08.19.2024

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Food

Go to dinner with strangers in Dallas with Timeleft

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Step out of your comfort zone, meet people you may not have met in your daily life, and connect on a deeper level at a Timeleft dinner. | Photos courtesy of Timeleft; GIF by 6AM City

Did you know that every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., small groups of strangers sit down to enjoy a meal together at several restaurants across Dallas?

Aside from living in the same area, there’s one thing they indubitably have in common: they’re all meeting for the first time.

How it works

Timeleft is an app on a mission to curb modern-day loneliness (and help solve that tricky question, “How do you make friends as an adult?”) by building connections through shared experiences + genuine interactions.

Users start by creating an account and completing a short personality test, where they share their age, career field, interests, diet, religious beliefs, and more. Based on their answers, Timeleft’s algorithm chooses five locals they’re most likely to enjoy conversations with. Tickets are $16 per booking (monthly packages are also available), and attendees are responsible for their bill at the restaurant.

a hand holding a phone with timeleft's app open, which shows the seat confirmation, the group and the restaurant — Timeleft emails you all of the information you need to prepare for your evening.
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The day before dinner, participants learn more about their mystery guests broken down by percentages (i.e. 33% of the table works in the medical field) and receive safety tips for their excursion. One secret is revealed on the morning of the dinner: where the group will eat.

Timeleft picks the restaurant based on the general area the user chooses in the survey and how much they normally spend on a night out. You might be dining at local establishments like Swank - A Neighborhood Restaurant, Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen, and Toulouse.

Participants arrive at the restaurant at 7 p.m. and meet the five strangers — er, new friends — in their group. During the meal, Timeleft provides a game (think: fun icebreaker questions like “Explain your job to the table as if you were talking to a 5-year-old.”) for everyone to play.

At 8 p.m., the app reveals the location of the “Last Drink” — an optional after-dinner meet-up point that’s sent out to all dinner guests in the area, so people can meet up with other Timelefters if they want to keep the party going.

Keep reading to learn what sparked our interest in participating in this fun social experiment, or go ahead and book an upcoming Timeleft reservation.

See you at dinner, Dallas

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Events

Monday, Aug. 19

The GEMS Camp Club Experience | Monday, Aug. 19-Thursday, Aug. 22 | 4-7 p.m. | The DEC | Free | Middle school-aged girls will have fun learning useful skills, like coding, podcasting, and public speaking.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Words Over Poetry (W.O.W.) | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Chocolate Secrets | Free | This open mic offers the chance to network with other writers, read your own poetry, and enjoy treats like wine + chocolate.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Motown Under The Stars | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 8:30-9:45 p.m. | Sky Blu Rooftop Bar | $30 | Relive the sounds of the 60s via live bands at this rooftop event with cocktails and VIP tables.
History Highlights: Untold Stories of World War II | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Listen to the stories of Texans who served in this war at this virtual evening presented Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Adult Painting Class | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Mountain Creek Branch Library | Free | All skill levels are welcome at this class that lets adults feel like a kid again.
Sammy Hagar: The Best of All Worlds | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. | Dos Equis Pavilion | $35-$500 | Rock out with this former lead singer of Van Halen + solo artist with hits like “I Can’t Drive 55.”

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Real Estate

🏡 Million Dollar Mansion Monday: 4 homes we’re swooning over

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7710 Robin Rd. is a rare find that features a highly functional layout that’s ideal for entertaining. | Photo courtesy of Dave Perry Miller Real Estate

If you’re like us — whether you’re in the market for a new home or not — you’ll take any excuse to scroll through the latest luxury real estate listings.

Join us in daydreaming about what life would be like in these four stunning homes located in and around Dallas:

7710 Robin Rd. | 3 BD, 3 BA | 2,980 sqft | $1,395,000 | Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate | This gorgeous gem recently took center stage on the cover of “Dallas Style & Design.”
6605 Aberdeen Ave. | 4 BD, 3.5 BA | 5,493 sqft | $2,450,000 | Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate | This timeless, custom-built home exudes elegance. Located right in the heart of Preston Hollow, this property features plenty of space (both inside and outside) for entertaining.
9646 Douglas Ave. | 7 BD, 7 BA, 3 half baths |10,888 sqft | $6,995,000 | Rogers Healy and Monument Realty | This luxurious — and breathtaking — contemporary masterpiece features a private, gate lot surrounded by greenery (read: it feels like living in your own private oasis).
2711 Fair Oaks Ln. | 5 BD, 5.5 BA | 6,217 sqft | $2,867,000 | Monument Realty | Golf fans, this one is for you — Situated on the prestigious Gentle Creek Golf Course, this property offers breathtaking views of the course to take in from your resort-style backyard.^

^This content is created by our Client Success Team. Let’s work together.

News Notes

Real Estate

Two partnering developers took steps towards creating a 1,300+ housing community in Denton. Hines, based in Houston, and Trez Capital purchased 90 acres in the county and plan to purchase additional 940+ acres by 2030. (Dallas Business Journal)

Number

$1.6 billion. That’s how much money Texas Instruments will receive from the CHIPS Act. This announcement comes after the company planned to invest $18 billion into semiconductor production through the next four years. (Dallas Business Journal)

Edu

We’re calling this glass half full. The multi-million dollar health science center at Texas Woman’s University is at 50% completion, according to a release. It’s on pace to be finished next summer and be fully open by the following fall. (Dallas Business Journal)

Community

By reading this newsletter, you may have just saved yourself upwards of $500. That’s because Dallas City Council approved new legislation that increases the fine for parking with an expired license plate. You can register your tags online to avoid the headache. (WFAA)

Weather

Take a peek into the future thanks to this three month weather prediction from the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Spoiler alert: It’s going to be hot.

Outdoors

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a supermoon. Texans can expect to see supermoons in the night sky across the next five months, starting tonight. Other dates to keep an eye on are: Sept. 17, Oct. 17, Nov. 15, and Dec. 15. (NBC 5)

Sports

Welcome to Dallas, Jordan Phillips and Carl Lawson. The two defensive linemen were signed by the Dallas Cowboys last week to add depth to the interior line. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts. (WFAA)

Family

Play

Kid-friendly activities in Dallas

A group of five children sit at a table outside at the Nasher Sculpture Center coloring on pieces of paper.

Nasher Sculpture Center has a rotating schedule of things to see + do for kids — they’re going to love it there. | Photo via Kayla Oudthone

We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like The Dallas World Aquarium to hidden gems like the Dallas Firefighters Museum, there’s something for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list + interactive map of kid-friendly activities.

All about the arts

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St. | 🎟️ Memberships available
Mark your calendar for Free First Saturdays — a rotating schedule of things to see + do for families. Kids will remember exploring the 300+ sculptures and strolling the beautiful garden.

Splash Around

Bahama Beach Waterpark, 1895 Campfire Circle | 🎟️ Season passes available
This waterpark is typically open from late-May to mid-August and boasts attractions for kids of all ages. Younger kids will love wading at Coconut Cove, while older thrill-seekers will get a rush from Boomerango. Kids will remember drifting down the Calypso Cooler Lazy River — everyone loves a lazy river.

34 more kid-friendly activities

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

As an Ohioan, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the Texas Buckeye Trail. It reminded me of all the great college football showdowns in the mid-2000s between Ohio State and Texas, especially this barnburner when Vince Young led the Longhorns to victory in Columbus.

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