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Critic's Notebook

The 13 Best Dallas Clubs for Dancing Till You Drop

By Dallas Observer Music StaffJanuary 8, 2026

Ready to light up the dance floor, Dallas? These clubs are the best spots to make it happen.

Concerts

These Artists Are Not Coming to Dallas This Year Because They Canceled Their Shows

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 6, 2026

We’ve told you who is stopping by North Texas this year, and now we’re telling you who is not. Life is all about balance, right?

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.

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Restaurants

Best Cheap Eats in Dallas: Where to Eat for Under $10 in 2026

By Angie Quebedeaux and OthersJanuary 5, 2026

From massive bowls of pho to grease-stained cheesesteaks, we found the Dallas gems serving plates that have no business being this good—or this cheap

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Crime & Police

Texas’ 11 Worst Serial Killers

By Karen Brooks Harper and OthersJanuary 5, 2026

Texas has a long, horrifying history of serial killers, including a recent, high-profile case.

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.

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Dallas Life

The Best NYE Events and Parties in Dallas

By Julianna ChenDecember 29, 2025

From fireworks shows to masquerade balls, this year’s events will set the tone for your 2026 in a big (D) way.

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Critic's Notebook

The 15 Best Dallas-Fort Worth Albums of 2025

By Dallas Observer Music StaffDecember 29, 2025

Genre switch-ups, deeply personal storytelling and doing things the Dallas way made for some of our favorite projects of the year.

Film, TV & Streaming

12 Best Holiday Comfort Movies (That Aren’t About the Holidays) to Watch Right Now

By Carly May GravleyDecember 25, 2025

There are plenty of other movies beyond Die Hard that deserve the honorary holiday movie designation.

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Dallas Life

Put Off Shopping Until Now? These Local Shops Will Be Open Christmas Eve

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 22, 2025

Waiting until the last minute doesn’t mean you’re completely SOL on a good gift. In fact, you have another to push it.

Film, TV & Streaming

Disc Deals in DFW: Where to Sell Your Old DVDs to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck

By Preston BartaDecember 19, 2025

We hit the road with the same four films to see which local shop pays top dollar for your cinema collection — field reporting, if you will.

Restaurants

Deep Ellum Ramen Shop Ranks Among Best in U.S.

By Carly May GravleyDecember 19, 2025

We agree that this hole-in-the-wall is one of the best places in Dallas for a bowl of ramen.

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Restaurants

10 Best Chinese Restaurants in Dallas (and Beyond, of Course)

By Rebecca Hsu and OthersDecember 18, 2025

Choose from new spots or traditional family-run restaurants that have been in Dallas for decades.

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Restaurants

13 Restaurant Openings That Shaped Dallas Dining in 2025

By Aaren ProdyDecember 18, 2025

Dallas dining had a remarkable year with more than a dozen big openings.

Books

11 North Texas Independent Bookstores to Check Out and Stick It To The Man

By Scott Tucker and OthersDecember 17, 2025

Get lost in a good read at one of these local favorites.

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Film, TV & Streaming

The 10 Best Films of 2025

By Preston BartaDecember 17, 2025

From Texan triumphs to global masterpieces, these films defined 2025 with unforgettable stories, bold visions and cinematic magic.

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Restaurants

Dallas’ Most Booked Restaurants of 2025 (Sorta)

By Aaren ProdyDecember 17, 2025

Here’s a look at OpenTable’s most booked restaurants at the end of 2025, with a look of who has come and gone from the list.

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Restaurants

Dallas Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

By Aaren ProdyDecember 17, 2025

Relax this Christmas. Let a restaurant do the heavy lifting.

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Crime & Police

Observer News Stories You May Have Overlooked in 2025

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 15, 2025

Considering how wild and eventful 2025 has been, it’s understandable if some of our stories slipped past you the first time they ran.

Restaurants

There’s Still Time to Order Christmas Dinner to Go at these Dallas Restaurants

By Aaren ProdyDecember 12, 2025

Get Christmas dinner (or dessert) to-go at these Dallas restaurants.

Restaurants

10 Best Restaurants in Frisco

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 12, 2025

From dumplings and German street food to massive wine cellars, Frisco’s got it all.

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Bars & Breweries

The Best Holiday Pop-Ups Around Dallas

By Alex GonzalezDecember 11, 2025

The Italian Disco Night along with Feast of Seven Fishes at Easy Slider is our new holiday crush.

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