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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18th & Vine BBQ Adds New Twists to the Menu for Spring

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18th & Vine BBQ’s Chef/Partner Scott Gottlich of Fruition Hospitality, has added new items for a Spring menu refresh that are unexpected takes on classics.

Located at 4100 Maple Avenue, Gottlich with wife Gina, delivers a unique menu of traditional Kansas City barbeque, smoke inspired dishes and creative cocktails in a comfortable yet casually sophisticated environment for either lunch or dinner. Continue reading

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Float Fest Moves Venue For 2019

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Float Fest is proud to unveil the artists for its sixth annual music festival, which is slated to take place on July 20 and 21 in a new city this year, Gonzales, TX. Weekend tickets, day tickets, and a limited amount of VIP tickets are now available for purchase online at www.floatfest.net.  

Float Fest, the only festival in the world to combine the Texas tradition of floating the river and live music, will offer attendees a highly curated mix of alternative, rap, indie rock, and EDM performers. Float Fest will be hosted in a new venue at Gonzales, TX, with two main stages and offer fans a chance to catch every moment of main stage action with non-overlapping sets. Continue reading

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Live Music Venue ‘The Sound’ Takes Dallas

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On the cusp of North Dallas, this new neighborhood has a big new announcement. The Sound, the cornerstone of Billingsley Company’s 1,000-acre master-planned development of Cypress Waters is unveiling its next phase, a 1-acre park and outdoor music venue with covered stage and amphitheater, which will host a variety of events year-round. The new space is flanked by local Dallas favorite restaurants, commercial headquarters and multifamily residential – all facing the 300-acre North Lake. Continue reading

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Austin City Taco Now in FW

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Austin City Taco Co., an Austin-inspired taqueria located at 517 University Drive in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District and bustling West 7th Street, is officially open to the public. With renowned chef Juan Rodriguez as culinary director and menu creator, the 2,489-square-foot Austin City Taco Co. brings a down-to-earth Austin-vibe to Fort Worth with a focus on quality and simplicity. Continue reading

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A Leisurely Luncheon Respite At Nonna

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A proper lunch is a wonderful thing, especially when paired with a sparkling Prosecco. When you have worked hard all week, or when you need a few hours of total relaxation,  that is when you make reservations to NonnaContinue reading

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Masala Wok Is A Fine Alternative For A Lunch On The Go

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With a menu full of interesting items such as samosas, chicken lollipops and spring rolls as appetizers, and Korma Masala and Vindaloo sauces with your choice of meats or vegetables, Masala Wok is more than just a fast casual restaurant serving flavors from Asia, including India and China, it is a fine repast for a quick lunch or dinner on the run. Be mindful, these are not the complex recipes of more fine dining establishments, but the quick outlets serve a perfect need for those with a hankering for something different than a burger and fries.

On a recent visit we devoured platefuls of dishes inspired by both Indian and Chinese descent. Masala Wok makes a perfectly fine Tikka Masala, that rich tomato and yogurt sauce that is slightly spicy with flavors of masala and coriander. We also ordered the Butter Chicken with its tomato gravy made with fresh tomato, garlic, cardamom and plenty of butter to supplement the richness of the dish. Everything can be kicked up if asked, or by adding the provided chili sauces.   Continue reading

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Exclusive: State Fair Fried Food King Abel Gonzales To Open Cocina Italiano

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Abel Gonzales is best known as the fried food king at the State Fair of Texas. You have no doubt had the fried Coke, fried lobster, and even his special brisket tamales during that season. Good chance you have even been to Republic Ranch on Ross Avenue which serves up brisket, chicken fried steak and other comforting dishes (Abel sold this share of that concept to his investors). But is Dallas ready for his latest effort? Continue reading

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