FOOD
Anjappar Chettinad
32° 55.980' N 96° 57.780' WAuthentic Chettinad cuisine in Irving. The Karri Dosa and mutton sukka are spicy, flavorful, and the real deal.
Kumar's
33° 04.320' N 96° 46.200' WFamous for their Thalappakatti-style mutton biryani and village-style cooking. Served on banana leaves, it’s a taste of Madurai in Plano.
Jimmy's Food Store
32° 48.123' N 96° 46.456' WAn authentic Italian market in East Dallas. The Cuban sandwich is legendary, but the Italian Stallion is the real winner.
Velvet Taco
32° 49.234' N 96° 46.789' WNot traditional tacos. The Spicy Tikka Chicken taco is fusion done right. Open late for midnight cravings.
CULTURE
Bishop Arts District
32° 44.890' N 96° 49.678' WIndependent boutiques, murals, and a small-town feel in the big city. Great for wandering on a weekend afternoon.
The Wild Detectives
32° 44.901' N 96° 49.567' WA bookstore in a bungalow that serves beer and cocktails. Backyard events, readings, and a cozy intellectual vibe.
Crow Collection
32° 47.345' N 96° 48.012' WA free museum of Asian art in the Arts District. It’s quiet, peaceful, and the jade collection is stunning.
NATURE
Klyde Warren Park
32° 47.234' N 96° 48.123' WA park built over a freeway. It connects Uptown and Downtown. Food trucks, games, and green grass over rushing traffic.
White Rock Lake
32° 49.567' N 96° 43.234' WThe city’s backyard. Sailboats, runners, and cyclists. The sunset view from the docks is a local favorite.
HIDDEN
The Eye
32° 46.890' N 96° 47.901' WA giant 30-foot realistic eyeball sculpture in a downtown garden. It’s weird, it’s watching you, and it’s very Dallas.
Dragon Street
32° 47.456' N 96° 48.789' WIn the Design District. Full of antique shops and galleries. A great place to hunt for unique treasures.
COFFEE
Davis Street Espresso
32° 45.123' N 96° 50.345' WOak Cliff Coffee Roasters’ showroom. No wifi, so people actually talk. The Van Buren is a must-try.
FOOD
Anjappar Chettinad
32° 55.980' N 96° 57.780' WAuthentic Chettinad cuisine in Irving. The Karri Dosa and mutton sukka are spicy, flavorful, and the real deal.
Kumar's
33° 04.320' N 96° 46.200' WFamous for their Thalappakatti-style mutton biryani and village-style cooking. Served on banana leaves, it’s a taste of Madurai in Plano.
Jimmy's Food Store
32° 48.123' N 96° 46.456' WAn authentic Italian market in East Dallas. The Cuban sandwich is legendary, but the Italian Stallion is the real winner.
Velvet Taco
32° 49.234' N 96° 46.789' WNot traditional tacos. The Spicy Tikka Chicken taco is fusion done right. Open late for midnight cravings.
CULTURE
Bishop Arts District
32° 44.890' N 96° 49.678' WIndependent boutiques, murals, and a small-town feel in the big city. Great for wandering on a weekend afternoon.
The Wild Detectives
32° 44.901' N 96° 49.567' WA bookstore in a bungalow that serves beer and cocktails. Backyard events, readings, and a cozy intellectual vibe.
Crow Collection
32° 47.345' N 96° 48.012' WA free museum of Asian art in the Arts District. It’s quiet, peaceful, and the jade collection is stunning.
NATURE
Klyde Warren Park
32° 47.234' N 96° 48.123' WA park built over a freeway. It connects Uptown and Downtown. Food trucks, games, and green grass over rushing traffic.
White Rock Lake
32° 49.567' N 96° 43.234' WThe city’s backyard. Sailboats, runners, and cyclists. The sunset view from the docks is a local favorite.
HIDDEN
The Eye
32° 46.890' N 96° 47.901' WA giant 30-foot realistic eyeball sculpture in a downtown garden. It’s weird, it’s watching you, and it’s very Dallas.
Dragon Street
32° 47.456' N 96° 48.789' WIn the Design District. Full of antique shops and galleries. A great place to hunt for unique treasures.
COFFEE
Davis Street Espresso
32° 45.123' N 96° 50.345' WOak Cliff Coffee Roasters’ showroom. No wifi, so people actually talk. The Van Buren is a must-try.