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

Fun Fact: My zodiac sign is Cancer. That means that I'm somewhat emotional, will fight for my friends, and sometimes goes into my shell. So I have a soft spot for things that give me comfort. Soft, warm blankets. Freshly laundered bedsheets. Hugs from my favorite people. And places that make me feel like I'm home. So it makes me extra excited when I discover something that makes me feel at ease. And bonus points when I can find that in a brunch location. So in comes one of my

Have you ever driven by an establishment and was intrigued about the menu, just on the basis of the look of the building alone? That's what drove me to try Matchbox. It's quite a sight to see: a massive corner restaurant building with a huge wrap around patio, fire pits, and large windows. Entering the establishment, I really got to take in it's huge space. If you ever needed a spot for a large group, this place surely could accommodate you. The restaurant space is massive.

Washington D.C. Probably one of the first places that come to mind when I think of places that go hard on brunch, like we do in Dallas. But I have to give it to them--D.C. offers a much wider selection that I've experienced in the Big D. So I was totally excited to take time to explore this great city and try a variety of spots. Along the next few weeks, I'll share all of the places that I got to explore. But for now, it's start with one of the newest spots to hit the nation

Hey there, my Lusters! It's 2019 and we are excited to continue to bring you some awesome (and not-so-awesome) spots for your brunching adventures! Let's kick off this new year with a review of a visit to a fun spot in Austin, TX: Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile. If you haven't been to Austin, know this: Austin is an eclectic city. You can find almost any type of cuisine, any type of music, any type of art form there. The city motto of "Keep Austin Weird" is a hat tip to the

I don't know about you but I tend to go on adventures around the city. I don't mind driving. Long distances or short, as long as I have a vehicle, gas, and time, I'm down to hit the road. These adventures often lead to some amazing discoveries that I would have never come across before. That's exactly the case with PIE 3.14 EVERYDAY EATERY. I was out exploring one day, was hungry, and discovered this awesome, nearly hidden restaurant in the middle of the Castle Hills neighbor

There's been a big push recently of consumers wanting to eat clean. Farm-to-table restaurants are popping up all over the place, in an effort to provide freshly made food with minimal additives. And I appreciate it. Fresh eats is damn delicious, if you ask me. So I was more than happy to experience brunch at True Food Kitchen in Plano (they also have a location in Dallas, not to mention multiple locations across the United States!). The restaurant itself is a huge, wide open

Dallas has a special affinity for closing bars and reopening them, most often with new names and new concepts. Such is the case with Bar Stellar (formerly Stellar). Not a particularly large place, this small house-turned-cocktail bar is one of the newer locations in Dallas to offer brunch. So, of course, I felt it was my duty as a lover of brunch to check it out. Upon first impression, Bar Stellar has parking issues. This bar is located on Henderson Avenue--a busy location fo

Whenever I think of brunch and brunch food, there are a few things that automatically come to mind: bubbly cocktails, eggs dishes, pastries and pancakes. But sometimes you just want to try something a little different for your morning (ok, maybe more like 'mid-morning') meal. If that sounds like you, then you might find something just perfect for you and your taste buds at Pie Tap. Pie Tap does have multiple locations but we opted for the location that sits on the end of the

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