As Christmas nears and the year draws to a close, there are still meaningful ways to support individuals and families facing food insecurity, financial hardship and homelessness across the Dallas area. Local nonprofits are continuing their holiday outreach and winter assistance efforts through the end of December — and residents can step in with time, food, gifts or financial support.
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As December settles over Dallas, holiday pop-up bars and themed drinking spots return with a mix of spectacle, nostalgia and seasonal indulgence. These short-run concepts lean heavily into décor, music and winter-inspired cocktails, offering something that feels more playful than a standard night out. Expect rooms layered in lights and ornaments, menus built around spiced spirits and familiar flavors, and crowds that come as much for the atmosphere as the drinks. For many Dallasites, these pop-ups have become part of the holiday rhythm, a place to gather, linger and lean into the season before it slips away.
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Hai Hospitality’s restaurants — Uchi, Uchiko, and Uchibā — are kicking off the holiday season with special limited-time offerings perfect for dining, gifting, or treating yourself. From festive sushi boxes to indulgent Karaage + Caviar and exclusive gift card promotions, there’s something for every foodie on your list.
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There are these triggers that set off imagery of a holiday season past. These can vary from delicious scents such as your favorite Christmas pie, the wafting trail of a roasting pheasant or the blast of fragrance from the tiny pine cone found on your tree as you begin dressing it for the season. There are musical triggers as well. Hearing the first Christmas tune when it becomes seasonal proper that lifts you with the spirit of the season can be powerful, as are the visualizations such as seeing the jolly man engaging a wide-eyed child filled with hope, and for us… a large platter of cocktail shrimp from TJ’s Seafood Market. There is also nothing more divine than a New Year’s platter or to from our favorite fishmonger. Continue reading
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Leela’s Wine Bar is transforming into a “Holiday House”, for their annual immersive holiday pop-up experience, now through January 1.
While all locations will have holiday house decor and cocktails, the recently reopened Greenville Ave location is the largest transformation at 1914 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206.
The yearly collaboration with designer turned entrepreneur Karla Gallegos, founder of The Planting Hand, the popular holiday pop-up returns better than ever. After updates to the interior (also designed by Gallegos), Karla envisioned an “escape from the normal chaos the holidays bring!” She explains, “Expect a decked-out snowy winter vibe this year, perfect for a night celebrating connection with family and friends. Even though there are lots of places for the perfect holiday candid, this pop-up is designed to truly enhance an evening spending time with those you love.”
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Haywire Plano and The Ranch at Las Colinas are getting into the holiday spirit with a festive Sunday brunch! On Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the ranch-to-table restaurants will host a special holiday brunch featuring a carving station, seafood bar, taco bar and traditional Texas plates.
Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are $48.95 for adults, $19.95 for ages 9-13, $12.95 for ages 5-8 and complimentary for children 4 and under. Call Haywire Plano or The Ranch at Las Colinas to make a reservation.
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As our day of Thanksgiving fast approaches we wanted to look back and see why and how our Pilgrim ancestors celebrated their feast.
What began in 1620 with a band of 102 religious separatists seeking a new home and the lure of the New World’s prosperity, the Pilgrims settled into their new life style, which proved harsh throughout their first brutal Cape Cod winter. Continue reading
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We seem to have an affinity for pastry at CraveDFW and today we visit with Samantha Moss, owner of Pixie Pies located in Oak Cliff. Although Pixie Pies is not a brick and mortar restaurant you may order from the unique pastry shop via Facebook, and what a fantastic time to enjoy these amazing pies and other beautiful pasties. Continue reading
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