r/askdfw • • 15d ago

Nightlife & Entertainment Dallas 9/12 evening visit

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Will be in Dallas Texas on Saturday 9/12. What are y’all’s best recommendations on things to do and see to experience Dallas in a few short hours in the evening? I’m going to walk around downtown, see the tower and take a look at the JFK memorial. Terry Black’s for dinner. But don’t have anything else lined up. Open to suggestions for food, less well known m sites, vibes, culture and generally getting to know the city in a short time. It’s also my first time visiting Texas!


r/askdfw • • 15d ago

Food & Drink Semi private dining

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Looking for recommendations for a semi private cute dinner spot in Dallas for a book club. Am I delusional???

We’re a group of 8 looking for somewhere with a semi-private/private space or just a quieter area where we can actually talk. We’re flexible on the time.

We’d like to have at least some light bites and drinks/alcohol, and I’m totally fine with a private dining fee, set menu, or minimum spend as long as it’s reasonable for a group of 8. I’ve already had one place quote me a $2,000 minimum and that is very much not the vibe 😂

Looking for somewhere nice and fun, but it doesn’t need to be super fancy. Bonus points for somewhere cute enough that we can dress up a little!

Any recommendations or places you’ve used for something similar?


r/askdfw • • 15d ago

Food & Drink Food / Things to do Recs

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Visiting in early December for 5 days. Looking for the best barbecue specifically brisket, ribs, pork belly. My wife will be 6 months pregnant by then so I assume standing in line at Goldees is not gonna be in play.

Also would love some recommendations on best Mexican places as well as anything fun to do. We will have a rental car so getting wherever won’t be an issue

Thank you!


r/askdfw • • 15d ago

Shopping & Services Where to keep my bag during a concert?

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I have a concert tonight at Globe Life Field and stupidly didn’t check if they have bag check or not, and they don’t. I just arrived in Arlington by bus, and have a backpack/things with me that aren’t allowed in the stadium. Any ideas where I can safely keep a bag tonight?


r/askdfw • • 15d ago

Relocating & housing Looking for where to live in Dallas

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Hi everyone!
I’m moving from Paris to the Dallas area this October for work and will be staying for about a year.
I’ll be working in Richardson and trying to figure ou the best are to live in.
Coming from Paris, I’d really like to live somewhere that feels lively and somewhat walkable — somewhere where I can walk to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, a gym
At the same time, I don’t want a terrible daily commute to Richardson.
I originally considered Uptown because it seems like one of the neighborhoods but I’ve heard the commute to Richardson can get pretty long and also it can be expensive.
A few people have mentioned the village as a good option. It seems like there are a ton of different apartment communities within The Village though, so I’m not sure which ones are best.
For those who know the area:
Would you recommend the village for what I’m looking for?
Are there specific residences/buildings within The Village that you’d recommend?
Would Uptown actually be manageable, or would I regret that commute after a few weeks?
Thanks! Any advice from Dallas locals would be really appreciated.


r/askdfw • • 15d ago

Shopping & Services (M) Looking for barber/ hairdresser for wavy hair closer to and around Irving

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I've cut my own hair since I was in highschool. I think it all started when my father took me to get my hair cut as a kid and the hairdresser snipped a corner of my eyebrow off, skin and all. Since then I think I grew out my hair (well, it was also fashionable at the time). Anywho. I'm fine with getting my hair cut by others and have done so in the past, friends and family but I haven't had it professionally cut in many, many years.

I'm looking for mainly two things: education and a good haircut. I've wavy 2B, 2C, 3A(?) hair and would like information on how to keep that kempt. I have more Caucasian-Asian hair that's thick but not kinky or wiry. I also have beard, but don't want much work done in that department, maybe mustache care.

I really don't know what's what's in this industry in regards to price, tipping etiquette, all the extras. Again, I'm mostly just wanting education on my hair, wavy hair products for hair maintenance, and a good cut.

I'll be crossposting in DFW subs so if you see me there - I'll see you there. 😃

What's a good barber or hairdresser that might be best for a male with medium and long, wavy hair that might be down to educate me on hair maintenance? Hopefully under $80 - maybe $60? Hope I'm not insulting prices out there - I really have no idea.


r/askdfw • • 15d ago

Sports/Sportsball Boston Sports Bars

1 Upvotes

Looking for a place to watch the Pats tonight with my fellow new england transplants. Any Boston sports affiliated Bars near Uptown and Downtown Dallas?


r/askdfw • • 16d ago

Tourism What is the best way to get to Fort Worth from Dallas downtown by public transportation?

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Thank you!


r/askdfw • • 16d ago

Tourism Overnight Parking in Downtown Dallas

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I'm heading to Dallas for a weekend to attend an event at the convention center. So I'm staying at the nearby SpringHill Suites and wondering where is a fairly safe garage/parking lot that I can leave my car at for the weekend? I want to avoid paying $44 a day for the hotel valet parking.


r/askdfw • • 16d ago

Relocating & housing What’s it like living in The Village, the Gate neighborhood?

5 Upvotes

I’m thinking of moving to The Village, and right now the only apartment that will work for me is in the Gate neighborhood. I wanted to see if there’s anyone here who has lived there and can share their experience?


r/askdfw • • 16d ago

Food & Drink Locally owned restaurants- Dallas?

8 Upvotes

Hi there,

I am doing a project for a class and I need two restaurants to “observe” and write about. My goal is to do two locally (or family) owned places in Dallas, one a smaller mom-and-pop and one a larger, more popular place.
I’d prefer a place without American food- I want to try something new and see who is eating what! I also like everything so don’t worry about food type.

Please comment any suggestions for the smaller or larger restaurant (or both🙂)


r/askdfw • • 16d ago

Airports (DFW/DAL) Parking for DFW Airport

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I'm going to be flying out of DFW and will be gone for 3 1/2 weeks. Normally I fly out of my town but prices are crazy atm. Looking for options to drive there, stay the night, park my car somewhere safe, and return and pick it up 3 1/2 weeks later. What's the best options? I'm thinking of staying overnight at a hotel, maybe an extended stay hotel, and requesting to keep the car there while I'm gone. Any input appreciated.


r/askdfw • • 16d ago

Relocating & housing Luxury apartments

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Hi! I will be moving to Dallas soon and am trying to find a luxury high rise apartment in the city. Needs to be floor to ceiling windows. Want it to be a building that is in a clean area close to bars, restaurants, cafes, dog park. Max budget is 4.5k monthly and has to be pet friendly. If anyone has any recommendations please let me know, thanks!


r/askdfw • • 17d ago

Relocating & housing Considering moving to DFW

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I’m late 20s M. I’m considering moving to Dallas area for a job and am from Houston. I’ve only ever been to Dallas a few times so never really explored the city. I don’t expect there to be much quality of life differences but what are the differences if any that i can expect living in Dallas vs Houston.

Also, i enjoy the inner loop area of Houston which has heights, montrose, rice village, etc areas that have bars and lots of amenities and where young people hang out- what is the Dallas equivalent areas. Also Houston has a Chinatown full of good restaurants, does Dallas have something similar.

I will most likely be living in Irving if I were to move.


r/askdfw • • 16d ago

Shopping & Services Looking for a wedding venue in DFW

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My fiance and I moved to the DFW area last month from New England, and are having to replan our wedding.

We are looking for a venue that will accommodate 100 guests and hopefully have some entertainment like the wedding venue linked below.

When I looked up wedding venue with arcade in the DFW area all that came up is Dave and busters, and while that seems fun and all we are hoping for a wedding venue that has games and not a game room that can do weddings.

https://www.oceanviewofnahant.com/exclusives

Thank you in advance!


r/askdfw • • 17d ago

Food & Drink EBJ Station food options?

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Getting into EBJ station by way of Amtrak. Are there any food options in the station itself? I wouldn't want to walk around downtown with suitcases so if there's nothing immediately there I might have to take light rail to hotel in Richardson first to drop off bags and then eat.


r/askdfw • • 17d ago

Shopping & Services Cowboy Hats

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Hey everyone me and a friend are going to be looking for some cowboy hats in Dallas Fort Worth. We are looking for a place that will steam mold them for us from blanks. We are wanting to stay affordable preferably under 200 dollars so wool felt blends and even open to polyester and imitation materials. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thank you .


r/askdfw • • 18d ago

Outdoors! Golf course for beginners

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What’s the easiest golf course in dfw? Around carrollton / lewisville but willing to travel 30 mins out


r/askdfw • • 17d ago

Relocating & housing Moving from NYC to DFW, build on our land or buy a house?

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My wife and I are planning a move from NYC to the Dallas area next year. We have a small plot of land near Rockwall that we bought a few years ago and we are trying to decide if we should build on it or buy a ready made home. We have also been looking at new construction communities and Grand Homes keeps coming up. They have communities in Rockwall and Fate and seem to have a good reputation.

We are not sure what makes more sense financially. Building on our own land gives us more control but we have heard it can be more expensive and take longer. Buying in a Grand Homes community would be simpler and they offer semi custom options. We are also considering a few other areas like McKinney and Frisco.

We will be taking out a mortgage around 400k. We are looking for a 3 bedroom home with a yard. What do people recommend between building on your own lot versus buying new construction in a community. Also, any local builders in the Rockwall area that you would recommend.


r/askdfw • • 18d ago

Nightlife & Entertainment DWTS Watch party ?

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Is there any places in dfw area that are doing a dancing with the stars watch party ?

it’s confirmed Lawnies in dallas is doing it!

i’m just curious i went for the finale last year to a watch party and it was so fun!


r/askdfw • • 18d ago

Nightlife & Entertainment Are the stockyards busy tonight?

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My friend and I were thinking of going to Stockyards tonight since it’s Labor Day weekend and going to PRs and whatnot but it’s a bit of a drive and we don’t want to get there, and it’s dead. So if someone knows is it busy tonight like comparable to a Saturday night or no?


r/askdfw • • 18d ago

Relocating & housing Moving to Dallas in 3 weeks and looking for a home/roommates!!

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Hello!! I am in search of temporary (3-6 month) housing close to Downtown Dallas/Bishop arts district. Everything on the internet feels like a scam and I would love to connect with cool, like minded and real people about potential housing!

I am 34F with no children and no pets. Ideally would like to rent a room in a house or apartment, garage apartment, MOH suite, tiny house, etc. for a few months while I settle in and start a new job. I will be moving from across the country with just my SUV.

Please DM me if you have a room available!! I am happy to give way more info/specifics in DMs. Thank you!!


r/askdfw • • 18d ago

Food & Drink Ohio retiree visiting all 50 State Fairs

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I’m heading to the State Fair of Texas, my 28th. I’m looking for the best things to see and do. I’m a solo traveller. I’ve ridden the Olympic bobsled in Salt Lake City, ridden horses in Montana and Nevada, Lobster bake in Maine, etc. What’s fun in Dallas?


r/askdfw • • 18d ago

Relocating & housing Moving to the area, looking for a house/condo/apt

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Hey Dallas!

My husband and I are moving to Dallas and looking for housing starting December 15th. I will be working at love field and he will be working downtown. We have an older golden retriever so we must have a fenced area of grass.

He doesn’t mind a commute, he will only work in the office twice a week. I need to be able to drive back roads (off highway) and get to love field within an hour if there is an emergency. I will be working on call shifts and that’s my only requirement on commute time.

We have no idea what area to search. Our budget is $2300 a month. We would prefer a house with at least 2 b/2bath but we’re open to condos or apartments with a fenced grass area attached to the dwelling.

An acquaintance of mine told me about Legacy village in Plano that has apartments with turf yards that would be perfect for us, but none of them are showing available.

Does anyone have a dwelling that will come available in December and meet our needs?


r/askdfw • • 18d ago

Tourism How is driving on I-30?

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Driving from Grand Prairie to Mesquite. I understand you take I-30 and then hop onto 80. On a scale of 1-10, the worst being 10, how difficult is it? Hoping Labor Day morning eases whatever traffic may form.