Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
Mi Cocina
3699 McKinney AveGreat Tex Mex and outdoor patio
The Heights
2015 Abrams PkwyGreat food and cool historic photos of the area on the wall
Lakewood Smokehouse
1901 Abrams RdGreat BBQ
Scalini's Pizza & Pasta
2021 Abrams RdGreat Italian food and pizza
La Calle Doce
415 W 12th StGreat Tex Mex and Mexican seafood entrees
Matt's Rancho Martinez
1904 Skillman StGreat Tex Mex
Mot Hai Ba
6047 Lewis StPricey but cozy and delicious Vietnamese food
Garden Cafe
5310 Junius StHistoric and peaceful place to grab breakfast, brunch, or lunch
Drinks & Nightlife
Cock & Bull Neighborhood Pub
6330 Gaston AveGreat dive-bar
Dive bar atop iconic Lakewood Theater with live jazz and great drink.
41 locals recommend
The Balcony Club
1825 Abrams RdDive bar atop iconic Lakewood Theater with live jazz and great drink.
Craft Beer Cellar
6324 Gaston AveShop their huge craft beer selection or drink at the bar
Lakewood Landing
5818 Live Oak StDive bar
Granada Theater
3524 Greenville Avehttp://www.granadatheater.com/
Essentials
CVS
1411 MainWhole Foods Market
2510 McKinney AveOrganic grocery store
Live Oak Cleaners
1214 Skillman StEverything Else
Curiosities Antiques
8920 Abrams RdCool antiques and souvenirs
Parks & Nature
Dallas' beautiful arboretum overlooking White Rock Lake
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdDallas' beautiful arboretum overlooking White Rock Lake
Walking/Jogging/Biking trail along an old railroad. Enter at Woodrow Wilson High School
Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe TrailWalking/Jogging/Biking trail along an old railroad. Enter at Woodrow Wilson High School
Walking/Jogging/Biking trail that wraps around the entire lake
10 locals recommend
White Rock Lake Trail
White Rock Lake TrailWalking/Jogging/Biking trail that wraps around the entire lake
Shopping
NorthPark Center
8687 N US 75-Central Expy 1000Historic and world-class shopping mall