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Dallas Life

Dungeons of Dallas: You Can Rent One of These Kink-Bnbs

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 9, 2026

Did you know Dallas has rental dungeons? Now you can ball-bust on a budget.

Outdoors & Rec

How to Stick To Your Resolution and Go Green in 2026

By Preston BartaJanuary 5, 2026

Your practical guide to making small, sustainable swaps, from local refilleries and plant shops to getting your steps in on Dallas’ best trails.

Dallas Life

The Weird Girl’s Guide to Dallas 

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 2, 2026

Let’s not leave it all to Austin; we can be weird, too. Especially for ‘Weird Girl Winter.’

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enchiladas at El Ranchito
Restaurants

The 14 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 2, 2025

After more baskets of chips and bowls of salsa than we care to count, here is the best Tex-Mex in Big D.

El Carlos Elegante, hearth
Restaurants

Dallas’ 12 Prettiest Dining Rooms

By Aaren Prody and OthersNovember 23, 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Restaurants

The Best Restaurant Near AT&T Stadium in Arlington

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 12, 2025

Headed to a game at AT&T Stadium? Here are the best spots around Arlington to grab a bite.

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.)

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Brisket and sausage from Kafi Barbecue
Restaurants

The 11 Best Barbecue Spots in Dallas

By Chris WolfgangJune 10, 2025

Just in time for Father’s Day, we’ve updated our list of best barbecue in Dallas County, which includes newcomer Kafi.

beef sandwich at Cenzo's
Restaurants

A Highly Volatile Opinion on The Best Damn Sandwich in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 9, 2024

Maybe it’s not for everyone, but the fried bologna sandwich at Cenzo’s is no laughing matter.

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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