I’m a semi-proud resident of Dallas, in that there’s a lot that annoys me about this town but, after living here for 11 years, I guess I’m from here.  So let’s talk about my favorite places in Dallas.  This is in no way a comprehensive guidebook about Dallas, moreso just to tell you the places I find myself at over and over again, should you visit sometime soon.

To Eat and Have a Few – The Old Monk

The Old Monk is a Dallas staple.  In addition to the good Irish pub fare they have a great beer selection and the atmosphere isn’t a typical Loud Bar sort of feel, so you can actually have a conversation with the person with you!  I love their food, the beer is cold, and it’s fairly close to me, so I end up there more times than not when we’re looking for a place to eat.

a building with lights on the front

The Old Monk

To Sushi – Densetsu

I absolutely LOVE sushi.  Densetsu is a small Japanese restaurant north of Dallas in a suburb called Plano.  Their sushi rolls are enormous and are made right in front of you.  I recommend the Lone Star Roll and the Dynamite Roll.  The rolls are a bit on the expensive side but it’s very much worth the expense in my opinion.

To Dessert – Savor Patisserie

I like french macarons because they’re full of flavor but you don’t feel like you need to take a nap afterward.  Dallas has a couple of macaron shops but none better than Savor Patisserie (and not just because yours truly does some photography work for them).  You can order macarons from their website or visit their shop and even take a baking class from them.

a group of cookies with pretzels

To Relax – White Rock Lake

White Rock Lake is just east of downtown Dallas.  A former water reservoir, it’s now dotted with public parks, a great dog park, and a wonderful 9.3-mile running and biking road that circles the lake.  There are also a few companies who rent out kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and sailboats.  You’ve seen this lake plenty of times on my various Pictures of the Week.  I head out here when I need to jog or just to relax and watch the sun set.  It’s a bit of a respite from the noise of Dallas, unless it’s a Saturday morning, then the noise of Dallas all gets on their bicycles and do laps in herds numbering in the hundreds around White Rock Lake (just giving you a hard time, cyclists).

a sunset over a lake

To Work Out – CrossFit Strong

There are like a million quite a few CrossFit gyms around Dallas, and I’ve made my home at CrossFit Strong.  If you’re a CrossFitter you’ll love this gym!  I’ve made my CrossFit home here for almost seven years and have always enjoyed the people, the coaching, and the HUGE facilities.

a man lifting weights in a gym

To Do Something Awesome – Epic Helicopters

There is nothing more fun than seeing your city from a new perspective, and Epic Helicopters is your go-to place for a thrilling ride.  They offer downtown tours of Dallas and Fort Worth for a reasonable price (understanding that owning and operating a fleet of helicopters is not cheap) as well as plenty of other types of trips, including charter service.  If you follow them on Instagram they offer last seat specials at certain times of the year where you can get some great discounts on a ride!

a city skyline at night

Again, this isn’t a comprehensive guide, just some things I enjoy doing and businesses I enjoy supporting, hopefully it gives you some good ideas next time you’re in the area!

Have you been to Dallas or live here now?  What else would you recommend that I missed?  Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

 

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