Located in Irving at 8140 N MacArthur Blvd, Kafi BBQ is quietly rewriting what a barbecue destination can be. Owner Salahodeen Abdul-Kafi brings a meticulous eye to every cut, every smoke, and every flavor, creating plates that feel intentional, balanced, and unmistakably memorable.
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In Eataly NorthPark Center, Terra offers a refreshing escape from the city’s pace, transporting diners to a space that feels both elevated and intimate. The restaurant blends the casual elegance of a rooftop terrace with the warmth and aroma of wood-fired Italian cooking, creating an experience that is as sensory as it is social.
At the heart of Terra is its commitment to craftsmanship. The wood-fired grill takes center stage, infusing meats, seafood, and vegetables with a smoky depth that feels effortless yet deliberate. Housemade pastas echo traditional Italian techniques while highlighting local, seasonal ingredients. Dishes like Spaghetti Carbonara with silky eggs and crisp guanciale or Seasonal Ravioli bursting with fresh produce showcase a balance of flavor and precision that makes each bite memorable.
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For a moment, it sounded like a punchline: caviar at McDonald’s. The kind of rumor that feels engineered for disbelief, equal parts luxury fantasy and internet mischief. Yet the story carried just enough truth to blur the line between joke and reality, prompting a wave of curiosity about whether the world’s most recognizable fast-food chain had actually ventured into indulgent territory.
The reality was more restrained—and far more intentional. McDonald’s did not add caviar to its menu, nor was it available in restaurants. Instead, the brand released a tightly limited, online-only promotional giveaway that paired its iconic Chicken McNuggets with a small tin of genuine caviar. The offering was free, fleeting, and never meant to be ordered at the counter. Its purpose was not to change how McDonald’s feeds people, but to create a moment worth talking about.
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Since opening in 2018, The Charles—the inaugural concept from Dallas-based Duro Hospitality—has held a defining place in the city’s dining landscape. Now, the restaurant enters its next chapter with a thoughtful redesign and a refined culinary focus that honors its origins while moving decisively forward. The restaurant now takes on a reimagined look and feel.
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National Margarita Day calls for more than the usual salt-rimmed glass—and this year, Mexican Sugar is stepping it up. In a delicious collaboration with Texas favorite Henry’s Ice Cream, the restaurant is launching The Tejas Flight, a limited-time margarita trio inspired by bold Texas flavors and inventive craftsmanship.
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Eataly, the global Italian marketplace and culinary destination, has announced the return of Eataly Pizza Fest – Dallas, set for Sunday, April 19, 2026, outside Eataly Dallas at NorthPark Center. Now in its second year, the festival builds on the momentum of its 2025 debut and returns as the largest statewide celebration of pizza in Texas, bringing together more than 25 Texas-based pizzerie, live entertainment, and family-friendly experiences.
The outdoor event will unite an impressive roster of acclaimed pizzaioli from the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and across the state, offering over ten distinct styles of pizza. From modern Neapolitan and Roman-inspired pies to New York and Detroit-style favorites, the festival showcases the diversity and evolution of Texas’ pizza scene. Each ticket includes unlimited access to individual tasting stations, allowing guests to sample freely throughout the day.
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Salt & Straw, the Portland-born ice cream company has earned a national following not by relying on nostalgia alone, but by treating ice cream as a canvas for thoughtful, well-tested ideas. Its arrival signals confidence in Dallas as a place where diners are curious, engaged, and ready for concepts that reward attention without demanding pretension.
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid remains one of the most cherished achievements in American cinema, due in no small part to the rare alignment of inspired direction and iconic performances. Released in 1969 and directed by George Roy Hill, the film arrived at a moment when Hollywood was rethinking genre storytelling, and Hill proved ideally suited to guide that transition. His direction blends classic Western imagery with a modern, character-driven sensibility, allowing humor, romance, and melancholy to coexist without undermining one another.
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