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Dallas Spot Makes List of Steakhouses 'Worth the Splurge'

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Aug 18, 2025

An article praised the "rise of ever greater levels of consumption," and, of course, Dallas was mentioned.

Tatsu's Dining Room Has Its Star, But You Won't Believe What Its Restroom Is Competing For

By Aaren Prody

Aug 14, 2025

Who knew the path to greatness for a restaurant is not on the plate, but in the bathroom?

The Most Booked Restaurants in the Dallas 'Burbs

By Aaren Prody

Aug 7, 2025

OpenTable’s latest list proves that the suburbs are eating very well.

Video: Dallas Coffee Shop Gets the Good Morning America Spotlight

By Aaren Prody

Jul 30, 2025

La La Land Kind Cafe in Southlake, which supports youths transitioning out of the foster care system, was featured on Good Morning America today. Watch the clip here.

4 North Texas Hotel Restaurants Ranked Best in the U.S.

By Tyler Daniels

Jul 29, 2025

A new dining guide featuring the best hotel restaurants in America includes several North Texas restaurants.

Paul McCartney Adds San Antonio to Tour But Where's Dallas?

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 24, 2025

The musical icon behind the Beatles and Wings is bringing his Got Back Tour to the United States this fall.

Dallas Bar Named Among Top Historic Bars in the U.S.

By Aaren Prody

Jul 24, 2025

We don't always want to go back to the 50s, but when we do, there's bourbon.

Dallas Fans Get the Clipse Reunion Show They've Waited Decades For

By Vanessa Quilantan

Jul 16, 2025

Clipse's Let God Sort Em Out tour comes through Dallas, remedying a 2009 show cancellation at The Granada.

These Dallas Ice Cream Shops Among the Best in U.S.

By Aaren Prody

Jul 9, 2025

We're all screaming for Yelp's new list of Top 100 ice cream shops.

This Dallas Pizzeria Just Made the Top 20 in the U.S. — For The 5th Year in a Row

By Aaren Prody

Jul 7, 2025

The Italians came, saw, and crowned Partenope (again).

Diddy Found Not Guilty of Sex Trafficking and Racketeering in Jury Verdict

By Eric Diep

Jul 2, 2025

Diddy has been acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, but convicted of lesser charges.

Everything to Know About the Diddy Trial: A Complete Timeline

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 2, 2025

We've been keeping tabs on the Diddy trial so that you don't have to. Be warned, it's all disturbing.

Dallas-Area Bagel Shop No. 7 in U.S. & Canada, and Has Expansion Plans

By Aaren Prody

Jun 26, 2025

Who would win in a fight over a bagel? An angry New Yorker or a passionate Yelp reviewer?

Popular South Dallas Cafe Featured on Good Morning America

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 20, 2025

We've long loved Full City Rooster, and now the whole world knows.

The Boomstick combo meal has a double burger, a foot-long cheese dog, a nacho tower.

This Texas Rangers Hot Dog Behemoth Is Ranked No. 5 in MLB

By Aaren Prody

Jun 20, 2025

The Rangers' Boomstick isn’t just a hot dog — it’s a full-on commitment. You might need a rain poncho.

Photos: Our Favorite Signs from the Dallas No Kings Protest

By Kelly Dearmore

Jun 14, 2025

Unlike other cities where trouble was reported, the crowds filling downtown Dallas streets stayed peaceful while being plenty colorful.

The 10 Most Booked Restaurants in Dallas

By Aaren Prody

Jun 10, 2025

People light up OpenTable to get a spot at these Dallas restaurants. Those must be some amazing fried artichokes.

Dallas' Most-Streamed Artist Taylor Swift Buys Back Rights for First Six Albums

By Eric Diep

May 30, 2025

In her shocking announcement, Swift wrote on her website, "All of the music I've ever made now belongs to me."

Underground Cocktail Den Nominated for Best Hotel Bar in U.S.

By Aaren Prody

May 23, 2025

One of our favorite watering holes in the city, with a stellar dirty martini, is up for a big award. As it should be.

Two North Texas Spots Among Best Doughnut Shops in U.S.

By Simon Pruitt

May 22, 2025

Yelp has feelings on two area doughnut shops. They might be a drive, but apparently worth it.

National Spotlight

2 Dallas Creators Among 2025's 'Most Influential'

Palato in Frisco Named in Top 10

National Spotlight

2 Dallas Creators Among 2025's 'Most Influential'

Palato in Frisco Named in Top 10

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