Things To Do
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lake Highlands
Remember the Alamo! Or at least the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. We often go here for date night. A great cinema chain with recliner seats and a full menu that you can order from during the movies (oh, and Tuesdays are $7 movie night).
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
A lovely place to take a stroll and smell some roses.
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Fantastic museum. Definitely worth a visit if you can.
Dallas Museum of Art
A great art museum near downtown Dallas, and daily admission is free.
Dallas Zoo
A good place to see some meerkats and okapis. Oh, and did we mention there's a baby hippo?
Half Price Books
One of our favorite places to wander around and look at both new and used books! If you are able to make your way here, we also recommend stopping by Black Forest Cafe inside the store for a slice of cake.
Katy Trail (Dallas)
If the weather is good and you want to stretch your legs, the Katy Trail is a good way to do just that!
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
A very cool museum to check out if you have the time.
Fount Board & Table
Another favorite coffee place - we highly recommend the brown butter hazelnut latte (iced of course).
La La Land Kind Cafe
A fun coffee shop with a good aesthetic and even better coffee. Our favorites include the Lavender Bloom and the Milk and Honey Latte.
LDU Coffee To Go
Coffee here is always 10/10.
Botolino Gelato Artigianale
The BEST gelato. Highly recommend. Go and try all the flavors, you won't regret it.
Deep Ellum Brewing Company Taproom
The first craft brewery in Dallas - a great place to try some of the most popular local beers!
The Libertine Bar
One of our favorite bars and places in general for happy hour (4-7 pm Weds-Fri), cocktails, brunch, etc.
Loro
One of our favorite spots around town, and especially for happy hour (2-6 PM weekdays)! We recommend the wonton chips and dips and the chicken kaarage paired with a frozen mango sake.
Peticolas Brewing Company Taproom
One of the best breweries in town, and it's only a mile away from the wedding venue!
Rodeo Goat
When you eat here, you will say "ahhh yes, I am definitely in Texas" and you will enjoy every bite of it.
The Salty Donut
The best donut shop around! Our favorite is the brown butter and salt cake donut (p.s. if you can't make it hear, don't fret. A certain bride and groom may be catering from The Salty instead of traditional cake).
Sandwich Hag
This place is a MUST visit. So good. We always opt for the grilled pork bahn mi or the chicken curry. Pair these with one of their iced coffees or the strawberry hibiscus lemonade and you will be in HEAVEN.
San Martin Bakery and Restaurant
A Guatemalan bakery with great empanadas and baked goods if you are in the mood for a little treat!
Street's Fine Chicken
Our favorite spot for brunch - get the Showbird and a carafe of their mimosas, you won't regret it!
Taqueria La Ventana
A great place for street tacos and some fantastic margaritas.
Terry Black's Barbecue
You can't go to Texas and NOT get BBQ, and Terry Blacks has some of the best in town. And of course, get the brisket.
Torchy's Tacos
A Texas classic. This is one of our faves for bougie tacos (our favorite is the baja shrimp and the democrat), and in our opinion, the best queso in town.
Truck Yard
A chill place to grab a cheap drink! They also often have food trucks and live music.
Wabi House
Fantastic local spot for ramen (our favorite is the Dry Garlic).
Village Baking Co Boulangerie - Greenville
The best croissants we've come across outside of Paris! You can't go wrong with any of them (although Dawson has an affinity for the jalapeno bacon cheddar one, while Nicolette often dreams of their chocolate almond croissant).