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by | September 10, 2014 · 11:29 am

Dude, Where’s My Art?

DSC_0194by Steven Doyle

How does a painting that measures 6 feet by 8 feet and valued at $2500 come up missing from a restaurant that stays open 24 hours a day? That’s the question that artist Robbie Conover is asking after his painting came up missing from Pop Diner recently. The 24-hour Uptown diner located across from the West Village has art work on consignment from the artist, a practice that many restaurants use to not only fill their walls with art at no cost, but also promotes local and aspiring artists. It is a win-win situation. That is until one of the pieces comes up missing.   Continue reading →

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by | March 1, 2013 · 3:51 pm

What Is The Detroit Chili At Pop Diner?

DSC05862by Steven Doyle

Pop Diner is this new and over-the-top 24-hour diner in Uptown Dallas. One of the last tenants to fill the Borders Books location the diner serves breakfast and diner fare all through the day and in the dark stretches of the morning hours. The owner, Nik Gjonaj, is originally from Detroit where he owns a successful chain of steakhouses called Luca’s Chophouse. Detroit is where his roots are, but he now divides his time between Texas and Michigan.

Detroit has their own style of cuisine that is a different take on many items we serve in Dallas, such as the hot dog. The Michigan dog is a definite style of dog you find primarily in that state, but seldom referred to it as such. That term is used by other states to describe the steamed dog, steamed bun and a rich beefy sauce. A coney if you with chile con carne.    Continue reading →

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by | February 7, 2013 · 9:34 am

Pop Diner Opens Today At 11am

DSC_0194by Steven Doyle

The wait is over Dallas, you finally have your original 24 hour eatery in Uptown, and from first glimpse you are going to like Pop Diner. The menu is fairly straight forward that is at once iconic yet fun. You will be familiar with most of the items listed on the large menu.

The owner, Nik Gjonaj, is originally from Detroit where he owns a successful chain of steakhouses called Luca’s Chophouse. “In my opinion, Dallas rivals Chicago’s food scene. If you can’t make it here, you can’t make it anywhere. This is probably the best test market in the nation. Also, I just love the vibe here and the people,” said Gjonaj. Continue reading →

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