Moving to Dallas, Texas

Dallas

Dallas Skyline from Deep Ellum by Schlüsselbein2007 (CC BY 2.0)

Hey y’all! You’ve heard about some of the other cool cities in Texas like Austin, but how much do you know about Dallas? Texas is full of cowboys and chow, but no place does it better than Dallas. They’ve got dabsters and Jackeroos and good chow and Hullabaloos. Everybody knows that. Let’s take a look at the other side of Dallas and see what all the racket’s about!

Get Moving to Dallas for the Food

Everything’s bigger in Texas. So you can expect big portions at Bob’s Steak & Chop House. Mighty big and mighty delicious. Serving up traditional steakhouse food, Bob’s was ranked in the Top 10 Best Steakhouses in the USA by Gayot.com and was named the Best Steakhouse in Dallas by DMagazine readers for the past 2 years.

Moving to Dallas Food
Tostada Salad by Ruth and Dave (CC BY 2.0)

Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano does things a little different when it comes to serving traditional Mexican cuisine. They dial it back a bit and turn down the lights. Their hanging plants create a jungle like atmosphere, drawing the customer in while adding a sense of allure and mystery.

Velvet Taco is hands down the coolest joint in Dallas. Open late so you can satisfy your late night cravings or grab some grub with the gang after the party. They make everything from scratch and use real fruit in their sorbets and drinks. They also cater! It doesn’t get any cooler than that.

Get Moving to Dallas for the Tunes

One of my favorite places to visit is the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. With a mission “to entertain, inspire, and change lives through musical excellence” how can they not be amazing? The Dallas Morning News has described their orchestra’s performances as “revelatory” and “exhilarating.” They showcase classic as well as contemporary music throughout the year. This year’s upcoming concerts are featuring music from Brahms, Westside Story, and even Disney!

Moving to Dallas Orchestra
Orchestra by MITO SettembreMusica (CC BY 2.0)

The Dallas Opera produces both chamber and mainstage opera. Their upcoming shows include: La Wally, a riveting tale about one man’s attempts to conquer the Austrian Alps and La Boheme, a story that follows the daily exploits of young artists living in 1840’s Paris. They wouldn’t be an opera house if they didn’t revive Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Get moving to Dallas and you can catch all of these performances.

Get Moving to Dallas for the Art

Moving to Dallas Art
Ellum Music Mural by crowt59 (CC BY 2.0)

The Dallas Museum of Art has been in operation for over 100 years. It now offers free general admission! I love when you can enjoy good art free of charge. Get moving to Dallas and check out their new Native American Collection or take one of their guided spotlight tours.

The African American Museum houses one the largest African American Folk Art collections in America. The museum contains four galleries and a research library. The museum also includes a theatre and classroom where visitors can learn more about black culture through performances and lectures.

If you’ve got a hankerin’ for a-hootin n’ a-hollerin then Dallas is the place to be. Don’t dilly-dally any longer. Dash on over and join the roundup; get moving to Dallas!

 What makes you want to hightail it over to Dallas? Holler at me in the comments section below!