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I tried Vonte's Philly at the new brick-and-mortar location
A Philly cheesesteak food truck has found a brick-and-mortar home in Fort Worth, just a little more than a year after debuting in the metroplex. Vonte's Philly Cheesesteaks opened in early July in a renovated food hall space called Funky Town Food Hall just south of Downtown Fort Worth, which also features concepts like Wabi House and Share Tea. It was started by restaurant owner Davonte Fung. He wanted to have an authentic cheesesteak in the area. Fung told me I was the very
Raven Jordan
Aug 51 min read


Southern Taste of Dallas Awards returns for third annual celebration
Courtesy Southern Taste of Dallas The third annual Southern Taste of Dallas Awards will return for a two-day celebration July 23 - 24 at The Shops at Redbird (July 23) and On the Levee (July 24). It's a community celebration that will spotlight the culinary contributions, accomplishments, and excellence of Dallas Black and Latino-owned restaurants, food trucks, ghost kitchens, and health-conscious eateries. Founded by Brittany “Luscious Barbie” Criswell and powered by restaur
Raven Jordan
Jul 153 min read


5th Annual Juneteenth Fashion Show drew over 800 guests to Legacy West
The Fifth Annual Juneteenth Fashion Show, presented by Legacy West and produced by Think Three Media, returned to the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall on June 19. This year's theme was "Ubuntu: Together, We Are – Together, We Rise"
Raven Jordan
Jul 63 min read


Your guide to Dallas Black arts & culture events for the rest of February
It's arts and culture time, and we've made it to another month in one piece! Though February is a short month, there's never any shortage of events with Valentine's Day and Black History Month. These arts and culture event round ups are usually open to all events and cultures, but this one's a little different. Here is your guide to six events celebrating Black culture and history to get you through Black History Month right here in DFW. At The PAC Film Screening at South Dal
Raven Jordan
Feb 132 min read


An elevated taste of West Dallas restaurant Winsome Prime
Spinach-stuffed salmon Ever have a difficult time choosing between steak, seafood, or noodles for dinner? This restaurant in Dallas' Trinity Groves has each one of those cravings satisfied. I was invited to Winsome Prime to try out a select menu with a few featured entrees, appetizers, cocktails, and a choice of one of two desserts. Outside of the regular menu offerings, they also have a happy hour and seasonal holiday brunches or dinners. For example, for new years, they'll
Raven Jordan
Dec 4, 20251 min read


All the Black-owned or run concessions at the State Fair of Texas 2025
It's State Fair season in Texas, so you know what that means. Prepare for all the food you can get your hands on for a pretty penny! More importantly, it's an opportunity to support Black-owned businesses that set up there every year. Considering the fair's history of segregation and troubled race relations until its full integration in 1967 , the amount of Black vendors today is a significant milestone. Here are 25 vendors you can find there this year, according to visitblac
Raven Jordan
Oct 6, 20252 min read
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