MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa: A Sonoma Weekend Destination

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa sits on a six-acre property just a short walk from Sonoma Plaza, making it easy for visitors to explore the town while staying somewhere peaceful and private. The grounds are filled with gardens, stone pathways, and seating areas where guests can relax with a glass of wine or enjoy the quiet morning air. The hotel has a mix of rooms and suites, many with fireplaces, private patios, or balconies. The rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, with soft linens, stylish furniture, and modern amenities like Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, giving visitors everything they need for a restful stay.

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Dallas’ Best-Kept Burger Secret: Chadeni’s for Burgers & Fries

Located in a modest strip on South Polk Street, Chadeni’s Dallas is the kind of neighborhood burger spot that makes you wonder why more people haven’t discovered it. There’s just burgers grilled to order, juicy and perfectly seasoned, served on toasted buns with fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, crisp pickles, and just the right amount of red onion. Every bite feels intentional; the kind of burger that makes you pause and enjoy it rather than just eat it.

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Figaro: The Man Who Makes the Opera Work

Every great comedy needs someone who knows everyone, fixes everything, and stays three steps ahead. In opera, that person is Figaro. In The Barber of Seville, he isn’t the romantic lead, but he is the reason the story moves at all. A barber by trade and a schemer by instinct, Figaro turns Count Almaviva’s impossible love problem into a fast-moving game of disguises, distractions, and perfectly timed interventions.

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What North Texans can Expect from the 2026 Crawfish Season

Crawfish season always arrives in North Texas a little unevenly. It doesn’t begin all at once, and it rarely follows a clean calendar date. What we see here depends almost entirely on how the season unfolds in Louisiana, where most of our crawfish are harvested. For 2026, the outlook suggests a familiar pattern rather than any major surprises.

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The Village’s Over Under Sports Bar Celebrates National Pizza Day Feb 9

Over Under is a sports bar in The Village that draws a steady mix of game-day crowds, after-work regulars, and groups looking for a casual place to eat and drink. With wall-to-wall TVs, a full bar, and a sizable patio, it’s designed for long stays whether there’s a big game on or not.

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Kouign‑Amann: Buttery, Caramelized Pastry Obsession

If you’ve ever seen a pastry that looks like a caramel-crusted croissant and wondered what it is, there’s a good chance you were staring at a kouign‑amann (pronounced “queen‑ah‑mahn”). This rich, flaky treat comes from a very unlikely origin story — and has quietly become one of the most talked-about pastries in cities like Dallas.

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Top Food at Disneyland & Where to Find

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If you think Disneyland is just rides and fireworks, think again. This place is a full-on theme park for your taste buds, and 2026 is no exception. Let’s start sweet: Dole Whip. That pineapple soft-serve is tangy, icy, and somehow magic in a cup. Grab one at the Tiki Juice Bar or Tropical Hideaway and try not to wear it. Spoiler: you’ll probably fail.

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The Crossbuck BBQ Curates a Supper Club You Won’t Want to Miss

The Crossbuck Supper Club turns the classic smokehouse on its head, offering a monthly five-course dining experience that’s as thoughtful as it is indulgent. Each evening is a carefully curated journey through the kitchen’s creativity, where slow-smoked meats and seasonal ingredients are transformed into dishes you won’t see on the regular menu.

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