The temperatures are dropping and there’s no better way to enjoy the crisp fall weather than hanging out on a patio with delicious food, great drinks, and even better company. Whether you’re looking for a happy hour spot or a night out, check out some of the best patio spots in Arlington! Tipsy Oak On any given day, this is arguably the most…
Fall in the Lone Star State wouldn’t be the same without our beloved State Fair of Texas®, and the fair wouldn’t be the fair without cotton candy, candied apples, funnel cake, and an annual lineup of over-the-top (and mostly fried) menu items. As we head into the fair’s last week, here are the dishes on my need-to-sample radar: Deep Fried…
A few mornings ago, after dropping my two oldest kids at school, I wanted to treat myself. Thanks to the pandemic and being home with a 13-month old all day, I revel in the little moments of focusing on myself before I settle in at home for the day. While I love supporting the local doughnut shops, I was in the mood for something different. So I…
If you’re passionate about hot, yummy pizza (and who isn’t?), you won’t be disappointed when it comes to the options available in Arlington, TX. To get your pizza party started, let’s take a quick look at five spots where you can place an order for pizza greatness: Mama’s Pizza 1200 N Fielder – North/Central Arlington You just can’t call yourself a…
Photo courtesy ABC Seafood and Dim Sum Facebook Page Chinese Eats ABC Seafood and Dim Sum (817) 861-8818 | 2420 E. Arkansas Lane Arlington, TX 76014 If you’re in the mood for fresh authentic Dim Sum, this is the place for you! Whether you’re craving siu mai, har gow, and shrimp rice paper rolls or shrimp dumplings, pork dumplings and eggplant with…
Get whisked away to Eastern Europe or take in the aroma of Indian spices. They’re all just a bite away in Arlington. Tucked in every corner of the city, mom and pop restaurants serve authentic dishes that can take you across the globe – no passport necessary! For all you adventurous foodies, there’s a whole world of flavors waiting for you. Treat…
There is an Ethiopian Legend that a goat herder realized the potential of coffee beans by noticing that his flock was especially wired after eating the berries from a certain tree. I don’t know if that’s true, but I love the idea! Afterall, I have my own epic love affair with coffee beans. That’s right, I’m totally passing on that cup of tea…java…
Whether you enjoy it with a hot dog during a Texas Rangers game, with deep dish pizza from Gino's East, along Irish Nachos from J. Gilligan's, or as you are listening to music on the patio at Tipsy Oak, there is a beer for every occasion! And there is one very special day set aside to celebrate this malty, hoppy, fermented nectar; International…
Did someone say onion rings? Even folks who don’t like onions (points to self) usually get onboard with this version of deep fried fun. Although, the exact origin of deep-fried onion rings is a mystery, one claimant (according to Wikipedia) to the invention is the Kirby's Pig Stand restaurant chain, founded in Oak Cliff, Texas, in the early 1920s…
Sweet? Unsweet? Half and half? Arnold Palmer? If you are from the South or have lived in the South for any amount of time, you know what I am talking about. TEA! Thirst quenching, goes with everything, Iced Tea! And I am not talking about the Long Island kind. June 10th is National Iced Tea Day. This "brew" has permeated our culture for over a…
