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Cedar Hill BBQ joint says goodbye, plus other food news bites
There's a lot happening on the Dallas food scene, as usual. We've seen surprising closings and delightful openings. Here are some dining openings, closings, pop-ups, and events I've come across either from emails, drives, or social media scrolling. Hank's Hideaway rooftop bar. Courtesy The Henry Mija BBQ closing in Cedar Hill This is kinda a sad one. Mija BBQ, the family-owned Mexican-BBQ restaurant is closing it’s Cedar Hill restaurant on June 27 after eight years. They went
Raven Jordan
4 days ago4 min read


Dallas band Cure for Paranoia wins Tiny Desk contest
Cure for Paranoia in Deep Ellum, February 2026. Original RWDFW photo After four submissions and several times making it as a finalist for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, Cure for Paranoia has been announced as the winner for the 2026 contest. Just a week ago, the band joined four other finalists across the country competing to make the cut: Noa Bar, Les Greene and The Swayzees, The King Will Come, and Lauren Friahuf. The Dallas-based band, which consists of lead singer Cameron McClo
Raven Jordan
May 121 min read


Dallas kicks off Arts Month at Latino Cultural Center
April is the official start of Dallas Arts Month and National Poetry Month. Of course the City of Dallas had to recognize it with a festive kickoff Thursday at the Latino Cultural Center. Dallas Arts Month first debuted in 2013 and is designed to increase resident awareness, encourage participation, and appreciation for the experiences Dallas artists and organizations create throughout the city. The kick-off event featured live performances by Coyote Rock, Reuben Lael, a
Raven Jordan
Mar 271 min read


Deep Ellum 100, Sounds of Deep Ellum rocks the stage at PNC Patio Sessions
As Deep Ellum celebrates its 150th Anniversary, PNC Sessions were brought back at Sammons Park. Last week, DuCado Vega, Chilldren of...
Raven Jordan
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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