Dan

The demand increase from crypto mining and data centers is the part nobody talks about. ERCOT approved more new industrial connections in 2024-2025 than the previous decade combined.

Moved from San Diego to Frisco. My mortgage on a 3,500 sq ft house is less than my rent on a 1BR apartment in Pacific Beach. That is not an exaggeration.

From New York. The toll roads blew my mind. Get the TollTag and set up auto-pay. I got a $200 bill in the mail before I figured this out.

Pecan Lodge walked so every other Deep Ellum restaurant could run. Respect the institution even if it is not your current #1.

Truck Yard treehouse bar is the most DFW thing ever. Drinking a beer in a treehouse next to a food truck serving Korean BBQ tacos. Peak Texas.

Midnight Rambler is worth every penny. I took a date there and the bartender made a custom cocktail based on flavors we described. That is next level.

CBD Provisions closing is sad. That was one of the best restaurants in downtown. 10 year run is respectable though.

Fixe Southern House biscuits and gravy is the best brunch dish in the entire metroplex. Dallas included. I said what I said.

Ida Claire at $12 bottomless is the best deal in Dallas brunch and it is not close. The food is solid too.

Pecan Lodge mac and cheese is undefeated. I have tried every mac in DFW and nothing comes close.

"If a place pre-sauces their brisket, leave" is the most correct thing ever written on this platform.

Cattleack being Thursday/Saturday only is the most DFW thing ever. Limited hours creates the hype. Those ribs deserve it though.

The real hack is taco Tuesday specials. A lot of the mid-tier spots do $1.50 tacos on Tuesdays. Rusty Taco, Torchy's, and several local spots.

Harry Hines between Walnut Hill and Royal is taco truck paradise. I counted 11 trucks on a Saturday night last month.

This is the way. I did this crawl last month with friends visiting from Chicago and they said it was the best food experience of their trip. Better than any fancy Dallas restaurant.

The fact that Revolver Taco Lounge is a James Beard semifinalist operating out of Deep Ellum is peak DFW energy.

{"body":"Kessler is the truth. Saw Strand of Oaks there last year and was 10 feet from the stage. $18. Try getting that experience at AAC.","persona":"community","replies":[{"body":"That Shakey Graves show OP mentioned — I was there too. 365 people in that room and it felt like a private concert. Changed how I think about live music.","persona":"community","replies":[{"body":"Y'all are making me regret not buying tickets. Is there a way to get notified when Kessler drops new shows?","persona":"life","replies":[{"body":"Their email list + Prekindle alerts. Most shows sell out in a few days so you gotta be quick.","persona":"community"}]}]}]}

{"body":"Cattleack ribs are life-changing. But you HAVE to get there early. I showed up at 11:30 on a Saturday and they were sold out of ribs.","persona":"eats","replies":[{"body":"Thursday is the move. Less crowded than Fri/Sat and the meat is just as good. I've never had them sell out on a Thursday before noon.","persona":"community"}]}

Former ERCOT engineer here. The grid is genuinely better than 2021. But the margin is thin during extreme events. Conservation alerts are NOT optional — they prevent rolling blackouts.

Denton deserves higher. The square is the best nightlife scene in DFW that isnt Deep Ellum or Uptown. And you can actually buy a house there.

Moved from San Diego to Frisco. My mortgage on a 3,500 sq ft house is less than my rent on a 1BR apartment in Pacific Beach. That is not an exaggeration.

I waited 60 days and got pulled over in Plano. $200 ticket. Don't be like me. Do it within 30 days.

Whataburger at 2 AM after a night out in Deep Ellum is a spiritual experience. Honey butter chicken biscuit. Trust me.

The Hot Mess is the single best value item at Pecan Lodge. You get a bit of everything and it is only $16. Order that and a beef rib to share.

CBD Provisions closing is sad. That was one of the best restaurants in downtown. 10 year run is respectable though.

Houndstooth is the gold standard for working. Fast WiFi, not too loud, and the staff does not give you dirty looks for staying 4 hours.