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dallasobserver.com > food-drink > el-chingon-east-dallas-closed-40712141

'Non stop chaos': El Chingon in East Dallas shutters after just 4 months

5+ day, 17+ 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....

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dallasobserver.com > arts-culture > zac-posen-for-gap-is-only-in-20-stores-worldwide-and-dallas-is-one-of-them-40710366

Zac Posen for Gap is only in 20 stores worldwide, and Dallas has one of them

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (290+ words) Best things to do in Dallas this week, Aug. 31 – Sept. 6 Zac Posen, luxury designer and now creative director of Gap Inc., has hand-designed 20 pieces for the GapStudio 2026 Fall line, available in only 20 stores worldwide, and the NorthPark store just happens…...

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dallasobserver.com > music > ranking-every-kelly-clarkson-album-40710125

Ranking every Kelly Clarkson album

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (625+ words) Dallas Observer Ranking every Kelly Clarkson album It’s been nearly 25 years since the world was introduced to Kelly Clarkson. From the moment we saw her on the inaugural season of American Idol in 2002, we knew she was destined to be…...

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dallasobserver.com > food-drink > pizza-testa-space-to-reopen-corsaire-brings-lake-como-vibes-40709927

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…...

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dallasobserver.com > food-drink > yo-chi-upscale-froyo-dallas-locations-40706430

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…...

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dallasobserver.com > food-drink > some-thc-drinks-are-still-legal-where-to-find-in-dallas-40707707

Why some THC drinks are still legal in Texas — and what it means for Dallas craft brewers

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (905+ words) How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help. Pre-rolled joints and some high-potency edible THC products are now banned in Texas. But where does that leave Dallasites looking to mellow out with a beverage? It’s almost…...

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dallasobserver.com > event > oak-lawn-live-40707972

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...

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dallasobserver.com > food-drink > elephante-dallas-opening-40707842

Can Uptown handle another West Coast import? Elephante and its 2-stories of glamour hope so

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (480+ words) How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help. Élephante isn’t doing steaks, though. It’s a coastal Italian spot inspired by southern Italy, will be opening on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 2701 Maple Avenue. The concept is from the…...

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Lonestar | Coppell Arts Center | Promotional Events | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (15+ words) Lonestar Dallas Observer How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help....

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dallasobserver.com > food-drink > smokey-johns-bbq-50th-anniversary-dallas-40707631

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....