Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
Oddfellow’s uses local meats & organic produce as much as possible. Some of the best coffee in the city thanks to their $24k Italian-made La Marzocco Strada espresso machine, one of only 4 in the US!
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Oddfellows
316 W 7th StOddfellow’s uses local meats & organic produce as much as possible. Some of the best coffee in the city thanks to their $24k Italian-made La Marzocco Strada espresso machine, one of only 4 in the US!
4 STARS! 36 seats total - you’ll have to make a reservation in advance, especially since the proclamation in January by the New York Times that Lucia is “the best new restaurant in Texas right now."
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Lucia
287 North Bishop Avenue4 STARS! 36 seats total - you’ll have to make a reservation in advance, especially since the proclamation in January by the New York Times that Lucia is “the best new restaurant in Texas right now."
One of our favorites! Delicious pizza by the slice. Try the garlic knots and yummy desserts!
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Zoli's NY Pizza
14910 Midway RdOne of our favorites! Delicious pizza by the slice. Try the garlic knots and yummy desserts!
Mostly sandwiches, coffee, pastries, and beer/wine, with a small market in the back. WIFI also.
76 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bolsa
Mostly sandwiches, coffee, pastries, and beer/wine, with a small market in the back. WIFI also.
If your'e in the mood for strictly vegan (and very delicious) fare, Spiral Diner is your place! Voted Best Vegan Restaurant in the country several years in a row by VegNews magazine.
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Spiral Diner & Bakery
1101 N Beckley AveIf your'e in the mood for strictly vegan (and very delicious) fare, Spiral Diner is your place! Voted Best Vegan Restaurant in the country several years in a row by VegNews magazine.
We love Eno's! Owned by Stacey and Matt, it's home to one of Lacey's favorite burgers in the city. The upstairs is more casual, with another bar, darts, and picnic-style tables.
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Eno's Pizza Tavern
407 N Bishop AveWe love Eno's! Owned by Stacey and Matt, it's home to one of Lacey's favorite burgers in the city. The upstairs is more casual, with another bar, darts, and picnic-style tables.
We had to cancel our reservations here at the last minute, but everyone raves about Driftwood and the seafood here.
Driftwood
642 W Davis StWe had to cancel our reservations here at the last minute, but everyone raves about Driftwood and the seafood here.
Well, Beyonce and Jay-Z had the restaurant closed just for them one evening, so take THEIR word for it, this place is GOOD.
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Mesa
118 JeffersonWell, Beyonce and Jay-Z had the restaurant closed just for them one evening, so take THEIR word for it, this place is GOOD.
Trinity Groves is a long strip of pop-up/experimental restaurants, giving local chefs an opportunity to show off their ideas. Casa Rubia, LUCK, Chino Chinatown, and the rest are all fantastic.
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Trinity Groves
331 Singleton BlvdTrinity Groves is a long strip of pop-up/experimental restaurants, giving local chefs an opportunity to show off their ideas. Casa Rubia, LUCK, Chino Chinatown, and the rest are all fantastic.
Also part of the Belmont Hotel, Smoke is one of Oak Cliff's destination restaurants, known for its meats - they even have their own cookbook. brunch is fantastic! Check out the Shepard Fairey mural.
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Smoke
901 Fort Worth AvenueAlso part of the Belmont Hotel, Smoke is one of Oak Cliff's destination restaurants, known for its meats - they even have their own cookbook. brunch is fantastic! Check out the Shepard Fairey mural.
Are you looking for cheap tex-mex? This family-owned dive has great cheap breakfast and lunch. But watch out - it shuts down for 2 weeks every summer for a big family vacation.
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El Jordan Cafe
416 N Bishop AveAre you looking for cheap tex-mex? This family-owned dive has great cheap breakfast and lunch. But watch out - it shuts down for 2 weeks every summer for a big family vacation.
Old-fashioned hamburger diner in the heart of Bishop Arts. Cherry Cokes, floats, burgers, fried mushrooms, fried zucchini, etc. So good!
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Hunky's
321 N Bishop AveOld-fashioned hamburger diner in the heart of Bishop Arts. Cherry Cokes, floats, burgers, fried mushrooms, fried zucchini, etc. So good!
Essentials
Urban Acres
1605 N Beckley AveOrganic, local produce, kombucha, and delicious food!
The closest place for organic groceries, vitamins, snacks, etc. produce availability is hit or miss but the cafe is delicious.
Ann's Health Food Center & Market
2634 S Zang BlvdThe closest place for organic groceries, vitamins, snacks, etc. produce availability is hit or miss but the cafe is delicious.
Brand new grocery store with great selection of organics.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cox Farms Market - Dallas
778 Fort Worth AveBrand new grocery store with great selection of organics.
Everything Else
The Local Oak
409 N Zang BlvdGreat neighborhood bookstore.
You haven't had chocolate until you've had Dude Sweet handmade chocolates, marshmallows, sipping chocolate, and even push-up pops. The best part? THE FREE SAMPLES.
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Dude, Sweet Chocolate
1925 Greenville AveYou haven't had chocolate until you've had Dude Sweet handmade chocolates, marshmallows, sipping chocolate, and even push-up pops. The best part? THE FREE SAMPLES.
CocoAndre Chocolatier
2111 W 7th StCan you tell we like chocolate?
Delicious sweets abound in Oak Cliff! These pies will blow your mind. The Smooth Operator (French Silk) and The Drunken Nut are some of our favorites.
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Emporium Pies
314 N Bishop AveDelicious sweets abound in Oak Cliff! These pies will blow your mind. The Smooth Operator (French Silk) and The Drunken Nut are some of our favorites.
Yes, there IS nature in Dallas, and we can help you find it.
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Twelve Hills Nature Center
817 Mary Cliff RdYes, there IS nature in Dallas, and we can help you find it.
Great, easy dual-use hiking trails and mountain biking trails!
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Oak Cliff Nature Preserve
2875 Pierce StGreat, easy dual-use hiking trails and mountain biking trails!
Bird watching, wildlife, and river adventures!
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trinity River Audubon Center
6500 S Great Trinity Forest WayBird watching, wildlife, and river adventures!
Entertainment & Activities
Recently renovated, the Dallas Zoo is fun for the whole family!
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Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveRecently renovated, the Dallas Zoo is fun for the whole family!
Bison! Wildebeest! Cheetahs! Zebras! Giraffes! Oh my!
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Centro de Vida Silvestre Fossil Rim
2299 Co Rd 2008Bison! Wildebeest! Cheetahs! Zebras! Giraffes! Oh my!
Shopping
There is a new location for We Are 1976 in Bishop Arts District! It's co-owned by a friend of ours, so we're a tad biased but it's a really nifty little gift shop, & has printmaking classes too!
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We Are 1976, Inc.
313 N Bishop AveThere is a new location for We Are 1976 in Bishop Arts District! It's co-owned by a friend of ours, so we're a tad biased but it's a really nifty little gift shop, & has printmaking classes too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious French-American food and a fantastic wine selection.
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Boulevardier
408 N Bishop AveDelicious French-American food and a fantastic wine selection.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm...mac and cheese! Love the bar and usually ask the bartenders to just "make me something they think I'll like!"
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cedars Social
1326 Botham Jean BlvdMmmmmmmmmmmm...mac and cheese! Love the bar and usually ask the bartenders to just "make me something they think I'll like!"
The Belmont Hotel has the best view of downtown Dallas, best seen from Bar Belmont.
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BarBelmont
901 Fort Worth AveThe Belmont Hotel has the best view of downtown Dallas, best seen from Bar Belmont.
We are guaranteed to see a familiar face (or 10) at Ten Bells Tavern. Huge outdoor patio area, delicious gastro pub eats, and trivia night on Wednesdays!
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Ten Bells Tavern
232 W 7th StWe are guaranteed to see a familiar face (or 10) at Ten Bells Tavern. Huge outdoor patio area, delicious gastro pub eats, and trivia night on Wednesdays!
The best (and only?) gay dive bar in Oak Cliff, and of course, all are welcome! Drinks are CHEAP, karaoke is Thursday & Saturday nights. I couldn't count the number of times I've sung on that stage!
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The Pavilion Lounge
325 Centre StThe best (and only?) gay dive bar in Oak Cliff, and of course, all are welcome! Drinks are CHEAP, karaoke is Thursday & Saturday nights. I couldn't count the number of times I've sung on that stage!
Arts & Culture
GREAT historic venue with fantastic bands and speakers.
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Kessler Theater
1230 W Davis StGREAT historic venue with fantastic bands and speakers.
Historic Texas Theatre, where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested (the employees can show you which seat he was in). The bar is open, and the theatre shows 35mm films, old and new.
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The Texas Theatre
231 JeffersonHistoric Texas Theatre, where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested (the employees can show you which seat he was in). The bar is open, and the theatre shows 35mm films, old and new.
Do you love learning a new art form or craft? Then you should check out Oil & Cotton! Shannon and company teach awesome classes of all sorts!
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Oil and Cotton
2313 W Davis StDo you love learning a new art form or craft? Then you should check out Oil & Cotton! Shannon and company teach awesome classes of all sorts!