If your childhood fantasies of doing jumps and twirls in a pink tutu went sadly unfulfilled, there’s always room for you at this Mockingbird Lane dance studio, which was founded by a group of SMU dance alumni. They offer classes for all age ranges from toddler to adult, and all experience levels (from “I saw […]
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George Haber and family’s American-Mediterranean small-plate eatery has the shell of a Greek taverna, the interior of a rustic café-sword-adorned stucco walls included-and the name of an Armenian lake. Selections of the eclectic tapas (kabobs, lamb, falafel, a BLT) can be had inside or on the patio with hummus, taking advantage of the BYOB policy. […]
Ships is one of the oldest dives in town and it sits in between the Lower Greenville club scene and an old East Dallas neighborhood. Visiting Ships on any evening offers a one-of-a-kind look into what happens when the two worlds collide. On one end of the bar, you’ll see folks who’ve been regulars since […]
Single Wide is a small bar. Like, really small. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in hospitality. Single Wide offers the same special drinks under the same trailer park aesthetic its Deep Ellum counterpart Double Wide is known for, but Single Wide stands out with its own undying spirit in spite […]
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Located in the heart of Knox Henderson, The Skellig is a classic Irish pub with some Southern flare. Pop in for some beers on tap and stay for a European meat and cheese board. Or, catch the big game with some friends, and stay into the hours of the night. Throughout the week, The Skellig […]
Despite its trendy Henderson locale, The Slip Inn feels every bit like an inner-city underground club, helped by the red neon lighting and black vinyl seating. The bar makes for an excellent hangout with a 3 to 8 p.m. nightly happy hour, booth seating in back and DJs spinning hip-hop every night of the week. […]
Every night, Smoky Rose prepares a selection of specials with titles – The Pork Dish, The Fish Dish, The Chicken Dish – which signal both simplicity and pretension. The Fish Dish is a simply seasoned, pan-seared rainbow trout fillet with deliciously crispy skin, set atop an almost too generous heaping of veggie sides. Among the […]
In this city, there are greasy burger joints and there are joints with good greasy burgers. Snuffer’s is one of the latter. The lower Greenville hot spot (other locations are scattered across the metroplex) offers the epitome of hangover relief in a hand-formed patty that is oh-so-guilt-inducing. Made to order, the devil burgers are not […]
In the middle of the bustling Lower Greenville area, this slider shop serves up small burgers in a variety of inventive flavors allowing you to try several. On the menu are eight wagyu beef sliders, three chicken sliders and a veggie slider. The beef is sourced from North Texas’ own A Bar N Ranch. Try […]
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This Irish pub owned by Dublin-native Feargal McKinney opened in 2021 but already has an old soul feel. Dark, heavy, wooden furniture and old-world accoutrements provide cozy niches for couples or small groups. The main seating area connects to a covered deck with picnic tables for an open-air, big-city energy. It serves classic bar food […]
Dallas store director Michael Caufield oversees one of three Texas locations belonging to the Sunflower Farmers Market chain, a less-pricey alternative to Whole Foods and Central Market. The mission is much the same: to provide consumers with natural and organic foods for a healthier, more environmentally conscious lifestyle. The produce is fresh. Bulk options can […]
Dining at St. Martin’s Wine Bistro is not so much like dining on Greenville Avenue as it is dining in some kind of surreal, David Lynch-esque dream sequence. Not because they meant it to be that way. The Victorian decor is, somehow, tastefully overdone, and the lighting is so low you might wonder what’s on […]
Sports, sports and more sports await you at Stan’s Blue Note. This little Lower Greenville dive bar is a great place to catch football, hockey, basketball and any other sporting event you can imagine. Watch the game on multiple screens from the comfort of multiple barstools or soft couches. Plus, games like table shuffleboard and […]
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Wraps, smoothies and other healthful meals are available all over Dallas, but until Start opened on upper Greenville Avenue, you had to get out of your car to get them. This new “real food fast” concept pairs scratch cooking with convenience in a way that lets you pound a burger quickly without feeling guilty. The […]
Chances are, if the weather is warm, there’s at least a short line leading to the counter of Steel City Pops, where you will find the ice pop of your dreams. The menu is divided into creamy and fruity sections, and either will change your understanding of what a frozen treat on a stick should […]
