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10 Most Underrated Restaurants in Dallas

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500

The best restaurants in Dallas often aren't on your social media feed. From Deep Ellum staples to dumplings on Royal Lane, here are the low-key best bites in Dallas.

The Top 50 Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:26:55 -0500

Need something new to try this weekend? Have you tried Norman's yet? Take a culinary adventure based on young American solider's time in Japan after WWII.

Sapphic Storytellers Creates a Safe Space for a Silenced Community

Alyssa Fields — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:25:38 -0500

Sapphic Storytelling is a series catered to members of the LGBTQ+ community looking for a safe space to create freely and loud.

If You Do One Thing This Week, See Cirque Du Soleil’s Mesmerizing Big Top Show Echo

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:50:15 -0500

Echo" />Cirque Du Soleil's first big-top show in Dallas in years shouldn't be missed. And we've got the scoop on discount tickets.

Bound by a Love of Books, Local Literary Series Builds Community One Page at a Time

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:45:31 -0500

Do you love books? Go to BookNik on Saturday. Do you hate books? You should still go.

Got Munchies? A 4/20 Guide to Dallas’ Finest High-Times Eateries

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:06:38 -0500

If you like creative plates full of flavors to quell neurons demanding a snack, Dallas has some stellar options.

Yolks on You if You Miss These 5 Dallas Easter Events

Alyssa Fields — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:19:36 -0500

We've hatched some plans for your Easter weekend.

How to Hack the Michelin Guide in Dallas

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500

We've even got a hack for Tatsu, the one-star omakase near Deep Ellum.

Dallas’ Best Happy Hours: Because We’ve All Earned $5 Margaritas in 2026

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:20:59 -0500

Did you know you can get a happy meal during happy hour at a local bar that comes with a burger, fries, a cocktail and one ciggie.

The Best Sandwiches in Dallas

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:34:07 -0500

From meatball sandwiches at Jimmy's to mile-high pastrami at Cindi's, North Texas has some great sandwich shops. Here are our favorites, new and old.