Discover DeSoto’s Hidden Dining Gems
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Thursdays on Tap On the hunt for a date night? Head to the Perot Museum for another Thursday on Tap, to experience the museum after hours. The event will include food trucks, live performances, and access to current exhibitions. Plus, get full access to the Museum and all our exhibit halls, including our traveling exhibition, T. rex: The Ultimate Predator (through September 22). This program is for ages 21+, so whether you’re looking for a fun date night or a unique place to meet up with friends or coworkers, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the Museum without the daytime crowds or kids (we love them, but Thursday nights belong to YOU). August 15, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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One of my personal favs! ✨ Sassetta is a beautiful Italian Restaurant is one of my go-to date night spots! The interior is romantic, the service is great, and the food is always delicious! 🙌🏾 This spot opens at 11am, so it’s perfect for a lunch date or an evening in the city! The menu is full of Italian favorites and I’ve yet to try a dish I don’t like here! 🥂 I highly recommend the RIGATONI PASTA & the BOLOGNESE PASTA. Both are amazing! 🍝 I also recommend asking to sit along the windows. It’s a ground level view, and such a nice vibe while eating ☀️ This a great spot for a date night, girl’s night, or to grab a solo drink in the city! 🍸
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We just checked out the Operators Club in the West End historic district’s Coca-Cola building, and the experience did not disappoint! This gem is the perfect spot to grab a bite or catch a game in the downtown area, as it pays homage to the American “Operators” and hard working people everywhere that get it done on the daily. We loved everything we sampled, but we will definitely be ordering the Pasta Zepp on our next visit! Food Deets: - Butcher & Farmer Board ($24) - Gochujang Duck Drumettes ($14) - Max & Cheese Burger ($19) - New Orleans Tasso ($22) Drink Deets: - Manhattan Project Draft - Irish Maid
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Conduit Gallery Nancy Whitenack started Conduit Gallery 40 years ago in a live/work space in Deep Ellum. Over the past few decades, she’s established herself as one of the city’s most reputable gallerists. The gallery features a variety of emerging and established artists, some of whom have been on her roster since the early years. Whether you’re looking to scoop a dining room-friendly piece or explore new voices in the regional art scene, Conduit Gallery is a reliable stop.
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💿 Introducing Remy Reilly as one of our Busking Initiative Artists 💿 20-year-old Remy Reilly is not only a singer and songwriter with a voice mature beyond her age, but she also plays the drums and piano. Remy got her start performing all around DFW. Remy’s love for music began early on at the age of 2 with singing. By the time she was just five years old, she was already writing her own music. Inspired by artists like Foster The People, Norah Jones, and The Cure, this vocal powerhouse is a force to be reckoned with and a fresh new face in the Dallas music scene. A songwriter wise beyond her years, Remy’s first single tackles mature topics like bullying and self-love. You can catch Remy at Pegasus Plaza on October 24th🎉
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Allen Shivers Park in Dallas What makes it noteworthy: Whether your kids are crawling, walking or have limited mobility, this playground will keep them entertained. The rubber-padded, wheelchair-accessible park has many interactive structures to explore, including music and dancing games, miniature rock climbing walls and a playhouse. Extras: Shade cover over play structures and benched areas ensures this park will stay fun even in Texas' summer heat. The perimeter gate keeps curious kids inside the park. Benches and picnic tables scattered around the playground allow adults and tired kids plenty of places to sit. Safety: Allan Shivers Park scored an A* on the Safety Report Card. The newly renovated playground offers well-maintained structures for all abilities. Plus + Lots of shade + Restrooms and water fountains + Perimeter gate
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For the first time, the traditional Battle of the Burgers at Rodeo Goat is raising money for a good cause. Through July 31, the restaurant’s Radio G.O.A.T. and Birria Burger are the stars of the burger competition. For every vote they get, $1 goes to KERA, the community-supported radio station in North Texas. As of July 24, 11,441 votes had been cast. The creation is the Radio G.O.A.T., made with a beef patty, double pepper jack cheese, roasted green chiles, prickly pear barbecue sauce, cactus fries, and micro cilantro. As of July 24, this burger had 7,148 votes. Its competitor is the Birria Burger, which features a beef patty with birria de res, a corn tortilla, queso Oaxaca, radish slaw, and cilantro-avocado spread. As of Wednesday, it had 4,293 votes.
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Erin Cluley Gallery The last 10 years in the Dallas gallery scene has seen a lot of openings and closings, but Erin Cluley Gallery remains a constant. She has a solid line-up of artists, many of whom live and work in the region. She is regularly collaborating within the community and she creates smart, thoughtful programming in her space. Be sure to pick up any materials her team assembles about the exhibition, as this is a gallery dedicated to inviting visitors into the artistic inspiration and process.
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Trek to the African American Museum The museum has several permanent exhibits, like the Billy Folk Art Collection, plus visiting and temporary exhibitions that highlight African American history and culture across the U.S. The African American Museum is the only one of its kind in the Southwestern Region devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials. It has one of the largest African American Folk Art collections in the U.S. The institution hosts a number of lectures and specialty events throughout the year—don’t miss the Summer Music Under the Dome concert series. Free.
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🌟 Where to get fall flavored doughnuts: La Rue Doughnuts in Dallas🌟 Why we love it: ❤️ La Rue Doughnuts serves up amazing, hand crafted doughnuts at their shop in Trinity Groves! If you were a fan of the owners’ previous bakery, Carte Blanche, you will love their new spot. ❤️ They have classic flavors like vanilla brioche and apple fritters, and more innovative options like the bacon, almond, caramel, banana brioche. ❤️ You can indulge in two limited-time fall flavors this month: gluten free pumpkin powdered sugar (my personal favorite) and an adorable cookies & scream (white chocolate pastry cream filled brioche with cookie crumb & chocolate cookie ghost). ❤️ Their drip coffee is my favorite in Dallas, but they also have speciality coffees if that’s more your style! Right now they have a festive Monster Matcha. ❤️ While there isn’t indoor seating, there’s ample seating on the front patio. After, you can go for a walk on the nearby Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge!
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Do you really believe in extra power of crystals??? We came across the dreamiest crystal shop in Bishop Arts with some of the most unique high quality, consciously sourced to explore and learn about. 🤩 ✨🔮 CRYSTAL SHOP + TAROT CARD READINGS IN DALLAS✨💎 At Luna Metaphysical you can find a massive variety of crystals ranging from different, colors, sizes, and meanings. They also have a tarot card reader every Saturday for you to tap into the universe and get a full reading about your life 👀 They also have jewelry, books, stones, and wellness gifts so there’s something here for everyone!!
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Looking for the perfect way to escape the heat in Dallas this summer? Davis Street Mercantile is one of the cutest stores that offers the most amazing DIY workshops on the weekends - choose between pottery painting to candle making! Our experience was nothing short of amazing - we were immediately greeted with a sampling of house-made sangria upon arrival. For the next two hours, we got to customize our own personal candles from a selection of scents + bowls. The shop’s owner (Kirsten) and her staff were the most friendly and entertaining crew, making this the perfect summer activity! Workshop Deets: - Pottery Painting - Candle Workshop
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Qué Calor August 10, 6 p.m.| This weekend, stroll through Eliana Miranda’s latest Oak Cliff Cultural Center exhibition. The exhibition centers on the intersectionality of migration and ecological events, specifically the Mexican border with the United States and heat-related severe weather. Miranda’s work investigates environmental intersectionality and the influence on the migration of people headed towards the U.S./ Mexico border from Mexico, Central America, and South America. The movement of people from marginalized communities are often affected by ecological disasters that stem from climate change. Severe weather events such as heat waves, flooding, and droughts are some of the catalysts for these migrations.
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Is there anything more Texas than the State Fair? As a Dallas native, I’ve been going ever since I was a little girl🎡 There is something about the smell of corn dogs frying and Big Tex waving “Howdy, Folks!” that makes me feel at home💕 My first stop is always Fletcher’s to get the best corny dog on the planet. I know it’s controversial, but I’m team mustard AND ketchup💛❤️ Next I tried some 2022 food winners ~ if you’re a pickle lover, the pickle pizza is to die for! I loved every bite. If you have a sweet tooth, the fried rocky road + bluebell is 10/10 for me! I usually end with a Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Leg from Hans Mueller (IYKYK). My other all-time favorites include fried oreos, fried PB&J, Funnel Cakes, and a swig of Pepto Bismol🤪 Try some new foods, ride the Ferris Wheel, play games & win big at the Midway, and end your night with the beautiful Illumination Sensation performance🎆🎉
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The new food truck is tucked away in South Dallas and y’all the views of downtown are gorgeous! They have an adorable patio with string lights so it’s the perfect spot to grab some late-night bites! 🤩 Taqueria La Fogata has a small menu but the flavors are BIG! We loved the $2 tacos but you can also get quesadillas, tortas, papa a la fogata, and aquas frescas! 🙌
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Kawaii Club at Dallas Public Library Lakewood Branch Library welcomes everyone to our Kawaii Club. There will be snacks, anime, and crafts! The first 30 minutes will be for everyone to grab snacks and get craft materials and instruction. The second will be for us to watch an anime episode together complete the craft and enjoy our refreshing Japanese Snacks. Here are the craft details for each date: September 18th- Corner Paper Bookmarks October 2nd- Paper Squishes October 16th- Lucky Stars November 6th- Kawaii Cloud November 20th- Kawaii Watercoloring December 4th- Shrinky Dink This program series is brought to you through the support of the Lakewood Branch Friends.
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I absolutely loveddd this class! 💐 TRADE is an art studio in Dallas that hosts tons of creative classes lead by local artists! Pretty much every class is BYOB and they have tons of workshops to choose from! 🔥 We did the HAND BUILT MUG CLASS and it was 10/10. Our instructor Corrie was soo nice and made it super interactive and fun! ✨ The class costs $85 pp and you make your ceramic mug during the class, then come back to get it once it’s finished with paint and the ceramic glaze! 🎨 This is a great outing to do with a group of friends or as a date night! I highly recommend! 🙌🏾
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I’m back for the second time at this hidden gem! It’s a fast-casual spot by day, but at night, the speakeasy part opens up. This speakeasy is totally unexpected, and once you’re inside, they give you a menu book with the history of the place, details to the artworks, and their meanings, along with a drink menu. They host “Ode to Nepal” live music nights on Wednesdays with local Nepali artists and will also be starting a Nepali Bazaar outside the restaurant every Sunday afternoon, promoting Nepali handmade products! So, tag a friend you’d like to go with! Taipo (Behind the Door)
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Two weeks until the 6th Annual Trick-or-Treat on Downtown Streets, presented by H-E-B and proudly supported by Republic Tower! 👻 Get your costumes ready for an evening of spooky fun and sweet treats at Main Street Garden Park on October 31st from 4:00 to 7:00 PM! Trick-or-treating, festive activities, and family fun await - don’t forget to RSVP for your tickets at the link in bio. Let the countdown to Halloween begin! 🎉🎃
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🎥FREE HALLOWEEN MOVIES AT THE PARK IN DALLAS 👻 This is one of the cutest Halloween date ideas in Dallas AND it’s free! 👻 Grab your blankets, snacks, wine, or mocktails and head to Griggs Park for an outdoor Halloween movie showing this October. Each Tuesday in October, Movies in the Park will show a different Halloween movie with a stunning city view 🙌🏼They also serve free popcorn and it’s the perfect way to enjoy the fall weather with your boo or pals🍿 ✨MOVIE SHOWINGS✨ 🍁October 15th: Beautiful Creatures 🪄October 22nd: Hocus Pocus ⏰TIME // 8pm
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🍕 SLIDERS, SHAKES & SLICES (including boozy shakes for 21+!) for the whole fam in Grand Prairie at SERIOUS EATS 🍕 Located in EpicCentral, Serious Eats is a yummy spot for a bite with the fam. 🍕 Order at kiosks and your name is called when your food is ready. 🍕 Choose from monster slices of pizza, sliders, fries, tots and onion rings. Be sure to save room for a gourmet shake! (You just need one- it’s enough for 2 or 3 people!) 🍕 Full bar available along with boozy shakes for anyone 21 and over (I loved the Vincent Vega shake- YUM!). 🍕 Indoor & outdoor seating available, but you may have to wait a bit during busy times for a seat inside (we did!). 🍕 This spot is located next to the new climbing gym at EpicCentral so kids can play before or after they eat. 🍕 Sit outside & you can watch the Illuvia water & light show while you dine! 🍕 Pro Tip: the pizza slices are big enough that you’ll be full with one but the sliders are small so you may want two! Have you tried Serious Eats yet?
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The pool in Omni Dallas Hotel, located in the center of downtown Dallas, offers a year round oasis to all hotel guests. Take a swim in the heated infinity swimming pool, sip a cocktail by the seasonal fire pit or work on your tan in one of the lounge chairs, all while overlooking downtown Dallas. During summer months, The Uptown Terrace Pool Bar & Grill and infinity pool is only open to registered guests of the hotel. But during winter months, non-hotel guests can get access with day passes Sunday to Thursday.
Discovering Local Food Gems in DeSoto near Dallas
Unveiling DeSoto's Culinary Secrets
DeSoto, nestled just south of Dallas, is a treasure trove for those with a penchant for unique dining experiences. Locals know best when it comes to uncovering hidden gems, and at Kikihub, you can tap into those well-guarded secrets. If you're a foodie looking to elevate your eating adventures, you won't want to miss out on what DeSoto has to offer.
Top Trending Eateries to Try
When it comes to trending eateries, DeSoto is full of surprises. Local reviews frequently highlight Snap City Grill, known for its delectable steak and unparalleled ambiance. Another must-visit is El Ranchero Restaurant, where the culinary expertise channels authentic Mexican flavors. Whether you're craving a hearty brunch or a cozy dinner, you’ll find something to savor here.
An Insider's Guide to Brunch
If brunch is your preferred pastime, DeSoto doesn’t disappoint. Urban Brunch Cafe remains a favorite, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary dishes that will excite your palate. Cozy Cottage Bistro is another local hotspot known for its inviting atmosphere and impressive brunch menu. Don't forget to enjoy their signature cocktails, perfect for late morning refreshments.
Delectable Dining for Dinner
For a remarkable dinner experience, take a cue from local insights and make your reservations at The Magnolia Kitchen. Renowned for its innovative dishes and farm-to-table approach, this restaurant elevates dining to another level. Another excellent option is D'Vine Wine Bar & Cuisine, where you can indulge in a curated selection of wines paired with exquisite dishes designed to complement each pour.
Savoring the Cocktails
Beyond great food, DeSoto’s dining scene boasts some exemplary cocktail lounges. Laid-Back Lounge offers an eclectic range of drinks, making it a go-to spot for both locals and visitors. BlueRoom Spirits & Tapas is another beloved venue where handcrafted cocktails meet tantalizing small plates, offering an engaged dining experience.
Local Reviews and Tips
The best way to enhance your culinary journey is through local reviews and tips. At Kikihub, you can participate in anonymous chats and gather authentic opinions on the hottest dining spots. Whether it’s knowing the best time to visit Jaime’s BBQ or getting insider tips on the secret menu at Luna's Delights, our platform offers invaluable insights drawn from real experiences.
