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This was by far and away the best barbecue I have ever had. The brisket and pulled pork both had a very unique flavor that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about! If you are trying to decide of sides definitely pick the okra over the mac and cheese, it was much better! Be sure to sample the local...
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Got just one weekend in Dallas? Here’s how to spend it. Once upon a time everyone’s personal hero — noted world traveler, bon vivant, and snarky hard-drinking bon-mot machine Anthony Bourdain — had a show on the Travel Channel called The Layover. The premise of the show was thus: during a simulated flight layover — between 24 and 48 hours —...
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From traditional BBQs to Asian fusion and haute cuisine, this update to our existing article on the city’s dining venues looks at the 10 best Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants to try now.   Click here to read more....
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The fortunes of Deep Ellum, one of Dallas’ most historic neighborhoods, have risen and fallen–and risen again–over the years. An early hot spot for jazz and blues musicians in the first half of the 20th century, Deep Ellum continues to be a hub for the city’s music scene. On any given night, the sounds of local bands and national touring...
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While most bucket lists focus on things you have to do before you die, our primary concern is that you at least go out well fed. That shouldn’t be a problem in Dallas, with so many excellent meal possibilities. From queso to Corny Dogs, here’s the ultimate list of 50 must-have foods for every Dallasite. Click here to read the...
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With James Beard nominees and winners opening spots left and right, and new chefs on the scene, it’s never been a better time to eat in Dallas. We’ve got the intel on where to eat now and why. We hope you’re hungry. 5 Kings of ‘Cue: JUSTIN FOURTON Want to see what a waiting line for barbecue looks like? Head...
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No. 7 – Dallas Big D may lie farther away geographically from Lockhart than Austin does—and readers may associate Dallas more with luxe shopping than good eating—but Dallas still holds its own with meat-market-style ’cue. Lockhart Smokehouse, in fact, is a branch of the central Texas town’s legendary Kreuz Market, while Pecan Lodge does handmade sausage, along with ribs that...
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Last July, D Magazine hosted a fabulous party for our 2014 honorees. Top purveyors of food and drink were on hand at the Rustic for an evening recognizing all the best of what Dallas has to offer. Plans are already in the works for a similar event this summer, and you’ll have a chance to attend. Details to come. Click...
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