Flying Fish Tips Hat to Big Tex with State Fair Specials 

All Flying Fish restaurants in Texashonor “Big Tex” and the State Fair of Texas September 26 – October 18 with over-the-top menu specials in addition to the popular seafood menu.

Featured offerings include Grits on a Stick and Gumbo house-made grits deep fried on skewers and served in a bowl of seafood gumbo and Deep Fried Strawberry Key Lime Pie (key lime pie and strawberry coulis, deep fried with cinnamon flour, topped with powdered sugar and served with cinnamon sugar whipped cream). 

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One Perfect Bite: The Best Single Dishes in Dallas Right Now

Dallas’s culinary scene is brimming with dishes that stand tall on their own—bites so memorable that they capture the essence of a restaurant in a single mouthful. From indulgent burgers to refined bistro plates, these are the one-dish wonders worth seeking out right now.

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Celebrate Fall with Modern Afternoon Tea at Mirador 

As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, Mirador, the downtown dining haven in the sky, invites Dallasites to embrace the season with its exclusive Afternoon Tea Experiences. Offered on select Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., Mirador invites guests to immerse themselves in a refined afternoon filled with exquisite bites, tea pairings, and seasonal sips. Unlike any other traditional tea iteration in Dallas, it is the perfect weekend activity amongst planning fall outings.  

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Sandy Pickle to Host a Beer Olympics Tournament on Saturday, September 27th

Go for Gold at the Sandy Pickle Beer Olympics on Saturday, September 27th! From 12 PM to 8 PM, Sandy Pickle will host its first-ever Beer Olympics, bringing together teams, fans, and neighbors for a full day of spirited competition and celebration filled with live music, ice-cold beer, and bites. Tickets are $75 per team of two, covering entry, three beers per player, food, and country face paint.

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The Legendary Chili Queens of San Antonio

Long before San Antonio became the well-known tourist hub, the heart of the city belonged to the Chili Queens. Beginning in the late 1800s, as the sun dipped behind the horizon, the plazas transformed into living theaters of food and culture. Lanterns flickered, guitars strummed, and the air filled with the intoxicating aroma of chili con carne—beef stewed with fiery dried chiles, onions, and spices. The women behind these makeshift stalls, dubbed “Chili Queens,” were as much cultural icons as they were cooks.

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JW Steakhouse Debuts at JW Marriott Dallas Arts District

Dallas has a new reason to look up. High above the city on the 11th floor of the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, the newly opened JW Steakhouse is reshaping the classic steakhouse experience with a Texas spirit, a global pantry, and a view that rivals the food.

“Dallas knows steak,” says Executive Chef Miguel Antonio, “but we wanted to push the conversation forward.” The menu certainly does that—yes, there are the traditional big cuts seared at 1,200 degrees in a Montague broiler, but they arrive brushed with garden herbs, finished with artisanal salts, and garnished with clippings from the hotel’s rooftop garden. The result: plates that balance power and precision, indulgence and restraint.

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El Fenix: The Heartbeat of Dallas Tex-Mex

In Dallas, Tex-Mex isn’t just food—it’s tradition, family, and memory rolled into one. And no restaurant has shaped that story more than El Fenix. Mention the name to anyone who grew up here and you’ll likely get a smile, a story, and probably a craving. The original McKinney Avenue location has been around since 1918, and the city even honored its founder by renaming the cross-street Miguel Martinez Way. For over a century, El Fenix has been more than a restaurant—it’s been a gathering place.

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Slow Bone Gets BBQ Right

In Texas, barbecue is a battleground. Plenty of joints sling brisket and ribs, but only a handful deliver the kind of meal that makes you slow down, lean back, and just nod in appreciation. Slow Bone Dallas, in the Design District, is one of those places. It doesn’t just serve meat—it puts on a masterclass in smoke and fire.

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