by | December 5, 2019 · 9:49 am

Italian-ish Eatery Opens Maximalist Bar Charles

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On Tuesday, December 10, Design District Italian nightly eatery, The Charles, will open its private dining and cocktail and champagne bar aptly named, Bar Charles. The 1,700 square foot space is nestled on the backside of the authentic restaurant – with entry through the back alleyway.

“I would describe Bar Charles as turned up,” said Chas Martin, The Charles owner and natural-born host. “Everything from the design to the music, to the champagne selection is maximized. This new space is truly a feast for the senses,” added Martin. Continue reading →

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by | December 5, 2019 · 7:31 am

San Antonio’s Pearl District Hotel Emma

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This now beloved independent boutique property opened its stellar doors at Pearl late 2015 at the former site of the Pearl Brewery, one of the city’s vibrant food neighborhoods. At the helm of this culinary splendor is Chef John Brand, with innovative farm-driven menus. Continue reading →

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by | December 5, 2019 · 7:19 am

Dallas Mavericks Dinner with Santa

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Tomorrow, Friday, December 6th, the Dallas Mavericks will continue their NBA Cares Season of Giving initiatives with the annual Dinner with Santa at the Mavs Practice Facility, presented by Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics. The entire Dallas Mavericks team will be in attendance, as well as Mavs ManiAACs, beloved mascot Champ and Santa. Continue reading →

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by | December 3, 2019 · 11:05 am

Team at Doublewide to Open Thunderbird Station

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For 16 years, locals and vagabonds alike from Deep Ellum, Dallas and beyond have enjoyed top-tier drinks and shows at Double Wide. Every now and then, the team at Double Wide would look across the street to the historic service station nestled on Commerce Street that formerly housed a concept called Bowls and Tacos.

“For so long, we’ve been going to work, looking across the street at this cool building with its great character and history and wondering what we could do with it,” Double Wide general manager Joel Stephenson says. “Now we don’t have to wonder anymore.” Continue reading →

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by | December 3, 2019 · 11:00 am

Whistle Britches Takes on Southlake Town Square

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New dining options are coming to Southlake Town Square, adding to the diversity of taste guests can find in Southlake’s premier lifestyle destination. Whistle Britches, a restaurant concept from acclaimed chef Omar Flores, will open its first Tarrant County restaurant in the Square in 2020, and Crumbl, Pressed Juicery and Ozeki Ramen & Sushi have all celebrated openings this fall. Continue reading →

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by | December 2, 2019 · 10:22 am

What’s Hot at the Alamo Draft House

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Come out to Alamo Drafthouse this season as we celebrate some of the best holiday films ever made! Enjoy movie parties for classic holiday films like GREMLINS, KISS KISS BANG BANG, NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION, THE GRINCH, SCROOGED, A CHRISTMAS STORY, and LOVE ACTUALLY at Cedars, Denton, Lake Highlands, Las Colinas, North Richland Hills, and Richardson.
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by | December 2, 2019 · 9:54 am

Fluff Bake Bar In Houston Makes Us Smile

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I know we do not chat much about Houston very often, even though they are truly packed with these amazing restaurants and watering holes, but we  absolutely must tell you travelers, and the few Houstonians we know who read us, about Fluff Bake Bar.

Born in Laramie, Wyoming (isn’t that where Michael Martensen is from?), Rebecca realized at an early age that baking would become more than a hobby. In 1999, she attended Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, earning a Diplôme de Pâtisserie and soon securing a coveted internship at Hotel le Bristol. While there, she accompanied Executive Chef Eric Frechon to New York for French consular events.  Continue reading →

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by | November 27, 2019 · 7:44 am

Norma’s Continues Free Thanksgiving Tradition

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This year, Norma’s Cafe, Dallas’ dining icon that has served DFW home cooking for more than 63 years, continues a 31 year long tradition as it opens its Oak Cliff doors on Thursday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for its annual free Thanksgiving dinner.

Guests taking part in the free Thanksgiving dinner will be served a feast of holiday favorites, including turkey and dressing with giblet gravy and cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, English peas, salad, rolls, fruit and dessert. The free meal will only be available at the original Norma’s Cafe Oak Cliff location on 1123 W. Davis Street in Dallas. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as thousands of meals will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Continue reading →

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