Flashback Friday: Best & Worst of Dallas 1985

What was hot in Dallas’ dining scene circa 1985? Hans Mueller Sausage Co. for their heaping plates of fresh knackwurst and bratwurst, The Wine Press Bar & Bistro for their crusty bread, imported cheese, entrées, and atmosphere, and Chili’s (that right, Chili’s) for their gigantic, frosty margaritas. So, what was unhip? Click the images below to find out.

Flashback Friday

Arts & Entertainment

VideoFest Lives Again Alongside Denton’s Thin Line Fest

Bart Weiss, VideoFest’s founder, has partnered with Thin Line Fest to host two screenings that keep the independent spirit of VideoFest alive.

By Austin Zook

Local News

Poll: Dallas Is Asking Voters for $1.25 Billion. How Do You Feel About It?

The city is asking voters to approve 10 bond propositions that will address a slate of 800 projects. We want to know what you think.

By Bethany Erickson

Basketball

Dallas Landing the Wings Is the Coup Eric Johnson’s Committee Needed

There was only one pro team that could realistically be lured to town. And after two years of (very) middling results, the Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Sports Recruitment and Retention delivered.

By Mike Piellucci

One brand, four magazines.

Flashback Friday: Best & Worst of Dallas 1985

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