The Restaurants, Bars, Shops and More that Have Made a Lasting Impact on Me
I hop on a plane with a one-way ticket to DC in less than 12 hours and I am finally getting my life and packing complete. There has been so much going on from packing, my car accident, going way brunches, happy hours, dinners and more, it’s been a struggle to not become overwhelmed. My natural reaction when I get overwhelmed is to shut down and literally do nothing that progresses my todo list forward.
As I sit on my laptop to temporarily ignore my responsibilities, I decided to write one last Dallas-themed blog post! At least the last one for a few months.
Dallas is my home, where I was born and raised. There is no doubt that it has left a lasting impression on me throughout the years. I decided it would be fun to create a list of my favorite Dallas spots (and a select few remaining on my bucket list) for different occasions!
Ranging from happy hours, speakeasies and date night spots, I include the top three (or more) in each category. A majority of the photos are mine and some I feature from Instagram. By clicking on the link, you will be directed to the company’s Instagram page or the original poster of the photo.
DALLAS DISTRICTS
Deep Ellum | Victory Park | Bishop Arts District
DALLAS LANDMARKS
Thanksgiving Square | Reunion Tower | Pegasus | Giant Eyeball
BRUNCH SPOTS
Sixty Vines – Uptown | Dolce Riviera – Harwood District | Bread Winner – Uptown
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
The Katy Trail | Dallas Hall Lawn – SMU Campus | Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge
ROOFTOPS WITH A VIEW
The Statler – Waterproof | HG Sply Co. | Happiest Hour | Stirr
WINE BARS
Leela’s Wine Bar | Mercy Wine Bar | Checkered Past Winery
BREWERIES
BrainDead Brewing | Deep Ellum Brewery | Bishop Cider Co.
BARS
The Quarter Bar | Katy Trail Ice House | Billy Can Can | Dot’s Hop House | Moxie’s | Tipsy Alchemist | Laurel Tavern | The Free Man | Truck Yard | Backyard
DATE NIGHT SPOTS
Common Table • Trivia Nights + Live Music Nights | Cinépoois Luxury Theater | Bowlounge
ART DESTINATIONS
Dallas Museum of Art | Samuel Lynne Galleries | Sweet Tooth Hotel
COFFEE SHOPS
Ascension | Halcyon | Local Moto + Provisions | Local Press + Brew | Toasted | Davis Street Espresso
STUDY + GET WORK DONE
Starbucks Reserve | Magnolias Sous Le Pont | Royal Blue Grocery • Highland Park Village
RESTAURANTS | HEALTHY EATING
Rōti Modern Mediterranian | Pōk the Raw Bar | Nekter Juice Bar
RESTAURANTS | AMERICAN
Greenville Avenue Pizza Co. (GAP Co.) | Lazy Dog Restaurant | The Rustic | Mirador
RESTAURANTS | BBQ
Smokey John’s BBQ | Pecan Lodge | Ferris Wheelers Backyard & BBQ
RESTAURANTS | ASAIN
Little Katana | Deep Sushi | Sushi Marquee
RESTAURANT | ITALIAN
Penne Pomodoro | Mille Lire | Sassetta
RESTAURANTS | MEXICAN • TEX-MEX
La Ventana | Velvet Taco | Mi Cocina
SOMETHING SWEET
It’Sugar | Chelles Macarons | Bird Bakery
FITNESS STUDIOS
Barre Code | District Climb | Barry’s Bootcamp | Orange Theory
GIFTS
Jade & Clover | All Good Things Paper | Bullzerk
CRAFTY + FUN
Painting with a Twist | Jade & Clover | Anger Room
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