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The countdown is nearly on for one of Texans' favorite season of the year. Of course, the food is the biggest draw, and to drum up the hype ahead of State Fair season, there's the annual award with some of the most creative foods. The State Fair of Texas has announced finalists for the 22nd Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Winners will be named on August 18, in the categories of Best Taste – Savory, Best Taste – Sweet, Best Taste – Sipper, and Most Creative. The awards are open

RavenWrites DFW and friends at Electric Shuffle Deep Ellum. Photo courtesy Ted Okoroji Electric Shuffle, the shuffleboard bar and group entertainment hub, recently launched two new games called Studio 21 and The Edge. The games are part of the celebration of the inaugural Global Shuffle Day, which took place on July 25. Dallas actually has a location right here in Deep Ellum, which is where we had a chance to experience the games first hand. It was a fun time for us, especial

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

Photo courtesy of Electric Shuffle Electric Shuffle, the shuffleboard bar and group entertainment hub, is celebrating the inaugural Global Shuffle Day on July 25. The celebration will feature the launch of two new games: Studio 21 and The Edge. Studio 21 and The Edge are the first new games introduced since Electric Shuffle’s launch in 2021, expanding the roster from four games to six. Dallas actually has a location right here in Deep Ellum. Studio 21 brings blackjack-inspire

It's that time of year again, and Mother's Day is right around the corner! I know this guide is coming a little late (as the holiday is THIS Sunday) but it might still come in handy for those looking to make plans for brunch or dinner. Here's where to make Mother's Day reservations in DFW this year. Winsome Prime Brunch. Courtesy of Winsome Prime Byra Zan All moms will receive a complimentary drink or dessert with their meal, including beer, wine, cocktails, and mocktails. Pl

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

Graphic via FWC Dallas The FWC Dallas has released training kits emphasizing protecting human rights and reducing human trafficking during major sporting events such as the World Cup. There will be six areas of focus: human trafficking, workers rights, accessibility, safety and non-discrimination, unsheltered population, and fair housing. They will also highlight cultural awareness through foods, signs in multiple languages, and interfaith accommodations. Human Trafficking St

South Dallas Cultural Center is hosting the closing of exhibitions by artists Lakeem Wilson and Quel Hynson this Thursday with receptions from 6-8 p.m. Lakeem Wilson exhbit is inside the Arthello Beck Gallery. Quel Hynson exhbit is inside the Youth Gallery + Lobby. Quel Hynson's art combines flowers with human life and figures. Sometimes, flowers even take the space of heads in some of the art. Lakeem Wilson, a South Dallas native known for his murals and paintings througho

Guests and members of Boss Babe Blog's directory dance for a video at Sugaring La Plano The inaugural Soft Girl Sunday event hosted by Boss Babe Blog and founder KeTohn Paul was held at sugaringLA Plano this past Sunday, January 4. Soft Girl Sunday aims to prioritize self care and relaxation for women who might feel like they haven't earned it or want to wind down and be themselves for a moment. It will be a recurring event the first Sunday of every month. It was a day fill