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If you’re the type of bike-riding coffee snob who turns up his nose at frappuccinos, Austin import Houndstooth Coffee’s Henderson Avenue outpost might just fit the bill. Inside the sleek, modern, sun-drenched space, options abound: Japanese-style cold brew? Pourover? Cortado? Iced chai? Or perhaps an almond milk vanilla latte complete with heart-shaped latte art, courtesy […]
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The bartenders at this sports bar/brewpub will do something for beer geeks that most other beer-selling establishments won’t: They’ll sell you growlers (64-oz glass jugs) of their brews. Since 1976, this original location of the small local chain — then known as Original Dallas Sports Restaurant & Sports Bar — has offered customers camaraderie and […]
Heavily influenced by the legendary Voodoo Donuts in Portland, Oregon, Hypnotic trailblazed the off-kilter doughnuts movement in Dallas. Tucked away in a strip mall near White Rock Lake, the interior resembles a cozy ’70s basement, complete with shag rug and retro color scheme; a comfy couch is the perfect place to curl up with a […]
The ice creamy sister of Hypnotic Donuts, Hypnotic Emporium is an old-school soda fountain, candy shop and ice cream spot in East Dallas.
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The California chain restaurant has been serving up burgers since 1948. The menu is simple with literally only three burger options to choose from, the hamburger, cheese burger and double-double. The fun comes from ordering off-menu-items like the “2×4”, a burger with two beef patties and four slices of cheese, “Animal Style”, a mustard-cooked beef […]
Smokehouse and Brewery in the Historic Garland Square
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Since opening in winter 2012, It’ll Do has become East Dallas’ go-to dance club. Its large interior and spacious dance floor is right up with the best and largest Dallas night clubs, but without the pretentiousness. Young adults, students and trendsetters of every variety gather to dance as underground DJs spin everything from indie rock-infused […]
When Izkina opened in Deep Ellum Youth Hostel, chef Joel Orsini was in the kitchen creating a menu of Spanish tapas that we loved. In 2019, though, Orsini left and Izkina got a new name – Booty’s – and a menu focusing on “international street food.” The food was still good, last time our critic […]
This shop boasts it has the best hummus in Dallas, but what it really gives you is the option of teleportation to the Mediterranean or New York when you enter under the yellow awning. Customers can order myriad mezze at this sister joint to Caf