After days of being cooped up indoors due to snow, Dallasites deserve a culinary adventure to warm their hearts and fill their plates. This weekend, explore these locally owned gems that bring the city’s unique flavors to life. From the best chicken fried steak to upscale dining and comfort food, here’s where you can make up for lost time and help out the restaurants that are local and lost revenue that will keep the lights on.
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This Valentine’s Day, elevate your romantic celebration with an unforgettable evening at SĒR Steak + Spirits, perched on the 27th floor of the iconic Hilton Anatole in Dallas. From February 12–15, 2025, couples are invited to indulge in an exquisite three-course prix-fixe menu while basking in breathtaking skyline views and the restaurant’s refined ambiance.
The culinary journey begins with delicacies like Oysters & Pearls crowned with osetra caviar, followed by the sumptuous Olive-Fed Wagyu Tenderloin, draped in black truffle sauce. To end the night on a sweet note, guests can delight in desserts such as the elegant Rosé & Berry Verrine.
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Dallas knows how to embrace winter with charm: cozy bars and piping-hot cocktails that are equal parts comfort and creativity. Whether you’re after a classic favorite or an inventive twist, these five hot drinks around the city will warm your soul and ignite your taste buds.
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As more people in their 20s and 30s seek meaningful, offline connections, classic games like chess, backgammon, and mahjong are making a quiet comeback. Just in time for Lunar New Year on January 29th, Hôtel Swexan is embracing this renewed interest with The Mahjong Line, offering a fresh take on the game. Hosted in Babou’s Library, a warm and inviting space designed for connection, the event invites guests to step away from the digital world and enjoy the experience of learning and playing mahjong in a setting of understated elegance.
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As the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo ignites the city from January 17 to February 8, 2025, The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth—named the #1 Hotel in Texas by Condé Nast Traveler—offers a sophisticated celebration of Texas traditions. Located steps from Dickies Arena, The Crescent Hotel merges the charm of cowboy culture with modern elegance, providing a rodeo season filled with exclusive events and experiences for all.
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While it is understood for chefs to be lauded for their creative acumen, in the case of chef Kenny Bowers, the title of artist is one he is striving for with countless hours of work in front of a canvas. Bowers plans to host an art show sharing his work with fans from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at Kenny’s Italian Kitchen, located at 5100 Belt Line Road in Addison’s Village on the Parkway. 100% of sales at the event will be directly donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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American Airlines, the Dallas Mavericks, and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse are proud to collaborate for the 18th annual Seats for Soldiers, a unique event dedicated to honoring our nation’s heroes. Over 100 wounded, ill, and injured service members from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio will be treated to an unforgettable day of appreciation, including a gourmet dinner and courtside seats to watch the Dallas Mavericks face the Portland Trail Blazers on January 9 at the American Airlines Center.
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Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange isn’t a film one watches; it’s a film one endures, debates, and ultimately can’t forget. Based on Anthony Burgess’s novel, this 1971 cinematic masterpiece is a visceral, polarizing examination of morality, free will, and the disturbing intersections between them. Equal parts satire and social horror, A Clockwork Orange thrives on its ability to provoke and unsettle. It’s not for the faint of heart, nor for those who like their art neatly packaged and palatable.
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