Step inside the Dallas Rodeo Bar, located in the historic Adolphus Hotel, and you’re immediately transported to the heart of Texas. The space perfectly balances early 20th-century grandeur with contemporary comfort: rugged wooden furnishings, vintage rodeo memorabilia, and warm, earthy tones evoke the Lone Star spirit, while modern touches make it a welcoming spot for both locals and visitors.
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The Dallas Rodeo Bar, nestled within the historic Adolphus Hotel, captures the essence of Texas charm with its rich history and inviting decor. This establishment pays homage to the state’s rodeo roots, reflecting the grandeur of the early 20th century when the Adolphus Hotel first opened its doors. The bar’s interior features a blend of classic Western elegance and contemporary comfort, with rugged wooden furnishings, vintage rodeo memorabilia, and warm, earthy tones that evoke the spirit of the Lone Star State.
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The Adolphus is making this holiday season extra festive with various events and exquisite holiday décor.
The hotel offers one of Dallas’ most anticipated holiday experiences, the Winter Village – The Adolphus Ski Lodge, a picturesque rooftop winter wonderland complete with yurts, cozy blankets, warm cocktails and more. The French Room Bar will once again transform into the festive Cocoa Lounge. Guests can look forward to special events such as the Great Tree Lighting in the lobby and the Dallas Holiday Parade.
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The Adolphus announces Chef Rolf J. Weithofer as Executive Chef of culinary operations and Anna Warren as Director of Food and Beverage for the hotel. The duo brings a refreshed energy and expertise to the historic Dallas hotel.
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On Monday, September 19th, The Adolphus, in Downtown Dallas, will host the annual 86 Cancerevent, a “Chopped” style culinary competition where talented Dallas chefs compete alongside culinary students from El Centro College in creativity and technique – while raising awareness and money for cancer research.
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After a 2 year hiatus, The Adolphus announces the long-awaited return of The French Room Bar with a provisionary experience, Bar Lilly.
The French Room Bar is now adorned in an abundance of flowers and whimsical décor, and is open now through the end of July.
The Bar Lilly experience was inspired by the beer baroness herself, Lilly Anheuser, who was the wife of Adolphus Busch, the co-founder of The Adolphus who built the hotel as a passion project in the early 20th century.
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In celebration of Lunar New Year, The French Room at The Adolphus will feature a limited time high tea menu featuring a dim-sum inspired savory course and traditional pastries with East Asian flavors.
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by Steven Doyle
Generations have celebrated certain restaurants in Dallas, enjoying the cuisine that made Dallas strong and certainly has given it character. Today we pay homage to a select handful of these Dallas classics and hope you will continue to enjoy them as time honors them with continued success.
I recall some old favorites including Zeider Zee, The Beefeater, Prince of Burgers and Southern Kitchen. Perhaps you have some memories of restaurants that come to mind.
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