Murphy's Hidden Music Gems: Top Events & Hotspots
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Food From Galilee Nestled in University Park’s Snider Plaza, this humble Mediterranean spot serves loaded gyros, shawarma sandwiches and a plethora of appetizers that allow for variety on a budget, such as kibbeh, hummus and cabbage rolls. At lunchtime, meals are served on styrofoam plates; dinnertime gets an upgrade to something sturdier. The zingy chicken and rice soup is part of my order on every visit. Platters are generously portioned and come with rice or cucumber yogurt and a choice of soup or salad.
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At Nico’s grill & bar, adults can enjoy delicious Mexican food while kids play on the enclosed playground! This family-friendly restaurant is an excellent choice for parent of young kids who have a hard time sitting still. Weekend brunch features an omelette bar, fresh waffles, plus specials on mimosas and Bloody Marys.
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Thrillers, documentaries and kabuki: The inside scoop on this year’s Asian Film Festival of Dallas The Asian Film Festival of Dallas kicks off its 4-day run at Dallas’ Angelika Theater on Thursday. The festival returns to the basics in this 23rd edition delivering over two dozen drama, action, thriller and documentary films about Asians and Asian Americans. Thomas Schubert, executive director of the festival, gives us the inside scoop on this year’s festivities including opening night, filmmakers in attendance and his “can’t miss” picks which include a swashbuckling kabuki play captured on film. The 23rd annual Asian Film Festival of Dallas will take place between July 25th-28th.
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It’s not SMU Homecoming Weekend without a night out at Javier’s🍸 The staff is always extremely friendly and the atmosphere is so much fun! I’ve narrowed down my favorite menu items and they include (1) The Perfect Margarita, (2) Smoked Chicken Nachos, and (3) Cafe Pierre ~ this dessert drink is 🔥 (literally!) It’s made with Rum, Kahlua, Brandy, Amaretto liqueur, Coffee, and homemade Whipped Cream. It’s delicious & the star of the show every time✨ Minimum order of 2 but you won’t regret it! Oh and if you’re looking for something to try in the cigar room, go for an Espresso Martini and a Vanilla Cigar😘 What are your Javier’s favorites?
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JUBILEE CAFE 🐻 🍒 WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR: their bear themed iced drinks! Also, a ton of dessert options. 🍒 THE VIBE: cute little cafe, not really for studying, it’s more for sitting down and enjoying a meal with a friend or two. 🍒 PRICE: ~$120 (lots of food!) (gifted 🤍) 🍒 WOULD I COME BACK? Yes! •••• Overall Rating: 9.5/10 - After seeing post about this super cute bear-themed cafe, I was so excited to come here! - Must try dishes are the calamari salad, wild mushroom risotto (best selling item), and the ingeolimi shaved ice! - The calamari salad had so much flavor and I loved the snap of the boiled calamari. The salad had a zesty dressing and the calamari was just seasoned very well. - The risotto had a strong truffle taste so if you like that it was so good and hearty to have in the rainy weather! - The shaved ice was actually my greatest surprise! It had mochi squares and red beans that were perfectly sweet with the shaved ice. - Of course you have to try their bear ice drinks! The coffee is on the stronger side with no sugar so just indicate if you want a flavored/sweet latte. I loved it though because the coffee flavor was great. The colorful drinks were so fun too! - A cute place with hearty and variety of food. Definitely check it out.
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NATUUR || DALLAS 🍓 🍒 WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR: having Erewhon smoothie “dupes”. News flash- it’s not really a dupe they just have the iconic coconut cream inside which makes it similar. However, their smoothies are so good in their own way!!! 🍒 THE VIBE: sooo cute inside! There are a few tables inside. There’s red smiley faces inside and it’s very simple grab and go. 🍒 PRICE: ~$30 (half price smoothies during happy hour 2pm-4pm on weekdays) 🍒 WOULD I COME BACK? Yes! •••• Overall Rating: 9/10 - I’ve been hearing that the strawberry wave from here is the Hailey Bieber smoothie dupe and as someone who has had it from Erewhon- it is NOT a dupe- however it’s still really delicious! - There’s a reason Erewhon charges $25 for a smoothie because they have a whole bunch of sea moss, vitamins, elixirs in their smoothies. - However, smoothies are still really good despite not having as many of those ingredients and way more affordable at $9 a smoothie and even cheaper during happy hour when you buy 2! - I want to go back for sure and try more of their smoothies and smoothie bowls! The employees are very nice and everything is super fresh and tastes really good. - The lemonberry had the slightest taste of lemon it’s very good and creamy! The mellow mango has a strong ginger taste but tastes super fresh and healthy! The strawberry wave tastes like a typical tropical strawberry smoothie but it was super refreshing too.
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According to many, Terilli's is one of Dallas best Italian restaurants, and as it comes with a lovely roof terrace, also one of the city's best rooftop restaurants. Located in the heart of Lower Greenville, Terilli’s serves fantastic Italian cuisine and drinks ranging from ice-cold Martinis, classic cocktails, an impressive selection of beers along with a long and very good wine list. The rooftop terrace is decorated with both dining tables and lounge sofas and also has heaters and cosy fire-pits for the chilly nights.
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12 seats, 3 chefs, 16 courses: dinner at Shoyo is one of the most joyful meals in Dallas! Shoyo is an omakase sushi bar that serves 16 courses for $175, with just 12 seats and three Nobu veteran chefs. This makes dinner at Shoyo sound like a visit to a fine-dining temple. Shoyo mixes tradition with playfulness, craft with camaraderie. You can spend weeks fretting over securing a reservation, setting phone alarms before the next batch of tables is made available, keeping your weeknights free in case of a last-minute cancellation. Then, in the moment of the meal itself, all that hassle is forgotten.
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Every time I go to Kirin Court, I’m amazed at the prices. Dumplings, egg rolls, steamed buns and the like are just a few bucks. This dim sum restaurant is an especially great stop if you’re dining with friends who love to share.
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The brunch bazlama, Petra and the Beast Does a bread folded in half count as a sandwich? Petra and the Beast’s brunch gets into the game with a bazlama, a relative of a Middle Eastern flatbread. It’s folded around the restaurant’s own sage breakfast sausage, eggs, arugula, and Thomasville Tomme, a tangy aged cheese made from raw cow’s milk. The result is big enough to share—if you like other people enough.
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Best Dallas Korean food: Koryo Korean BBQ Keeping its hard-won charm after a glam redesign, Koryo lets you choose your own adventure: go for a grill-it barbecue extravaganza, including meats dry-aged on-site, or keep it conventional with comforting winter soups and excellent hot stone bibimbap. The banchan are some of the best and most numerous in Dallas.
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Spa services are expensive, so this is a great way to save some 💰💰 Aveda Arts is a cosmetology school that has a professional spa inside where senior students perform self care services at a discounted price! The students are supervised by an instructor and do an amazing job here! 🧖🏾♀️ I used to go to my local beauty school all the time for discounted services, so when I found out about Aveda, I ran to see what it was about. For the price, quality, and service, this was 100% a great bang for my buck and a great service! 🛁 They do a little bit of everything here so you can choose what’s right for you! I did the Aroma Body Polish for $55 and the Platinum Hydrafacial. There’s tons of options for facials here, and a basic 60 min Tulasara facial is $40! Hydrafacials are typically super expensive, but they’re discounted as well! 🫧
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Oktoberfest this weekend: What to know before you go The free festival in the city’s historic downtown runs Friday through Sunday! McKinney is welcoming fall this weekend at the city’s 17th annual Oktoberfest festival. The event will feature Hofbrau and local beers, activities for children, live music, German food and contests — from wiener dog races to a brat-eating contest. Oktoberfest runs rain or shine from Friday through Sunday over 14 blocks in the historic downtown square. The festival runs from 2 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free, and food, beer and activities can be purchased from vendors. From 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, beers will be discounted during the event’s happy hour special. The event’s opening ceremony, parade and keg tapping will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday.
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Y’all know I love me some Keith Lee, but he got this one wrong for sure! 🫣 Roots Southern Table is an amazing southern style restaurant that mixes old school recipes with a modern twist! They have a rotating menu that features incredible creations and it’s 100% worth a visit! 🔥 Everything tastes like it belongs on the food network! You’ll find classic southern dishes + new seasonal creations, and baby they almost had to roll me out the place 😂 This isn’t a spot to grab and go! Everything is made fresh to order and you have to taste it when it comes right out of the kitchen! 🙌🏾 I could list my favorites, but it would probably be the whole menu haha just tell the server what you like and let them recommend some dishes to you! 🍗 This place is intimate enough for date night but also a great place for a family or group dinner! ✨
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Best Donuts in Dallas: Ferguson Donut Shop North Texas’s nouveau shops have gotten so distracted by cream-filled this and topped with that, they seem to have forgotten how to make a basic melt-in-your-mouth, glazed old-fashioned. We’re over the theatrics (and prices, my goodness) and suggest finding your local, satisfying ring-slinger whose signage simply reads “Donuts.” Ferguson is our fave.
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Trick-or-Treat Extravganza Join us if you dare for a Halloween scare on Thursday, October 31 from 5:00-9:00pm at our Trick or Treat Extravaganza, Presented by InTouch Credit Union! This family friendly event will take guests throughout the center for all kinds of tricks, treats, and even some surprises along the way. The event will include: Trick-or-treating stops throughout Grandscape Character meet and greets Live DJ Plus, “I Put a Spell on You” stage performances from your three favorite witches! Don’t miss out on all the fun as we enjoy a BOO-tiful Halloween night. We’ll see you there! Candy will be available while supplies last. “I Put a Spell on You” stage performances will take place at 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Looking for parking? Use our free parking garage.
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Kid Friendly Coffee Shop in DFW🌟 White Box Roastery Why we love it: ❤️ White Box Roastery is a beautiful, kid friendly coffee shop in McKinney! ❤️ Kids will love the dedicated play area with a pretend kitchen, books, and toys! ❤️ Try their fall drinks like the Fire Roasted Maple Latte, White Pumpkin Latte, and Caramel Apple Latte 🎃 Good to know: - Hours are Monday-Saturday 7:30am-5pm & Sunday 8am-4pm. - There were people working and meeting, so I did ask my kids to use a quiet inside voice while we were there.
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Muchacho The finishes are so polished at this University Park spot, you would be justified in worrying about the food. With a longhorn mounted on the wall, furry throws, and branded leather placemats, Muchacho looks too fancy to be proper Tex-Mex. But it is. The chips are big, vivid yellow, and clearly fresh-fried. The salsa verde has a soft touch of heat. And dishes like brisket flautas are very good indeed. (Those flautas come with guacamole, sour cream, morita salsa, and a scene-stealing radish salad. The salad’s on top of the flautas, so move it before they get soggy.) Much of the menu is given over to taco plates and family-style fajitas rather than more traditional Tex-Mex combos.
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Frisco's National Video Game Museum is something you really have to see for yourself! The only museum in the U.S. dedicated to the history of videogames. Learn all about the videogame industry's rich history, where it's heading next and how we can all be a part of it. The NVM archive is unparalleled in size and comprised of dozens of one-of-a-kind artifacts, in addition to more than 100,000 pieces of videogame hardware, software, documentation and memorabilia. Come by for games, spring break coding camps for kids and more!
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Family Friendly fest in DFW When: September 27 - 29, 2024 Why you will love it: ❤️ McKinney Oktoberfest is a family friendly German celebration in Downtown McKinney! ❤️ This Festival is FREE and open to the public! ❤️ Enjoy authentic German music, food and drink, traditional costumes, dancing, and more. ❤️ Children’s activities include a petting zoo, face painting, arts & crafts activities, and a carnival!
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2 of our favorite things: coffee and pickleball! It doesn’t get much better than that this summer!☕️ Local Good Coffee Co just opened and is home to 3 pickleball courts, a patio and a huge interior! This ✨coffee complex✨ has events happening weekly, and did we mention that the pickleball courts are FREE?!🏓✨ Local Good Coffee Co is a part of the Local Good Collective, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustain efforts to change the community for good!🍃 ⏰ HOURS // Mon, Wed, Fri: 6AM - 5PM / Tue, Thu, Sat: 6AM - 9PM / Sun: 7AM - 3PM
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Windhaven Meadows Park is a 123-acre, passive recreational park complete with walking trails, ponds, and natural open spaces. Additional features include: 330 parking spaces, restrooms, 1.9 miles of concrete trails, 4,800-square-foot reservable pavilion, splash pad water feature (open the first Saturday in April and closes after the third weekend in October), Liberty Playground featuring more than 20,000 sq. ft. of accessible play equipment, and a 4.6-acre dog park.
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The PERFECT spot to meet a friend on a nice day! ✨ Sugar & Sage Bakery is a beautiful bakery in Dallas with a gorgeous outdoor patio that’s a vibe when the weather is nice! This spot also sells some of the BEST pastries, and the menu changes daily, so there is always something new to enjoy! ☀️ They take the parties here very seriously and you can tell! The chef previous worked at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas, so now you can get high quality pastries at a great price and in an equally great environment! 💐 It’s WFH friendly and the people are inside are very nice. I just adore this spot. It’s really a wonderful shop that’s worth a visit! 🙌🏾
Unveiling Murphy's Local Music Scene: A Melodic Journey
Nestled just outside of Dallas, Murphy offers more than just a suburban refuge. Despite its small size, the local music scene is vibrant and thriving, powered by a rich tapestry of local artists and bands. For those in the know, Murphy is a hidden gem for music lovers eager to delve into intimate concerts and trending music events.
Discovering Music Hotspots in Murphy
For a town its size, Murphy boasts a surprising number of music hotspots that live up to the city's spirited atmosphere. One prime venue is The Sound Board Cafe, a charming spot where you can catch live performances spanning genres from indie folk to jazz. Many local artists consider it their acoustic haven, dazzling audiences with unplugged sets that feel both personal and electrifying.
If you’re looking for a more robust nightlife experience, The Backstage Bar in neighboring Plano is a must-visit locale. Located just a short drive from Murphy, this venue stages an array of concerts and music events every weekend. It’s the go-to place for witnessing electrifying electric guitar solos and soulful karaoke nights.
Trending Music Events You Can't Miss
Murphy’s music scene comes alive with a myriad of trending music events that draw crowds from across the city and beyond. One such annual highlight is the Murphy Music Festival. This locally beloved event features an eclectic mix of performances, from budding solo artists to renowned local bands. It’s an excellent opportunity to hear new music, enjoy great food, and even mingle with artists post-performance.
Another event worth marking on your calendar is the Murphy Acoustic Nights, hosted monthly at the Central Park Amphitheater. This intimate event offers a lineup of unplugged acoustic sets, making it a perfect outing for music lovers who appreciate raw, undistorted talent. Each night ends with an open mic session, offering opportunities for local insights into emerging talents in the community.
The Pulse of Local Artists
Murphy’s music scene is characterized by its local artists, who bring an undeniable energy and unmatched creativity. Artists like Sammy Hayes and Katie Wright are fast becoming household names. Both are known for their powerful vocals and infectious stage presence, and they perform regularly at various venues in Murphy and surrounding areas.
Local bands such as The Murphy Mavericks and SoundWave have also carved out significant followings. They are known for dynamic live shows and an ever-expanding repertoire of original songs and crowd-pleasing covers. Catching one of their concerts in Murphy is akin to discovering a hidden musical treasure.
Event Hopping for the Avid Music Enthusiast
For those who relish the joy of live music, attending multiple events in one weekend is a feasible and thrilling endeavor in Murphy. Beyond the city limits, Dallas frequently hosts high-profile music events that are reachable by a half-hour drive. After soaking up local talents in Murphy, consider venturing out to Deep Ellum in Dallas which is famed for its historic music venues and live performance clubs.
Another not-to-be-missed event is the Performing Arts Series at Parker Central Performing Hall, just minutes away from Murphy. This venue frequently showcases a diverse array of musical acts, from classical ensembles to modern rock bands, providing an immersive experience of the local music culture.
Local Insights and Unfiltered Opinions
Leveraging platforms like Kikihub can offer invaluable local insights and unfiltered opinions on the best music experiences Murphy has to offer. Local anonymous chat groups provide insider tips on upcoming secret gigs and flash performances happening around town. These groups can sometimes reveal under-the-radar concert events that aren’t widely advertised, offering a unique opportunity to be part of an exclusive audience.
Engaging with Kikihub users also allows you to experience Murphy’s music scene through the perspectives of local fans. Discussions often hit upon specifics like setlists of recent performances, suggested venues for the best acoustics, and personal anecdotes highlighting unforgettable concert moments. This open exchange of information helps create a tightly-knit community of music enthusiasts who know how to find the best entertainment the area has to offer.
