The Doomsday PodcastEarly in its first-season run, The Doomsday Podcast got a bit of a shock when ESPN laid off co-host and longtime NFL reporter Ed Werder. What started out as an interesting but straightforward weekly look into the Cowboys added an intriguing layer of pathos as Werder’s career was in limbo. For the first time in […]
Ezekiel Elliott's DiveCowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott scored a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 18. After his two-yard run, Elliott ran through the back of the end zone and headed for the oversized Salvation Army kettle that the team displays during the holiday season. He hopped in, drawing a 15-yard penalty thanks to […]
B.B. Owen ParkThe painful truth is that Dallas is terrible for disc golf and has earned its reputation for offering few places to play. BB Owen takes the prize for the city’s best, beating out the one in Oak Cliff with drainage tunnels crowded with homeless people. Still, the short course is fun to play, and there […]
Garland Public Shooting RangeIf you want luxury, air conditioning, a coffee shop, a concealed-carry class or to rent a machine gun to try out, take your fat wallet up to Frisco Gun Club, the country club of DFW gun ranges. We, however, prefer to do our shooting in the great outdoors, where we’re not hammered by the concussion […]
Mark CubanTanking in pro sports is often like Fight Club. The first rule of doing it is not talking about it. That’s what made Mavericks owner Mark Cuban’s May comments so refreshing. Cuban admitted that, once the Mavs were out of playoff contention, the team held veteran players out of games in hopes that the team […]
Ellen's Amusement CenterThe old-school batting cages at Ellen’s in Cedar Hill feature pitch speeds from 45 mph to 85 mph, in addition to both fast- and slow-pitched soft balls. They’re cheap as far as batting cages go at $1.50 for 20 pitches and have a comforting, no-frills, low-pressure vibe. You don’t feel like you’re wasting anybody’s time […]
Pluckers in Old TownPluckers Old Town is everything a great sports bar should be and nothing it shouldn’t. On college football Saturdays and NFL Sundays, the Upper Greenville wing joint has plenty of screens, enough to broadcast any game anyone might have shown up to see. The wings are very good, as are the bevy of fried appetizers […]
Dak PrescottQuarterback Dak Prescott is the face of the Cowboys, and the Cowboys couldn’t be in better hands. After being drafted in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft, Prescott led the Cowboys to 13 wins and a division title. He did so while earning the respect of his teammates and his adopted city, charming […]
Joey GalloThere are Rangers fans out there who still, somehow, think Joey Gallo is not good at baseball. They’re wrong. Gallo may be hitting below .200. He may strike out in nearly 40 percent of his plate appearances. But thanks to his tremendous power, above-average base-running and decent defense, he is still an above-average Major League […]
Jerry JonesIt’s time to give the devil his due. In August, Jones went into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He’s turned the Cowboys into the world’s most valuable sports club at an estimated value of $4.2 billion and finally, thank God, turned over most of the team’s day-to-day operations to his son Stephen. The Cowboys […]
What Carter LostThe story of the 1988 Carter Cowboys is really three stories. It’s a riveting sports story about a Dallas ISD high school that put together the most talented team in the history of Texas high school football despite an academic scandal likely created by jealous parents at a rival school. It’s a crime saga, too, […]
Lucky WhiteheadJuly did not go well for former Cowboys wide receiver and return specialist Lucky Whitehead. Whitehead’s dog, Blitz, went missing, and the receiver received calls from someone asking for a ransom. A week later, a Fort Worth rapper named Boogotti Kasino returned the dog, claiming he’d bought it from someone else. Less than a week […]
King SpaIf you have time to wash away your worries, then King Spa is your spot. This Korean spa is always open, and it’s a culturally unique experience. In addition to the expected saunas and massages, King Spa also offers a theater, Wi-Fi lounge, water park with a bar inside the pool and children’s play room. […]
DFW Nail BarFor many of us, a nail maintenance routine is one of the few times each month that we pause and allow ourselves a little glamour, blissfully alone. What better way to enhance that experience than to combine it with another of the world’s most relaxing, indulgent hobbies: drinking. At most nail salons, you can get […]
Pura Vida SalonFollicular euphoria is the main side effect of getting your hair done at Pura Vida Salon. “To me as an artist, a head of hair is a canvass,” owner James DeFrange tells the Observer. DeFrange says many clients used to say to him, “I want this, but I don’t know how to say it in […]
The Lash LoungeDon’t try to deny it. We’ve seen you hauling ass down the Tollway, one hand on the wheel, the other holding a mascara brush, attention focused on yourself in the rear-view mirror. Make a stop by The Lash Lounge in Preston Forest Village. There, the friendly, professional staff will carefully glue on natural-looking, long-wearing eyelashes. […]
Vagabond VintageThe word vintage has become synonymous with expensive, but at Vagabond on Riverfront Boulevard, you can still get a great deal on nostalgia. This store carries everything from accessories to dresses, T-shirts and winter coats — and it doesn’t price the merchandise very carefully because the emphasis is on moving a huge quantity of goods. […]
Jade and CloverFrom apparel to home decor to endless other novelties, Jade and Clover offers local, handmade and eco-friendly products perfect for when you forget about that birthday party in a couple of hours. Jade and Clover is in the heart of Deep Ellum, and its whimsical and eccentric aesthetic matches its shelves of scented candles, succulents, […]
Avana West LemmonA good apartment complex in a good neighborhood with an affordable price can be hard to come by. Luckily, Avana West Lemmon, near Uptown and Highland Park, fits all the categories. Not only is it a fairly large apartment complex with a swimming pool and gym, but it offers a community for its residents with […]
NordstromThere are few stores that offer a better shopping experience than Nordstrom. Whether you’re in NorthPark, the Galleria, Stonebriar or any other location, you will be treated like royalty at Nordstrom. Not only are the employees quick to offer advice on what clothes or shoes to buy, but returning something couldn’t be easier. It doesn’t […]
NorthPark CenterNorthPark feels like two malls in one. One half, the original part, is full of high-end stores like Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus and Tiffany. The other side has a food court with fast-food restaurants and more affordable stores, including Macy’s, H&M, and Zara. NorthPark has always been a staple in Dallas shopping, and with the […]
Gemma CollectionThis jewelry shop in Snider Plaza has plenty of options for the fashionable person in your life. Whether you are looking for earrings or a customized necklace with your initials, Gemma Collection is the perfect place to buy gold-plated or sterling silver jewelry. Stroll through during the holiday shopping season and you’ll see dozens of […]
