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Operational - and gorgeous - post office from the turn of the century.
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United States Postal Service
4740 W Mockingbird LnOperational - and gorgeous - post office from the turn of the century.
Also known as the JFK Museum. Way better than you'd expect - and definitely do the audio tour.
421 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StAlso known as the JFK Museum. Way better than you'd expect - and definitely do the audio tour.
Home of the Dallas Mavericks & Dallas Stars -- but unless it's game day, it's pretty dead down there.
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Victory Park
Home of the Dallas Mavericks & Dallas Stars -- but unless it's game day, it's pretty dead down there.
Shopping
FedEx Office Ship Center
3905 Oak Lawn AvePrint, ship, and handle any other business you need.
CVS
1411 MainNearest pharmacy, located directly on Main Street.
Great for groceries - but also has a great wine & beer bar with the best prices in town!
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
2510 McKinney AveGreat for groceries - but also has a great wine & beer bar with the best prices in town!
Starbucks
2800 Oak Lawn AveNearest Starbucks to the apartment building
Uptown shopping & a variety of Dallas' favorite restaurants, bars, and destinations.
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West Village
3699 McKinney AveUptown shopping & a variety of Dallas' favorite restaurants, bars, and destinations.
Okay, okay -- there's nothing local about it, but this is a much better store than the North Park location IMHO.
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Apple Knox Street
3101 Knox StOkay, okay -- there's nothing local about it, but this is a much better store than the North Park location IMHO.
Food Scene
Good food, GREAT selection of rye, whiskey, and bourbon - and plenty of eye candy to watch along McKinney Avenue!
Nickel And Rye
2523 McKinney AveGood food, GREAT selection of rye, whiskey, and bourbon - and plenty of eye candy to watch along McKinney Avenue!
Best barbecue in Dallas - and top ten in the state. Be ready to stand in line, BUT if you're with a pack of friends or co-workers, jump to the front with a bulk order.
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Pecan Lodge
2702 MainBest barbecue in Dallas - and top ten in the state. Be ready to stand in line, BUT if you're with a pack of friends or co-workers, jump to the front with a bulk order.
Currently it's my favorite for brunch - bottomless mimosas & bloody marys, stellar chicken & waffles.
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Public School 214
3700 McKinney AveCurrently it's my favorite for brunch - bottomless mimosas & bloody marys, stellar chicken & waffles.
One of the better Chinese food spots - and open until 4am. Dinner only, delivery is your best bet.
Panda's Restaurant & Bar
3917 Cedar Springs RdOne of the better Chinese food spots - and open until 4am. Dinner only, delivery is your best bet.
Hidden gem -- old-timers in Dallas know it, but it's fallen off the radar lately. Go for the tasting menu (and pairings) when available.
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Local
2936 Elm StHidden gem -- old-timers in Dallas know it, but it's fallen off the radar lately. Go for the tasting menu (and pairings) when available.
The 'see & be seen' of steakhouses here in Dallas. Younger, vibrant crowd mixed with those who appreciate fine dining.
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Nick & Sam's
3008 Maple AvenueThe 'see & be seen' of steakhouses here in Dallas. Younger, vibrant crowd mixed with those who appreciate fine dining.
Use Favor for delivery -- but this pizza can (and will) feed a crowd. It's that serious.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Serious Pizza
2807 Elm StUse Favor for delivery -- but this pizza can (and will) feed a crowd. It's that serious.
Delivery + open until 4a + can text your order to them directly. It's also damn good pizza.
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ZaLat Pizza Fitzhugh Dallas
2519 N Fitzhugh AveDelivery + open until 4a + can text your order to them directly. It's also damn good pizza.
Perfect for a hangover - they've got the cure, whether it's the hair of the dog OR runny eggs and crepes.
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BuzzBrews Deep Ellum
2801 Commerce StPerfect for a hangover - they've got the cure, whether it's the hair of the dog OR runny eggs and crepes.
Taco Borracho
300 N Akard StTacos + open late + open early (except weekends). The attitude is worth the product.
Open Thursday-Saturday, dinner only. Fine-ish dining, stellar menu -- but be sure to familiarize yourself with the story before you go.
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Cafe Momentum
1510 Pacific AveOpen Thursday-Saturday, dinner only. Fine-ish dining, stellar menu -- but be sure to familiarize yourself with the story before you go.
For the Paleo / Cross-Fit / gluten-free types, food-wise. Great rooftop patio (and yoga) + decent cocktail menu for the rest of us.
256 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HG Sply Co.
2008 Greenville AveFor the Paleo / Cross-Fit / gluten-free types, food-wise. Great rooftop patio (and yoga) + decent cocktail menu for the rest of us.
It's likely that their housemade sausages will kill me. And what a perfect way to go. Try everything and see if Uber has a wheelbarrow service to get you out the door afterward.
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Blind Butcher
1919 Greenville AvenueIt's likely that their housemade sausages will kill me. And what a perfect way to go. Try everything and see if Uber has a wheelbarrow service to get you out the door afterward.
Selection of restaurants -- local, Asian fusion, sushi, Spanish tapas, cake (!), popups, et cetera. Casa Rubia is one of Dallas' best; Luck is consistently good; LTO changes concept every 3 months.
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Trinity Groves
331 Singleton BlvdSelection of restaurants -- local, Asian fusion, sushi, Spanish tapas, cake (!), popups, et cetera. Casa Rubia is one of Dallas' best; Luck is consistently good; LTO changes concept every 3 months.
One of the best chefs in Dallas kicks it casual -- the dogs are fantastic, but it's the burger that everyone sings for.
Luscher's Red Hots
2653 Commerce StOne of the best chefs in Dallas kicks it casual -- the dogs are fantastic, but it's the burger that everyone sings for.
Best in the city - experimental without overwhelming; phenomenal wine list at a decent prices. Even Instagram can't capture how great the food, wine, and atmosphere are.
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FT33
1617 Hi Line DrBest in the city - experimental without overwhelming; phenomenal wine list at a decent prices. Even Instagram can't capture how great the food, wine, and atmosphere are.
Go for the craft coffee; stay for the ambiance and wine at sunset. Breakfast tacos in the morning; light lunch & dinner menu available.
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Ascension Coffee
1621 Oak Lawn AveGo for the craft coffee; stay for the ambiance and wine at sunset. Breakfast tacos in the morning; light lunch & dinner menu available.
The food is built around the beer - 40+ taps, nearly all of which are craft. Check their website for tappings and tasting opportunities - and don't skip dinner!
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Meddlesome Moth
1621 Oak Lawn AveThe food is built around the beer - 40+ taps, nearly all of which are craft. Check their website for tappings and tasting opportunities - and don't skip dinner!
Get Sunday Funday started with a proper brunch at DISH - and enjoy all the attention on the patio!
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Cedar Grove
4123 Cedar Springs RdGet Sunday Funday started with a proper brunch at DISH - and enjoy all the attention on the patio!
Arts & Culture
Check out the website for a wide variety of events, including live music, yoga & workouts, classes, and much more.
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Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyCheck out the website for a wide variety of events, including live music, yoga & workouts, classes, and much more.
Lots of boutiques, unique finds, and plenty of restaurants to satisfy any hunger.
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Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis StLots of boutiques, unique finds, and plenty of restaurants to satisfy any hunger.
Catch a film, see where Lee Harvey Oswald was shot, drink a beer. Up & coming area that most Dallas-ites don't know much about (yet).
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The Texas Theatre
231 JeffersonCatch a film, see where Lee Harvey Oswald was shot, drink a beer. Up & coming area that most Dallas-ites don't know much about (yet).
Fun, entertaining, and informative for kids & adults alike. Check the website for current exhibits - and for themed Adult Nights at the museum!
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Museo Perot de Naturaleza y Ciencia
2201 N Field StFun, entertaining, and informative for kids & adults alike. Check the website for current exhibits - and for themed Adult Nights at the museum!
Late Night Thursdays - free & open until 10pm. Often there are other events (Late Night at the Nasher, etc) going on as well - check the website.
790 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Dallas
1717 N Harwood StLate Night Thursdays - free & open until 10pm. Often there are other events (Late Night at the Nasher, etc) going on as well - check the website.
Sightseeing
Where everyone in Downtown, Uptown, and Midtown runs -- from Victory Park to Knox-Henderson.
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Katy Trail (Dallas)
Katy Trail (Dallas)Where everyone in Downtown, Uptown, and Midtown runs -- from Victory Park to Knox-Henderson.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden gem -- best to catch an Uber or Lyft as the cocktails are classically fantastic.
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Windmill Lounge
5320 Maple AveHidden gem -- best to catch an Uber or Lyft as the cocktails are classically fantastic.
Just outside the Bishop Arts District, it's quickly growing in stature - but the attitude and neighborhood ambiance are the same.
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Nova
1417 W Davis StJust outside the Bishop Arts District, it's quickly growing in stature - but the attitude and neighborhood ambiance are the same.
Hidden gem -- authentic Mexican (southern coast). Ask Raul (chef & owner) to play the guitar for you.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mesa
118 JeffersonHidden gem -- authentic Mexican (southern coast). Ask Raul (chef & owner) to play the guitar for you.
Best jukebox in town - and live music on the weekends, including jazz & plenty of cover bands. Also located in the middle of a zillion new spots & classics if you're into food + music.
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Twilite Lounge
2640 Elm StBest jukebox in town - and live music on the weekends, including jazz & plenty of cover bands. Also located in the middle of a zillion new spots & classics if you're into food + music.
A downstairs speakeasy-style joint -- with a full menu from The Joule Hotel above. Go for the cocktails and show off to the locals who don't know the spot.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Midnight Rambler
1530 MainA downstairs speakeasy-style joint -- with a full menu from The Joule Hotel above. Go for the cocktails and show off to the locals who don't know the spot.
Maybe the Harwood District will be Dallas' next hot neighborhood. Regardless, this little spot has bocce, hammocks, and cold beer.
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The Grove at Harwood
3019 McKinnon StMaybe the Harwood District will be Dallas' next hot neighborhood. Regardless, this little spot has bocce, hammocks, and cold beer.
Who knew I'd kill for fried okra? Or their Coma Burger? Wait, what?! Fantastic food + a group of beer wunderkinds (who aren't snobbish about it!)
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Braindead Brewing
2625 MainWho knew I'd kill for fried okra? Or their Coma Burger? Wait, what?! Fantastic food + a group of beer wunderkinds (who aren't snobbish about it!)
Old school and a world all of its own. They have country AND western (and occasionally some rock too)
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Adair's Saloon
2624 Commerce StOld school and a world all of its own. They have country AND western (and occasionally some rock too)
Great club in the middle of Cedar Springs -- go dance dance dance the night away!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Station 4
3911 Cedar Springs RdGreat club in the middle of Cedar Springs -- go dance dance dance the night away!
Essentials
Undergoing renovations at the moment, but many of the local vendors are still out there, especially Saturday mornings.
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dallas Farmers Market
920 S Harwood StUndergoing renovations at the moment, but many of the local vendors are still out there, especially Saturday mornings.
The Texas version of TJ's is a little different -- but you can count on your basics & staples here.
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Trader Joe's
2001 Greenville AveThe Texas version of TJ's is a little different -- but you can count on your basics & staples here.