Dallas Love Field Airport

8008 Cedar Springs Rd Ste 16
Dallas, TX 75235

Lyn P. writes: I only flew here because I waited too long to book a return flight from Austin on the Sunday of SXSW. Doh. This is a basic airport (I liked the time warp description - very appropriate.) No modern conveniences like a moving sidewalk to be found. Food…

Golden Chick

14430 Marsh Ln
Addison, TX 75001

Kristina L. writes: YUM YUM YUM, I love fried chicken!

My recipe for at Golden Chick:
1. Order the Real Deal spicy and w/ extra spice (they call it Lotta Zing) on the side
2. Fill cup with Sweet Tea (you're in Texas, everything's sweeter here!)
3. Mix Lotta Zing with honey…

JCPenney

6501 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75024

Honey Lee B. writes: JCPenney is overall pretty darn good.
 The website is fresh and simplified,  making life quick
 and efficient.
        Want in on a little secret?   Well,  you may already know.  
If you walk back to the catalog department at JCPenney's,
you can get a…

2900

2900 Thomas Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Kathryn E. writes: Of note, this is a restaurant week review.  Overall, was pleased with our choice.  The place was packed on a Tuesday night, and almost everyone we saw was ordering off the RW menu.  Free valet marking, BTW, even though the sign on their stand says…

Simon's Sushi

810 N Central Expy
Ste 110
Plano, TX 75074

Aimee Z. writes: Well... I finally did it.  I had the BetterThanSex roll.  

Granted, it's been a while... but maybe I just have had a more than a handful of really good Rolls in the hay back in the day, cause this just wasn't better than S.  

Don't get me wrong.  I…

Mercado Juarez

1901 W Northwest Hwy
Irving, TX 75017

brian b. writes: Best Mexican food ever to me. Dumpy, very unfancy, but super good. They make their own tortillas right there in front of you along with the salsa. Very authentic and reasonably priced. Huge menu but everything is worth trying. One of my favorite…

Leather Masters

3000 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75226

TalN S. writes: After years in and out of the Leather/SM scene, having Leather Masters open a shop in Dallas was very welcomed.  Let's just say they are more than 10 years old and I have their original catalog off what was probably the owner's own black & white…

Dallasite

3239 Ross Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Nico M. writes: It doesn't deserve a five . . . but this great bar to pick up a 45 year old. I'm just saying . . .

It's a dive. It's a sh*thole. It's got stiff, cheap drinks. This is the place to go try to forget what happened today. But it still has this weird "Bar…

John's Cafe

1733 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Brennan M. writes: "John! Long time, no see. What the hell is up, bro?"

Yea, that was my feeling when I saw John - after being tossed on his ass from nearby Hurricane a few years back for an effing bank (they any good?) - had finally stopped wandering like a tumbleweed…

Community Bank

3060 Ridge Rd
Rockwall, TX 75032

Paul B. writes: Hands down the friendliest bank I have ever been to.  The bank employees appear to know all their customers by their first names.  The bank offers free checking, great service and a charming small town vibe.

The Velvet Hookah

2712 Main St
Dallas, TX 75226

Laura R. writes: I went with three friends and had an excellent time. Our bartender, Bradley, was totally awesome and all of the drinks he made for us were fantastic. They even brought us a second hookah on the house.

The layout is really great and the atmosphere…

World of Tile

2300 Coit Rd
Plano, TX 75075

Jax D. writes: They may not have the best selection but it's the best selection. We just remodeled parts of the house and extensively put up tile everywhere. Their tile provided was some of the best Italian imported tile at a reasonable price. Even better is if you…

First Unitarian Church of Dallas

4015 Normandy Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

Frank Y. writes: I was born a secular rationalist.  But a quarter of a century passed before I found a church compatible with my thinking.  If you value reason, liberty, and secular humanism, it's hard to find a better community than this one centrally located in the…

Ali Baba Express

955 E Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75081

Chris W. writes: They're open again!

Ali Baba closed this summer to move into a new space across the highway (I don't have the new address with me though).  It's right by Richardson Lanes and Cafe Brazil.

The space is much nicer.  Same great food, same type of style.…

Steve Fields Steak and Lobster Lounge

5013 W Park Blvd
Plano, TX 75093

Mariana S. writes: this place is delicious!  The steaks are cooked perfectly and perfectly seasoned.  We substituted our baked potatoes for creamed corn and mac n cheese and those are both awesome.  This place has quickly become our go to steakhouse for special…

Del's Charcoal Burgers

110 S McKinney St
Richardson, TX 75081

Jennifer C. writes: Everyone who likes burgers or root beer should try this place. I agree with Francesca it's definitely hole-in-the-wall, but it's got lots of character. The menu was pretty simple and I ordered a #9 (cheeseburger with lettuce. tomato, mayo and I added…

Twin's Hot Tofu

169 N Plano Rd
Richardson, TX 75081

Francesca L. writes: They start you off with a small appetizer of simple tofu with soy sauce and scallions. As Cameron D mentioned it is soooper soft and super fresh. He doesn't like this, but to me it is really good. Tofu comes in different consistencies for a reason,…

Richardson Public Library

900 Civic Center Dr
Richardson, TX 75080

Frank Y. writes: Best municipal library in the metroplex.  Professionally managed and staffed.  Sure, the Dallas central library is bigger, but the Richardson library is friendlier and very much like a warm public living room.  A recent makeover gave it some added…

Uptown Cycles

3839 McKinney Ave
Suite 105
Dallas, TX 75204

Pat P. writes: Brainiac entrepreneur Donovan Dawson launched Uptown Cycles in 2006.  Donovan isn't just looking to only sell bikes and accessories, he's trying to create a "bike culture" in the car loving city of Dallas.  

Uptown Cycles offers its loyal followers…

Mountain Sports

2025 W Pioneer Pkwy
Pantego, TX 76013

Manny A. writes: It's been a few years, but the owners of this shop not only sell every type of outdoor gear you could imagine, but they use it as well. Advice you get is not based on some paid to pimp review, but based on real world experience by a real world user.…

Burger House

6248 E Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75214

Andy R. writes: Here's my question, why in the hell would anyone go to a major chain fast-food joint when there are places like Burger House around?

I will only go to a burger joint as long as they are fried on a grill; you know its great place because all the beer…

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

3520 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

melinda j. writes: I've been here several times during my past business trips, and I really think your experience depends on what you order! I would get the crawfish but crawfish + nice blouse + messy eater = another ruined shirt.

- The andouille and seafood gumbo is…

Bank of America Online Banking

Electronic Banking Services
P.O. Box 655961
Dallas, TX 75265

Bunny J. writes: I received a new bank account without walking into the bank and it only too me 10 minutes! I had my ATM card in the mail within 2 days. No required monthly account balance.

I also set up all my bills (about 12+ bills) for online bill pay within 30…

The Elbow Room

3010 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75226

Nickie G. writes: Went to the Elbow Room for happy hour and noticed a couple things.  Number one - new dart boards...so now my darts will stick in the bulls eye when I hit it, giving me more opportunity to mock my lesser competitors.  Also, had two mixed drinks and…

Tapioca House

400 N Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081

Diana J. writes: I went here with my sister and had bubble tea. It was really refreshing and quite good.
Milk tea hmmmm...
But we were really impressed with their fried calamari and chicken nuggets. Oh, now that was a treat.
Definitely going here again b/c the service…

Luke's Locker

3607 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

Joseph B. writes: Well, finding a parking spot on a Saturday afternoon may be kind of tricky, but be patient and you'll find a spot after going around the block once or twice....

The service just for helping you find the RIGHT shoes here is un-beatable compared to…

Cornea Associates of Texas

7150 Greenville Ave
Ste 600
Dallas, TX 75231

Francesca L. writes: This place is clean, professional, and very helpful..it's not like one of those places with ads on the radio where they seem to be trying to make the Book of World Records or something. My doctor is Dr. McCall, and I would definitely recommend him to…

Naan Korean Restaurant

7161 Bishop Rd
Plano, TX 75024

peter j. writes: NAAN, Shop At Legacy, Plano, is one of my favorite sushi places in DFW.

So fresh, best quality, whenever I visit here, always, Beyond sushi, BEST OF BEST, .Granted,

Music doesn't thump you out of your seat - it is very pleasant. The bar out front is…

Tong's House

1910 Promenade Ctr
Richardson, TX 75080

Sameer M. writes: A solid Chinese food experience.  I've been coming here for years.  First, overcome the fact that this is a dive.  Second, overcome the thin plastic sheets that cover the tables.  Third, enjoy the authentic Chinese service; wave, call, snap your…

Picasso's Ristorante

3948 Legacy Dr
Plano, TX 75023

Lisa C. writes: My 5 star goes to my fave Italian-Albanian friends at Picassos.  I have been going here for years - my parents introduced me as they know the owners.  Yum......yum.......and hello........BYOB??  That is fabulous!  I dread a nasty bottle of wine (i.e.…

La Popular Tamale House

5004 Columbia Ave
Dallas, TX 75214

Penny K. writes: You know this place is serious when the business owner's title on the card says "Doctor of Tamology". I ordered a dozen tamales for our office's Cinco De Mayo lunch and everyone enthusiastically complimented them. They were at a great price too, a…

Sawadika Thai Zone

220 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080

Francesca L. writes: Nice atmosphere, very pretty dark wood furniture and walls. Waitstaff was very friendly. The food was fine. Pretty ok.
I was just really overwhelmed at the price. Lunch specials starting at $8 was too expensive for me.
The "special" comes with…

Cappuccino Italian Bistro

1310 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080

Sameer M. writes: This is a tricky place to write a review about.  I personally love it.  It's my default restaurant when I can't decide on a place.  For those of you in the know, my old default was Earl's on Walnut.  They have many things going for them, good food,…

Dixie House Restaurant

6400 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75214

Katie C. writes: The plan for last night was to eat fried pickles until we exploded and begin drinking at Dixie House, then move on to bigger and better alcohol locations.

The pickles were good. Damn good. Other fried pickles I've had were thinner cut and completely…

Kebab-N-Kurry Indian Restaurant

401 N Central Expy
Ste 300
Richardson, TX 75080

Tracey W. writes: For those of you that have followed my reviews, you'll already know that this is a year of firsts for me.  I've had several just in the last 5 months or so since I started dating my SO...and hanging out so much with Jenn C. and Aimee! ;-)  So he…

Studio Movie Grill

5405 Beltline Rd
Dallas, TX 75248

Erica B. writes: Come on....Thank goodness I live in America! No you don't normally go to a movie for the food. But, the drinks and the service is such a treat. and the popcorn comes in a warm tin. Hey, take some friends have a designated driver and have some fun. Go…

Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill

6617 Snider Plz
Dallas, TX 75205

Chris E. writes: Can't believe I forgot to review this place. It is really a great neighborhood low-key joint with STELLAR crab cakes. Seriously, I never get those at most places because they're 90% filler like a salmon croquette. These, however, are fried crisp but…