There's no question that the brunch scene in Dallas is highly competitive. Restaurants all over the city work towards creating the next newest, hottest brunch experience. Some succeed, some fail. But we are lucky that we have more successes than failures here. It's always especially nice when we discover a spot that becomes a new favorite. Such is the case with Pink Magnolia. Located in one of my favorite areas of the city, the Bishop Arts district, Pink Magnolia is a stand-a

Although I live in Dallas, I was born and raised in the east coast. New Jersey, if you want to be specific. My family is actually from the Caribbean and I was the first in my family to be born in the US. Even though I've been in Dallas for a significant amount of time, I am still an East Coast chick to my heart. Anytime I visit that side of the United States, I'm reminded of why I love the East. The vibe, the sights, the people, the food--it's a different flow. The south has

As soon as I saw the name of this week’s reviewed restaurant, it was like a siren song. I do not and cannot deny that tacos and wine are two of my favorite things. And when greatness comes together, you’ve got to take notice! As we arrived to the quaint, converted traditional craftsman home in the Bishop Arts District of Dallas, I can’t think of anything more welcoming than a sign that says “Come in…We have wine”. Recently named to Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in Texas, Taco y

I love colors. Especially bright, warmer colors. They make me happy. So when I walked into Halcyon (pronounced HAL-see-on), I instantly fell in love. It's so bright and colorful and open. Simple pops of vibrant color on white. I mean, the fact that I was about to drink sparkling cocktails and eat food already had me happy but the decor and feel of Halcyon just put the icing on the cake. So let's jump right into the review. First up: mimosas! They offer your standard OJ mimosa

Who else has read The Great Gatsby? I did, in high school. I loved the story, not so much because of the plot, but because of the picture that was painted. The decadent parties, the feeling that every time that Jay Gatsby threw a party, it would be sparkling and magical. I became a fan of that Gatsby-esque decor as well. Art Deco. Straight lines, bold patterns, touches of gold and sparkle. And as soon as I walked into Grayson Social, I knew I would love it on the strength of

A group of 24 friends got together to test out Bijou Belle's first ever brunch event on January 29th. We paid $40 each for this mobile dining experience and filled up the entire bus in days. We were promised bottomless mimosas and a menu of jerk salmon salad, shrimp and grits, bacon and sausage quiche and grits. Looks and sounds yummy, right? Should be a fun and different experience, right? What happened was a COMPLETE DISASTER AND FAILURE. We board the bus at NYLO Southside

For this week, Brunchlust is taking you to the Mile High City--Denver, Colorado. Being more than 5000 miles above sea level kind of sets up the city of Denver to "elevate" their experiences. From outdoor activities to "medicinal" activities, Denver is a fun place to explore and to experience everything in a new light. So when we decided to do the bottomless brunch at Zengo, we expected not your average Asian cuisine and brunch experience. And we were correct--for both the goo

Brunchlust’s love for wine took us outside Dallas city limits to Grapevine for the 40th Annual Grapefest last weekend. But first…WE BRUNCH! In keeping with the theme of wine, we decided to brunch at Winewood Grill before hitting the festival. Located on the city’s historic Main Street, it certainly did not disappoint. We started off with bottomless poinsettias for $10. Brunchlusters, I could not have made this cocktail better myself! Perfect ratio of cranberry to sparkling wi

This week, we took our lust for brunch to The Windy City. And there probably isn’t a restaurant in Chicago more fitting for a Brunchlust review than Brunch. That’s right. The name of the restaurant is simply Brunch. No ifs, ands or buts about it, you know what you’re in store for here. No waiting for the weekends. You can have Brunch seven days a week! We stopped in on Thursday and had a fantastic meal and drinks. Located on the Near North Side in downtown Chicago, the space

A few weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday. The days of throwing a big birthday bash are pretty much gone. Now, I value things like sitting down, drinking wine, and filling my belly with awesome food. For this year, I decided I was gonna celebrate with a birthday brunch. Of course I would, right? Cedar Grove was my selected destination. This relatively new restaurant has a great buzz but it wasn't the reviews that brought me here. Nope. What was it? The green chairs. Green is