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 1. Bodega Wine Bar

4514 Travis St
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 528-9463

Category: Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Uptown

5.0 star rating
  3/3/2011

Something about being in a hidden, little tucked away, secret club house makes me happy. That is just what Bodega Wine Bar is. Behind a vacant liquor store, you find this place and are taken back to a dark, cool, smooth music joint. It is almost like…More »

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 2. Neighborhood Services Tavern

2405 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 827-2405

Categories: Bars, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Lower Greenville

5.0 star rating
  2/25/2011

I like deviled eggs, I like shrimp and grits, I like a lot of red wine and I like mac n' cheese. Can you find all this in one place? Yes, in one Glorious place!

You see, I have been lucky enough to visit both locations. But I have to say after…More »

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 3. NOSH euro bistro

4216 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 528-9400

Category: American (New)

3.0 star rating
  2/22/2011

Well....I just.....I just don't know. Not only is the place very cramped, it's filled with geezers. Highland Park geezers. Not to say that is a bad thing. It is just strange to be surrounded by your grandparents when you think you are going out to a…More »

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 4. Pearl At Commerce

2038 Commerce St
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 863-2038

Categories: Jazz & Blues, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  2/17/2011

Sultry singing voices being sung by a buxom lounge singer echo throughout this interesting jazz joint. Obscurely located downtown on Commerce street, some may not even know it exists, which can be a good and bad thing.

I want to Yelp about it to…More »

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 5. Green Papaya Bistro

3211 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 521-4811

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Oak Lawn

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/14/2012

While others may disagree with my tastebuds - I find Green Papaya to me be more than satisfying and abundant with taste and size. Though reading through other reviews - it seems as though, the restaurant doesn't boast an authentic array of Vietnamese…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/8/2011

    I will preface this review by saying, this review is extremely long overdue. Considering that I have… Read more »

 6. Malai Kitchen

3699 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 599-7857

Categories: Thai, Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Uptown

4.0 star rating
  3/9/2011

First I would like to note that an Asian restaurant formerly occupied this awesomely located spot. Just a funny thought. I wonder if it is because the kitchen is specifically built for Asian cooking or it just seems like an Asian property exclusive…More »

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 7. Magnolia Theater

3699 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 746-9106

Category: Cinema

Neighbourhood: Uptown

4.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

Any theater where you can drink is an automatic 4-star rating.

The Magnolia is nestled in the trendy, quaint West Village shopping center. Surrounded by boutiques and energetic restaurants, the sophisticated Magnolia fits right into this interactive…More »

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 8. Wine Therapist

1810 Skillman St
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 821-9463

Categories: Wineries, Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Lakewood

5.0 star rating
  3/15/2011

Thank Bacchus for the wine therapist! It is such a great escape after a long day with your intolerant work colleagues, intolerant screaming children, intolerant crazy drivers or just those days where you could be capable of punching someone in the…More »

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 9. Central Market Cooking School

5750 E Lovers Ln
Dallas, TX 75206

Category: Cooking Schools

Neighbourhood: Upper Greenville

5.0 star rating
  3/16/2011

Not to toot my horn here, but I am a bad-ass girlfriend that was cool enough to get the couples cooking class as a present for my boyfriend. What a great purchase well worth the price!

I took the beau for a cooking class was focused on indoor grilling…More »

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 10. Campania Pizza

3800 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 780-0605

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Uptown

4.0 star rating
  3/18/2011

What can I say? This place is awesome for a quick dinner with a pre-purchased bottle of wine.

It is small lacking space for on-the-go patrons wanting to order a take-out pizza. Speaking of pizza. Their pizza is very delightful. Every one of them.…More »

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 11. Villa-O

4514 Travis St
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-1880

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Uptown

3.0 star rating
  3/22/2011

I have always been enticed by Villa-O's ambiance. It's open, breezy, laid-back atmosphere evoking an actually Tuscan villa in the middle of flat Dallas. I tried Villa-O for the first time tonight and just as I expected the ambiance was the aspect…More »

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 12. Lombardi's Cibus

8687 N Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 692-0001

Categories: Bakeries, Italian

Neighbourhood: North Dallas

4.0 star rating
  3/23/2011

On the circumference of the North Park courtyard, Cibus is a lovely Italian restaurant that serves as a nice romantic haven that lets you escape from the frenzied frequencers of the mall.

I will start with the prices. They are not steep but come to…More »

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 13. Park - CLOSED

1921 Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 824-3343

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Lower Greenville

3.0 star rating
  3/30/2011

What a refreshing take on a throwback to Miami via 1973. Everything from old-school palm tree wall paper to huge globe light treatments - they have got the design down to a T. The beautiful (maybe Allison V. Smith) photograph prints on the wall…More »

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 14. Hector's on Henderson - CLOSED

2929 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 821-0432

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Lower Greenville

5.0 star rating
  4/3/2011

You'd think the carpeted restaurant would throw me for a negative loop, but no. Yes, it is odd that a restaurant of this calibur would have somewhat dingy carpet - however I think that is just one of the many factors that make Hector's so special.…More »

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 15. Local

2936 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75295
(214) 752-7500

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Deep Ellum

4.0 star rating
  4/9/2011

A discreet, subtle find.This hidden hotel-turned-restaurant lies amongst the funky finds on Elm street. You walk in and are immediately put at ease by the muted colors, low seating, soothing music (if any at all), angular lines, and exposed brick…More »

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 16. Rise No 1

5360 W Lovers Ln
Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 366-9900

Category: French

Neighbourhood: University Park

5.0 star rating
  5/12/2011

What a delight! When I walked in it was not at all what I expected. Hearing the highly rated reviews, made me think of a shi-shi atmosphere. The clientele might be shi-shi, but the interior and customer service is not however.

The interior is…More »

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 17. AT&T Performing Arts Center

2403 Flora St
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 880-0202

Categories: Performing Arts, Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Arts District, Downtown

5.0 star rating
  5/28/2011

What a wonderful asset to Dallas - a true unique cornerstone in the Dallas Arts District. The design is beyond my vernacular to describe in words. If you could see my face right now as I am typing it would look like this
: - 0!!!!

I think we all know…More »

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 18. Royal Thai

5500 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 691-3555

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Upper Greenville

4.0 star rating
  Update - 9/17/2011

Returned today for another lovely evening at Royal That. Though my dish didn't surpass my already super high expectations, my bf's dish (called Swimming Angel) was certainly a taste of heaven.

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/9/2011

    Royal Thai, how you amaze me with your delicious freshness of salads, noodles, and dumplings. Every… Read more »

 19. Stephan Pyles

1807 Ross Ave
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 580-7000

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  8/17/2011

Redhead and I had the pleasure of dining at Stephan Pyles for restaurant week and enjoyed every last bit of it.

The prix fix menu didn't compromise the quality at all and it's almost preferable, in my opinion, to not have as many overwhelming choices…More »

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 20. Si Tapas and Spanish Cuisine

2207 Allen St
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 720-0324

Categories: Spanish, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: Uptown

4.0 star rating
  8/23/2011

Si, si for Si tapas! Upon just entering my first real 'Dallas' experience with Tapas. Sure, I have tried Tapas in other cities, but wanted to explore what Dallas had to offer in the realm of Paella and Spanish fare.

Si Tapas is situated in a cozy,…More »

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 21. The People's Last Stand

5319 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 370-8755

Categories: Bars, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Upper Greenville

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/13/2012

Yum! I had the hummus the other night for dinner (I am currently being crazy right now and attempting to diet) and it was scrumptious. The chickpeas were freshly smashed and mixed as I could tell in each generous scoop. I enjoy a rougher texture in…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/4/2011

    What a hidden, secret lair atop the Mockingbird Station. Not more than a beautifully ornate window… Read more »


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