There’s a Model T parked over the buffet line at Willhoite’s, and it’s not there for decoration. It’s sitting on the same hydraulic lift that used to raise real cars off the ground when this building was a working garage. You fill your plate with fried catfish and mashed potatoes underneath a car that once got serviced in that exact spot, and nobody who works there thinks that’s strange.
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June is a good month to leave the house. Three Dallas-area hotels have programming worth circling on the calendar — a Route 66 celebration in Grapevine, an elevated happy hour in Westlake that makes oysters and caviar feel entirely reasonable on a Tuesday, and a Beyoncé-themed evening in Dallas that is exactly what it sounds like and better than you’d expect.
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The line outside Weinberger’s Deli on Main Street in Grapevine has been a given for years. You show up at noon on a Saturday and there are people stacked out the door. The food earns it. The seating never did. Dan Weinberger has heard the complaints — five stars for food, one star for seating — and he’s finally done something about it.
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Coury Hospitality has been quietly building one of the more interesting collections of hotels in North Texas — Hotel Vin in Grapevine, The Ricardo Marriott in Westlake, and the newly rebranded Hotel Mockingbird in Dallas. All three have something going on right now worth knowing about, and none of it reads like the usual hotel programming calendar.
Here’s what’s happening and when.
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Some evenings just have a built-in story to tell. The Jazz Wine Train in Grapevine is one of those nights — the kind where you arrive slightly dressed up, leave a little flushed, and find yourself already thinking about when you can come back.
The premise is simple and wonderful. You and your person settle into a 100-year-old Victorian rail coach, a glass of Texas wine in hand, live jazz filling the air, the Texas night sliding past the windows. For two hours, nothing needs your attention except the music and what’s in your glass.
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Discover Hotel Vin Grapevine, where style, wine, and experiences come together in a boutique setting. Located in the heart of Grapevine, Texas, the hotel blends sophisticated design with thoughtfully curated events, creating a destination that feels alive whether you’re staying overnight or just stopping by. From rooftop bars with sweeping city views to family-friendly celebrations and seasonal pop-ups, every corner of Hotel Vin invites guests to slow down, linger, and savor the moment.
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Inside Grapevine Mills, Meow Wolf Grapevine’s The Real Unreal has quickly established itself as one of North Texas’ most imaginative cultural attractions. The immersive installation—part art exhibition, part narrative playground—has earned national recognition and multiple awards for its inventive storytelling and boundary-pushing design. Guests don’t just view the art; they explore it, uncovering hidden rooms, layered storylines, and unexpected moments around every corner.
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Set in the heart of Southlake, The Elmore Hotel, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio, offers a distinctive blend of Southern hospitality and modern refinement. Designed as an independent, character-driven property, the 175-room hotel balances thoughtful luxury with a sense of place, making it as appealing for a weekend escape as it is for a special occasion close to home.
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