Many Dallas-based bars and restaurants are partnering with local drag performers to attract new patrons and customers at participating venues. Monkey King Noodle Company is located downtown on Main...
New Rooftop Bar Opens in Dallas
A new rooftop bar resting atop the ninth floor of Tru Hilton Dallas Market Center is boasting some of the best views of Big D. Sky Blu Rooftop Bar, located in Dallas' Design District, opened its...
Ramona Bass Drives Fort Worth Zoo’s Success
When you think of the Bass family of Fort Worth, you might think of the Bass Performance Hall or the philanthropists and patrons of the Fort Worth Art Museum. What you may not think about is the...
By Amy Jones | Jun 29, 2022
Texas Restaurant Show to be Hosted in Dallas
Dallas will host this year's 2022 Texas Restaurant Show, set for the second weekend of July. The Texas Restaurant Association expects over 5,000 food experts and restaurateurs to attend the event,...
Metroplex Fourth of July Events: Part Three
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the Fourth of July. This year is no exception, as the metroplex has many celebrations and events to commemorate the United States of America's...
By Amy Jones | Jun 27, 2022
MLK Food Park Heads to Fair Park
The MLK Food Park is returning to South Dallas with a new location. Fair Park will host the popular pop-up festival this summer, showcasing a wide range of food truck vendors serving non-vegan and...
Broadway is Ending Mask Mandate
Beginning July 1, the masking requirement for audiences on Broadway will no longer be in effect. The decision was made by the Broadway League, the industry's trade association, whichย will make a...
By Amy Jones | Jun 26, 2022
Ben’s Soft Pretzel Shop Grand Opening
Ben's Soft Pretzel Shop is expanding to The Colony. The new Grandscape location joins the three shops in Fort Worth, making for more than 140 locations nationwide. Pretzel fanatic Scott Jones and...
By Amy Jones | Jun 25, 2022
June Night Sky Offers Rare Parade of Five Planets
The early morning sky on Friday revealed a rare sight to behold. Five planets aligned with the moon, visible to the naked eye. Though Friday before dawn offered the clearest view, the spectacle will...
By Amy Jones | Jun 25, 2022
Metroplex Fourth of July Events: Part Two
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the Fourth of July. This year is no exception, as there are many celebrations and events right here in the metroplex to commemorate the country's...
By Amy Jones | Jun 24, 2022
Local Teen Entrepreneurs Empower With Affirmations
Twins Sydney and Shea Hinckley of Dallas grew up learning to "think positive." Six months ago, those positive thoughts turned into a positive enterprise: UPWords, a clothing, accessories, and home...
By Amy Jones | Jun 23, 2022
Dallas-Native Pizza Chain Opens Newest Location
Cane Rosso has expanded its footprint in North Dallas with a new location in the revitalized Hillcrest Village neighborhood, joiningย Brass Tap, Haystack Burgers, and Don Pepe's Rancho Mexican Grill....
By Amy Jones | Jun 23, 2022
Metroplex Fourth of July Events: Part One
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the Fourth of July. This year is no exception, as there are many celebrations and events right here in the metroplex to commemorate the country's...
By Amy Jones | Jun 23, 2022
Dallas 8th Grader Creates ‘Grief Kits’ for Uvalde Students
Sia Sankaran of Dallas is contributing something more tangible than thoughts and prayers to the students of Uvalde; she is putting books in their hands. The eighth-grader, who loves to read, is...
By Amy Jones | Jun 22, 2022
‘Lord of The Rings’ Hobbits Reunite at Dallas Fan Expo
Fan Expo Dallas is the largest sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, and comics event in Texas, and is quickly growing into one of the largest events in North America. The three-day, family-friendly...
Flamingos Captivate Dallas Zoo Visitors Again
The Dallas Zoo announced in early June that its flamingos are on display once again. The zoo closed some bird viewing areas in April because of avian flu. Bird shows were also canceled. Avian flu is...
By Mary Dada | Jun 20, 2022
La La Land Kind Cafe Goes Viral
A small Dallas coffee shop, La La Land Kind Cafe,ย serves residents a cup of "kind." The business has amassed 5.5 million TikTok subscribers just by complimenting people. The goal for La La Land is...
By Amy Jones | Jun 19, 2022
Parade of Playhouses Comes to NorthPark
Dallas CASA'sย annualย Parade of Playhouses will be presented inย NorthPark Center againย this summer. Child abuse and neglect victims served by the non-profit social service agency will benefit from...
By Amy Jones | Jun 19, 2022
State Fair Announces 2022 Cooking Contests
There is no better place to get a taste of Texas than at the State Fair. Registration for the 2022 cooking contests is now open. Amateur chefs have the opportunity to showcase their best dishes for...
By Amy Jones | Jun 18, 2022
DFW City Offers Host of Summer Fun
Summer is upon us, and with gas prices soaring, staying close to home does not mean you have to sacrifice fun. Grapevine has indoor and outdoor adventures that will please every family member....
By Amy Jones | Jun 18, 2022
Dallas Restaurant Makes Top 5 for Best in U.S.
One of Dallas' newest and most sought-after restaurants has made the Robb Report list of the best new restaurants in America. Robb Report released its list of the newly opened best restaurants in...
By Amy Jones | Jun 17, 2022