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Happiest Hour exterior and entrance

Best Restaurants Near the American Airlines Center to Pregame the Stars, Mavs and Shows

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 17, 2025

Fortunately there are great restaurants and bars near the AAC to make a whole day (and night) of it.

Prince Street Pizza

Prince Street Pizza Sets Dallas Opening Date

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 16, 2025

They’re New Yorking the water to make it more authentic.

Bailey Island, Maine boats and lobster crates

Plano is Getting a $9.99 Lobster Roll—Should Dallas Be Jealous?

By Aaren ProdyOctober 16, 2025

Plano is getting an affordable lobster roll … interesting.

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Dallas Is Getting a Taste of the World’s Only Michelin-Starred Taqueria

By Aaren ProdyOctober 15, 2025

CDMX’s most famous taco stand takes over Dallas, for two weeks. Why? Basketball, obs.

$4 Texas Twinkies Are Back at Hutchins BBQ, for 1 Day Only

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 14, 2025

Hutchins BBQ has some mean (and by that we mean tasty) Texas Twinkies.

Chef Misti Norris

Chef Misti Norris Channels Petra and the Beast with New Dinner Series

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 11, 2025

The Old East Dallas cocktail lounge, which houses Norris’ Rainbowcat kitchen, will also host a monthly dinner.

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Ayahuasca Cantina Oak Cliff

A Taste of the Third Eye: Observer Supper Club at Ayahuasca

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 10, 2025

Support not only free journalism, but a local gem that helps make Dallas a fascinating city to live (and eat) in.

Hurtados brisket and sides

Landman-Approved Barbecue Spot Fires Up New Location at a Popular North Texas Brewery

By Tyler DanielsOctober 9, 2025

The award-winning barbecue spot is pulling up a food truck to a brewery in Richardson.

flaming marg at el molino

Upscale Fajita and Marg Spot Opens Soon in Snider Plaza, Here’s a Peek

By Aaren ProdyOctober 9, 2025

They only serves enchiladas and fajitas. Wait. Is this an upscale Joe T’s?

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a pepperoni and sausage pizza from good side.

The 15 Best Pizza Spots in Dallas

By Angie Quebedeaux and OthersOctober 8, 2025

When it comes to pizza, Dallas just about has it all.

Tacos from La Salsa in Dallas.

Dallas Area Taqueria Joins Lineup of Top 100 Taco Spots in the U.S.

By Aaren ProdyOctober 7, 2025

Dallas only had one taco shop crack the top 100.

Sushi Plate at Thai Square

This Buy-Two-Get-One-Free Sushi Deal in Sunnyvale Is Easy Money

By Sean StroudOctober 6, 2025

This small sushi spot doesn’t just boast great prices, the food is good, too.

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Peking Duck Tacos at Dragon Casa

Taste Tested: Peking Duck Tacos at Dragon Casa

By Hank VaughnOctober 6, 2025

This sister concept to Dragon House in Far North Dallas is a Chinese-Mexican fusion spot with tasty Peking Duck tacos.

patacon sandwich at burnt bbq

A Dallas Barbecue Joint Has a Secret Venezuelan Menu

By Simon PruittOctober 3, 2025

At Burnt BBQ and Tacos, a Venezuelan kitchen staff has quietly put together a delicious taste of South American flavors.

bagels from K&L Bagels

Does Dallas Have Bagel-Mania?

By Simon PruittOctober 3, 2025

In the mood for bagels? You’re in luck.

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Wagyu beef cheek agnolotti

Meridian’s Return: New Look, New Chef and a Fire-Fueled Menu

By Aaren ProdyOctober 2, 2025

The Village restaurant will (re)open on Oct. 17, which we have marked on our calendars.

Buffalo Hirsch Bar

Buffalo Hirsch, An Open-Air Cocktail Truckyard, Opens in Lewisville

By Simon PruittOctober 2, 2025

Nightlife in Lewisville has a new capitol, and it’s Buffalo Hirsch.

seafood tower at Avra

The 12 Biggest Dallas Restaurant Openings of September

By Aaren ProdyOctober 2, 2025

An eclectic roster of restaurant openings in Dallas kicked off the early fall season. 

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The interior of Swizzle was moody and dark.

The 12 Biggest Restaurant Closures of Summer 2025

By Aaren Prody and OthersOctober 1, 2025

Dallas’ dining scene is loud and fun, but also struggling. Kind of like … nevermind.

Palomino Ranch near Deep Ellum

Bottled Blonde To Reopen as Palomino Ranch, Here’s a Peek

By Aaren ProdyOctober 1, 2025

The large restaurant and bar along Good Latimer is ready for a TX/OU debut.

cheesesteak sandwich from Cheesesteak House

18 Insanely Good Dallas Meals for $10 or Less

By Angie Quebedeaux and OthersSeptember 30, 2025

We’ve found bowls of pho, cheesesteaks and burgers better than they have any business being at these prices.

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Sister Grove Dinner Series

‘Coming Home’ Dinner Series in Van Alstyne from Chef Who Beat Bobby Flay

By Nick ReynoldsSeptember 30, 2025

The chef, Vijay Sadhu, appeared on Beat Bobby Flay, where he did exactly that.

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