The 2021-2022 NBA season finals are upon us. Not sure where to catch all the action? We’ve got some slam dunk spots for you to watch and cheer your favorite team on with your fellow patrons. After all, it’s more fun to cheer (or jeer) teams on with other people – and it’s high time to leave the pandemic sized imprint on your couch behind! Dave &…
The whole month of May is National Salsa Month! And one realization I’ve made from years, of dining with friends, my husband, and myself is- salsa is a BIG deal. Actually, it’s more than that, it’s personal and serious. A local spot, can have the best food in the area, but if they charge for chips and salsa when you dine-in, it’s an insult and…
Goodbye 2021 and HELLO 2022! If you’re still looking for a way to ring in the new year, check out some of these New Year’s celebrations happening in Arlington. New Year’s Eve Celebration The Melting Pot I December 31st at 5:00 pm Make your reservations to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Melting Pot. They’ll be offering an exclusive four-course…
It’s that time of the year again… the Red River Showdown! Check out some of these local Arlington favorites to watch the Texas Longhorns take on the Oklahoma Sooners! J Gilligan’s Bar & Grill As seen on the Travel Channel and Food Network, J. Gilligans is home of the World-Famous Irish Nachos. This Arlington staple is family owned and operated…
I’m a confirmed night owl, as anybody who knows me well can attest to—and apparently I’m one by nature, since my mom tells me I used to drive her crazy by lying awake in my crib all night. However, I suspect I’m also a night owl by choice. I love late night dining and those great extended conversations you get into at after-hours spots, the…
The sun is shining! Summer is in high gear, and you want to share fun and food with friends and family. Arlington has plenty to offer, from international cuisine to the best in Southern comfort foods. But for those not quite ready to settle into a restaurant, or those just looking to get some fresh air, here is list of the best picnic, food truck…
Who doesn’t love a great frozen daiquiri? They’re delicious, refreshing, and pretty to look at, especially when they come in those colorful swirly combinations that look like sand art. They’re also surefire winners for the menu of any backyard party, girls’ night in or tailgate. Lucky for us, we can cut our party prep time down to almost nothing…
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…
It’s time. The most important day in football – The Super Bowl. Whether you watch for the sport, the crazy ads or the Jennifer Lopez and Shakira half-time performances, everyone will be gathered around the TV on February 2. This year the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will face off. If you’re rooting for Texas native Patrick Mahomes or…
