Kuby’s Sausage House is a Dallas Institution with German Roots

Located in Snider Plaza, Kuby’s Sausage House is a living echo of the old world, built on the shoulders of precision, tradition, and comfort. Founded by Karl Kuby in 1961, after emigrating from Kassel, Germany, the restaurant and meat market still run under family leadership today. Karl-Heinz Kuby, his son, maintains the ethos with quiet rigor. At Kuby’s, nothing is ornamental. The charm isn’t curated—it’s inherited.

The interior, dressed in warm woods and hushed tones, has resisted the temptation of reinvention. There are hand-painted murals, a deli case with serious gravity, and waitstaff who know your usual order before you sit down. It’s a cross-generational meeting point where German immigrants, Highland Park regulars, and curious first-timers convene for something deeply elemental: food that honors its roots.

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Palladino’s Steak & Seafood Hires Chef de Cuisine Henry Johnson

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Palladino’s Steak & Seafood today announced the appointment of Chef de Cuisine Henry Johnson to lead the kitchen at its highly anticipated Dallas location, opening in Preston Royal. Johnson will oversee day-to-day culinary operations in Dallas, executing the menu created by Executive Chef & Partner Sam Hazen, whose celebrated steakhouse vision anchors the Palladino brand.

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Summer at The Ritz-Carlton Las Colinas: A Season of Play

This summer, The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas transforms into a refined yet playful escape with its “Season of Play,” a thoughtfully curated lineup designed for both families and adults. Running from Memorial Day weekend through August 9, 2026, the resort offers a mix of relaxation and activity that makes it ideal for a vacation, staycation, or even a quick daycation in the heart of Las Colinas.

The property leans into a modern Texas sensibility while delivering a full calendar of seasonal programming. Younger guests can expect shaved ice socials, scavenger hunts, bubble parties, and family movie nights under the stars. Adults, meanwhile, can ease into summer with poolside mat Pilates, hands-on cocktail experiences, afternoon tea, and social gaming events that balance leisure with a bit of energy.

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Easter Brunch at Miriam Cocina Latina: A Spring Celebration of Modern Latin Flavor

If you’re looking for a vibrant Easter brunch in Dallas, Miriam Cocina Latina is marking the occasion with a menu that leans into bold, modern Latin flavors and seasonal spring ingredients. On Sunday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., both locations—at Klyde Warren Park and The Sound at Cypress Waters—will offer a mix of festive brunch specials alongside their regular à la carte offerings.

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How to Eat Like a Local in Las Vegas

Food halls, neighborhood gems, off-Strip restaurants—this is how locals really dine in Las Vegas, according to someone who’s called the city home for two decades.

Yes, Vegas is overflowing with restaurants that compete for your attention (and dollars). There are the big-name destinations like Restaurant Guy Savoy where you can indulge in a Michelin-starred 10-course meal, celebrity-chef outposts (Gordon Ramsay alone has six), elegant supper clubs with dinner-and-a-show, and countless quick-service spots. But when you peel away the neon and the big-budget names, the real question is: where do locals eat?

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A Look at Plano’s Flamant

Flamant arrives in Plano by way of the team behind Rye—Tanner Agar and Taylor Rause—has built this Iberian-inspired spot around fresh seafood, intentional flavor-building, and a calm, steady hand with technique. The result is a restaurant that feels mature from day one, with a menu that rewards curiosity without drifting into preciousness.

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Festival of Joy at Klyde Warren Park April 18th

 A kaleidoscope of colors, flowers, music, dancing and more will transform Klyde Warren Park as the seventh-annual Festival of Joy returns Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Inspired by a global Indian tradition celebrated in cities around the world, the free family-friendly event kicks off with a vibrant parade and momentous chariot pull followed by a day of crafts, yoga, wellness activities, performances, face painting and more. Presented by the popular East Dallas restaurant Kalachandji’s,the Festival of Joy will feature a free vegetarian feast at 5 p.m. and culminate with a soulful concert at 7 p.m. as the sun sets in the heart of the city.

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Puerto Cocina Brings Baja Seafood to the Dallas Design District

Photos & Story by Joey Stewart

Seafood is the heartbeat of Puerto Cocina, a restaurant that looks west to the Pacific coast of Mexico rather than north to the familiar Tex-Mex traditions that dominate Dallas. The cooking takes its cues from Baja California, where citrus, chiles, and impeccably fresh seafood define the table. It’s a style that feels breezy and coastal—lighter, brighter, and a little unexpected for the Design District.

The restaurant comes from restaurateurs Mauricio Gallegos and Gerardo Barrera, the team behind Xaman Café and Ayahuasca Cantina. For Puerto Cocina they teamed up with consulting chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, whose approach blends deep Mexican roots with contemporary technique. The result is a menu built around seafood, crudos, and sharp coastal flavors that wake up the palate.

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