It’s tough to open a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic, and even more so following a controversy. After a brief closure following the surfacing of a recording with homophobic comments allegedly made by the bar’s owners, Redfield’s Tavern reopened Monday as Redfield’s Neighborhood Tavern. Redfield’s became a hot…
While we can’t wait to say goodbye to the dumpster fire that is 2020, we couldn’t close out the year without some safe, socially-distanced holiday cheer. We’ve compiled a list of 15 holiday events taking place in North Texas that you can enjoy from the safety of your home or…
A new burger joint is sliding to Lowest Greenville next week. Son of a Butcher opens its first standalone restaurant Monday, Dec. 14, and will offer a variety of sliders, milkshakes and fries. Son of a Butcher first opened in Legacy Hall last March. With the new location, the slider…
For a royal escape from the chaos of the pandemic, Royal 38 allows guests to sip quirky, fun cocktails on a spacious patio in The Union in Uptown. From the founders of HIDE — which has recently relocated from Deep Ellum to Lower Greenville — Royal 38 boasts a cocktail-focused…
When Dallas native Taylor Crumpton received the opportunity to write about an album for a book series by New York Times-best selling author Shea Serrano, she knew she had to document Dallas’ influence on hip-hop. Serrano selected five journalists from a pool of applicants to each write a 3,000-word essay…
The long-awaited Eataly Dallas — the first location in the state for the Italian food megacenter — is set to open at noon Dec. 9. Eataly Dallas will mark the seventh location in the United States and the 41st worldwide. The space in NorthPark Center will span across 46,000 square…
This past July, Christies Sports Bar and Grill announced they would close because of COVID-19 effects on business. Often dubbed “the Cheers of Uptown,” Christies was one of many restaurants to face pandemic-related closures in Dallas, leaving regulars disappointed. Although their original Facebook post said they would not reopen, Christies…
Phoenix-based Postino WineCafé will open next spring in Deep Ellum, offering a selection of wines, appetizers, light sandwiches and soups. With each location, Postino aims to fit into the surrounding community, so says the CEO. As the “uptowning” of Deep Ellum has been a hot topic for years, Postino CEO…
Although the Dallas neighborhoods Oak Lawn and Cedar Springs are technically part of Uptown, the potential “uptowning” of the gayborhood is imminent. Mike Ablon of real estate development giant PegasusAblon is looking to take The Strip to the next level by building two residential high rise buildings. One of the…
Hot off the butcher block is a concept boasting duality in downtown Plano. By day, Bar-Ranch Steak Co. is a quaint little butcher shop where you can grab a sandwich and a beer for lunch. But by night, it’s transformed into a luxury steakhouse. Bar-Ranch, located in the former spot…
We may not be able to graze through Dallas Heritage Village this year to taste creations by Dallas-Fort Worth’s favorite chefs, but Chefs For Farmers is bringing the food and fun to socially distanced settings throughout the city. Chefs For Farmers Reboot, an intimate, at-home reimagination of Chefs For Farmers,…
Anyone who’s ever applied for a job might have taken one of those personality tests that confront takers with a hypothetical problem and solution and ask them to respond by choosing one or two words: “Agree. Disagree. Strongly agree. Strongly disagree.” The aim is to gauge the applicant’s assertiveness as…
You may catch Julio Cesar Cedillo on your screen, but you won’t catch him living in Hollywood. This Texas-bred actor has a deep love for his Latin roots. Cedillo was born in Durango, Mexico. His father, a truck driver from Hebbronville in South Texas, met Cedillo’s mother and a baby…
There are several Italian restaurants in and around Dallas, but many fans of the cuisine complain that truly good Italian is hard to find here. At Partenope in downtown Dallas, husband-and-wife duo Megan and Dino Santonicola incorporate Neapolitan tradition throughout their restaurant. The restaurant’s name comes from the original name…
A Medical District sports bar is under fire after owners allegedly made homophobic comments. In a recording obtained by Dallas Voice, Redfield’s Tavern owners Joe Tillotson and Scott Cecill were identified (by a source to the Voice) as having expressed displeasure toward LGBTQ clientele and employees in a conversation with…
Dallas-based singer L25 has spent a lot of time trapped inside of her mind. Even before COVID, she had spent years reflecting on her life and undergoing necessary transformations to improve her own quality of living. Now, she is using her music as a means of recovery. Born Sarah Ledford,…
Two years ago, Ichigoh Ramen Lounge quietly took over the Deep Ellum space previously occupied by Tanoshii. It’s owned by George Itoh and Andy Tam, who came from New York City to Dallas after falling in love with the Deep Ellum neighborhood. Itoh has more than 26 non-consecutive years of…
We might not be able to go out and about in the streets right now, but Crushcraft Thai Eats is still serving some tasty dishes. Plus, many of the items are under $10 and make for filling, comforting meals. Your safest bet is home delivery, but if you go to…
It’s spooky season in Dallas, and as if this year hasn’t been horrifying enough, Halloween events are still happening. While this year’s Halloween festivities may look different from the drunken, scantily clad dance parties that many of us look forward to, many bars and venues are providing opportunities for you…
Immigration is an issue this election season, and a group of Dallas-Fort Worth artists and storytellers is looking to continue the dialogue by focusing on immigration in the community. Rock Your Heart Out will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 6 p.m. A free, virtual event by the Human…
The space that was once home to Bolsa is alive again, this time through the lens of Encina. Chef Matt Balke and co-owner Corey McCombs took inspiration from the former’s hometown of Uvalde for the restaurant. “Encina” is Spanish for “holm oak,” which is also the original name of Uvalde…
The 2020-21 school year looks different from anything we could’ve ever imagined, but several people are working behind the scenes to ensure the wellbeing of students. In Dallas ISD, chef Juanita Mejia has the role of bringing nutritious food to them. As a food specialist in the district, Mejia’s duties…
