Flashback Friday: Best and Worst of Dallas (Circa 1980)

The January 1980 issue of D Magazine covers the best and the worst that Dallas had to offer at the time. The feature lists the best unknown hamburger, worst offbeat bar entertainment, best bubblegum, and more. It’s a fun read.

Click the images below and take a step back in Dallas dining history.

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Flashback Friday: Best and Worst of Dallas (Circa 1980)

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