Colder Weather (Some Days) Means Soup

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We have made plenty of lists in the past, and certainly soup has been a big draw for the cold, wintery months such as we are experiencing. One of our favorite soups comes from King’s Noodles (read about that place here). There are plenty of mainstays in Dallas such as Fearing’s tortilla soup, a recipe that will not, and should not ever leave that menu. Other perennials include the marshmallow soup at Rise No. 1 which is actually a rich tomato soup with pillows of roasted goat cheese.

Make a better soup and the world will beat down your door, especially when it is 25 degrees in Dallas.

Today we offer a list of some recent favorites. You will want to check these out in your travels about town this week. We do not mention all of our favorites today, but will catch up to more soon. Continue reading

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Haute Sweets Patisserie is the Dallas Bakery that Matters

Haute Sweets Patisserie is the bakery people turn to when they’re feeding more than themselves. Birthdays, showers, office parties, holidays—this is where Dallas hosts go when dessert needs to look good, taste better, and work for a crowd.

What sets Haute Sweets apart is range. This is not a one-note pastry case. You can build an entire dessert spread here, mixing textures, flavors, and styles so there’s something for everyone without it feeling chaotic.

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Brick & Bones Moves Down the Street, but the Chicken Steals the Show

After years as a Deep Ellum fixture on Elm Street, Brick & Bones has moved just a few blocks over to a new, roomier home at 2651 Commerce Street, #100 in Dallas. The relocation gives the restaurant more breathing room—better seating, a covered patio, and a layout that finally matches how busy this place gets. But the address change doesn’t alter the reason people keep showing up. The chicken is still the point.

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Where to Find Delicious Fajitas in Dallas

Fajitas didn’t start as a restaurant showpiece. They were borderland thrift food, born from ranch work and backyard grills, built around tough cuts made tender by fire, salt, and time. Somewhere between South Texas and North Texas, they became theater: sizzling platters, billowing steam, the smell announcing itself before the plate ever hits the table. In Dallas, fajitas are less a menu item than a loyalty test. Everyone has a place they swear by, usually learned young, argued loudly, and defended for life.

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Urban Italia Opens on Friday, January 9 in Dallas’ Victory Park

The Dallas dining scene is no stranger to reinvention, but every so often a new opening feels like a statement. This week, Tivona Group, the Dallas-based hospitality company behind the acclaimed Indian fine-dining destination Sanjh, steps into a new lane with the arrival of Urban Italia, opening Friday, January 9, in Victory Park. Located at 3030 Nowitzki Way, the restaurant brings Italian-American cooking into sharp, modern focus—equal parts memory, technique, and appetite.

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Pusoy ZingPlay Gift Code and Smart New Year Play

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Five of Dallas’s Best Vegan Restaurants Worth a Visit + Troy Gardner

Dallas has evolved into one of the South’s most exciting destinations for plant‑based dining, with vegan restaurants offering deeply satisfying comfort food, bold global flavors, and thoughtful chef‑driven menus. Below are five vegan eateries that showcase just how creative and rich plant‑based cuisine can be in this city.

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Three Sparkling Wines Worth Popping This Season

There’s a sparkling wine for every occasion—whether you’re celebrating big, hosting a cozy dinner, or simply treating yourself after a long week. With so many options on the shelf, it helps to have a few reliable bottles in mind across a range of budgets. Here are three standouts, from approachable to luxe, each with its own personality.

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