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Dallas Life

Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support in North Texas

By Aria BellFebruary 24, 2026

Put your money where your hashtags are this Black History Month and beyond and support Black-owned businesses in Dallas.

A huge chicken and biscuit sandwich on a plate.
Restaurants

Best Brunch in Dallas: 12 Top Spots for 2026 (Updated)

By Aaren Prody and OthersFebruary 24, 2026

From $5 mimosas in Deep Ellum to skillet pancakes with smoked honey butter in Plano, here are the 12 best brunch spots in Dallas for 2026.

Dairy-ette is a classic diner straight out of 1956.
Opinion | Reader Response

Readers Share Their Favorite Old Dallas Restaurants

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 23, 2026

Prince Hamburgers, Charcoal Broiler, Highland Park Cafeteria and Celebration are some of the most beloved and long-standing gems in Dallas.

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Critic's Notebook

The 15 Best Venues To Catch a Punk Show in DFW

By Vera "Velma" Hernandez and OthersFebruary 22, 2026

Punk never dies, especially not at these North Texas moshing grounds.

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Restaurants

10 Oldest Dallas Restaurants That Are Local Institutions

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 18, 2026

In a city of churn-and-burn dining, these icons prove staying power lies in execution, not hype.

cenzo's pizza and wine
Restaurants

Dallas’ Best Cheap Eats for Every Day of the Week

By Simon Pruitt and OthersFebruary 17, 2026

We mapped out a week’s worth of the best cheap food deals in the city so you don’t have to. Monday through Sunday, we’ve got you covered

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Ruins in Deep Ellum
Bars & Breweries

The Ultimate Dallas Bar Guide

By Desiree Gutierrez and OthersFebruary 13, 2026

From dive bars to vinyl-spinning DJs at low-key lounges, there’s a vibe and style for everyone in Dallas.

A shrimp po'boy, red beans and rice and gumbo at Bucky's
Restaurants

Best Cajun Food in Dallas: A Fat Tuesday Guide

By Terrance Porter and OthersFebruary 13, 2026

It’s Mardi Gras, y’all. Get some crawfish and Hurricanes.

Critic's Notebook

Where to Find an Actual Vinyl DJ Set in Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 12, 2026

For the analog listeners living in this digital world.

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Concerts

Take Your Music Lover to One of These Shows This Valentine’s Day

By Austin ZookFebruary 11, 2026

Does falling in love at a metal show count as a hopeless place?

Ruins in Dallas
Bars & Breweries

Love on a Budget: A Guide to Dive Bars and Cheap Date Ideas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 11, 2026

Low-key elite food, restrooms with character and maybe even a stripper pole. All on a budget.

The lasagna bianca at Radici
Restaurants

The Definitive Guide to Dallas Italian: 15 Restaurants Worth the Hype

By Aaren Prody and OthersFebruary 10, 2026

For many, there are few things as comforting as a bowl of pasta. Here’s our list of great Italian restaurants around Dallas.

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The Charlotte
Restaurants

The 10 Most Booked Restaurants in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 10, 2026

You could throw a dart on a map and (almost) anywhere it lands would be better than an atrocity that sells truffle fries for $20. But here we are.

Wuthering Heights
Film, TV & Streaming

Your Guide for a Cinematic Love Story with Valentine’s Day Screenings in North Texas

By Preston BartaFebruary 9, 2026

Heart-shaped pasta? Titanic-level snuggles under the stars? The dinner & a movie lovers are in for something sweet in DFW.

Ricky's Hot Chicken
Restaurants

I Can’t Feel My Face: A Guide to the Spiciest Dishes in Dallas

By Tyler DanielsFebruary 5, 2026

We found Dallas spiciest dishes, as recommended by fans and chefs.

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Critic's Notebook

6 Artists To Check Out if You’re Excited for Bad Bunny´s Super Bowl Performance

By Baylie VikeFebruary 4, 2026

If you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know his music well, you might want to queue up these pop-reggaeton superstars and local favorites alike.

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Critic's Notebook

Listen: a Cold Weather Playlist to Soundtrack Your Weekend in Dallaska

By Carly May GravleyJanuary 27, 2026

Consider this a prescription of sorts for the cabin fever.

Dallas Rapper Zillionaire Doe
Concerts

The 8 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Concerts Still to Come in North Texas This Winter

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJanuary 26, 2026

From Zillionaire Doe to Chaka Kahn and Patti LaBelle, North Texas has so many concerts you don’t want to miss this winter.

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Dallas Life

Tired of Bars? Dallas Has Many Other Third Spaces

By Alec Spicer and OthersJanuary 22, 2026

Your favorite third space doesn’t have to require sticky floors and a hangover. Here are nine spots in the city that offer a different kind of fun.

Observer top 50 restaurants
Restaurants

The Top 50 Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 16, 2026

Here’s your local guide to the best locally owned restaurants in Dallas. Let’s go eat!

Critic's Notebook

The 13 Best Dallas Clubs for Dancing Till You Drop

By Dallas Observer Music StaffJanuary 8, 2026

Ready to light up the dance floor, Dallas? These clubs are the best spots to make it happen.

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Concerts

These Artists Are Not Coming to Dallas This Year Because They Canceled Their Shows

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 6, 2026

We’ve told you who is stopping by North Texas this year, and now we’re telling you who is not. Life is all about balance, right?

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