Urban Taco Gives Back On National Taco Day

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2017 has shown its share of disasters and Urban Taco in Uptown wishes to help out in a way they only could imagine: with tacos. Urban Taco will be selling their tacos for $4 on October 4th to celebrate National Taco Day. In conjunction with this promotion (for each taco sold) $2 of the proceeds will be donated to Fundacion Carlos Slim in Mexico, to assist in earthquake disaster relief.

Co-owner Markus Pineyro  will be visiting a branch of the Fundacion
in Mexico, and will also be matching 5 pesos for every peso donated.

Urban Taco – 3411 McKinney Avenue location ALL DAY/NIGHT during regular business hours on Oct 4th.

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Village Baking Co Relocates (Back) To Design District

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The Village Baking Co., an increasingly popular Dallas-born and French-inspired bakery, has experienced an incredible surge in growth in DFW in the last few years—expanding their production facility with a new retail storefront in the Design District located just south of I-35 and Mockingbird. The storefront is set to open on Thursday, Oct. 5Continue reading

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The French Room Returns

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The Adolphus, the storied downtown hotel synonymous with timeless Dallas style, is pleased to unveil the vibrant return of The French Room.  Following a thoughtful 16-month restoration, one of the city’s most beloved restaurants returns to its original roots as a preeminent Dallas dining destination. Opening on Wednesday, October 4, The French Room presents Chef Michael Ehlert’s interpretation of classic French cookery, seamlessly blending the technique and discipline of fine haute cuisine with the warmth and approachability of modern, elevated dining experiences. Building upon the numerous awards and accolades earned over the years, including the coveted AAA Five Diamond award for 25 consecutive years, The French Room begins its next chapter paying reverence to the past while welcoming guests old and new. Continue reading

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Elias Weiss Friedman’s playful dog portraits have drawn 2.7 million followers to his extremely popular Instagram account @TheDogist.

Luckily for his fans in Dallas, Friedman is hosting an event at Mutts Canine Cantina in Uptown to celebrate the launch of his new book: “The Dogist Puppies.” Continue reading

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Uber Now Lists Popular Hot Spots in Dallas

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Every month, millions of people take Uber to get where they’re going, and it turns out that many of these trips start or end at restaurants. That is why Uber launched a restaurant guide in Dallas.   Continue reading

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2017 DFW Best Haunted House Guide

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It’s haunting that there are merely weeks remaining in 2017. This means cooler temps, Fall parties and terrifying romps through DFW’s best haunted houses.

Most haunted houses have two prices, one for regular admission, and a second speed pass price to exit through the long lines that you will surely meet. Jump in the haunted pit of horrors for a list of our local favorites. If you wish to add to our list send us an emailContinue reading

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Chef Jason Dady Opens Range on the San Antonio Riverwalk Today

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Range, a new modern American chophouse from acclaimed San Antonio chef and restaurateur Jason Dady, opens its doors along Downtown San Antonio’s Riverwalk today, Monday, October 2, 2017. Range will be the first steak concept for the longtime Alamo City resident and James Beard Award “Outstanding Restaurateur” semi-finalist, who most recently starred on the Food Network’s new hit show Iron Chef Gauntlet and is leading the charge in making SATX the next big food city to watch. Continue reading

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The Perfect Adult Halloween Food Festival At The Longhorn Ballroom Oct. 27-28

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Halloween. It’s not just for kids. Those 21 and older can come as they are or celebrate the fall holiday by donning their favorite costume and enjoy a fang-tastic evening of all-inclusive food and beverages, live entertainment, a silent auction with charity partner North Texas Food Bank and more at The Foodie Experience Fall-O-Ween Fest on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Longhorn Ballroom. The Longhorn Ballroom is located at 216 Corinth Street Rd., Dallas.  Continue reading

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