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Restaurants

Best Restaurants Near the American Airlines Center to Pregame the Stars, Mavs and Shows

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 17, 2025

Fortunately there are great restaurants and bars near the AAC to make a whole day (and night) of it.

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Books

Best of Dallas 2025: A Once-Upon-a-Time Storyteller Who Faced the Dragons Herself

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 25, 2025

Cassie Nova never expected to lead a children’s story time, but she and the kids loved it. Conservatives didn’t.

Akwete Tyhimba at Pan-African Connection
Books

Best of Dallas 2025: Pan-African Connection Is Where History Won’t Be Hidden

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 23, 2025

Owner Akwete Tyehimba aims to dispel myths, promote positive images and build community.

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Books

Best of Dallas 2025: Deep Vellum’s Founder Opens a Window to the World

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 22, 2025

Will Evans, the founder of Deep Vellum Books, sees a booming Dallas literary and cultural scene. It just needs to be able to tell its story.

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Restaurants

Jamaica Mi Hungry Is an Island Outpost in South Dallas (with Oxtail Eggrolls)

By Simon PruittSeptember 20, 2025

Ever had an oxtail egg roll? Find some at Jamaica Mi Hungry, which makes for a spicy road trip stop.

Dallas Life

Best of Dallas 2025 Is Here. It’s a Big D Book Fair

By Patrick WilliamsSeptember 18, 2025

Our Best of Dallas issue is live and on newsstands, ready to be your guide to the top shops, restaurants, people and places.

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The Best Restaurant Near AT&T Stadium in Arlington

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 12, 2025

Headed to a game at AT&T Stadium? Here are the best spots around Arlington to grab a bite.

espresso martini at tiny victories
Bars & Breweries

The 20 Best Happy Hour Deals in Dallas Right Now

By Simon Pruitt and OthersJuly 29, 2025

Going out for dinner and drinks? In this economy? Luckily, these Dallas spots have great happy hour deals.

Bluefin tuna breakdown.
Restaurants

The Best Sushi Restaurants in Dallas Including Some Unsung Heroes

By Aaren ProdyJuly 24, 2025

Fish so fresh, you’d think it swam here. (It actually flew, but still.)

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The 11 Best Barbecue Spots in Dallas

By Chris WolfgangJune 10, 2025

Just in time for Father’s Day, we’ve updated our list of best barbecue in Dallas County, which includes newcomer Kafi.

Bars & Breweries

The 16 Best Dallas Rooftops for Dining and Drinks

By Hank Vaughn and OthersMarch 20, 2025

Soak up the sun and skyline at these rooftop patios where the drinks and food flow.

Restaurants

A Guide to Dallas’ Top Bagel Spots

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 14, 2024

Bagels arouse strong emotions in people, like well-done steaks and pineapple on pizza. Or cilantro.

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Restaurants

A Highly Volatile Opinion on The Best Damn Sandwich in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 9, 2024

Maybe it’s not for everyone, but the fried bologna sandwich at Cenzo’s is no laughing matter.

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Restaurants

12 Prettiest Places to Eat and Drink in Dallas

By Aaren Prody and OthersFebruary 2, 2024

There’s no question that beautiful surroundings make dining experiences more memorable. Here are some of our favorites.

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