Is NADC the Best Burger in Dallas?

Not a Damn Chance Burger (NADC) has emerged as a culinary sensation in Dallas, captivating the city’s food enthusiasts with its bold flavors and minimalist approach. Founded by Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee and professional skateboarder Neen Williams, NADC offers a unique dining experience that combines high-quality ingredients with a laid-back, skate-inspired atmosphere.

The journey of NADC began in Austin, Texas, in 2022, when Lee and Williams aimed to create the ultimate backyard burger. Their collaboration resulted in a burger that quickly gained popularity, leading to the establishment of multiple locations across the United States, including Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Austin and Fort Worth. The Dallas location, situated at 2908 McKinney Avenue, opened its doors on August 15, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion.

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Middle Eastern Food Primer & Where to Find in Dallas

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Middle Eastern cuisine is one of the world’s richest culinary traditions, shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and cultural exchange. Known for its bold spices, fragrant herbs, and artful use of grains and vegetables, it offers dishes that balance hearty comfort with refined flavor. From smoky grilled meats to delicate pastries filled with nuts and honey, the region’s food tells a story of hospitality and celebration at the table.

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Underground Supper Club at La Mina: A Five-Course Tequila-Paired Celebration of Mexican Independence Day

On Tuesday, September 16, La Mina at The Village Dallas will host a one-night-only Underground Supper Club Dinner, honoring Mexican Independence Day with an elevated five-course menu from Meridian Executive Chef Eduardo Osorio, paired with premium tequila cocktails and pours from La Pulga Spirits.

The evening promises an immersive dining experience that celebrates the flavors, heritage, and artistry of Mexico—all set in La Mina’s moody, underground dining space. Guests will be guided through a menu where each course is paired with a distinct tequila expression, highlighting both culinary innovation and deep cultural tradition.

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Celebration: Five Decades of Southern Comfort in Dallas

When Celebration opened its doors on Lovers Lane in 1971, Dallas was a very different city. NorthPark Mall had just been built, the skyline was only beginning its climb, and few restaurants dared to blur the line between fine dining and down-home cooking. But that was exactly the idea behind Celebration: to offer the warmth of a family kitchen with the polish of a restaurant where you could take a date, a client, or your grandmother—and know everyone would leave happy.

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The Bordeaux East Bank Wine Dinner at Texsom 2025

by Steve Adelman

The Bordeaux East Bank Wine Dinner at Texsom took attendees on a thoughtful journey through Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, and Fronsac, with six magnum selections poured to show the depth and range of the Right Bank. The dinner balanced guided commentary with carefully chosen dishes that underscored the personality of each wine.

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Hall Napa Tour

HALL Napa Valley, the renowned winery founded by Craig and Kathryn Hall, is launching a national series of exclusive wine dinners to celebrate the release of its flagship 2022 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon. The multi-city On the Road tour will feature the winery’s signature Cabernet alongside curated pairing menus crafted by some of the nation’s top chefs.

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Waffle House Snapshot

The Waffle House day starts when someone’s night ends. A sun-bleached sign at a highway exit, a glass box lit like a stage, and the quiet clatter of a grill already awake. It’s never really closed, so “opening” is more of a handoff: third shift sliding into first while the coffee pours without asking. Truckers stake out corner stools, night-shift count tips into neat stacks, and a family in church clothes waits on a booth because this is where they always go after Sunday service. It’s a room built for unlikely neighbors.

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Neighborhood Pizza: Italia Express

Italia Express on Cedar Springs is the sort of pizzeria that sneaks up on you. At first glance it feels like a casual neighborhood spot, but a closer look reveals a place that treats pizza with real care. The staff play a big part in the experience—greetings are warm without being over the top, and there’s an easy rhythm to the service that makes dining here feel comfortable rather than hurried.

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