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Amanda Cobra

Amanda Cobra's hometown is one of seven US cities that calls itself the "Watermelon Capital of the World" and she grew up participating in events such as watermelon seed spitting contests.

Latest Posts From Amanda

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Mar 13

13 Irish Pubs to Visit in Dallas-Fort Worth

You’re going to need a backup liver and a designated driver.

Here Are the Best New Restaurants of 2018 in Dallas-Fort Worth

Dec 17, 2018

Here Are the Best New Restaurants of 2018 in Dallas-Fort Worth

The Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant scene in 2018 proved to be just as volatile as 2017's, with food delivery services disrupting the industry and forcing some upstarts and new favorites to throw in the towel.

Taste the Reinvented Classics of Central & Southwest Cuisine

Sep 20, 2018

Taste the Reinvented Classics of Central & Southwest Cuisine

With a love of deep-fried treats and an affinity for heat in every dish, Southwestern foodies are not afraid to experiment with exotic meats, offbeat flavor combinations, and melding two very different cooking traditions into one dish.

Get a Dose of Culture at These Dallas-Area Attractions

Mar 2, 2018

Get a Dose of Culture at These Dallas-Area Attractions

Dallas is blessed with a rich cultural heritage, from the thriving Arts District, to the galleries and rock clubs of Deep Ellum, to Oak Cliff’s revived Kessler Theater.

How North Oak Cliff Became One of Dallas’ Hippest Neighborhoods

Nov 28, 2017

How North Oak Cliff Became One of Dallas’ Hippest Neighborhoods

Given that it’s now one of the hottest neighborhoods in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it’s hard to imagine North Oak Cliff wasn’t always a bastion of cool.

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Jun 7, 2017

The Best Outdoor Movies to See in Dallas This Summer

Whether you’re a hardcore cinema junkie or just looking for a fun night of cartoons under the stars, the Dallas-Fort Worth area has plenty of options for those who like their movies outdoors.

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Jan 17, 2017

Local Dallas-Fort Worth Businesses You Should Support in 2017

Everyone knows that they should support local artists and small businesses (right?), but it’s not always easy to know which are the best.

Nov 15, 2016

All the Things You'll Miss if You Leave Dallas

With the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex having ballooned to over 7 million current residents, it’s also easier than ever to find former Dallasites scattered all across the world.

Nov 3, 2016

You Deserve a Drink From This Year's Best Bartenders in Dallas

Great bartenders wear many different hats: amateur therapist, drinking buddy, cocktail expert, and so on.

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Oct 18, 2016

Top Music Venues for Lovers of Every Genre in Dallas

Dallas is a big place, and while that can mean things like endless traffic and a metroplex roughly the size of a New England state, it also means that there is a place to go to experience any and every kind of music you love.

Oct 6, 2016

Dallas Suburbs We'd Willingly Consider Moving To

With a metropolitan area that's bigger than some states (all right, Connecticut, still pretty big though), it’s a no brainer that the Dallas suburbs have sprawled and thrived.

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Sep 22, 2016

What Your Favorite DFW Athlete Says About You

Sports rule Dallas/Fort Worth, and because of that, locals find themselves emotionally invested in and connected to the heroes of the court, gridiron, etc. While certain franchises -- which we shall not name -- have slacked on bringing home any championship rings recently, the unfailing adoration of fans is something Dallas does well.