Love and War in Texas

If you couldn’t already tell by the name, the folks at Love & War in Texas are very proud of the Lone Star State. So proud that they created a bar and grill with Texas as the theme. Located on Grapevine Mills Circle, the road that wraps around Grapevine Mills Mall, the watering hole attracts […]

Love Shack

Tim Love is quite the superstar chef these days, what with all those Top Chef appearances, cookware collections and mayonnaise endorsements. While he may be best known for his pricy Lonesome Dove steakhouse that serves everything from kangaroo nachos to elk tenderloin, those looking to sample Love’s cooking at a more entry-level price point can […]

LUCK Dallas

LUCK is one of the latest restaurants to sprout out of the Trinity Groves complex in West Dallas, anchored by 40 taps of local beer. The casual gastropub does its best to emulate a neighborhood hangout, even if the “neighborhood” feels a little thin. If you’re planning to pad your stomach, expect a menu featuring […]

Lyric Stage

Showtunes used to get sort of a bad rap (The Sound of Music was entirely too long, don’t you think?), at least until that damn show Glee came along. Irving’s Lyric Stage has been here all along, though, working to preserve the art of the American musical by putting on world-class productions of shows like […]

Mac’s Bar & Grill

Mac’s is more grill than bar, but the pub side of this American-style eatery draws a local crowd for preparty weekend dinners or early nightcaps during the week. Since 1987, a black stone-top bar, ornate dark wooden shelving and a few tall round tables have afforded the neighborhood regulars a spot to catch the game […]

Margarita Ranch

Don’t let the name fool you: Margarita Ranch isn’t all about the booze. The frozen margaritas come in refreshing flavors such as mango and prickly pear, and the list of tequila offerings is impressive, but the food is a real draw here. Tortillas are fresh and flavorful, and warm chips come in two consistencies: light […]