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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.

american airline jet from DFW airport
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?

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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.

activists hold signs at a protest
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.

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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Joseph Palladino is the owner and operator of Palladino Steakhouse
Restaurants

The 12 Biggest Dallas Restaurant Openings This Spring

By Aaren ProdyApril 1, 2026

Chef Omar Flores and Olivia Lopez of Oloyo both have new restaurants to get excited about.

Bars & Breweries

Dallas’ Best Happy Hours: Because We’ve All Earned $5 Margaritas in 2026

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 31, 2026

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.

Critic's Notebook

Thin Line Fest 2026: Our Top 10 Music Moments

By Preston BartaMarch 24, 2026

From Seryn’s emotional homecoming to an intergalactic rock opera, the 10 unforgettable sets that defined this year’s Thin Line Fest.

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The meatball sub from Jimmy's, in front of the sore in East Dallas.
Restaurants

The Best Sandwiches in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 23, 2026

From meatball sandwiches at Jimmy’s to mile-high pastrami at Cindi’s, North Texas has some great sandwich shops. Here are our favorites, new and old.

Film, TV & Streaming

Lone Stars and Golden Statues: Who Will (and Should) Win at the 2026 Oscars

By Preston BartaMarch 13, 2026

Get ready for the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, where plenty of North Texas talent is on the ballot.

The rooftop at Culinary Dropout with lots of people hanging out and drinking.
Restaurants

16 Dallas Rooftops for When You Need a Drink and a Skyline View

By Hank Vaughn and OthersMarch 13, 2026

Soak up the sun and skyline at these rooftop patios where the drinks and food flow.

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a plate of Cacio e pepe fritters at Seager and Sons
Restaurants

The Most Booked Restaurant in the Dallas Suburbs

By Aaren ProdyMarch 12, 2026

Who’s ready to hit the Benihana? A lot of people in the ‘burbs apparently.

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