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by | June 4, 2019 · 9:14 am

Del Frisco Adds Fresh Ideas to Lunch Menu

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While Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse is one of America’s most luxurious restaurants to have dinner, they also have a great lunch menu filled with delicious light bites. On both weekdays and weekdays, guests of Del Frisco’s can choose from a selection of entrees less heavy than steaks, but equally as hearty and filling.

During lunch, Del Frisco’s offers the same cocktails as they do at dinner, however, the addition of the Mai Tai makes for a sweet, coconut-flavored Hawaiian spirit. Additionally, the Honey Bourbon cocktail is airy and lemon-y, with the aftertaste of a gummy candy. Continue reading →

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by | June 4, 2019 · 8:50 am

Kuai: No Fryers, No Microwaves, Just Fresh Asian Cuisine

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The word “kuai” is a Mandarin word for “quick,” and Kuai’s Dallas Parkway storefront encompasses all things quick. At Kuai’s first ever brick and mortar outpost, Founder Jeff Hancock and crew work hard to keep the customers happy, by way of providing a fresh, clean space where lovers of Asian cuisine can dine on healthy and inexpensive food, all of which is prepared and delivered quickly.

Kuai first opened in 2006 in the form of a food court stall at Republic Tower. Hancock had been looking at food truck options in Houston, however, the city of Houston didn’t have the appropriate means or permits for food trucks. He and his brother took note from one of his favorite dumpling shops and later decided on downtown Dallas as the first location. Continue reading →

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by | May 28, 2019 · 9:31 am

Margarita Meltdown 2019

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This past Sunday, Margarita Meltdown celebrated nine years of showcasing the best of the Dallas hospitality industry’s margaritas. This year’s festival took place along Dallas’ Historic West End, where 30 of Dallas’ best restaurants and bars competed for the title of Best Margarita. Each of those one-ounce ramekins packed a powerful, unique punch, with no two samples tasting alike, however, only one would take the title of Dallas’ Best Margarita. Continue reading →

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by | May 16, 2019 · 9:25 pm

Game of Thrones Cupcakes Available at Sprinkles

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by Alex Gonzalez

Close out winter in true Westeros fashion. In the weekend leading up to the “Game of Thrones” series finale, Sprinkles has announced that they will be offering limited edition Game of Thrones cupcakes.

The special Game of Thrones cupcakes will only be available this weekend exclusively at any Sprinkles store or ATM. Cupcakes can also be ordered online. Continue reading →

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by | May 15, 2019 · 10:00 am

San Martin Offers Delicious Guatemalan Pastries And Much More

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For its U.S. debut, San Martin Artisan Bakery & Restaurant has opened up shop in uptown Dallas. Located in an old gallery, San Martin’s Dallas outpost boasts over 7,800 square feet and a menu of authentic Guatemalan sandwiches, soups and pastries.

Everything on San Martin’s menu is made from scratch, with dressings, sauces and soups all made in-house. Apart from their full-service restaurant, San Martin also has retail bakery, where guests can purchase pastries, bread, coffee and tea to carry out. Continue reading →

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by | May 15, 2019 · 9:07 am

Flower Child Opens at Preston Royal

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Eating healthy in Dallas just got a whole lot easier and tastier. Flower Child has opened its third DFW location in Preston Royal.

Offering a nutritious selection of wraps, soups, salads and sandwiches, Flower Child offers food for the body and the soul. Continue reading →

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by | May 15, 2019 · 8:00 am

Pei Wei Offering Customized Bento Boxes

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by Alex Gonzalez

In true Asian fashion, Pei Wei has introduced new customizable Bento Boxes. Each Bento Box contains five compartments for a rice bowl entree with your choice of protein, white, brown or cauliflower rice, sushi, a crab wonton or three mini chicken potstickers, and edamame or a miso side salad. Continue reading →

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by | April 30, 2019 · 9:59 am

North Italia Opens May 1 Downtown Dallas

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by Alex Gonzalez

Downtown Dallas is quickly becoming a place where people can work, live and play, and the new additions coming to The Union are able to accommodate all of those functions. Dallas is clearly never short on good places to eat, however, with the additions of Tom Thumb, Tacolingo, The Henry and North Italia in The Union, downtown offers more ease of access to employees who want to grab dinner with colleagues after work, or residents who want to step out of their apartments to grab drinks without paying hefty Uber surge fees. Continue reading →

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