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In an Era of Jazz-Hands Restaurants, Ateliê Is the Authenticity Dallas Needs

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:51:32 -0600

Forget the theatrics. Ateliê is a much-needed dose of authenticity backed by culture, art and flavor, rooted in the historic Jefferson Boulevard.

The Top 50 Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:24:55 -0600

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

Domodomo Ko Is Dallas’ Best-Kept Sushi Secret

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:47:59 -0600

In a city full of high-priced sushi dinners, Domodomo Ko offers some fun and affordable options.

15 Dallas Patios So Good, You’ll Forget It’s Winter

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:28:17 -0600

The 10-day forecast mostly calls for sunny skies and cocktails on a patio (mostly!).

13 Restaurant Openings That Shaped Dallas Dining in 2025

Aaren Prody — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Dallas dining had a remarkable year with more than a dozen big openings.

10 Best Restaurants in Frisco

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:50:21 -0600

From dumplings and German street food to massive wine cellars, Frisco's got it all.

Double Feature: One of Texas’ Best Filmmakers Has Two New Films On Deck

Liam Gaughan — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:29:59 -0600

Richard Linklater has two very different new films out, but both are some of his best work yet.

The Trade is the Funniest Thing You’ll See in Dallas All Year

Simon Pruitt — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:21:58 -0500

The Trade is the Funniest Thing You’ll See in Dallas All Year" />As expected, Theatre Three’s audacious parody of the Luka Doncic trade is the closest thing we’ll get to closure.

The 11 Best Barbecue Spots in Dallas

Chris Wolfgang — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0500

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

The 16 Best Dallas Rooftops for Dining and Drinks

Hank Vaughn — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500

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