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Restaurants

Sushi Meets Burger: This Menu Needs Therapy but Tastes Pretty Good

By Courtney E. SmithJanuary 15, 2026

$2,360 buys you an omakase for eight. $15 buys you a burger. Both raise questions.

Visual Arts

‘Silence Has Never Served Us,’ New LGBTQ+ Advocacy Mural Unveiled in Oak Lawn

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 9, 2026

A new mural in Oak Lawn honors the lives of local queer advocates.

Dallas Life

The Most Anticipated Attractions Opening in North Texas in 2026  

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 9, 2026

A record-breaking roller coaster, a new kid’s theme park and a 20,000-capacity amphitheater, oh my!

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Restaurants

Domodomo Ko Is Dallas’ Best-Kept Sushi Secret

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 9, 2026

In a city full of high-priced sushi dinners, Domodomo Ko offers some fun and affordable options.

Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Roll at Maman
Shops & Markets

Maman’s Exclusive Dallas-Only Pastry Is the Careless Whisper of Foods

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 7, 2026

And I may not ever dance again.

Lobster roll at Angie's
Restaurants

Can You Actually Get a Decent Lobster Roll in Plano for $10?

By Brady ColeJanuary 6, 2026

Can we – should we – enjoy a lobster roll for about 10 bucks on the edge of a desert? Sure, why not.

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Film, TV & Streaming

The 10 Movies We’re Most Excited for in 2026

By Preston BartaDecember 31, 2025

From big, stylistic swings to an A24 original led by a Dallas director, 2026’s film lineup has us ready to yell “action” on the new year.

Pork Montana at El Norte
Restaurants

El Norte Grill in Plano: 30 Years and Thriving

By Brady ColeDecember 26, 2025

We try the table-side guacamole, the house-favorite flautas and a mountain of pork.

Dallas Life

The Top 10 Most-Read Culture Stories of 2025

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 24, 2025

Funny enough, some of the biggest stories of 2025 were the announcements of things that have yet to come.

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Restaurants

Let Them Eat Cupcakes: Pinkitzel Brings Extravagance to the Bishop Arts District

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 18, 2025

This Oklahoma City import is ready for your next sugar high.

Dallas Life

First Look: Punch Line Opens in Irving with Comedy Total Knockout

By Preston BartaDecember 12, 2025

Our first look at North Texas’ new boxing-themed comedy club, opening later this month with a four-show run by Dave Chappelle.

Film, TV & Streaming

First Look: Netflix House Dallas Brings Streaming Dreams (and Nightmares) to Life

By Preston BartaDecember 10, 2025

Netflix House Dallas blends the city’s rich culture, local talent and iconic streaming stories into an immersive entertainment experience like no other in the city.

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Restaurants

Puerto Cocina and Bar Now Open, with Chef Anastacia Quinones-Pittman Consulting

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 9, 2025

This classy new Design District spot is from the same group behind Ayahuasca and Xaman cafe.

Film, TV & Streaming

Dallas Director David Lowery Prays at the Altar of Pop Music in the Mother Mary Trailer

By Preston BartaDecember 2, 2025

The trailer for the new A24 film from Dallas’ own David Lowery just dropped, and it’s a wicked psychosexual pop thriller starring Anne Hathaway.

Film, TV & Streaming

Froy Gutierrez Loves LA… and Dallas

By Alex GonzalezDecember 1, 2025

The Booker T. Washington alum talks his role in Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA, Whataburger Vs. In-n-Out and growing up in North Texas.

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Film, TV & Streaming

Cosm Dallas Gives Us A Sweet Escape With Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

By Preston BartaNovember 25, 2025

Pure imagination awaits at Cosm, where the 1971 classic comes to life in an immersive viewing experience now through Jan. 30.

Dallas Life

First Look: Galaxy Skate, Grapevine’s New Cosmic Revival of Roller Rink Nostalgia

By Preston BartaNovember 18, 2025

From an accountant’s unexpected dream to a new family-friendly haven, one woman is bringing back the magic of roller skating to Grapevine.

Film, TV & Streaming

From Dallas’ Clint Bentley, A Gorgeous American Epic Arrives in Train Dreams

By Preston BartaNovember 10, 2025

The Oscar-buzzing film from two North Texas visionaries is now showing in 35mm at the Texas Theatre before its Netflix debut on Nov. 21.

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Film, TV & Streaming

Landman Season 2 Premiere Brought the Taylor Sheridan Universe’s Biggest Stars to Fort Worth

By Jordan MaddoxNovember 7, 2025

The Paramount show set in Texas unveiled its new season in Cowtown last night.

Outdoors & Rec

A Luxe Glamping Adventure is Pitching Upscale Tents in North Texas   

By Preston BartaNovember 5, 2025

A Fear Factor champion and Mrs. Texas International crown holder are turning family land into a luxury glampground, opening just an hour from Dallas.

We Tried the New Dungeons & Dragons Immersive Experience in Plano
Visual Arts

We Tried the New Dungeons & Dragons Immersive Experience in Plano

By Austin ZookOctober 24, 2025

The interactive experience, which opened earlier this month, is an epic step into the D&D world. It’s got some tech issues, though.

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Film, TV & Streaming

Filmmaker Adam Saunders Returns to High School in Political Comedy, Re-Election

By Austin ZookOctober 17, 2025

Saunders chose to set the film in a fictionalized version of his own alma mater, Richardson High School.

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