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Alex Fletcher’s Rising Tides Is the Best Kind of East Dallas Dive

If you have had a good cocktail in Dallas any time in the last 15 years, there is a decent chance Alex Fletcher had a hand in it. He started as a barback at The Quarter Bar, then ran the bar programs at The Quarter, Bread Winners, Victor Tangos and the original Henry’s Majestic. Until late 2023 he was national beverage director for Hospitality Alliance, the group behind Toyota Music Factory and Victory Park, and his own company, Shaken + Stirred Hospitality, has partnered with places like Henry’s Majestic and Punch Bowl Social. A neighborhood dive on Garland Road might look like an odd next move for Dallas’ go-to cocktail guy.

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The Man Behind Lakewood Landing Is Fighting Again. Dallas Is Rallying

Bill Rossell found out last week that he needs dialysis and is facing a kidney transplant. He posted on social media about it, not really knowing what to expect. Dallas answered immediately. People who had been coming to Lakewood Landing for twenty years — who had never said out loud what the place meant to them — said it all at once. “I feel rejuvenated,” he said. “I keep saying that word. I’m overwhelmed with happiness.” For a man who has been through as much as he has, that response means everything.

To understand why Dallas showed up that way, you have to know the story.

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A Burger That Hides in Plain Sight: The Cottage

The Cottage sits on Northwest Highway in that stretch near Bachman Lake where the signs have been peeling for decades and nobody minds. It is a dive bar in the real sense of the word. Pool table, live blues a few nights a week, bikes lined up out front, a patio where people actually talk to each other. You do not go for atmosphere curated by a consultant. You go because it is what it is.

What surprises people is the burger.

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Lee Harvey’s Grooves to Live Tunes and Burgers

Lee Harvey’s in the Cedars isn’t flashy, but it has a heartbeat that makes it one of Dallas’s most magnetic gems. The bar occupies a weathered building at 1807 Gould Street, with wood-paneled walls, string lights draping over a fire-pit-lit courtyard, and a relaxed vibe that somehow feels both timeless and alive. It’s the kind of place where everyone seems to know each other, yet newcomers are instantly welcomed.

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Our Favorite Bars in Dallas: Bryan Street Tavern

We will be writing up our favorite Sports Bars in Dallas in coming weeks. We begin with Bryan Street Tavern which makes an amazing pizza and boasts a full selection of beers.

In Old East Dallas, Bryan Street Tavern has long been a cherished destination for locals seeking a relaxed atmosphere, quality food, and a diverse selection of beverages. Renowned for its exceptional thin-crust, stone-oven pizzas, the tavern offers a variety of toppings, including sausage sourced from the nearby Jimmy’s Food Store. Beyond pizza, the menu caters to diverse palates with options like salads, hummus, wings, and burgers, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

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Dive Into Cosmos for a Spot of Fun

Cosmos is a dive with good taste. Where else can you enjoy a PBR alongside a marvelous martini and a bowl of pho? Here you will find spot-on Vietnamese and oddly enough, pizza. Selections include excellent bánh mi and vinegar-spiked dumplings, plus some of the best wings in Dallas. Take it all in and enjoy the beatnik atmosphere that will drive you back to another era.

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High Fives is Keeping the Dive Bar Alive

high-fives-dallas-da1215.jpgby Alex Gonzalez

High Fives on Henderson is keeping the dive bar alive. It is a hub of nostalgia for lovers of 90s culture, which mixes in modern elements. High Fives’ menu offers aptly named 90s-themed beverages, craft tater tots, and stacked sandwiches.

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A Dive Bar Wedding Tale

by Steven Doyle

It was a casual Friday afternoon at the Dallasite. This is the local bar that sits on the corner of Bryan and Fitzhugh across the street from Jimmy’s Food Store and next to Mai’s. People were milling about with their longneck’s in hand trying to stay cool from the Texas heat when a gentleman dressed in plaid shorts and clergy shirt and collar announced there was to be a wedding.  Continue reading →

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