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Best Lists

The Best New Restaurants in Dallas 2017

By Eve Hill-Agnus | 2 years ago From humble taco stands in West Dallas to opulent steakhouses in the Design District, the year's best meals were all over the map.

History

Dallas Through a Lost Lens: Photos From the 1940s and ’50s

By Connell R. Miller Jr. | 2 years ago For years my dad roamed the city, large format camera in hand, capturing moments big and small. Here his photos are published for the first time.

History

Where Dallas’ Oldest History Goes to Die

By Laray Polk | 2 years ago In a basement at SMU, an archaeologist is trying to save North Texas' prehistory. Her work shows us how recklessly Dallas has built a modern city.

Junk Food

With This Travel Kit, You Can Eat S’mores Anywhere, Anytime

By Catherine Downes | 1 year ago It's a portable campfire, complete with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.

Fashion

Meet the Black Dandies

By S. Holland Murphy | 2 years ago Some of the most stylish men in North Texas—and they’ve got the Instagram pics to prove it.

Visual Arts

Look Inside Legacy West’s Glimmering New Hotel

By Stacy Girard | 2 years ago The Renaissance Dallas, the Sam Moon Group's latest venture, unites heritage and contemporary art.

Restaurants

Park Cities Families Have a New Seafood Spot in Hudson House

By Catherine Downes | 2 years ago Be sure to try the American Tuna Tower at the latest venture from the team behind East Hampton Sandwich Co.

Gyms

Roka Outfits Olympians from Its Design District HQ

By Caitlin Clark | 2 years ago The sports apparel brand has won over triathletes as well as celebrities like Zac Efron and Daisy Ridley.

Restaurants

Hello Dumpling Takes You to Beijing

By Eve Hill-Agnus | 2 years ago Welcome to the new East Dallas neighborhood dumpling spot. Chopsticks. Chile Oil. Go.

Eat This Now!

Eat This Now: Deviled Eggs from Overeasy at the Statler

By Catherine Downes | 2 years ago The upscale diner in the reborn downtown hotel serves up delightful 'deviled egg insanity' as a starter.

Regional Mexican

The Best Christmas Tamales in Dallas

By Catherine Downes | 2 years ago Our favorite holiday tradition is shucking a tamale.

Shopping

The Best Nose in Dallas

By Stacy Girard | 2 years ago Forty Five Ten's fragrance aficionado will sniff out the perfect bottle for your unique 'scent profile.'

Real Estate

I Let My Beloved Lakewood Heights Home Become an Airbnb

By Joe Tone | 2 years ago Our house became a home. When we sold it and left Dallas, it became something else entirely.

Bar Review

Feed Company Is a Dream Come True

By Tara Nieuwesteeg | 2 years ago The Lowest Greenville eatery and bourbon lounge seems to have emerged from the fantasies of plaid-wearing dudes in their 30s.

Shopping

Jack Mason’s Deep Ellum Headquarters Is a Folksy Dream Come True

By S. Holland Murphy | 2 years ago Take a tour of the accessory brand’s canine-friendly offices and cleverly refurbished Airstream.

Restaurant Review

Corrientes 348 Brings Argentine Asado Culture to Dallas

By Eve Hill-Agnus | 2 years ago The new restaurant, which replaced the former Stephan Pyles in this downtown spot, gets some things right. Just not what you'd expect.

Visual Arts

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Steps Up

By Annie Wiles | 2 years ago Under a new artistic director—just the second in its history—Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s 41st season explores new creative terrain.

Personalities

The Most Famous Voice in North Texas Jingles

By S. Holland Murphy | 2 years ago Jim Clancy leads Vocal Majority, a 150-member men's chorus. But you probably know him better for two words: 'Westway Ford.'

Visual Arts

The Real Meaning of the Robert E. Lee Statue

By Peter Simek | 2 years ago Removing the Confederate sculpture in Oak Lawn was necessary and overdue. But it reminds us of the power that art holds, for good and ill.

Books

3 New Books You Need to Read

By Zac Crain | 2 years ago Check out these North Texas-connected tomes about basketball and other things, basketball, and other things.

Holidays

5 Gift Boxes To Grab This Holiday Season

By Megan Ziots | 2 years ago These Dallas companies gather the goods and wrap them up into beautiful gifts, allowing you to focus on the fun part: giving.

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