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Cane Rosso Is Hosting a Pop-Up Burger and Fried Chicken Sandwich Dinner You Won't Want to Miss
Cane Rosso is going to be the place to be Monday, Jan. 9, when Brooklyn burger heroes Emily and Emmy Squared take over with a pop-up featuring epic burgers and an over-the-top-good fried chicken sandwich. We'd show up early if we were you — this one's bound to be popular.

Tamales, Pho and Pork Belly Bowls: Brunch at Henry's Majestic Runs the Gamut
Henry's Majestic has a brunch menu that hop-skips around the world with tamales, pho and a bowl of pork belly that will make you see stars.

Peticolas Finally Has a Taproom, and It's a Craft Beer-Lover's Paradise
After five years without one, Peticolas finally has a handsome new taproom, and it's a must-visit next time you're touring Design District breweries. Don't miss whatever's coming from the cask engine.

Dot's Hop House Resurrected the Ancient Club Schmitz Grill — and its Burger, Too
The folks at Dot's in Deep Ellum earned some serious burger cred when they tracked down the Club Schmitz' old grill to ensure that the Club Schmitz burger would live again, this time with 44 Farms beef.

The New Smoky Rose in East Dallas is So Much More Than Just Barbecue
The hottest new joint in Dallas right now is a chef-driven smokehouse across from the Dallas Arboretum.

Screw New Year's Resolutions: 10 Ultra-Unhealthy Dallas Dishes
Don't pretend like you have any intention of sticking to your New Year's resolution to lose weight. These 10 dishes will ensure that you stay fat and happy all year.
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