Friday, Feb. 28 Ron Bultongez: Birthday Show 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 House of Blues Free (with RSVP) American Idol alumnus Ron Bultongez is free from his old label and doing better than ever. Ring in his 24th year at a free show, where he will be performing new music…
While Dallas is home to many great restaurants, sometimes it’s hard to stay afloat. This month we saw the closures of several Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants, many of which came as a shock. Here are some local bars and pubs to which we said goodbye in February. Burger Street East Dallas…
Don’t be fooled by the bright, Instagram-friendly lighting, the ivory aesthetic and the shelves of wine. The new Foxtrot Market locations you’ve seen in Uptown and University Park are very much approachable. Sure, the idea of an “elevated” bodega may elicit a few eye-rolls, but Chicago-based Foxtrot, surprisingly, is an…
From the minds of Street’s Fine Chicken, Liberty Burger and an old favorite, Snookie’s, comes Roy G’s, a rainbow-themed bar offering a spectrum of shots, cocktails and bar food. Roy G’s occupies the space formerly held by Zephyr Bakery Cafe and has since been revamped to a dive bar. Inside…
Latin music is no longer a trend. It’s part of the U.S. mainstream now and it’s here to stay. I mean, come on; when your favorite pop star reveals the tracklist of their upcoming album, nine times out of 10, you’ll see a Bad Bunny or a J. Balvin feature…
Friday, Feb. 21 Off The Cuff Presents Sisqo 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 Off the Cuff Free-ish Oooo, this weekend so scandalous. Take it back to the ‘90s at Off the Cuff and party with the one and only Sisqo. You don’t even have to wear a thong-th-thong-thong-thong. Bollywood Beatz…
It’s not hard to find a good ramen joint in Dallas. There’s probably a ramen shop within walking distance of your apartment. Contrary to the stereotype, though, eating ramen every day may burn a hole in your wallet. Sure, you can buy several blocks of Maruchan ramen for 25 cents…
In the streaming era, a solid, cohesive album is rare, as many label heads ask musicians to instead deliver (hit) singles. On her sophomore album Almadura, Ileana Cabra, better known as iLe, reminds us of the high art present in a thematic album. Almadura is a collection of Latin pop tracks,…
Friday, February 14 Sweet Broken Hearts: Love Songs & Sad Songs with Mike Randall 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 Double Wide Free-ish Not feeling festive this Valentine’s Day? Mike Randall and The High Roads will be playing all of your favorite gloomy tunes at Double Wide. Because sometimes a couple…
If you thought yoga pants were revealing, then wait until you hear about the next level: naked yoga.
It’s no secret that many of Dallas’ chefs and restaurateurs are products of El Centro College’s Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality program. People such as Chris Vogeli of III Forks and Janice Provost of Parigi are among alumni of the junior college and constantly recruit students of the program to work…
Scented products inspired by … erogenous zones … seem to be the latest home goods trend. Last month, Gwyneth Paltrow released a candle that smells, she says, like her vagina, to coincide with the premiere of her Netflix docuseries The Goop Lab. Erykah Badu announced last week that she will…
Kyle St. Clair opened his restaurant without knowing what would be on the menu. After working as an attorney, St. Clair turned his hobby of barbecue into a business: One90 Smoked Meats. Before opening One90, St. Clair and his friends would sell smoked meats out of his backyard. At the…
Friday, February 7 Purple Rain 1st Friday 8 p.m., Friday, February 7 The Island Spot (Oak Cliff) $8 Nothing compares 2 Prince. At The Island Spot this Friday, DJ Scorpio will be spinning all of Prince’s greatest hits. Try some jerk chicken wings and rum punch cocktails and party like…
If you scroll down Dallas native Chrysta Miller’s beautiful Instagram, you will find she has baked different types of iced cookies for occasions on varying themes. Miller is a master of shapes, colors and design, and she thrives when she is able to create freely. Miller launched Cookies by Chrysta…
We’ve got just a little over a week until Valentine’s Day. If you’re taken, then you definitely have plans in mind (or at least that’s the lie you told your partner). If you’re single, that’s great too, but just because you’re alone doesn’t mean you have to be lonely. It’s…
You might think one of Dallas’ better steakhouses may burn a hole in your wallet, but III Forks has a happy hour when guests can have wine, cocktails and filling bites at a discounted price. During happy hour, from 4 to 7 p.m. daily, wine by the glass and draft…
At any time of the day, you can find Savor in Klyde Warren Park filled with Dallasites and tourists alike. The glass-encased restaurant allows guests beautiful views of Klyde Warren and food crafted by executive chef Luke Rogers. Earlier this year, Rogers won Texas’ Chef of the Year award for…
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and with so many great restaurants in Dallas, it’s hard to choose where you will be taking the love of your life (or the Hinge match you’ve known for a month) for the dinner portion. Yup, dinner is still a must on date nights, so…
Friday, January 31 HEXA Launch Party 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 HEXA Coworking Free Celebrate innovation and technology at Richardson’s new co-working space. Learn about how Richardson is on its way to becoming a new technological ecosystem. Plus, partake in great networking opportunities. Tayla Parx at House of Blues 7…
In honor of Black History Month, Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que and Home Cooking is offering guests a low-cost meal with a valuable educational opportunity. For only $10.50, guests can purchase what’s called a shoebox lunch, packed with your choice of barbecue entrees, a side, a dessert and a piece of fruit…
With a presidential election near, it’s vital we educate ourselves on the issues most important to us. The stakes are higher than ever, and it’s important that we surround ourselves with individuals of all kinds and work together to accomplish our political goals. Yes, we’re still in the food section…
