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Tei-An at $39 is the best deal on this list. That restaurant is normally a splurge. Book immediately.

Ran my zip code when we were house hunting in Plano. Very useful tool. Found 3 registered offenders within a mile of one house we were considering.

Modano is the undisputed GOAT Star. What he did for hockey in Texas can't be measured in stats alone.

I have protested my property taxes in Collin County for 7 straight years. Won a reduction every single time. Total savings: approximately $3,800. It takes 30 minutes to file online.

Fifth Gear in Lewisville saved me $2,000 on a BMW repair that the dealer quoted at $3,400. European car owners, go here.

i9 Sports is perfect for young kids. Everyone plays, nobody rides the bench, and it's about fun not travel ball drama.

The relocation clause is INSANE. My complex tried to move me from a renovated unit to an un-renovated one on the other side of the property. I fought it with the lease language and they backed down.

Power rankings exist to generate clicks and arguments. They are content, not analysis. And yet here I am, reading them every Tuesday morning.

DFW Tech Happy Hour is the most low-pressure networking event. No presentations, no pitches, just people in tech getting drinks and talking. Best way to make connections.

Got the software update at Kia of Plano in November. Free, took about 90 minutes. No issues since.

The pension is the hidden gem. In 2026 almost nobody offers a pension. Toyota's is legit — defined benefit based on years of service.

Metroflex in Arlington is where Ronnie Coleman — the GOAT bodybuilder — trained. It's not pretty. It's not fancy. It's where people go to WORK.

Healthcare hiring is not slowing down. My hospital (Baylor Dallas) has had open RN positions for 6+ months. The shortage is structural, not cyclical.

Mi Cocina take is brave but correct. The mambo taxi is $14 of tequila and sugar. The queso is mid. Mia's brisket tacos are 10x better.

Product Manager, Toyota Connected (Plano). 4 YOE. $125K base + $15K bonus + RSUs. Hybrid 3 days. Benefits are excellent.

Houndstooth Henderson is my office. Fast wifi, good coffee, nobody bothers you. It's perfect.

The construction workers eating lunch near the hole they will never fill is the most accurate observation in the history of DFW discourse.

The Trubisky over Mahomes pick will be studied in business schools as the worst decision in professional sports history. One pick, two franchise trajectories.

Main Street Arts Festival is the best free event in DFW. Period. 200+ artists, live music, downtown Fort Worth as the backdrop. Can't beat it.

Freestanding ERs (the ones in strip malls) charge ER prices for urgent care issues. AVOID unless it's a real emergency. I got a $4,000 bill for a UTI at one.

Mi Cocina take is brave but correct. The mambo taxi is $14 of tequila and sugar. The queso is mid. Mia's brisket tacos are 10x better.

Filed a code compliance complaint against my complex in Irving for mold in the HVAC. Inspector came, confirmed it, complex had to remediate within 30 days. Documentation was everything.

TI has the best benefits package in DFW tech. Pension (yes, still), 401K match, profit sharing, on-site gym, and flexible hours. The pay isn't FAANG level but total comp is strong.

Garland Vietnamese corridor is genuinely one of the best Vietnamese food scenes in the United States. People don't realize what we have here.

Valley Ranch here too. Had 2 packages stolen in December. The UPS driver suggested requiring signature for everything over $100.

Built In DFW is the best job board for DFW tech specifically. The listings are curated and focused on startups and growing companies.