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by | December 22, 2025 · 2:00 pm

Renny’s & Speakeasy “Stache Have Holiday Cocktails to Cheer

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Dallas, Renny’s has quietly earned a reputation as a spot where approachable food meets thoughtful execution. Part of the Maguire family’s hospitality ventures—originally tied to the now-closed Maguire’s—the restaurant balances comfort with refinement. Seasonal touches appear alongside familiar dishes, each plate highlighting quality ingredients with a subtle, modern flair. Dinner here feels effortless yet clearly crafted, inviting both casual diners and those seeking a more polished experience.

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by | October 14, 2025 · 2:55 pm

From Disney Dreams to Dallas Dining: Mark Maguire’s Renny’s

photos by Evelyn Goldstein

Mark Maguire‘s journey in hospitality reads like a globe-trotting adventure. He began with Disney, helping launch sprawling resorts and the Pleasure Island entertainment complex, then spent a transformative year in Paris opening Euro Disney, absorbing the city’s culture, cuisine, and knack for unforgettable guest experiences. Returning to the U.S., he partnered with restaurateurs in Celebration, Florida—a quaint Disney-built town—before heading home to Dallas to open Maguire’s, a virtual institution that thrived for more than two decades.

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by | October 14, 2025 · 2:32 pm

AKAI Reopens with a Bold, Sexy New Look in Downtown Dallas

After six years of making nights memorable, AKAI, the legendary speakeasy in Downtown Dallas’ Arts District, has reopened with a striking new design. The six-figure renovation, created with The Design Agency from California, brings a sultry, immersive vibe inspired by Los Angeles nightlife.

Guests enter through AKAI’s secret door in Musume’s kitchen and are immediately drawn to the gold-gridded DJ booth, plush velvet seating, a sweeping 15-foot serpentine banquette, and intimate VIP and lounge spaces. A custom 25-foot black marble bar, dramatic chandeliers, projection-mapped walls, and warm amber lighting set the tone for a night of style, music, and fun.

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by | June 23, 2025 · 3:01 pm

Ginger’s – Downtown Dallas’ Speakeasy-Style Lounge – Debuts Dessert Menu and New Cocktail Menu

Ginger’s, the speakeasy-style cocktail lounge tucked behind Sushi | Bar in downtown Dallas, has unveiled its first-ever dessert menu—just in time to pair with a bold lineup of new cocktails.

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by | May 29, 2024 · 12:12 pm

Speakeasy Train Rolling Through Grapevine!

Summer is right around the corner and Grapevine Vintage Railroad is announcing the inaugural Lone Star Speakeasy Special, a fantastic way to welcome Summer’s arrival in style. On Friday, June 7, this experience transforms the Historic Grapevine Vintage Railroad into a mobile speakeasy, featuring authentic 1920s-era coaches, complete with fine Texas wines and sights and sounds reminiscent of that unforgettable era.

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by | March 9, 2023 · 10:43 am

Speakeasy Opening in Plano

Ryan Oruch, the chef and co-owner of Plano’s Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill, announced plans to open The Wilfred, a classic speakeasy, adjacent to his seafood restaurant in Lakeside Market at 4017 Preston Road, Suite 530, Plano.

Oruch lived in Plano his whole life and has now spent half of his life working in his family’s restaurant business. However, two years ago, he was looking for a change of pace and decided to move from Plano to Bishop Arts. 

“I wanted to surround myself with like-minded, passionate, hospitality-driven individuals and man did I find it!” explained Oruch. “However, there are some amazing things happening in both the bar and restaurant environments here in North Texas, and I wanted to engage in those dialogues moving the industry forward.” 

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by | April 20, 2022 · 2:34 pm

DFW Speakeasies to Get Excited About

by Steven Doyle

A speakeasy, also called a blind pig or blind tiger, is an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages, or a retro style bar that replicates aspects of historical speakeasies. Speakeasy bars came into prominence in the United States during the Prohibition era. During that time, the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcoholic beverages was illegal throughout the United States.

Speakeasies largely disappeared after Prohibition ended in 1933. The speakeasy-style trend began in 2000 with the opening of the bar Milk & Honey, which has since closed. Once tucked discreetly behind a little black door in the heart of Soho since 2002. It was at the vanguard of the speakeasy movement in London.

Our favorite speakeasy is located in New York City and is accessed through a phone booth located in Crif’s Hotdogs. Please Don’t Tell serves amazing cocktails and is available with reservations only.

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by | December 4, 2017 · 9:06 am

Prohibition Chicken Offering Beer and Whiskey Dinner Dec 6th

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One of the hottest new restaurants North of 635 is Prohibition Chicken located in downtown Lewisville. This unique restaurant that serves up the most amazing fried chicken in DFW has a private Speak Easy room in the back behind a secret panel in a phone booth. We wrote about this fun restaurant earlier this year, and this is where you will be able to attend a fun beer and whiskey dinner on Wednesday, December 6th. Continue reading →

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