Fort Worth’s ultimate test of appetite and speed is back for a historic milestone. Riscky’s Barbeque—the legendary 99-year-old smokehouse staple—will host its landmark 20th annual Rib-Eating Competition at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, at its Stockyards Station location at 140 East Exchange Avenue.
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Dallas is hosting nine World Cup matches — more than any other city in the tournament. Most people watching those matches won’t be inside AT&T Stadium. Tickets are expensive, parking in Arlington is a commitment, and frankly some of the best World Cup viewing in North Texas happens nowhere near the stadium. The city has been building toward this summer for years, and the watch party scene that has developed around it is genuinely impressive. Here is every option, organized by neighborhood and type, so you can find your spot before June 12.
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If you have spent any time in New York and wandered into one of those rooms on the Upper East Side or in the West Village where the espresso is perfect and the pastel-colored cakes look like they came from a set designer’s dream, you already know Sant Ambroeus. If you have not, you are about to get a proper introduction. The celebrated Milanese hospitality group is opening its first Texas location on Knox Street in Dallas, and it is the kind of announcement that makes the city sit up a little straighter.
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We mentioned Easter Supper at the new Delilah and feel it is important enough to reprise that with new information. What a terrific way to be introduced to Deliliah.
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Easter weekend is shaping up to be a great one for brunch across FB Society restaurants. From build-your-own bubbly boards and chef-driven brunch menus to Texas-style buffet spreads, our brands are offering plenty of ways for families and friends to gather around the table and celebrate the holiday. FB Society owns a group of great restaurants and one will surely fit your Easter wishes. Make reservations now.
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With Game Day just around the corner, Dallasites are settling into that familiar pre-kickoff rhythm: planning the guest list, setting the lineup, and—most importantly—figuring out what’s on the table. This year, Loro Dallas and Loro Addison are making it remarkably easy to host like a pro, thanks to a thoughtfully curated Big Game Bundle that brings bold flavors, smoked perfection, and zero kitchen stress.
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The James Beard Foundation’s semifinalist announcement on January 21, 2026, marked a consequential moment for Dallas and reinforced Texas’s expanding influence on the national culinary stage. In Dallas, the recognition reflects not a breakout year but the steady consolidation of a dining scene that has grown more disciplined, more diverse, and more confident in its identity.
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Dallas has no shortage of bars on New Year’s Eve. What it does have less of are bars with space, lighting, and drinks worth slowing down for—the kind of spots that let you enjoy the night without feeling rushed or packed shoulder‑to‑shoulder. These are the places to seek out.
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