Monthly Archives: September 2014

by Steven Doyle | September 3, 2014 · 1:06 pm

The Ultimate Parking Guide To Bishop Arts District

by Jon Daniel

The Bishop Arts restaurant district is now entrenched as a “go to” spot for Dallasites and tourists looking for a unique dining and shopping experience. The area offers a blend of locally owned restaurants and shops in a charming walkable environment. Additional restaurants and shops are opening every month as industrial and existing retail buildings are re-purposed. The Bishop Arts district now encompasses an almost 30 square block area south of Davis Street between Zang and Tyler.

So to get this out of the way – there is no parking problem in Bishop Arts. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | September 3, 2014 · 12:07 pm

First Look: Shiva’s — A Phoenix By Any Other Name

by Andrew Chalk

2014 shall be forever remembered, not only as the 100th anniversary of The Great War, but for being the year of an even more formative event in the history of mankind. I refer of course to the abrupt shuttering of Taj Express on Lemmon Avenue, the dilapidated shack of an Indian restaurant that essentially served the whole south-of-northwest-highway catchment area with Indian food.

Sure, it was all-buffet, all the time. Sure, the buffet only had about three meat dishes and about five veggies. Sure, it was closed Sunday (when everybody wants brunch). Sure, the tables and chairs appeared to have been reclaimed from a dump. Sure, the building looked like it would blow down if one of the passing homeless people as much as farted at it from twenty yards. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | September 3, 2014 · 11:00 am

Date Night in Dallas: Memorable Evenings For $100 Or Less

by Mike Marrero

Sometimes you experience an establishment where everything is always perfect; you have no want or need to move onto another destination for it suits the two of you time and time again. The restaurant we recommend this week for you to make your “spot” is Del Frisco’s Grille at 3232 McKinney Avenue in Dallas. When you get the right combination of quality, ambiance, and service… why go anywhere else? A couple should always have one special location they mutually love and trust that they will be pleased with again and again.

When you step into Del Frisco’s Grille, you get everything you pay for and then some. While meeting the budget of this column, you can still experience a great evening with superior product and service. Many times couples brush off or delay visits to great restaurants because they have the mindset they cannot afford to go. With a little help below, we should be able to show you how you can make just about any of your favorite restaurants your “spot.” Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | September 3, 2014 · 9:51 am

Henry’s Majestic To Open In Acme F&B Location

Dallas diners and drinkers will soon have a new oasis on McKinney Avenue. Set to open in October, Henry’s Majestic will quench your thirst and satiate your appetite in a comfortable setting where great ideas will be forged, enemies will become friends, bonds will be strengthened and memories will be made. Guests will experience an elevated yet approachable menu of small and large plate offerings featuring charcuterie from Meat Parlour. Two large bars will provide patrons with a comfortable place to enjoy an array of elixirs, an eclectic wine list or beers from near and far served from 24 taps in an approachable environment. Continue reading →