My Dallas favorites, from Deep Ellum brisket and neon nights to Bishop Arts brunch, Arts District museums, and Lower Greenville tacos. These are the spots I send every friend hitting Big D.
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Pecan Lodge is my first Deep Ellum BBQ stop, and I never skip the brisket and banana pudding.
Pecan Lodge
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Terry Black's on Main is where I queue for Central Texas-style brisket and beef ribs in the heart of Deep Ellum.
Terry Black's Barbecue
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Cane Rosso is my go-to for blistered Neapolitan pizza after wandering Deep Ellum's murals.
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Angry Dog is the classic Deep Ellum dive where I grab a burger and a cold beer between shows.
Angry Dog
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AllGood Cafe is my Deep Ellum breakfast ritual, with live music vibes and a packed morning menu.
AllGood Cafe
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Club Dada is where I catch live bands under the neon on Elm Street.
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Adair's is my favorite no-frills Deep Ellum saloon for cold beer and late-night live music.
Adair's Saloon
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Twilite Lounge is my pick for cocktails and a low-lit Deep Ellum hang before or after a show.
Twilite Lounge
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Elm & Good at the Kimpton Pittman is where I go for a polished Deep Ellum brunch or dinner.
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Oddfellows is my Bishop Arts brunch staple, and I always hope for a patio table on Seventh.
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Lucia is my special-occasion Bishop Arts dinner, a tiny Italian spot worth every reservation scramble.
Lucia Dallas
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Lockhart Smokehouse is where I get classic Central Texas BBQ by the pound in Bishop Arts.
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ
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Emporium Pies is my Bishop Arts dessert stop, and I never leave without a slice of Banoffee.
Emporium Pies
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The Wild Detectives is the bookshop-bar where I linger over paperbacks and a drink in Oak Cliff.
The Wild Detectives
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Cafe Brazil is my all-day Bishop Arts breakfast spot when I want coffee and a massive omelet.
Cafe Brazil - Bishop Arts
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I wander Bishop Arts for indie shops, murals, and patio hopping along North Bishop Avenue.
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Reunion Tower is my go-to skyline lookout, spinning above downtown Dallas at golden hour.
Reunion Tower
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Dealey Plaza is where I walk the historic plaza and take in one of Dallas's most visited landmarks.
Dealey Plaza
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The Sixth Floor Museum is the exhibit I always recommend for understanding Dallas's pivotal history.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
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Klyde Warren Park is my favorite deck-park stroll, with food trucks, fountains, and skyline views.
Klyde Warren Park
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The Dallas Museum of Art is my free Arts District must, and I always wander the European and contemporary galleries.
Dallas Museum of Art
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The Nasher is where I slow down among outdoor sculptures in the heart of the Arts District.
Nasher Sculpture Center
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Dallas Farmers Market is my downtown graze stop for produce, local vendors, and The Shed on weekends.
Dallas Farmers Market
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The Perot Museum is the striking Victory Park landmark where I geek out on dinosaurs and earth science.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
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The Henry is my all-day Uptown hang for brunch, cocktails, and people-watching near downtown.
The Henry
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Town Hearth is my Design District steak-night pick, with a big open kitchen and serious chops.
Town Hearth
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HG Sply Co on Greenville is where I go for a healthy-ish Dallas meal that still tastes like a treat.
HG Sply Co.
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Velvet Taco on Greenville is my late-night taco run when I want creative fillings and a crowded patio.
Velvet Taco
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Lakewood Landing is the classic dive near Greenville where I settle in with a beer and zero attitude.
Lakewood Landing
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The Dallas Arboretum is where I lose an afternoon in blooms overlooking White Rock Lake.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
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The Hall of State at Fair Park is my Art Deco landmark stop, free and full of Texas history.
