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This Was Dallas’ Most Daring Taco Event of the Year

Dallas is known for having some of the best Tex-Mex in the world, but for the Taco Takeover on Saturday, September 16th, it was all about tacos.

By David Maez

The Best Drive-Thru Daiquiris in Dallas

Daiquiris are typically something you only consume at pool parties or during island vacations (unless you’re Ernest Hemingway, in which case you toss back a few every afternoon).

By David Maez

The Absolute Most Beautiful Runs in Dallas

When it comes to getting your blood flowing, nothing beats going for a run (well, aside from mustering the courage to tell your boss they're an a-hole).

By David Maez

Underrated North Texas Towns You Need to Spend More Time In

Sometimes you're looking for a quick getaway, one that doesn’t keep you in the car so long that your bum goes numb.

By David Maez

7 Secret Bars in DFW and How to Get Into Them

As if finding the perfect bar isn’t difficult enough, there are some bars that go to great lengths to remain anonymous and, quite frankly, downright mysterious.

By David Maez

Where to Score Free Food in Dallas

Free food is always good, but outside of crashing your parents' house or stealing from your roommates (neither of which we can endorse), there aren't a whole lot of options, right?

By David Maez

A Night in Billy Bob's, the World's Largest Honky Tonk

OK, so it’s not like I’ve never stepped foot (or boot) in a country bar before.

By David Maez

Defend Your Terrible Hometown: Plano

Growing up in Plano wasn’t much different from growing up in any other American suburb.

By David Maez

50 Things You Need to Eat in Dallas Before You Die

While most bucket lists focus on things you have to do before you die, our primary concern is that you at least go out well fed.

The Best Italian Restaurants in Dallas

When you crave Italian food, you either: (a) wish you lived in Italy, or (b) wish you had an Italian grandmother who lived in your household, making pasta sauce for you on-demand.

By David Maez

The 7 Best Staycations in Dallas

Why leave town to go on vacation when you could stay put and enjoy an epic staycation?

By David Maez

Forget Katy Trail: Try These 7 Underrated Dallas-Area Hikes Instead

By David Maez