First Question, ChatGPT. Do you know what the Michelin Guide is?

Who do you think should be featured in the Michelin Guide for restaurants in Dallas?

• Knife Dallas: Known for its exceptional steaks and modern American cuisine
• Uchi Dallas: Renowned for its inventive take on Japanese cuisine and sushi
• Pappas Bros. Steakhouse: Celebrated for its prime steaks and extensive wine selection
• Tei-An: Recognized for its authentic Japanese soba noodles and sushi
• Mansion Restaurant: Located in the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, offering upscale American cuisine in an elegant setting
• Sachet: Sachet is known for Mediterranean-inspired dishes with fresh ingredients and a vibrant lively atmosphere

• Dollar Days Presented by Whataburger | Thursday, July 18 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas | $1 | Visit for $1 during the Dallas Zoo’s annual Dollar Day.
• African Dance with Infinite Arts Movement | Thursday, July 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Apprentice Creative Space, 919 Morrell Ave., Ste. 110, Dallas | Free | Learn African dance, history, and rhythms.

• Dallas Boat Expo | Friday, July 19 | 3 p.m.| Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas | $8-$15 | Market Hall is once again the place to be for the Dallas Boat Expo, where boating enthusiasts can check out the latest in sailing.
• Texas Rangers Pregame Tour | Friday, July 19 | 2:15 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr, Arlington | $35-$50 | Take an inside look at game-day prep and practice on this 90-minute tour of the ballpark.

• Paws and Pastries at the Bark Park | Saturday, July 20 | 7:30-10:30 a.m. | 3230 South State Hwy. 360, Grapevine | Free | Bring your four-legged friend out to the Bark Park at Bear Creek Park on July 20 for treats, local vendors, and more.
• Duncan Switch Street Market | Saturday, July 20 | 9-3 p.m. | Main & Center St., Duncanville | Free | Check out Duncan’s Street Market and support over 30+ local vendors — hosted every third Saturday of the month.

• A new waterpark is coming to the Garland area. Garland: The Surf & Swim Aquatics Facility will be located at 342 W. Oates Rd. Construction is set to begin this summer with doors opening in summer 2026. (CultureMap)

• Private real estate equity firm Stonelake Capital will soon have land near the DFW International Airport at 800 South Royal Lane. The 16 acres of land will be used for two industrial buildings that will span 282,00 sqft. (Dallas Morning News)

• Coppell ranked No.5 in the U.S. for best places to live. The city of 43,000 sits north of DFW International Airport. The city was the only North Texas city on the list. (Travel & Leisure)

• Two Dallas hospitals ranked among the top in Texas. The 2024 U.S. News and World Report ranked UT Southwestern Medical Center No. 2 in the state and No. 1 in DFW, followed by Baylor University Medical Center, which was ranked No. 3 in the state. (US News)

• Christmas lights will take over the Choctaw stadium for the 2024 holiday season. Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas is a new immersive event that will debut in late November. The display will feature 55,000 sqft of holiday light sculptures, featuring custom and interactive Coca-Cola-inspired vignettes. (Culture Map)

• Six Flags is already preparing for the Halloween season. The amusement park just announced its 2024 Fright Fest lineup which includes five new horror-themed attractions. “SAW,” “The Conjuring,” Stranger Things,” “Trick ‘r Treat,” and “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” will all be featured. (Dallas Observer)

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