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El Carlos Elegante, hearth
Restaurants

Dallas’ Most Romantic Restaurants for the Holidays

By Aaren Prody and OthersNovember 17, 2025

Dallas has no shortage of posh dining rooms. Here are some of our favorites.

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Restaurants

13 Dallas Area Hidden Gem Restaurants

By Hank Vaughn and OthersNovember 17, 2025

The real hidden gems of Dallas aren’t rolling through your social media feeds, but you can find them here.

whipped ricotta at cenzo's
Restaurants

The Observer’s Top 100 Restaurants

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersNovember 12, 2025

From stellar barbecue to amazing steaks and fried chicken, here are our favorite restaurants in Dallas.

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Caviar Service Evelyn
Restaurants

15 of Dallas’ Most Expensive High-Rolling Dishes (and a $69 Salad)

By Lauren DurieNovember 5, 2025

Pull out the Amex for Dallas’s most expensive dishes.

Jimmy's porketta sandwich
Restaurants

The 10 Best Sandwich Shops in North Texas Right Now

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 3, 2025

Nov. 3 is National Sandwich Day, but Dallas does sandwiches every day of the year.

Chubby's Chicken Fried Steak
Restaurants

Where to Find the Best Chicken Fried Steak in Dallas

By Angie Quebedeaux and OthersOctober 22, 2025

Did we mention the panko-crusted chicken fried ribeye with a duck fat gravy?

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The Glob at Parigi, topped with ice cream
Restaurants

The 10 Best Desserts in Dallas Right Now

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 21, 2025

Chocolate cake with sauerkraut? Just trust us — and Guy Fieri.

Happiest Hour exterior and entrance
Restaurants

Best Restaurants Near the American Airlines Center to Pregame the Stars, Mavs and Shows

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 17, 2025

Fortunately there are great restaurants and bars near the AAC to make a whole day (and night) of it.

Cassie Nova at story time
Books

Best of Dallas 2025: A Once-Upon-a-Time Storyteller Who Faced the Dragons Herself

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 25, 2025

Cassie Nova never expected to lead a children’s story time, but she and the kids loved it. Conservatives didn’t.

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Akwete Tyhimba at Pan-African Connection
Books

Best of Dallas 2025: Pan-African Connection Is Where History Won’t Be Hidden

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 23, 2025

Owner Akwete Tyehimba aims to dispel myths, promote positive images and build community.

Books

Best of Dallas 2025: Deep Vellum’s Founder Opens a Window to the World

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 22, 2025

Will Evans, the founder of Deep Vellum Books, sees a booming Dallas literary and cultural scene. It just needs to be able to tell its story.

Curry chicken
Restaurants

Jamaica Mi Hungry Is an Island Outpost in South Dallas (with Oxtail Eggrolls)

By Simon PruittSeptember 20, 2025

Ever had an oxtail egg roll? Find some at Jamaica Mi Hungry, which makes for a spicy road trip stop.

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Dallas Life

Best of Dallas 2025 Is Here. It’s a Big D Book Fair

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 18, 2025

Our Best of Dallas issue is live and on newsstands, ready to be your guide to the top shops, restaurants, people and places.

Bluefin tuna breakdown.
Restaurants

The Best Sushi Restaurants in Dallas Including Some Unsung Heroes

By Aaren ProdyJuly 24, 2025

Fish so fresh, you’d think it swam here. (It actually flew, but still.)

Restaurants

A Guide to Dallas’ Top Bagel Spots

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 14, 2024

Bagels arouse strong emotions in people, like well-done steaks and pineapple on pizza. Or cilantro.

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El Carlos Elegante, hearth
Restaurants

12 Prettiest Places to Eat and Drink in Dallas

By Aaren Prody and OthersFebruary 2, 2024

There’s no question that beautiful surroundings make dining experiences more memorable. Here are some of our favorites.

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