3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (374+ words) Vodka Sauce Pasta at Elephante. The September edition of Where to Eat, CultureMap's monthly column recommending new or intriguing restaurants to try, boasts a motley assortment of places — ranging from a modest healthy-ish spot in McKinney to a flashy newcomer…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (795+ words) Whimsical signature cocktail from Guest House, coming soon. The classic-meets-contemporary dinner and social club Guest House — born in Austin and boasting Scottsdale and Las Vegas locations — is returning to Texas, where it’ll toss its hat into Uptown’s high-energy and upscale…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (895+ words) Facade of El Chingon on Ross Avenue. A Mexican hangout from San Diego has departed Dallas: El Chingon, which served Mexican food, cocktails, and a clubby atmosphere near downtown at 3404 Ross Ave., closed on Sunday, September 6, after a mere four…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (744+ words) Champagne & Cake pairs creative desserts and sparkling wine. Few things go together quite as seamlessly as bubbly and dessert, and that delightful match is the ethos behind a new Flower Mound spot. Aptly named Champagne & Cake, the chic concept is…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (668+ words) Texas has been one of the top 10 hardest-working states in the country for almost a decade. Texans pride themselves on being industrious, and a new report has confirmed Texas as one of the 10 most hardworking states in America in 2026. The…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (737+ words) Shopping for a cause Rendering of a Bonton Farms storefront at DFW Airport. South Dallas nonprofit Bonton Farms is going international without straying too far from home. The organization is debuting two storefronts at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: one…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (721+ words) Original ChopShop Danish salad. A restaurant chain known for its chopped salads is headed for a buzzy Richardson district: Original ChopShop, a fast-casual chain famous for its bowls, salads, and sandwiches, will soon debut at 1419 E. Renner Rd., in the Whole…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (701+ words) where to travel right now Summer is drawing to a close, but there's still time to squeeze in a September getaway before the season changes. North Texans are familiar with the buzzy State Fair of Texas making its grand return…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (448+ words) Fun in the Trees The new Go Ape Adventure Park in Cedar Hill brings ziplining and more to the treetops of the Dallas suburb. A new Go Ape Adventure Park is swinging into the Midtown district of Dallas suburb Cedar…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (651+ words) This Week's Hot Headlines Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week is booming with mixed-use developments and restaurant openings. Plus, a look at the growing halal barbecue trend in Texas. Read on for our most popular stories, then…...