandered into an out-of-place wedding, only to emerge in an […]
