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Restaurants

Eat Here Now: 12 Fresh Openings Shaking Up the Dallas Food Scene

By Aaren ProdyMay 7, 2026

It may seem like a lot of good ones are closing, but this spring has treated the Dallas dining scene well. Here are 12 places to add to your list of places to try.

Austin Texas scene of 2026 mass shooting
Police & Law Enforcement

Every Texas Mass Shooting in 2026 So Far

By Kelly DearmoreMay 7, 2026

Texas is again one of the nation’s leaders when it comes to number of mass shootings.

Film, TV & Streaming

5 Indie Films You Should Watch This Year

By Preston BartaMay 6, 2026

Don’t sleep on the smaller films that are pushing the boundaries and redefining cinematic storytelling in 2026.

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the dining room at Saint Ann
Restaurants

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Guide: Here’s Where You Can Still Snag a Table

By Melanie HernandezMay 5, 2026

Procrastinated on Mother’s Day plans? These Dallas spots still have tables, from high-end sushi to over-the-top buffets.

Torchy Taco's chips and tacos
Restaurants

Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week: Where to Get Free Food and Deals in Dallas, Updated

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 5, 2026

As they say, if you have an appreciation week, you’re not getting paid enough. Hopefully these bargains soften the blow.

Critic's Notebook

The 12 Best Karaoke Spots in Dallas

By Alex Gonzalez and OthersMay 1, 2026

You probably can’t hit the big notes in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but we know that won’t stop you, so here are all of the places you can attempt it.

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spicy miso ramen in a bowl served with two thick slices of pork belly at Ichigoh.
Restaurants

10 Most Underrated Restaurants in Dallas 

By Aaren ProdyApril 29, 2026

The best restaurants in Dallas often aren’t on your social media feed. From Deep Ellum staples to dumplings on Royal Lane, here are the low-key best bites in Dallas.

a table full of food at Norman's Japanese Grill
Restaurants

The Top 50 Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 25, 2026

Need something new to try this weekend? Have you tried Norman’s yet? Take a culinary adventure based on young American solider’s time in Japan after WWII.

a pepperoni and sausage pizza from good side.
Restaurants

17 Best Pizza Spots in Dallas

By Aaren Prody and OthersApril 23, 2026

Our updated list includes a recent California import and one hole-in-the-wall spot that still does their own delivery.

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A 12-ouce filet mignon at Stillwell's
Restaurants

Dallas Steakhouse Listed Among Top in State; Another Dubbed ‘Icon’ (We Beg to Differ)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 22, 2026

One Dallas steakhouse landed on a notable list. As for the “icon” … sigh … iconic if you like meat sweats.

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Transportation

Both Dallas Airports Rank Really High, in the Worst Possible Way

By Kelly DearmoreApril 22, 2026

Between a government shutdown and summer travel season, you better be super careful when flying in or out of North Texas.

A huge chicken and biscuit sandwich on a plate.
Restaurants

The Big D Guide to Breakfast: 16 Spots to Butter Your Morning Biscuit

By Aaren Prody and OthersApril 17, 2026

From diners to Uptown staples, made-from-scratch biscuits to chilaquiles, Dallas doesn’t mess around with breakfast.

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a plate of thick chicken tenders over fries
Restaurants

Thus Saith the Lord (or Gen Z): Where to Find the Best Chicken Tenders in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyApril 15, 2026

It’s a dodge ball game and you have to pick one team: avocado toast or chicken tendies. Who you slinging for?

The Charlotte
Restaurants

The Most Booked Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

By Aaren ProdyApril 7, 2026

Il Bracco in Park Cities deserves a medal for offering full sheets of tiramisu and selling booze by the gallon.

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Film, TV & Streaming

The 10 Films You Need to See at This Year’s Dallas International Film Festival

By Preston BartaApril 7, 2026

Before North Texas’ biggest film festival returns later this month, discover the must-see documentaries, indie horrors and Texas-rooted stories on the lineup.

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a bologna sandwich sitting on the bar in Dallas.
Bars & Breweries

9 Dallas Restaurant and Bar Closings in March 2026 That Stung

By Aaren ProdyApril 7, 2026

We lost some good ones last month including Rye on Lower Greenville, and two downtown bars: The Mitchell and Ye Olde Scarlet Pumpernickel Tavern.

Critic's Notebook

The 6 Best Rock Concerts in North Texas This Spring

By Preston BartaApril 6, 2026

If you’re a Hot Topic alumni or Garden State is among your favorite films, start stretching now.

Smoke creeps out of Kilmac's Guinness Old Fashioned, which is made with Aztec Chocolate bitters.
Restaurants

Bottoms-Up: The Top-Selling Restaurants and Bars in Dallas, Frisco and McKinney

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 6, 2026

The bar tab for the top 20 spots in Dallas cleared over $13 million in February 2026. That’s a lot of old fashioneds.

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Restaurants

How to Hack the Michelin Guide in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyApril 2, 2026

We’ve even got a hack for Tatsu, the one-star omakase near Deep Ellum.

Concerts

Dallas on a Dime: Get Golden Tickets for Less Gold

By Alyssa FieldsApril 1, 2026

You don’t have to break the bank to catch a good concert in Dallas.

Dallas Life

23 Best Thrift Stores and Vintage Shops in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Caroline Pritchard and OthersApril 1, 2026

Not all vintage and thrift stores are created equally, so we’ve spent time digging through local ones to find out which ones hoard gold, not garbage.

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A table full of brunch dishes CATCH.
Restaurants

12 Easter Brunches in Dallas That Beat Another Sad Ham at Home

By Aaren ProdyApril 1, 2026

Don’t fuss with a meal on Easter. Head to one of these Dallas restaurants.

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