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Valentine's Day 2012: DFW Restaurants Featuring Special Meals
Many restaurants feature Valentine's Day specials.

Beat the Heat at DFW's Favorite Places for Ice Cream
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. We're actually screaming because it's over 100 degrees with 60 percent humidity and we're looking for something cool. Well, look no further. Here are a few suggestions where you can just chill and enjoy.

Mignon Celebrates National Drink Wine Day on February 18, 2011
Mignon Restaurant is hosting a wine tasting and celebrating National Drink Wine Day on February 18, 2011.

DFW Restaurants Offering Free Meals on Veteran's Day
Some restaurants are offering free meals to veterans on Veteran's Day, which is November 11.

Restaurants in DFW That Cater
Many DFW restaurants cater. Here are some suggestions for your next holiday event or party.

Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic Returns to Billy Bob's Texas
Willie Nelson's on the road again and he's making a stop at Billy Bob's Texas for his annual 4th of July Picnic.

2012 KRLD Restaurant Week
KRLD Restaurant Week, presented by Central Market, showcases North Texas thriving culinary scene, offers tasty three-course prix fixe dinner combinations priced at only $35/person (tax, tip and drinks billed separately). The icing on the cake is that consumer patronage helps support local fine dining establishments and two great charities. For...

New Year's Eve is a Night to Remember at Lombardi Restaurants
Come celebrate the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013 with Lombardi Family Concepts.

Best End-of-the-World Parties in Dallas-Fort Worth
If the house is a rockin', then maybe the Grim Reaper won't come a knockin'. Right? Maybe the Mayans took a margarita break.

Gluten-Free Foods at the State Fair of Texas
On a gluten-free diet? Believe it or not, there are some g-f foods that you can enjoy at the State Fair of Texas.

Super Bowl XLV Watch Parties

Sports bars, restaurants and movie grills will show the big game and offer food/drink specials on Super Bowl Sunday.

Best Places in DFW for Chocolate
Chocolate is a romantic indulgence -- perfect for Valentine's Day or anyday that ends in "y."

The Best Ways to Celebrate National Margarita Day in Dallas-Fort Worth
I'm so excited that I actually get to meet Mariano Martinez, the man who invented the frozen margarita machine on National Margarita Day 2013! It's a bucket list item for me!

The Capital Grille Opens in Plano in The Shops at Legacy
The Capital Grille opened up in Plano and it's one fantastic night out on the town.

Restaurant Review: Hook, Line and Sinker
Read my review of Hook, Line and Sinker. If you haven't been there lately, it's time to go. Check out the newest location in Far North Dallas.

Thursday Night Special: BBQ Chicken Dinner all Summer Long at Bread Winners Café
Bread Winners has a special BBQ Chicken Dinner each Thursday night this summer that's not to be missed!

Cheers! Blue Martini at the Shops at Legacy
Blue Martini is a new, upscale bar/lounge that's a one-stop destination for dining, drinking and dancing at The Shops at Legacy in Plano, Texas.

Cafe Brazil Introduces Fall Items to the Menu
Fall foods bring amazing flavors and smells to the table.

Restaurant Review: In-N-Out Burger Opens DFW Locations
My first experience with an In-N-Out Burger wasn't as earth-moving as I had hoped.

The Best Margaritas in Dallas-Fort Worth
When it's 110 degrees in August, what tastes better than an icy margarita? That's right. Nothing. DFW makes the best margs ever.

10 Best Tacos in Dallas
Dallas has a lot of good Mexican food to offer. Here is a list of the best tacos in Dallas.

Taste of the NFL
Taste of the NFL is a non-profit organization dedicated to kicking hunger in America. Chefs and football players participate in this food and wine-tasting event each year.

Best Burgers in DFW
Where's the beef? It's in DFW. We're known for our great burgers. Who do you think serves up the best?

Best Pizza in DFW
Dallas may be known for the best Mexican food in the world. It's not New York City -- or even Milano -- but we stil have some pretty great pizza.

Mariano Martinez: Invents New Menu Items for Mariano's, La Hacienda Ranch

Father's Day Brunch and Dinner in DFW
Skip the tie; Dad wants a steak dinner for Father's Day!

Great BBQ in DFW: Bone Daddy's House of Smoke
Bone Daddy's House of Smoke serves up some great smokehouse barbecue, burgers -- and the homemade sides are amazingly delicious.

BEE: Best Enchiladas Ever
BEE: Best Enchiladas Ever is the new fast-casual concept restaurant from Monica Greene. It opens January 25, 2011 in Oak Cliff.

Best Pizza in McKinney - Best Music Venue in McKinney - Best Pizza in DFW -...
Best Pizza in McKinney - Best Music Venue in McKinney - Best Pizza in DFW - Cadillac Pizza Pub - Great music venues in DFW - Quinten Hope

In-N-Out Burger Opens First Texas Locations May 11 in Allen, Frisco
California-based In-N-Out Burger opens new locations in Allen and Frisco on Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

Restaurant Reviews: DFW's Don't-Miss Places to Dine
Dallas and Fort Worth have a wonderful variety of restaurants where you can enjoy fine dining, casual dining, family-style dining, fast casual, fast food or take-out.

Restarant Review: Cristina's Fine Mexican Restaurant
Cristina's Fine Mexican Restaurant is family-owned restaurant with 11 locations throughout the Metroplex. Homemade tortillas, delicious entrees and margaritas await your arrival.

Norma's Café Brings Romance to the Table With Valentine's Specials
Norma's Cafe is offering a Valentine's Day special menu and you can BYOB.

Dallas Fort Worth Area Comedy Nightclubs
No kidding, DFW has some great comedy nightclubs. Laughter burns calories too!

Blue Mesa Grill Offers Special Super Bowl Party Menu
Blue Mesa Grill is offering a special catering menu for Super Bowl XLV. Plan a party today!

Cajun Seafood Restaurants DFW - Dallas Seafood Restaurants - Dallas Fort...
Cajun Seafood Restaurants DFW - Dallas Seafood Restaurants - Dallas Fort Worth Cajun Restaurants - Places to celebrate Fat Tuesday in DFW

Greeenz is the Place in Dallas for Soups, Salads, Sandwiches and Wraps
Greenz is a casual restaurant where you can find hearty soups, delicious salads, sandwiches and wraps. I think it's cool that any salad can become a wrap!

Biscuits for Boobies is Set for Thursday, September 15 at Norma's Cafe
You won't want to miss an event called "Biscuits for Boobies."

DFW British Pubs
DFW has some great British pubs.

The Hub Sports Bar and Grill is Serving Up Food, Drinks and Fun
The Hub is a sports bar in Addison where you can dine of great bar food, watch the big game or play virtual golf.

Great Bars in Oaklawn
Oak Lawn is known for its fabulous restaurants, bars and clubs. Many in this area cater to the gay and lesbian community.

Dallas Restaurant Review: Lazaranda Modern Kitchen and Tequila
Lazaranda Modern Kitchen and Tequila has made a few changes -- but the bold menu choices are the ones you'll love the most!

Something Sweet is Happening at Taco Cabana on August 9th
Taco Cabana is giving away free sopapillas between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. today.

DFW's Favorite Holiday Foods

Taste some of DFW's favorite holiday flavors. Hurry, some are only available for a limited time.

Babe's Chicken Dinner Restaurant
Babe's Chicken Dinner Restaurant is a family-style restaurant serving the best in Southern style comfort food.

Green Bay's Brian Williams Holding Pep Ralley at The Cedars Social
The Cedars Social is owned by former Green Bay Packer Brian Williams and they're hosting a Pep Rally Saturday.

The Frisco Bar's Annual Crawfish Boil Benefiting Boys/Girls Clubs of Collin Co.
The Frisco Bar hosts an annual Crawfish Boil benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County.

Seasons 52 Opens in Plano
Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar restaurant that incorporates ingredients and menu items that are indigenous to Texas. Seasons 52 boasts 63 wines by-the-glass and nothing on the menu over 475 calories.

Fearing's Special Christmas Eve Menu

Christmas Eve Dinner at Fearing's Restaurant is scheduled to be a very special celebration, as a nostalgic three-course menu, a takeaway box of cookies just for Santa, and two new cocktail options for the big kids will be offered from 5 to 10 p.m. on December 24.

6 Brunch Items You Must Try at Max's Wine Dive
Max's Wine Dive is a marriage of two of my favorite things: gourmet comfort food and wine.

Rainforest Cafe
Rainforest Cafe is a restaurant in Grapevine Mills Mall complete with lush tropical landscaping including waterfalls.

DFW's Brunch Hot Spots
There's nothing more relaxing than a weekend brunch with friends or family. Mimosas, Bloody Marys, gourmet coffees are great ways to jumpstart a lazy weekend. It's all about the choices: eggs fixed 20 different ways, your favorite breakfast meats, sweet rolls and muffins all make dining fun. Tex-Mex brunch buffets offer a host of breakfast...

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in DFW
Several DFW area restaurants offer free kids meals with the purchase of an adult meal. Enjoy!

Loud and Proud: Get Your Free "Go Dallas Mavericks" Signs
Free Dallas Mavericks signs are available at any of the 25 DFW area On The Border restaurants -- while supplies last.

The Cheesecake Factory Introduces Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake And New Menu

DFW Irish Bars
Irish Pubs are more popular than ever in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Expect a warm, friendly atmosphere where you can have a good time but don't expect to hear your cellphone ring.

Festivals in Dallas: Craft Cocktails Texas
Craft Cocktails Texas is a 4-day festival that celebrates the growing movement toward craft cocktails, artisan spirits and the classic techniques that mixologists use to prepare these drinks at your favorite watering holes.

DFW Area Bars and Restaurants Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for "the fifth of May," celebrates the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular in the DFW area. Many celebrate the day with dancing, music, food and beverages. Many restaurants and bars offer specials and live music.

DFW's Best Barbecue: Briskets, Ribs and Smoked Meats
DFW loves us some barbecue! Who do you think smokes the best?

Restaurant Review: Mesa Veracruz Coastal Cuisine in Oak Cliff
Mesa Veracruz is a restaurant located in Oak Cliff featuring coastal Veracruz cuisine.

DFW Whataburgers Serving New Honey Mustard Chicken Club Sandwiches
As of today Whataburger is serving up the new Honey Mustard Chicken Club Sandwich -- for a limited time. Grilled or Crispy Fried Chicken.

TruFire Kitchen and Bar
TruFire Kitchen and Bar is a fantastic restaurant with a great patio, awesome food and some of the best hummus in DFW.

Mi Piaci Delivers a Romantic Italian Dinner for Valentine’s Day
Lovebirds can enjoy a delicious 3-course Valentine's Day dinner all weekend long at Mi Piaci.

DFW Restaurants Specializing in Breakfast

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, shouldn't we eat it all day long? Here are some great restaurants that focus on making breakfast delights.

Where to buy King Cakes - Mardi Gras Food in DFW - Where to Celebrate Mardi...
Where to buy King Cakes - Mardi Gras Food in DFW - Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras in DFW

DFW Mother's Day Brunches and Buffets 2012
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8, 2011. Take Mom out to her favorite restaurant and celebrate her special day.

Valentine's Dinner at Central 214
Chef Graham Dodds is cooking up something special for you this Valentine's Day at Central 214.

DFW Celebrates Valentine's Day with Unique, Inexpensive Ideas, Great Restaurants
Valentine's Day is Monday, February 14, 2011.

Central 214 to Host Cowboys vs. Jets Watch Party to Benefit Red Cross on 9/11
Central 214 hosts benefit for Red Cross on 10th Anniversary of 9/11.

Mother's Day in DFW
Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May. This year it's on May 8, 2011.

The DFW Gourmet Food Truck Craze

DFW Celebrates Cinco de Mayo 2012
Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for "the fifth of May," is a Hispanic cultural celebration of the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in Mexico.

An Update on Blue Martini at the Shops at Legacy
Blue Martini is a new, upscale bar/lounge that's a one-stop destination for dining, drinking and dancing at the Shops at Legacy in Plano, Texas.

DFW Easter Brunch Locations
DFW has many great restaurants to celebrate Easter Sunday with the family.

DFW Celebrates New Year's Eve

Ring in the New Year with these celebrations. Some are elegant sit-down dinners and some are on-your-feet-dancing parties. Many are some combination of the two. Some are non-traditional ways to celebrate like driving through Prairie Lights with the entire family or going to the Dallas Stars hockey game. 

Bread Winners Cafe is Perfect Spot for Brunch in DFW This Weekend
Bread Winners Cafe is a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Oh how I love their specialty breads.

"Big Rich Texas" Season 3 Premiere Party

Best Cupcakes in DFW
Cupcakes are quite possibly the perfect dessert. They're cute; they're affordable; they're delicious. THey're great for parties and the perfect indulgent little sugar fix. And I'd like one right now.

Five-Star Restaurants in DFW

Dallas has a variety of five-star restaurants.

Cafe Brazil Serving Up Fall, Holiday Delights
Cafe Brazil serves up delicious food year-round but their fall menu is amazing. The Holiday Blend coffee makes the perfect gift.

The Hub Sports Bar and Grill in Addison is Serving Up Food, Drinks and Fun
The Hub is a sports bar in Addison where you can dine of great bar food, watch the big game or play virtual golf.

Artin's Grill
Artin's Grill offers great food and drinks in a sophisticated casual atmosphere.

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill Brings New Concept, Cuisine to Plano Ice House

Greenz
Greenz is a casual restaurant where you can find hearty soups, delicious salads, sandwiches and wraps. Any salad can become a wrap!

Cafe on The Green Cafe Thanksgiving Day Menu
Cafe on the Green offers a Thanksgiving day menu fit for royaly or your family.

The Best Enchiladas in Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW is home to some of the best Mexican food in the world. Who makes the best enchiladss? This is sure to stir up some controversy. Want to start a heated debate? Talk DFW Mexican food.

Norma's Cafe Offers Free Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on April 12, 2012
Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day on April 12, 2012 at Norma's Cafe in Dallas and help local tornado victims at the same time.

Dining in Preston Hollow: Dough Pizzeria Napoletana

Dallas Restaurant Review: Urban Taco
Urban Taco is an upscale taqueria in Dallas that introduces a "modern Mexico" dining experience.

Restaurant Review: The Porch Offers Uptown Cocktails and Down-Home Cooking
The Porch is a casual restaurant with a comfy porch right on Henderson where you can enjoy down-home cookin' and Uptown cocktails.

New Year's Day Traditions: DFW Restaurants Serving up Black-Eyed Peas
Eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is a good-luck tradition. You don't want to start off your new year with bad karma, do you?

Breakfast Now Served For Dinner at Bread Winners
Bread Winners is serving up your favorite breakfast items for dinner.

Seasons 52 Introduces New Summer Menu
Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar restaurant that incorporates ingredients and menu items that are indigenous to Texas. Seasons 52 boasts 63 wines by-the-glass and nothing on the menu over 475 calories.

Christmas Dinner Take Out

The holidays are coming and who wants to cook for 20 people? DFW has a number of restaurants offering Christmas Meals To Go. Be a little naughty and let someone else do the cooking. Whether you take the credit yourself or reveal your source is up to you!

Favorite Fall Foods
Nothing beats the change in our Texas climate -- except for maybe the warm, spicy smells of fall treats. Cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg bring out memories from our childhood. Anything made with pumpkin is a fall/Thanksgiving treat that's almost guaranteed to bring smiles.

DFW Restaurants Serving Up Thanksgiving Feasts
If you don't want to spend time cooking and doing all the dishes yourself, take the family to one of DFW's restaurants to celebrate Thanksgiving...

Best Hamburgers in DFW - Best Hamburgers in Dallas - Fast food burger...
Who do you think makes the best hamburgers in Dallas?

February 2011: What to do?

DFW is host to Super Bowl XLV--the biggest football event of the year. It's also Valentine's Day and a host of other great events. Don't miss the fun, fashion and frenzy.

Valentine’s Weekend Dinner and Brunch at Fearing’s Restaurant
Fearing's is offering a weekend of romantic Valentine's Day dinner specials.

Fedora Northern Italian Dining
Fedora serves classic Northern Italian cuisine in the Dallas Arts District.

Happy National Bologna Day: DFW Restaurant Serves Up Fried Baloney Sandwiches
Dallas has some great restaurants where you can enjoy a fried bologna sandwich on National Bologna Day -- or anyday.

Best Pizza in Dallas -- Best Pizza DFW -- Best Pizza North Texas
Dallas has some fantastic pizza places. What are your favorites?

Ring in the New Year with Hotel ZaZa Specials!
Ring in the new year by hitting a hot party and take the elevator home. Be safe this New Year's Eve

DFW Restaurants Open Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
You mailed out Christmas cards. You shopped. You made charitable contributions and bought items for Angel Trees. You attended plays, the office party and a wedding. Do you really want to cook the Christmas meal, too? If you would like to be pampered and feast on delicious food that someone else cooked, here are some restaurants that you might...

DFW Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Meals
A few restaurants are serving Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals. There are also several restaurants featuring entire Christmas Dinners-To-Go.

Billy Bob's Texas
Billy Bob's Texas is the World's Largest Honkeytonk. It's located in the heart of Cowtown--in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in the Dallas Fort Worth Area
You don't have to be a vegan or vegetarian to enjoy a great meatless meal in DFW. Some folks have trouble with "Meatless Monday." Check out one of these great vegetarian restaurants for some alternatives.

Holiday Hams

Whether it's for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day, hams make a wonderful addition to your celebration.

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