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Ironbound Is a Frustrating But Honest Portrait of Immigrant Life in America

Kitchen Dog Theater launched its 27th season this week with the regional premiere of Ironbound, Polish-born playwright Martyna Majok’s sobering look at the plight of immigrants in America. Ironbound follows immigrant Darja (Karen Parrish) during three periods of her life. The play begins with a scene between Darja and Tommy...
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Best Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend

Friday Forth Worth art gallery Neighborhood Cult tears down taboos and embraces unconventional art experiences through quarterly conceptual events. Just in time for Halloween, the collective is hosting its Taboo event, where donning a disguise and embracing the seven deadly sins is mandatory. You'll become a work of art through...
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Fritzl’s Euro Grill

“Kick Ass Schnitzel,” the menu description read. “Ja! Ja! Ja! Hey, Bubba. Still feel Macho, Try me. I am a lonely Pork Loin covered in a Fresh Habanero Garlic Sauce and can’t move. ‘Beyond Spicy!’ Eat Me!! Don’t hate me. ‘Angel Soft’ not included.” With a menu item like that, who could resist? The Kick […]
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The Meat Shop

The Meat Shop, situated in an old house on the westernmost stretch of Lovers Lane, is an old school style butcher shop that sells meat, cheese and wine to go, along with sandwiches. It has six beers on tap and offers a back porch with picnic tables and cornhole. The Meat Shop is affiliated with […]
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La Salsa Verde

Any stop at one La Salsa Verde’s four locations must involve at least one of the tacos de cabeza. That could mean lengua, or tongue, an ultratender cut that looks, when plated, as if it’s been pulled. The only thing better than a taco de lengua is a taco de lengua rebanada; the only difference […]
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La Salsa Verde

La Salsa Verde is a locally owned authentic taco spot with six locations around North Texas, most of which are pretty small spaces, but that’s no worry. The Northwest Highway location has a big dining room, but the Coit Road and Plano locations are especially close quarters. Set your takeout container on the passenger seat, […]
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12 Killer Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Dallas

Halloween is on a Tuesday this year, which really lengthens the celebration. Let's be honest: Any holiday when you aren't expected to go gift hunting, get to dress up in costume and eat large quantities of candy ... that's a pretty good holiday. Here are a dozen spooky events going...
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Dallas Observer Mixtape with Aaron Hensley

Aaron Hensley got his start in the mid-'90s rave culture, and two decades later, he still has a special connection to the dance floor. Hensley's deep roots in house music have informed his deejaying, which is always evolving. He recently branched into deep house and started learning to produce. For...
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100 People Celebrate Peace, Music at 4th Annual Open Carry Guitar Rally

A cool breeze ran over the Continental Avenue pedestrian bridge Sunday afternoon while dozens of guitar-wielding musicians strummed, picked and plucked their favorite six-stringed instruments in harmony. The fourth annual Open Carry Guitar Rally invited hippies and rockers to free-jam rock, blues and folk classics such as Jimi Hendrix’s “Hey Joe"...
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Exclusive: Hear Denton Synthpop Band Vogue Machine’s New Song, ‘Prodigy’

Denton musicians Clayton Norris and Dylan Rice have been making music together since 2013, primarily trafficking in electronic instrumental soundscapes. As Vogue Machine, they've turned heads in North Texas, where there simply aren't as many synth purveyors. The duo works with Fort Worth label Dreamy Life Records, which has helped...