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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
12 hours ago3 min read


Oak Cliff deck park Halperin Park debuts in Dallas
The City of Dallas celebrated the opening of its second-ever deck park, Halperin Park, this past Saturday on May 9. Halperin Park, which was previously called the Southern Gateway Deck Park, is located in Oak Cliff between the Dallas Zoo and I-35E. Opening events and celebrations included live music, dances, arts, yoga, food trucks, and more over the weekend. This park is the second to open in Dallas after the establishment of Klyde Warren Park in the Arts District that opene
Raven Jordan
May 121 min read


Bochella brings a cultural fest to Oak Cliff
BOCO Music Conservatory will host Bochella, a one-day community festival spotlighting local musicians, BOCO bands, food and artisans on April 4 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the NOMAD Grills headquarters. Bochella brings together local musicians and emerging student artists with food and artisan vendors for a family-friendly afternoon of art and community. The event highlights BOCO’s mission to nurture the next generation of musicians while creating meaningful opportunities for s
Raven Jordan
Mar 161 min read


Dining specials and pumpkin treats in Dallas for fall 2025
Chocolate-covered Oreos and cupcakes. Courtesy Eatzi's Oh snap, Halloween is right around the corner, isn't it?! I'm sure you all have your costumes picked out and parties planned out. But what about plans for filling up so you're not drinking on empty? Here are some scary good specials to indulge in this fall in Dallas: BJ's Restaurant Their fall menu features a Spooky Pizookie topped with two scoops of orange-colored vanilla ice cream and chocolate shell topping; Unlucky D
Raven Jordan
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Dallas Wings breaks ground on new facility in Oak Cliff
Dallas Wings rendering A new practice facility for WNBA team Dallas Wings has been approved by the Dallas City Council; and they broke...
Raven Jordan
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Dallas poet releases second spoken word album offering glimpse of his personal side
Two years after the release of his debut spoken word album in 2023, multi-hyphenate artist and poet Derrick Walker ( D. Walk ) has a...
Raven Jordan
Sep 18, 20253 min read
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