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Attractions
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Lavon Farm: The cows are the lucky ones here
(Aug 26, 2010)
Lavon Farm: The cows are the lucky ones hereYou may have seen the Lucky Layla label in your grocery dairy case. The scrumptious yogurt and dairy products call Plano, Texas home.
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Khatter Vineyards: Award-winning wine with a Texas accent
(Aug 3, 2010)
Khatter Vineyards: Award-winning wine with a Texas accentA family hobby becomes a booming business on a suburban cul de sac in Parker, Texas.
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Southfork Ranch: '80s glitz & nostalgia in Parker
(Jul 25, 2010)
Southfork Ranch: '80s glitz & nostalgia in ParkerNorth Texas visitors from all over the world still flock to this monument to oil-fueled excess portrayed by the '80s prime-time soap opera Dallas.
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Dallas' Pioneer Plaza: Taking a walk where longhorns ran
(Jul 9, 2010)
Dallas' Pioneer Plaza: Taking a walk where longhorns ranLonghorns, not cars, were once driven through downtown Dallas.
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Dallas' Pioneer Plaza: Taking a walk where Longhorns ran
(Jul 8, 2010)
Dallas' Pioneer Plaza: Taking a walk where Longhorns ranLonghorns, not cars, were once driven through downtown Dallas.
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NorthPark Center: North Dallas' Shopping Nirvana
(Jun 29, 2010)
NorthPark Center: North Dallas' Shopping NirvanaOne of Dallas' most visited shopping destinations has the most to do - all under one big roof.
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Reunion Tower: Punctuating Downtown Dallas
(Jun 20, 2010)
Reunion Tower: Punctuating Downtown DallasIf you take a quick glance at the western edge of downtown Dallas’ skyline, one of the first things to catch your eye is Reunion Tower. The iconic spire stands 560 feet – 5 feet higher than the Washington Monument.
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Arlington Highlands: An out-of-the-mall shopping experience
(Jun 1, 2010)
Arlington Highlands: An out-of-the-mall shopping experienceWith nearly 100 shops and businesses calling Arlington Highlands home, there is plenty to do, eat, see and buy.
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Hip Pocket Theatre: An inspiring theatrical experience under the stars
(Jun 1, 2010)
Hip Pocket Theatre: An inspiring theatrical experience under the starsNow in its 34th season, the experimental theatre has craftily hewn together a captivating line up of original and re-imagined productions.
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The Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre: A Theater Machine?
(May 21, 2010)
The Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre: A Theater Machine?One of the anchors of Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center is a chameleon inside a wiry steel box.
Bars and Nightclubs
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Meddlesome Moth: A new light in Dallas' design district
(Aug 26, 2010)
Meddlesome Moth: A new light in Dallas' design districtIf you're headed out to see the galleries in Dallas' design district there's a place to wet your whistle and grab gourmet food just around the corner.
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Jazz Club Looms Over Lakewood
(Jun 20, 2010)
Jazz Club Looms Over LakewoodIf you like cool jazz on a hot summer night or any night for that matter, there’s no better place near downtown Dallas than The Balcony Club.
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The Wild Turkey: Food, fun and spirits since 1978
(Jun 8, 2010)
The Wild Turkey: Food, fun and spirits since 1978A popular local haunt, the Wild Turkey can satisfy any appetite from gumbo to good old fashioned hamburgers, not to mention a rousing happy hour and patio bar.
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Cowboys Dance Hall: Kickin' it in the Metroplex!
(Apr 17, 2010)
Cowboys Dance Hall: Kickin' it in the Metroplex!Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl at an Arlington dance hall.
Businesses
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Three stories of stories
(Apr 8, 2010)
Three stories of storiesRecycled Books is the best bookstore you'll ever visit.
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Ikea: A destination, not just a furniture store
(Apr 6, 2010)
Ikea: A destination, not just a furniture storeWhether you live in a dorm room or a 4,000-square-foot suburban ranch, chances are Ikea has something you want. This Swedish furniture behemoth isn't just a quick trip to buy cabinet handles -- though you can do that if you want.
Events
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Oh Maya! The Kimbell Art Museum hosts rare look at an ancient people
(Aug 31, 2010)
Oh Maya! The Kimbell Art Museum hosts rare look at an ancient peopleFrom now through Jan. 2, 2011, the one-of-a-kind exhibit, Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea, reveals how the Maya revered the sea and the gods they believed emerged from it.
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New Perot Museum of Nature & Science: Get a sneak peek on August 28!
(Aug 22, 2010)
New Perot Museum of Nature & Science: Get a sneak peek on August 28!Visitors from near and far can get an insider’s look at the construction and future of the new museum at the northwest corner of Woodall Rodgers Freeway and Field Street in Victory Park.
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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Celebrates 20 years of concerts in the park
(Jul 8, 2010)
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Celebrates 20 years of concerts in the parkThe Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 20th annual Concerts in the Garden Summer Music Festival with music and fireworks in the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens through July 4.
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Fort Worth Stockyards: Cowboys and cattle hit the red brick trail
(Jul 8, 2010)
Fort Worth Stockyards: Cowboys and cattle hit the red brick trailIt’s longhorns on parade! For more than a decade now, cowboys have wrangled a tame, albeit unwieldy, heard of Texas longhorn cattle down the streets of the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
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Un-cancelled! Fair Park Fourth resurrected by local corporate sponsors
(Jun 27, 2010)
Un-cancelled! Fair Park Fourth resurrected by local corporate sponsorsOriginally cancelled because of the city’s budget restraints, Fair Park Fourth has been rescued at the last moment, keeping Dallas’ Independence Day tradition alive and well.
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Stockyard Station: Gunfighters make a big bang this summer
(Jun 15, 2010)
Stockyard Station: Gunfighters make a big bang this summerLook out! It’s a gunfight! The Legends of Texas return for another summer of gun slinging antics.
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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History: New da Vinci exhibit takes flight
(Jun 15, 2010)
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History: New da Vinci exhibit takes flightThrough Sept. 6, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History invites patrons to spend the summer exploring its latest exhibit Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius.
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Crow Collection of Asian Art: Featuring innovative works by Il Lee
(Jun 1, 2010)
Crow Collection of Asian Art: Featuring innovative works by Il LeeThis free exhibit runs through Sept. 26, and features much of Lee’s critically acclaimed, history-based work utilizing ballpoint pen as a medium.
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Bluebonnet Season: A Texas tradition April-May
(May 2, 2010)
Bluebonnet Season: A Texas tradition April-MayIn Texas, it is a sure sign of spring when Bluebonnets and wildflowers begin to emerge from the tall green grasses along the highways and interstates.
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Scarborough Renaissance Festival: Lords, ladies and (turkey) legs
(Mar 26, 2010)
Scarborough Renaissance Festival: Lords, ladies and (turkey) legsTravel through space and time to Renaissance England -- which happens to be in Waxahachie, Texas -- at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival.
Restaurants
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Watel’s World Piece Cafe: A bistro with an international twist
(Sep 5, 2010)
Watel’s World Piece Cafe: A bistro with an international twistA great getaway from the everyday, the cafe hosts an intimate atmosphere that’s just right for casual get-togethers with old friends or for cozy dinner dates.
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Yutaka Sushi Bistro: Uptown's Asian Oasis
(Sep 2, 2010)
Yutaka Sushi Bistro: Uptown's Asian OasisAlthough Dallas is landlocked, there are some fabulous sushi restaurants and Yutaka Yamato's Yutaka Sushi Bistro is fighting for the top of the list.
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Maximo: Mexico City cuisine & margaritas north of 635
(Aug 17, 2010)
Maximo: Mexico City cuisine & margaritas north of 635If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine in Far North Dallas, Maximo takes it to the max and then some.
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Wingfield's Breakfast & Burgers: A Dallas Best Bite
(Aug 16, 2010)
Wingfield's Breakfast & Burgers: A Dallas Best BiteWingfield's Breakfast and Burgers is in serious contention for the best burger in Dallas. Find out why.
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Joe T. Garcia's: Famous Tex-Mex in Fort Worth
(Aug 16, 2010)
Joe T. Garcia's: Famous Tex-Mex in Fort WorthJoe T. Garcia's Restaurant is synonymous with Cowtown.
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Highland Park Pharmacy: A bite of nostalgia
(Aug 15, 2010)
Highland Park Pharmacy: A bite of nostalgiaTake a sip and a time trip in Dallas' Knox-Henderson district at the Highland Park Pharmacy.
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Horne & Dekker: Serving up great good and fun on North Henderson
(Jul 25, 2010)
Horne & Dekker: Serving up great good and fun on North HendersonIf you and your date are looking for good food in a relaxed atmosphere look no further than North Henderson's Horne & Dekker.
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Toulouse Cafe & Bar: A Bit of Paris in Big D
(Jul 25, 2010)
Toulouse Cafe & Bar: A Bit of Paris in Big DYou won't get jet lag if you are craving great bistro fare in the Park Cities.
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Vickery Boulevard Café: Good eats at good prices
(Jul 18, 2010)
Vickery Boulevard Café: Good eats at good pricesFor a new bite of classic local flavor, the Vickery Boulevard Café has all the ingredients.
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Torchy's Tacos: A tasty treat in North Dallas
(Jul 16, 2010)
Torchy's Tacos: A tasty treat in North DallasIf you're in North Dallas and craving a taste of Austin, Torchy's Tacos will feed your need.
