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7 new Dallas coffee shops to fuel your workday or camp out
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (511+ words) Dallas Observer 7 new Dallas coffee shops to fuel your workday or camp out From the outside looking in, you’d think Dallas had a serious caffeine addiction. Or incurable insomnia. Or maybe we just have to power through three side hustles…...
'Non stop chaos': El Chingon in East Dallas shutters after just 4 months
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (288+ words) Best things to do in Dallas this week, Sept. 7 – 13 So, why did they just post on Instagram that they’re done? El Chingon was part of GBOD Hospitality, which was founded in 2012 by brothers Raymond and Patrick Davoudi in San Diego....
Worth the drive: 6 hidden gem restaurants in Fort Worth
1+ week, 5+ day ago (219+ words) Dallas Observer Worth the drive: 6 hidden gem restaurants in Fort Worth Lisa Petty for the Dallas Observer It’s not that we don’t like Fort Worth …we just like Dallas more. Just kidding. Seriously, though, it’s fun to take a little…...
Pizza Testa Space to reopen: Corsaire brings Lake Como vibes
1+ week, 5+ day ago (758+ words) Best things to do in Dallas this week, Aug. 31 – Sept. 6 The Corsaire buzz has been building for a year. Ever since Jeff Bekavac and Austin Rodgers acquired the old Pizzeria Testa space at 3525 Greenville Avenue, the city’s been chomping at…...
Fro-yo gets fancy: Australian brand Yo-Chi brings 2 cafe-style shops to Dallas
1+ week, 6+ day ago (362+ words) How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help. Our sports teams may be leaving the city, our art may be painted over, and our history might be getting dozed, but somehow it’s Australia on its way…...
Oak Lawn Live | Promotional Events | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas
2+ week, 5+ day ago (24+ words) Oak Lawn Live Dallas Observer - When: Sat., Sep 19, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Stay in the Know Notice of Collection | Terms | Privacy...
How Smokey John’s BBQ is celebrating 50 years: free brisket and a block party
2+ week, 6+ day ago (645+ words) How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help. Provided by the Reaves family After 50 years, it’s not that the brothers are putting the business on autopilot, being silly, letting the restaurant run itself. Quite the opposite....
Denton Arts & Jazz Fest unveils full lineup for its 35th year
3+ week, 2+ day ago (322+ words) How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help. Courtesy of Denton Festival Foundation The 2026 Denton Arts & Jazz Festival lineup is here, and there’s a lot to get into. The Denton Festival Foundation announced the full lineup…...
After layoffs, furloughs, Dallas looks to cut employee healthcare
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1096+ words) How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help. After employee medical costs drove a $51 million budget shortfall, the city of Dallas is preparing to tighten its belt in ways that could significantly alter employee health plans....
Visit Dallas staple Thai Soon before it closes, then hit these 3 other gems
3+ week, 4+ day ago (483+ words) How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help. Lisa Petty for the Dallas Observer Nobody needs reminding that Dallas restaurants are having a rough time. That said, we often take our favorite local old-timers for granted....