Food & DrinkBest Coffee Shops in Dallas You'll Actually Love
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood field guide to how Dallas does coffee, and how to tell a serious local shop from a place that merely sells caffeine.
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The Dallas Weekend Plan, From People Who Live Here
Where to eat, what to do, and where Dallas locals actually go this weekend — starting in Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts.
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Where to Eat in Bishop Arts, Tried and Tested
Bishop Arts is best eaten the way it is built, on foot and in stages, and this guide explains how to approach the district's independent dining without a rigid plan.
Food & DrinkBest Italian Restaurants in Bishop Arts, Tried and Tested
Six walkable blocks in Oak Cliff have turned into one of the more honest tests of Italian cooking in Dallas, and most of what makes a place worth the wait has nothing to do with the word Italian on the sign.
Food & DrinkBest Italian in Bishop Arts Worth the Trip
Oak Cliff's most walkable district has turned into serious pasta territory, and the smart move is treating it as a destination instead of a backup plan.
Food & DrinkBest Mexican Restaurants in Dallas Worth the Trip
Dallas runs on two Mexican food traditions at once, Tex-Mex and interior Mexican, and the real skill in eating well here is knowing which one a kitchen is serving.
Date NightRomantic Things to Do in Dallas for Couples
A local dining editor's honest, no-fluff map of where Dallas actually gets romantic, from the Katy Trail at golden hour to a quiet bench inside the Nasher's garden.
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10 Things to Do in Dallas This Week
- Live music in Deep EllumThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in Bishop ArtsMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in UptownAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in Deep EllumSunday, family-friendly
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