The Weekend Guide

May 17-20: Chug local beer, order custom cowboy boots, or partake in Exhale’s free fusion class. When all that’s done, hit Deep Ellum for an outdoor market of crafts, neat eats, and jiggly tunes.

Ristorante Nicola

49% off a three-course dinner for two

The grand tour of Italy you’re planning Will. Be. Epic. In the meantime, you can get a taste of what awaits at Ristorante Nicola. While the aesthetic is elegant enough for fashion shows, the vibe is still blue jeans-friendly.

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"Cowgirl Chef: Texas Cooking with a French Accent"

A recipe to remind you of home

A Texas girl moves to France, gets homesick, and starts to cook. Here’s what happened next. (Hint: It involves jalapeno pimiento cheese tartines.)

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Quick Weekend Trips from Dallas

Vacation ideas for your next three-day break

Sometimes it feels like your life is on rotation: Work, gym, sleep, repeat. Jump off the merry-go-round and head to nearby Fredericksburg, New Orleans, and the Gulf Coast for a different spin on things.

The Weekend Guide

May 10-13: Gorge on gourmet food truck fare, get your face painted, and adopt a dog all in a day. Or stroll the Arboretum’s new Dale Chihuly glass sculpture exhibit.