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The Best Things To Do in Dallas Sept. 22-28

By Diamond Rodrigue
Sep 22, 2021

Based on the book Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed, the Dallas Theater Center presents the play Tiny Beautiful Things.
Elephant East to Open this Fall in the Harwood District; Meet the Chef

By Alex Gonzalez
Sep 20, 2021

An adventurous new pan-Asian concept is landing in the Harwood District. Elephant East will open its doors later this fall and will be spearheaded by chef Thomas Griffin.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas Sept. 15-21

By Diamond Rodrigue
Sep 15, 2021

It’s officially time for pumpkin patches and spooky fun as the Gaylord Texan Resort (1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine) hosts its second annual Goblins and Giggles now through Oct. 31.
Saturday Morning Ice Cream and Zalat Move into The Exchange Food Hall

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Sep 15, 2021

The Exchange food hall at the AT&T Discovery District in downtown Dallas has welcomed a couple of new neighbors to its ever-growing belly.
Aloha, Y'all: Hawaiian Bros. Plans Big Expansion Across North Texas

By Alyssa High
Sep 14, 2021

Those seeking a little taste of Hawaii will be in for a treat as Hawaiian Bros expands into five new locations this fall.
Dakota's Iconic Steakhouse Returns

By Alex Gonzalez
Sep 13, 2021

After a 16-month hiatus, Dakota’s Steakhouse is back and it’s beautiful, baby. New owner Meredith McEneny and chef Ji Kang are ringing in a new era of the iconic underground steakhouse.
Restaurant Openings: CraftKitchen Expands to Frisco and Seasons 114 to Open in Southlake

By Alyssa High
Sep 13, 2021

Seasons 114 Kitchen, a first-floor addition to the incoming Westin Southlake Hotel, is a scratch kitchen with a vibrant bar that will serve Southern-influenced plates for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Mot Hai Ba in Victory Park Closes for Good

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Brian Reinhart
Sep 10, 2021

Mot Hai Bai in Victory Plaza is no longer taking reservations. According to their profile on Open Table, they have closed for good.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas Sept. 8-14

By Diamond Rodrigue
Sep 8, 2021

If there’s anything the world needs now, it’s the understanding that we aren’t all that different. And National Anthems, part of the Elevator Project and presented by Verdigris Ensemble, will make its Texas premier on Thursday, September 9 at the Winspear Opera House (2403 Flora St.) embracing that very sentiment.
Milkshake Concepts (a la Vidorra and Stirr) Extends Midas Touch with The Finch

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Sep 8, 2021

The group behind some of the buzziest restaurants and bars in Dallas continues its vast expansion. Milkshake Concepts brands include Stirr, Vidorra, Citizen, Serious Pizza,
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to Open Five Local 24-Hour Automats

By Alyssa High
Sep 7, 2021

In the midst of a pandemic, social distancing and exposure concerns make running a restaurant where patrons feel safe difficult.
Thunderbird Pies: Corporate Finally Listened, Mother F****er, and We’re Glad They Did

By Angie Quebedeaux
Sep 6, 2021

Many of you twitterers who follow Cane Rosso, Zoli’s and Thunderbird Pies witnessed an epic smackdown this July when one loyal fan of the Detroit-style pizza being served at the “ghost kitchen” of Thunderbird Pies (i.e., Zoli’s Pizza) was upset he could only order his favorite pizza Monday through Thursday.
Texas Theatre Officially Opens Its Second Floor, 165-Seat Screen

By Danny Gallagher
Sep 6, 2021

The historic Texas Theatre is now a two-screen movie theater.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas August 25-31

By Diamond Rodrigue
Aug 25, 2021

Based on the novel by L. Frank Baum and featuring music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, the timeless musical Wizard of Oz makes its way to the Driegert Theatre (770 N Coit Road, Richardson) now through August 29.
News of this Sweet Shop Closing Put Us in a Daze

By Kristina Rowe
Aug 25, 2021

One of the most fun sweet treat shops in Richardson will be closing soon, and we’re pretty sad about it. You would be too if you love donuts, ice cream,
Del Sur Tacos Opens a Third Location in North Dallas, Here's What You Should Order

By Brian Reinhart
Aug 23, 2021

Del Sur Tacos has prospered at two locations on opposite ends of Dallas: one deep in the heart of Oak Cliff, south of the Trinity River, and the other 35 miles to the north, in McKinney. On Aug. 25, Del Sur’s third location debuts,
Hurtado Expands, Revolver Vamooses and Rodeo Bar Is Revived

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Aug 20, 2021

We just posted a long list of openings and closings a couple of weeks ago, yet already there are some notable moves. First, Hurtado Barbecue in Arlington is expanding to Little Elm...
Dakota's Reopens Sept. 13, Get Your Ressie Now

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Aug 18, 2021

Dallas' iconic subterranean steakhouse has undergone a renovation and is set to reopen on Sept. 13. The 37-year old downtown restaurant shuttered after the pandemic hit in May 2020. Meredith McEneny then swooped in and saved the space. For a decade she's assisted her husband — Tim McEneny who owns...
Chip’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers Expands to Beckley Avenue in Oak Cliff

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Aug 10, 2021

Fans of Chip’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers will be excited to hear the local burger spot is expanding with a new location in Oak Cliff on Beckley Avenue.
Thunderbird Pies & Cow Tipping Creamery Are on the Move to East Dallas

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Aug 9, 2021

Thunderbird Pies packed its bags last week and bid adieu to its temporary home inside Zoli’s pizza in Addison. It's moving to new digs in East Dallas.

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