Added to my list of happy hour spots in the Design District is Bridge Bistro, who, though open since the holidays, just recently acquired their liquor license and apparently know exactly what to do with it. Their list of bridge-themed cocktails includes the “Calatrava” sangria martini, “Pont Neuf” champagne cocktail, “Pontchartrain” with whiskey, absinthe and [...]
The long-awaited hotspot from Neighborhood Services owner Nick Badovinus has finally opened for lunch. His new Off-Site Kitchen has been functioning as a commissary for his other restaurants for months, but has now opened for business at 2226 Irving Blvd. The menu features “light industrial fare” like burgers, slow-cooked brisket and corned beef sandwiches, chicken [...]
Jim Lake Companies and the Dallas Design District blog are throwing a “Design District Diversion” on March 1 in preparation for bridge opening weekend the following day! From 4 to 7 p.m., we’ll be serving up complimentary beer and wine, Easy Slider Truck and Yum Yum Food Truck will be offering their delicious fare, and [...]
Thanks to all of these new restaurants opening up, there are a plethora of options for you and your sweetheart (or your friends!) this Valentine’s Day in the Design District. Check out the menus below to see what suites your fancy. Bridge Bistro Starters Cornmeal Fried Oysters – Sherried Black Pepper Cream 8 Scallops [...]
Artists Herschel Yedler and Tyra Goodley will be showing their work in the atrium of the Trinity Loft starting this Saturday at 3 p.m. According to their artist statements, here is what their art is all about: Through the radiant use of color and imagination in his pieces, Herschel celebrates the beauty of life and [...]
Good news! The Design District West Association is raising funds to place more sign toppers around the District. Basically, those orange “Design District” signs at the entrance of Oak Lawn and Hi Line will now extend throughout the District, covering Levee Street, Riverfront, Continental, Turtle Creek, and everywhere in between. The goal is to have [...]
Cars have been building up outside of the new red, white and green building at 1900 Irving Blvd. at the corner of Turtle Creek for the latest in Dallas’ taco cuisine – Taco Stop. Open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the menu features both breakfast and lunch tacos, a variety of aguas frescas and mexican [...]
In front of crowd of almost 400 people at the Dallas Contemporary, legendary street artist Shepard Fairey answered questions about music, art, rebellion and how he came to be at his artist chit-chat Thursday evening, answering questions posed by Pedro Alonzo of the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. A story of challenging authority, doing what [...]
We’re eager over here in the DD to be able to step out of our office onto a luscious, green, tree-lined walking and biking trail. Though we still have a ways to go, here are couple of updates on the status of the Trinity Strand and the Trinity River project: The construction contract for Phase [...]
The murals have started to go up around Dallas featuring the art of renowned graphic designer/DJ/artist Shepard Fairey. Known for his Obama “Hope” poster, OBEY GIANT sticker campaign and designing the 2008 and 2011 “Person of the Year” covers for Time Magazine, his latest project will include the Design District, West Dallas, Oak Cliff and [...]
