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Observer top 50 restaurants
Restaurants

The Top 50 Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2025

From classics and hidden gems to brand-spanking new restaurants, here is our newly minted list of 50 favorites spots in Dallas.

Film, TV & Streaming

8 Roles You Didn’t Know Glen Powell Played

By Liam GaughanDecember 10, 2025

The rising Texas actor has come a long way from his appearance in the Spy Kids and Batman franchises.

tamales
Restaurants

Where to Buy Tamales By the Dozen for the Holidays

By Carly May GravleyDecember 10, 2025

The best places to order, make or competitively eat tamales in North Texas this Christmas.

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croissant and coffee from La Casita Bakeshop
Shops & Markets

15 Cafes Where You Can Work, Warm Up or Chill

By Danielle Beller and OthersDecember 9, 2025

Need a place to hang out, warm up, chill out or perk up? Maybe all at once. Here are our favorite coffee shops around Dallas.

Mamani whole duck
Restaurants

Every Dallas Restaurant in The Michelin Guide

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 5, 2025

Want to fill up your Michelin passport? Here’s a guide to Dallas.

Outdoors & Rec

McKinney Square’s Secret Stash: 8 Hidden Gems for the Coolest Holiday Gifts

By Preston BartaDecember 5, 2025

A rundown of McKinney Square’s coolest shopping spots, where vintage charm, quirky finds and a hidden speakeasy make holiday shopping so much easier.

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Devonshire Club's Mini Saganaki Burger
Restaurants

The November 9: New Dallas Restaurants You Need to Hit Up Now

By Aaren ProdyDecember 4, 2025

Kirin Court has expanded to Plano, and a famous burger spot and cafe have arrived in Dallas.

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.

Arwa Cafe in Richardson
Dallas Life

Best Places in Dallas To Work Remotely

By Christine Odwesso and OthersDecember 2, 2025

From coffee shops and libraries to bookstores and bars, there are some great places to get remote work done in Dallas.

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Ferris Wheeler's in Dallas
Restaurants

Every Dallas Restaurant that Closed in November 2025

By Aaren ProdyDecember 2, 2025

One day (like today) we’ll wish avocado toast only cost $7.

Traffic congestion in Dallas
Transportation

You Aren’t Imagining It, Dallas Traffic Is Really, Really Bad

By Emma RubyDecember 1, 2025

As bad as road congestion is in Dallas, we aren’t the worst in Texas. For once we’re happy to let Houston rank #1.

Man on stage
Critic's Notebook

The 10 Best Songs About Being Grateful

By Eric DiepNovember 27, 2025

DJ Khaled, Jay-Z, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood and more of our favorite songs about being thankful to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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Ciggie Machine at Mike's Gemini Twin
Bars & Breweries

11 Best Dive Bars in Dallas with Sticky Floors, Just How We Like ‘Em

By Aaren ProdyNovember 26, 2025

Family in town and need a strong drink in a dark bar? Sames.

Dallas Life

It’s Giving Thanks: 3 North Texas Cities Among Top 10 Places to Spend Thanksgiving in the US

By Alec SpicerNovember 26, 2025

Believe it or not, you should be thankful for the Dallas Cowboys this year. For now.

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Features

Things We’re Thankful for in Dallas Music in 2025

By Dallas Observer Music StaffNovember 26, 2025

Before we stuff our faces on Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the magic that makes Dallas’ music scene better than any other.

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Knife Italian Steakhouse Thanksgiving dinner.
Restaurants

18 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

By Aaren ProdyNovember 26, 2025

Here is our ever-growing list of places that will serve up a mighty fine Thanksgiving meal.

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Critic's Notebook

North Texas Music Stores to Support During Black Friday Boycott

By Kena SosaNovember 25, 2025

Mass Blackout and We Ain’t Buying It protests made an exception for small businesses. Redirect your spending to support local music shops.

Mike's Gemini Twin Dirty Martini
Bars & Breweries

Where to Get the Dirtiest Martinis in Dallas

By Desiree GutierrezNovember 24, 2025

You know what you need? A dirty martini from MIke’s Gemini Twin.

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thanksgiving turkey
Shops & Markets

Updated: Where to Find Free and Cheap Turkeys for Thanksgiving

By Aaren ProdyNovember 21, 2025

Here are some places giving out turkeys around North Texas for Thanksgiving, plus some grocery store deals.

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Concerts

2026 Longhorn Ballroom Concerts: Every Show Announced So Far

By Eric DiepNovember 18, 2025

From Neko Case and William Beckmann to Old 97’s and Mac DeMarco, these are all the concerts announced for the rest of 2025 and 2026.

Dallas Life

Grab a Blanket, 7 North Texas Cities Just Made a List of America’s Coziest

By Preston BartaNovember 18, 2025

Turns out, North Texas knows its way around a latte and a good book. Houston, however, remains suspiciously more snug than Dallas.

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Dallas Life

6 North Texas Suburbs Make Top 10 List of Best Places to Move in Texas

By Alec SpicerNovember 14, 2025

Go ahead and start mentally preparing for the traffic to get worse, if that’s even possible.

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