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Now it's a free, annual tradition. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/music-safari-returns-with-a-journey-of-sounds-on-oak-cliff-front-lawns-40662953/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-happy-hour-in-dallas-texas-19774239/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/best-happy-hour-in-dallas-texas-19774239/ Lauren Drewes Daniels https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-happy-hour-in-dallas-texas-19774239/#respond 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. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-happy-hour-in-dallas-texas-19774239/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/applebees-dollarita-is-back-in-dallas-where-to-find-the-1-deal-40645983/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40645983 Lauren Drewes Daniels https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/applebees-dollarita-is-back-in-dallas-where-to-find-the-1-deal-40645983/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:46:40 -0600 Food & Drink Sunday is National Margarita Day and what better way to make you hate your life choices on Monday morning than by celebrating with Dollaritas? ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/applebees-dollarita-is-back-in-dallas-where-to-find-the-1-deal-40645983/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer