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Houston Street Viaduct facing downtown, with Jefferson to the right.
Politics & Government

Two Bridges Too Far? Reconfiguring Oak Cliff-Downtown Connections Hits Resistance

By Austin WoodApril 17, 2026

Dallas officials have big plans for the Houston Street bridge as a pathway for pedestrians and the Dallas Streetcar. Critics warn it will hurt Oak Cliff’s connectivity.

Treelined street in North Oak Cliff Dallas
Business

The Best Buck-Banging Neighborhoods in Dallas

By Kelly DearmoreApril 1, 2026

When it comes to deciding where to live in Big D, making a dollar stretch means finding the sweet spot where your needs and desires can happily meet.

Kilmac's dark exterior livens up with bar backlighting and eclectic light fixtures.
Bars & Breweries

One of Dallas’ Most Iconic Pubs Just Opened a Moody Sister Concept in Oak Cliff

By Austin WoodMarch 26, 2026

This upbeat cocktail pub also has a great courtyard and pizza from a notable pro.

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El Ranchito
Restaurants

Of Course El Ranchito Is a Historic Landmark. The City Is About to Make it Official

By Austin WoodMarch 11, 2026

Want a side of history with that tableside mariachi performance?

closed sign.
Restaurants

After 14 Years, This Oak Cliff Staple Is Closing Its Doors Feb. 28

By Austin WoodFebruary 20, 2026

The neighborhood sports bar will shutter on Feb. 28, according to a Facebook post.

cenzo's pizza and wine
Restaurants

Dallas’ Best Cheap Eats for Every Day of the Week

By Simon Pruitt and OthersFebruary 17, 2026

We mapped out a week’s worth of the best cheap food deals in the city so you don’t have to. Monday through Sunday, we’ve got you covered

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Roasted half chicken at Atelie
Restaurants

In an Era of Jazz-Hands Restaurants, Ateliê Is the Authenticity Dallas Needs

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 16, 2026

Forget the theatrics. Ateliê is a much-needed dose of authenticity backed by culture, art and flavor, rooted in the historic Jefferson Boulevard.

pizza beer and wine at Cenzo's
Restaurants

Why Your Favorite Dallas Restaurants Are Stuggling: Part 1, the Toll of Tariffs

By Jeff SiegelFebruary 9, 2026

Take out supplies, utensils, beer and wine are all taking a hit from tariffs.

Fredrick Terry, an advocate for HEB from South Dallas
Shops & Markets

The Gouda Fight: One Man’s Mission to Bring an H-E-B to Southern Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 22, 2026

“I deserve smoked gouda too,” says Fredrick Terry on his fight to bring an H-E-B to Oak Cliff. And he’s not kidding about the cheese.

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DJ Sober outside Herby's Burgers
Restaurants

The Sober Truth: DJ Sober on Staying Clean in an Industry of Excess

By Lisa PettyJanuary 21, 2026

We talk to a Dallas restaurant owner and DJ about being sober in an industry often fueled by booze.

pastry from Oak Cliff Bread
Restaurants

The 10 Best Bakeries in Dallas for a Sweet Treat

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 13, 2026

Need a box full of freshly baked pastries? Of course you do.

Docent Second Floor Dining Room
Restaurants

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2026

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 4, 2026

If you didn’t hit all the new places you were looking forward to in 2025, we’ve got good/bad news.

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Concerts

Home For The Holidays? So Are These Dallas Music Favorites.

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 24, 2025

It’s not often we get to see these North Texas breakouts as much these days. Take advantage of it.

Roasted half chicken at Atelie
Restaurants

Creative Bistro, Ateliê, To Open Soon in Oak Cliff 

By Aaren ProdyDecember 9, 2025

Atelie is from chef Wyl Lima who previously was at Le Margot in Fort Worth, one of Texas Monthly’s best new restaurants in 2024.

Film, TV & Streaming

Nirvanna the Band the Show Hijacked the Texas Theatre for a Hilarious Night of Time-Traveling Chaos

By Preston BartaDecember 4, 2025

Canadian filmmakers Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol stopped in Dallas to screen what is already guaranteed to be 2026’s biggest, most messy laugh.

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Politics & Government

City Investigates Controversial Members-Only Club In Oak Cliff

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 2, 2025

Is Le Sol House a yoga studio? A coffee shop? An event space? In compliance with Dallas city code?

Film, TV & Streaming

Todd Rohal’s ‘F**k My Son!’ Might Make You Purge That Thanksgiving Turkey

By Preston BartaNovember 28, 2025

Brace yourself for a 35mm descent into depravity as the Texas Theatre dares to test audience limits with an x-rated horror film this weekend.

Woman performing on stage
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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photo illustration pod schools
Education

Much to the Dismay of Some Neighbors, a ‘Learning Pod’ in Oak Cliff is Saved By The Bill

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 26, 2025

A group of residents say an illegal school is operating at the end of their street. A pandemic-era state law says otherwise.

People shopping
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.

Film, TV & Streaming

Texas Theatre to Take Dallas Deeper Into the JFK Assassination This Weekend

By Austin ZookNovember 21, 2025

Get the tinfoil hats out, because pop culture historian Miriam Linna is ready to connect Dallas film The Giant Gila Monster to JFK, Jack Ruby and more.

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Critic's Notebook

Janet Jackson Was at Alan Palomo and DJ Sober’s LadyLove Party Saturday Night

By Eric DiepNovember 16, 2025

Janet Jackson was in Dallas on Saturday, hitting up DJ Sober’s monthly party at LadyLove to enjoy a cosmic disco voyage.

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