Leslie Chatman

Apr 9, 2024 | dallas.eater.com | Rachel Pinn |Leslie Chatman

Dallas is full of immersive activities that can spark interaction and conversation and give insights into both of you. On a first date, there are options beyond the standard dinner and a movie (or coffee for 15 minutes, if you’re the low commitment type). Keep it simple at these places with a game and a cocktail, and then sit down for a whole meal if the sparks are flying.

Dec 11, 2023 | dallasobserver.com | Leslie Chatman

You don’t know what you don’t know. And if you have never nabbed one of the coveted seats in the lively upstairs bar at Al Biernat’s North on Spring Valley, you are missing out on a truly personal and near-private bartop dining experience. Bar manager Kevin Nickens has spent close to 30 years behind the bar and knows how to make people feel comfortable.

Sep 20, 2023 | dallasobserver.com | Leslie Chatman

The fair runs from Sept. 29 - Oct. 22. Be sure to also read our guides to: The Observer's Big Tex Choice Award Favorites New Fair Foods to Try Must-Have Classics at the State Fair How to Beat Lines and Get Fried QuickHighland Park Soda FountainThe soda fountain on Knox Street closed in 2018 after more than 100 years in business, but lovers of their classic shakes and grilled cheese sandwiches can enjoy them at the fair.

Sep 20, 2023 | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels |Leslie Chatman

First, we break it down into categories: Fair Classics that everyone should try; Big Texas Choice Award All-Stars, the big hitters that keep on hittin'; Hidden Gems, places off the beaten path that only insiders know about; and finally, new foods. Get your big walkin' shoes on and let's stuff our faces. Classics Every Fairgoer Should TryThe State Fair of Texas opened in 1886, and a lot has happened over that time.

Jun 5, 2023 | dallasobserver.com | Leslie Chatman