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Of course museums, art, luxury, fine dining and culture are a huge part of Dallas. But so are less-refined Texas staples like barbecue, micro-brews, guns, dive bars and brazen individualism. By yourself or with your buddies, here are 25 Mantastic Things to do in Dallas this year.

From the tea salons of Paris to the cafes of Dallas, Dallas Foodie has done extensive research to determine who makes the best hot chocolates in Dallas. Get the list before winter hits.

Have you ever wondered what are some of the hidden gems in Dallas that only the insiders or locals know? This article gives five recommendations for new and classic Dallas insider locations for eats, drinks, relaxation, and entertainment. Learn the secrets.

Every year around this time, I start to get a little anxious for the consistent sunshine and warmth of spring. While nature gives us plenty of beautiful signs, here are a few other signs that spring is coming to Dallas. Learn about the seven best bar patios, and two upcoming events that Dallasites love to attend every spring.

Indulge in reading about the top 25 best restaurants Dallas has to offer, as rated by Dallas Foodie, Susie Drinks Dallas, The Dallas Socials, Nikki Bonds of Yelp! Dallas and foodbitch. One restaurant made two of the foodie lists. Read on to find out which one (it must be good).

In an effort to sing the praises of the wonderful, local things that Dallas has to offer, I’ve put together a list of 20 of my truly local Dallas favorites. Each is unique to Dallas. No big box stores or chains here. Read on to the find the best place in Dallas to get truffle cheese, make your own dress, and get the best espresso.

Tweet Buzzbrews - 4 reasons this place rocks: Open 24-hours/day Serves breakfast 24-hours/day (and actually tastes good) All you can drink coffee (tastes damn good, too) Free wi-fi Need I say more? Buzzbrews is a "pop art Mecca" for people in need of caffeine and a low-key atmosphere. Menu items that stick out: Hare Krishna [...]

Tweet Garden Cafe sounds too good to be true for a place like Dallas, TX. But once you get there you're not surprised that a place like this is hidden in the Lakewood area. Enter through the back gate and make your way through the lovely garden. Basil, rosemary, some other herbs I don't know [...]

Tweet When you're done with Uptown, or never even tried to pretend, check out The Grape - a classy, humble joint on Greenville Ave. Stop by after work or on the weekend and you'll never feel over or under dressed. The place has been on Greenville for the last 35 years and framed articles cover [...]

Tweet Two places in Chicago that you should know about if you ever visit (or are lucky enough to live there). Meli Cafe & Juice Bar, 301-305 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60661, tel: 312/454-0748 www.melicafe.com Meli's is located in the Greek district, a little off the beaten path, about a 5 minute cab ride from [...]