by Steven Doyle
Originally opened as Campo in Oak Cliff, VH Casual Dining is now enjoying its fourth year in business serving amazing brunches, lunch and dinner in the Oak Cliff area. Owned by Victor Hugo, the restaurateur not the noted French poet, you are able to spot him running some aspect of his restaurant daily with his telltale beard and gregarious smile with a penchant for amazing service. Continue reading
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The Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts debuts Derby Day at Turner House on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Turner House is located adjacent to the Bishop Arts District at 401 N. Rosemont Avenue, Dallas, 75208. Styled as a whimsical and luxurious lawn party, Derby Day at Turner House will feature: Continue reading
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The folks that brought you neighborhood staples like High Fives, The Whippersnapper and Ferris Wheelers – is at it again with the creation of an extraordinary, first-of-its-kind, out-of-this-world concept that will completely shift the entertainment landscape in DFW, if not all of Texas.
Just kidding. It’s another bar. Continue reading
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Jen Kirkman is back on tour this year – with all new material. Stories and jokes you haven’t seen on her Netflix specials. Don’t worry. It’s not all about Drumpf – why talk about him when Jen can talk about herself and her year of seeing fraudulent spiritual healers, holidays without family, being accused of not being “woke” by young people, and tales of when she was a young obnoxious third party voter, and pretentious hater of pop culture.
Jen Kirkman is a national and internationally touring stand-up comedian. Her 2015 Netflix Original Comedy Special “I’m Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)” was named one of the Top 10 comedy specials of 2015 by Time Out New York, New York Magazine, and The Atlantic. Her most recent Netflix Original Comedy Special, “Just Keep Livin’?” is streaming worldwide as of January 3rd, 2017. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
As a young boy Ken Patrick growing up in Beaumont, Texas knew he wanted to someday become a chef. The love of food was instilled in him by his parents and other family members who enjoyed cooking good food. It didn’t take Ken long to get caught up in his passion and to share his art with the rest of the world. Ken has become a positive influence to his community and hometown. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
The French get a lot of razzing from Americans, but fact is if it weren’t for the French we might all still be speaking with a nasty English accent and have very bad teeth. The French were vital for the Americans to win the Revolutionary War. But to be fair we did give them Jerry Lewis.
This weekend we will celebrate Bastille Day, the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison which was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation.
There will be several Bastille celebrations in Dallas and we want to share ways you might want to party and enjoy the day. Continue reading
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Good Local Markets brings their “Battle of the Pies” to the Tyler Street Farmers Market in Oak Cliff on Saturday, May 20th from 10:30am – 12:30pm (909 West 9th Street at N. Polk). For 8 years White Rock Market has hosted the blockbuster pie extravaganzas and now the fun continues at Good Local Markets newest locale, Tyler Street Market.
The Tyler Street Pie Contest is for amateur bakers of all ages bakers with a special award for best youth bakers under 16. All pies are available for tasting by the public, who vote “Best of” in the categories of Fruit, Nut, Chocolate, Cream/Custard and Best Overall. Entry fee is $5 per pie and tasting tickets will be available day of for $5. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
The Oak Cliff wine bar Bouchon closed its doors last week after a missive from owner Jean-Michel Sakouhi announced his retirement and ankles from the industry.
Sakouhi has been a mainstay in the industry for nearly 25 years dating back to his service days at the Mansion on Turtle Creek, and restaurants such as Tramontana, Paris Bistrot, The Vault and S07 Bistro in Fort Worth. Bouchon opened in Oak Cliff almost exactly two years ago. Continue reading
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