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🍽️ A taste of Texas

20 local-approved barbecue spots in Dallas

A wooden board stacked with barbecue meats and side dishes from OAK'D BBQ in Dallas including brisket, ribs, chicken, mac and cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, and Brussel sprouts.

A scrumptious spread from OAK’D BBQ. | Photo via OAK’D BBQ

Dallas just wouldn’t be Dallas without its smokin’ hot BBQ scene.

We’ve rounded up a list of top-notch local barbecue spots (with all the fixins, to boot). Just make sure you get there nice and early — you know, before the good stuff sells out.

🍖 Tried and true classics

DALtoday Sonnys — A bite at Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse is always a good idea. | Photo via @sonnybryans

Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse, 2202 Inwood Rd.
Billed as one of DFW’s oldest restaurants, this family-owned local staple has been around since 1910. The iconic Harry Hines + Inwood location in the Hospital District has been around since 1958, still serving that homemade BBQ sauce in heated beer bottles. Don’t miss the brisket seasoned with the “secret rub” and those World Famous Onion Rings.

🍗 More sizzlin’ spots

OAK’D BBQ, 5500 Greenville Ave., Ste. 1300
Here, brisket is an art form — the brand’s variation on the classic BBQ dish is “infused with the vanilla-tinged flavor of Texas Post Oak smoke in a peppery bark.” OAK’D is also beloved for its daily happy hour deals (smoked wings for the win) and bake shop — the desserts are the perfect sweet end to a great meal.

DALtoday Heim — Behold, Heim Barbecue’s BBQ Snob Sandwich topped with sausage, chopped brisket, and bacon burnt ends. | Photo via @HeimBarbecue

Heim BBQ, 3130 W. Mockingbird Lane
This beloved “farm to smoker” barbecue brand began as a food truck and grew to run four restaurants across Fort Worth, Dallas + Burleson. Heim bills itself as the “original home of bacon burnt ends” but the Dallas menu is so much more than that — meat plates, burgers, homestyle sides, and sandwiches. Pro tip: Visit during “Heim Time” Monday-Friday, 2-5:30 p.m. for $3-$10 drink and food deals.

📩 Psst. We know there are so many more great BBQ places in Dallas — this is just a little sampling. If we missed your favorite, drop us an email and let us know all about it.

17 more local BBQ spots

Events

Friday, Aug. 16

Heat Wave | Friday, Aug. 16 | 5-10 p.m. | Waterproof at the Statler Rooftop | $25-$50 | Avoid the heat at this rooftop pool party with cocktails, food, and music.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Wine Walk: Sangria Soiree | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 4-7 p.m. | Deep Ellum | $15-$20 | Sip chardonnay, cabernet, and cider while shopping at 15-20 different stores.

Sunday, Aug. 18

Children’s Drawing from the Master | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Meadows Museum | $12 | Parents and kids are invited to this interactive painting class led by Ian O’Brien, a local artist and teacher.

Monday, Aug. 19

Mixology Monday | Monday, Aug. 19 | 5-6 p.m. | Sheraton Dallas Hotel | $30 | Meet at The Parlor and learn how to craft cocktails from an expert bartender.

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News Notes

Tech

Google will invest $1 billion into data centers in Midlothian and Red Oak for its cloud and artificial intelligence services. Additionally, the tech giant will increase its eco-friendly efforts in Texas by inking deals with various solar power providers for its data centers. (CultureMap Dallas)

Development

Splash Park, a 58,000-sqft addition, was announced for Hurricane Harbor in Arlington. This new area will have 110+ water features, including a multi-level slide and a 1,000 gallon tipping bucket. It’s expected to open in 2025. (WFAA)

Health

Forney will be home to a full-service hospital operated by Texas Health Resources in 2027. The 242,000-sqft facility will be built along US-80 on 50 acres of land. (WFAA)

Arts

Prepare to get lost in Yayoi Kusama’s infinity room when it returns to the Dallas Museum of Art in 2025. The renowned Japanese artist’s “All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins” was last in Dallas in 2018. (Dallas Observer)

Sports

Dallas Stars found a gem in forward Roope Hintz, and it’s time to give him more recognition. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Festival

Taking place right in the heart of Grapevine, TX, GrapeFest allows attendees to sample some of the region’s best wine, partake in interactive experiences (grape stomp, anyone?), and so much more. General admission tickets and weekend passes are now on sale — grab yours before they sell out. Sip, sip, hooray.*

Finance

Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. These are hands down some of the best.*

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

Happy Friday, Dallas. Thanks for reading this far into the newsletter. Your reward is this historic photo of the city that I found on Dallas Reddit.

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