Raven Writes-DFW

10/07/2025

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10/07/2025

The State Fair is in full swing with everyone's favorite indulgent foods. Here are the Black-owned vendors you can find there this year.
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10/07/2025

Hidden beneath The Hampton Social’s Dallas restaurant, Hampton House comes alive in jewel-toned velvet, polished marble, and bespoke millwork—an intimate setting designed to evolve with the night.

Buzzy downtown restaurant The Hampton Social opened their new members-only club in the downstairs portion of the restaurant on October 1. The concept comes from Chicago-based Parker House Hospitality (The Bassment, Nisos Prime, Costera Cocina Tulum). It is an experiment in curation, chemistry, and c...

10/06/2025

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I am a multifaceted digital journalist, blogger, video and audio editor, and artist based in DFW. In this weekly newsletter, find updates on arts and culture, food, book reviews, and AI in work life! Subscribe and share with friends ^.^.

09/30/2025

Big day in Oak Cliff! 🏀✨ The Dallas Wings and the City of Dallas have officially broken ground on a new state-of-the-art practice facility. It's slated to open in Spring 2026. Built for the team, made for the community.

A new practice facility for WNBA team Dallas Wings has been approved by the Dallas City Council; and they broke ground on the facility in Oak Cliff on September 26.It will be located at Joey Georgusis Park at 1200 N. Cockrell Hill Rd.The 70,700 square-foot facility features two courts, a locker room...

09/27/2025

September has been on fire with new foodie arrivals! Here's what opened this month in DFW. What are you looking forward to trying?

September is drawing to an end and cooler temperatures, by Texas standards, are on the horizon. There were some exciting and anticipated restaurant openings that lit up the Dallas and Fort Worth dining scene.Here are 9 restaurants that opened in DFW this month:Avra EstiatorioThis Mediterranean resta...

09/25/2025

Are you looking forward to the State Fair opening this Friday? Mac Loaded specializes in all things mac n cheese.

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09/19/2025

Dallas just dropped a huge budget worth $5.2 billion! Curious to know what it includes? Find out.

With it's biggest budget yet coming in at $5.20 billion, Dallas has approved the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. But how does that impact residents? Let's see what it includes.The budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 begins on October 1 and runs through next September 30, 2026. According to a release fr...

09/18/2025

Two years after his debut, Dallas’ own D. Walk returns with "brown in word", a 20-track spoken word and poetry album that blends rhythm, storytelling, and soul. Out now and aiming for Grammy consideration!

Two years after the release of his debut spoken word album in 2023, multi-hyphenate artist and poet Derrick Walker (D. Walk) has a second album out now called brown in word, which dropped August 15, via Anderson Music Group / EMPIRE. He's also submitting the album for next year's Grammy consideratio...

09/16/2025

The City’s NTE Division just rolled out its FY25–26 plan—four new initiatives (CALM, Nightlife Saves, Glow Up & Venue Rescue) to boost our $24B nightlife scene, build safer spaces, and get Dallas ready for the world stage.

The City of Dallas Nighttime Economy & Responsible Hospitality (NTE) Division is proud to announce the official rollout of its strategic initiatives for fiscal year 2025–2026. Designed to support Dallas’ $24 billion nightlife and cultural economy, the initiatives reflect a comprehensive approach...

09/12/2025

Plano is getting a new Southeast Asian noodle and brew restaurant. Brya Zan comes from the founders of Malai Kitchen and is set to open next week.

A new Southeast Asian Thai restaurant is opening next week in Plano. Called Brya Zan, it's located at 1909 Preston Road in Plano, TX, at the corner of Park and Preston.Brya Zan comes from the creators of Malai Kitchen, Braden and Yasmin Wages. It's described as a fresh take on Southeast Asian cuisin...

09/05/2025

Dallas is bursting with art this September. Mark your calendars and dive into the city’s creative side! 🖼️

It's finally September, the best month of the year, and with a new month comes new featured exhibits. Here are 4 exhibits happening in Dallas and Fort Worth.Free Sunday at Dallas Museum of ArtEvery first Sunday of the month is free admission at the Dallas Museum of Art. Guests who visit the Museum o...