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Venue Review: The Bone - Club / Bar - Dallas

The Bone
2724 Elm St
Dallas, TX  75226
214- 744-2663
www.thebone.com

The Bone is located in the neighborhood of Deep Ellum in Dallas, Texas. 

It’s a huge newly renovated club with plasma TVs, full-size pool tables in the Game Room, dance floors upstairs and downstairs, but the Bone’s main draw is the view of downtown Dallas from their 2,500 sq.ft. roof-top patio.

In between the Game Room, plasma TVs, and the roof-top is the entertainment, which ranges with variety from live bands to DJ parties. Check local listings (and ours) to see what’s happening at The Bone.

They say you can book your party on their roof-top patio for- everyone loves this word- free. On that basis alone, it’s definitely worth checking out.

Venue Review: Times Ten Cellars - Bar - Lounge - Dallas

Times Ten Cellars
6324 Prospect Ave
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 824 9463
website

This new addition to Lakewood is bristling with ambition and passion.  Times Ten Cellars currently select from carefully picked Californian vineyards as well as from their own vineyards in Alpine, TX.  Their first crop will be harvested in 2006.  Their tasting room affords an eclectic blend of old world charm and modern flourishes.  Sink into casual elegance and comfort as you enjoy a hearty Cabernet, a Riesling, a Syrah, or a Grenache. 

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City had to say about Times Ten Cellars

For a list of upcoming events at Times Ten Cellars, click here

Has anybody been to Times Ten Cellars lately?

Venue Review: Puppet Lounge - Dallas

Puppet Lounge 
2708 Elm St (@ Good Latimer Expy)
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 651 0500

Deep Ellum is home to restauranteur Peter Tarantino’s latest creation, Puppet Lounge.  Low lighting plays against murals of old gambling halls.  Decidedly urbane, Puppet Lounge has plenty of rich, cushy seating in the main room, and an outdoor patio with lounge seating.  Puppet Lounge serves up a light menu of Italian fare.  Mellow Jazzy beats fill the air as crowds enjoy primo cocktails.

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City thought about Puppet Lounge

For a list of upcoming events at Puppet Lounge, click here

Has anybody been to Puppet Lounge recently?

Venue Review: Nobu - Restaurant - Dallas

Nobu
400 Crescent Ct
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 252 7000
website

Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa comes to the Big D at the Hotel Crescent Court with his latest addition to his global network of “contemporary Japanese restaurants.”  The gorgeous space is accented with bamboo elements highlighting a black theme.   Some of Nobu’s signature dishes like the Black Cod in Miso and the Rock Shrimp Tempura with Ponzu are sure to draw in crowds as well as Nobu’s dazzling and innovative sushi.

Here’s what Digital City thought about Nobu

For a list of upcoming events at Nobu, click here

Has anybody been to Nobu recently?

Venue Review: Suede Bar & Grill - Club - Dallas

Suede Bar & Grill
2008 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 828 1144
website

This Lower Greenville hotspot plays host to a variety of top flight local acts and DJs.  Suede has a very relaxed, high-energy party vibe with flowing, suede (‘natch) curtains and cushy suede seating, a pressed tin ceiling, low slung tables, a long, copper-topped bar, and exposed brick walls.  With strong DJ-fueled beats and even stronger drinks, it’s easy to see how Suede fills up with crowds of young, easy-going Dallas nightlife.

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City had to say about Suede

For a list of upcoming events at Suede, click here

Has anybody been to Suede recently?

Venue Review: Double Wide Bar - Lounge - Dallas

Double Wide Bar
3510 Commerce St (@ Exposition Ave)
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 887 6510

With more than a little smirk, Double Wide serves as a trashy counterpoint to its more glamorous Deep Ellum neighbors.  Double Wide is not so much as decorated with but littered with old car & RV parts.  An outhouse greets you by the front door, and the interiors have loads of cheesy touches like wood paneling and macramé.  Because of its trashy charm, Double Wide has become one of Deep Ellum’s best spots to catch live, homegrown acts. 

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City had to say about Double Wide

For a list of upcoming events at Double Wide click here

Has anybody been to Double Wide lately?

Venue Review: Green Room - Restaurant - Bar - Dallas

Green Room
2715 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 748 7666
website

The Green Room caters to eclectic Deep Ellum nightlife with a casual, yet stylish flair.  Decorated with rock memorabilia from local bands, Green Room has steady traffic thanks to neighboring live music hotspots Trees & Gypsy Tea Room.  When the energy gets too thick in the main dining room, the rooftop deck offers fresh air and a great view of the Dallas skyline.  Green Room serves up inventive & memorable dishes like grilled coriander-cured Portobello mushroom with Cayenne whipped sweet potatoes and the Ancho mole chicken with Chihuahua soft polenta.  As eclectic as their menu is, their wine list is rather well matched.

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City thought about Green Room

For a list of upcoming events at Green Room, click here

Has anybody been to Green Room lately?

Venue Review: Shade - Bar - Lounge - Club

Shade
2114 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 828 9889

Shade caters to a wide slice of Lower Greenville.  With sleek dark tones and plush modern décor, Shade definitely has more to offer than the corner bar.  As the evening wears on, the energy shifts from afterwork crowds and the big game on the giant TV screen to dancing with a hefty list of some of Dallas’ best DJs keeping the energy strong til 2AM. 

Here’s what Digital City thought about Shade

For a list of upcoming events at Shade, click here

Has anybody been to Shade recently?

Venue Review: Candle Room - Lounge - Dallas

Candle Room
5039 Willis Ave (@ Henderson Ave)
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 370 4155

With an urbane and sophisticated sense of style, Candle Room shines as one of the best ultralounges in Dallas. There’s plenty of space to kick back and relax in this cushy, expansive lounge with romantic lighting coming from a myriad assortment of candles (natch).  Dramatic velvet curtains add to the ambiance, and DJs play a laid back mix of downtempo, trance, and global beats.

Here’s what Digital City thought about the Candle Room

For a list of upcoming events at the Candle Room, click here

Has anybody been to the Candle Room lately?

Venue Review: Little Havana - Restaurant - Lounge - Dallas

Little Havana
3520 Greenville Ave (@ McCommas Blvd)
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 370 0400
website

Cuba comes to Lower Greenville with this popular two floor hotspot.  Tropical, colorful décor, an expansive seasonal outdoor patio, and the laid back, campy charm of their El Tropico upstairs lounge will put you at ease as you dig into a hand crafted menu of country style Cuban favorites like ropa vieja. Pressed Cubano sandwiches, and bollitos rounded out with an array of tapas-sized appetizers. 

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City had to say about Little Havana

For a list of upcoming events at Little Havana, click here

Has anybody been to Little Havana recently?

Venue Review: Club One - Dallas

Club One
3025 Main St
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741 1111
website

Club One has a lot of history in Deep Ellum from its roots as an icon in the Dallas Gay scene to its notorious brushes with drug charges to its new owners revamping One with better sound systems, more areas like the attic booth and balconies.  While the crowds at One are pretty evenly mixed now, One still maintains it’s strong tradition of getting some of the world’s best DJs keeping the energy high here.

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City thought about Club One

For a list of upcoming events at Club One, click here

Has anybody been to Club One lately?

Venue Review: Fallout Lounge - Dallas

Fallout Lounge
835 Exposition Park
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 823 0675

Fallout Lounge is far from a dive, but it has a very down to earth, unassuming vibe.  As refreshing as one of their vintage martinis, Fallout Lounge is the place to kick back and sink into plenty of couches as the house DJs spin an eclectic mix of pop and indie.  The giant plasma flatscreen tv plays everything from sports to videos to movies.  Plenty of drink specials round out a tasty joint.

Here’s what Digital City had to say about Fallout Lounge

For a list of upcoming events at Fallout Lounge, click here

Has anybody been to Fallout recently?

Venue Review: Grapevine - Bar - Dallas

Grapevine
3902 Maple Ave (@ Oak Lawn Ave)
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 522 8466

Nuttin’ fancy, and loads of easy going charm are what you can expect at the Grapevine.  A refreshing mix of straight and gay/lesbian Dallas nightlife come here to shoot pool, listen to some tunes, and watch a game.  Grapevine has some nifty bells and whistles like an Internet jukebox, a Sony PlayStation2 at the bar, and some potent drink specials.

Here’s what Citysearch & Digital City had to say about Grapevine

For a list of upcoming events at Grapevine Bar, click here

Has anybody been to Grapevine recently?

Venue Review - Sense - Lounge - Dallas

Sense
3001 N. Henderson Ave (@ N. Central Expwy)
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 370 4445

Sense has what you’d expect from most high end lounges.  A lush, seductive vibe, plush couches & seating areas, and other elegant touches like exotic hardwood accents, a fountain, candlelight, and fresh-cut flowers.  Very conversation-friendly, and the DJs spin some tasty downtempo beats.  But Sense doesn’t have a flashy exterior, and a strict membership policy makes it one of the premier lounges in Dallas.   

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City thought about Sense

For a list of upcoming events at Sense, click here

Has anybody been to Sense lately?

Venue Review: Pandora - Restaurant - Lounge - Dallas

Pandora
2208 Main St, Ste A (@North Central Expressway)
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 651 8828
website

Pandora covers a broad range of Japanese cuisine with a top flight sushi & sashimi bar as well as a full kitchen and a traditional robata grill.  The atmospheric décor includes a full suit of Samurai armor encased in glass and a serene waterfall by the entrance.  Pandora’s relaxed, yet luxurious vibe extends from the main area with cushy booths to the Sake lounge upstairs with a respectable list of premium imported sake.

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City had to say about Pandora

For a list of upcoming events at Pandora, click here

Has anybody been to Pandora recently?

Venue Review: Hibiscus - Restaurant - Lounge - Dallas

Hibiscus
2927 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 827 2927

Hibiscus balances elegance, an attentive, professional, and friendly staff, and a wonderfully broad new American menu.  Hibiscus has a lounge with a laid back, relaxed vibe, a private dining area, and a spacious main room.  Some of the standout dishes include a pepper-rubbed T-Bone steak, and their Sea Bass plated with scallops & mussels.

Here’s what Digital City had to say about Hibiscus

For a list of upcoming events at Mistral, click here

Has anybody been to Hibiscus recently?

Venue Review: Uropa - Club - Dallas

Uropa
2600 Main St
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 655 2800

This expansive Deep Ellum dance club boasts three hefty rooms, independent DJ booths, and a state of the art audio system with some nifty visual effects.  House DJs as well as DJs from around the globe keep the energy high with a strong mix of Hip Hop, House, & Techno.  When things get too thick in the Astro and the Jupiter Rooms, head to the Driton Lounge. 

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City had to say about Uropa

For a list of upcoming events at Uropa, click here

Has anybody been to Uropa lately?

Venue Review: Nana (at the Wyndham Anatole Hotel) - Restaurant - Bar - Dallas

Nana (at the Wyndham Anatole Hotel)
2201 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 761 7479

Named after the Rubenesque portrait by Russian-Polish artist Suchorowsky hanging in the bar, Nana brings rich elegance to the 27th floor of the Wyndham Anatole Hotel.  Peppered throughout this luxurious restaurant are priceless Asian Art pieces from the collection of Trammell & Margaret Crow, one of the largest private collections in the world.  The elegant yet subdued décor is well complimented by crystal chandeliers.  Nana serves up creative & exquisitely prepared nouveau American fare.  Some of their signature dishes are the Fried Lobster claws in a Chestnut Flour Crust, and the Wild Texas Antelope Chop.  An evening at Nana is one you or your wallet won’t soon forget.

Here’s what Digital City thought about Nana

For a list of upcoming events at Nana, click here

Has anybody been to Nana lately?

Venue Review: Abacus - Restaurant - Dallas

Abacus
4511 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX
(214) 559 3111
website

Abacus shows a passion for artistry in the lush, colorful interiors as well as a signature menu of inventive nouveau American dishes with some strong Asian influences.  The main room has a refreshing, open, hip feel without a lot of pretense.  An open kitchen gives patrons a peek into the chefs at work, and two additional rooms are available for more secluded parties.  Some of their best dishes are the Crispy Sea Bass on Basil Gnocchi and the Maytag Blue Cheese Crusted Ribeye.

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City thought about Abacus

For a list of upcoming events at Abacus, click here

Has anybody been to Abacus lately?

Venue Review: Three Forks - Restaurant - Dallas

Three Forks
17776 Dallas Pkwy (at Trinity Mills Rd)
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 267 1776

A blend of Texan and French style may seem odd, but for the better part, Three Forks makes it work.  The different rooms (named after Texas heroes) are designed with a sense of regal French style with chandeliers and plush, well-appointed interiors.  While you may think you’re in a Parisian Dining Room, every so often you’ll see a touch of whimsy like an antler chandelier or an Indian outfit in a glass case to remind you that you’re still in Dallas.  Three Forks excels at hearty American fare (their steaks are particularly noteworthy) with French and Caribbean influences.

Here’s what Citysearch had to say about Three Forks

For a list of upcoming events at Three Forks, click here

Has anybody been to Three Forks recently?

Venue Review: Vain Lounge - Dallas

Vain Lounge
2026 Commerce St
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 747 1122
website

This new downtown hotspot is decked out with ultramodern touches, low slung couches, sexy mood lighting, and loads of mirrored surfaces.  There are lots of little spots for the bottle service set, and DJs keep the energy high.  Easily one of the brightest see and be seen spots in downtown Dallas.

Here’s what Digital City thought about Vain Lounge

For a list of upcoming events at Vain Lounge, click here

Has anybody been to Vain Lounge recently?

Venue Review: Jaden's - Dallas

Jaden’s
4425 N. Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 261 6000

Jaden’s has more than enough going for it on two floors.  This ultra-modern restaurant gives their patrons more than enough room with loads of space around each table.  The kitchen offers up nouveau dishes that have diverse flavors playing off against each other.  One of the central attractions is an impressive glass wine cellar.  Then there’s the bar area with multiple flatscreen TVs and a number of VIP packages for the table & bottle service sets.

Here’s what Digital City had to say about Jaden’s

For a list of upcoming events at Jaden’s, click here

Has anybody been by here recently?

Venue Review: Cuba Libre Cafe - Dallas

Cuba Libre Café
2822 N. Henderson Ave (at Willis Ave)
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 827 2820

Cuba Libre bears influences from the Caribbean, South & Central America, and of course Cuba.  The interiors of this two floor trendy restaurant are bright, colorful, and ultra modern.  A laid back, yet chic vibe is tangible from lunch to the wee hours of the morning.  A wide variety of old favorite and signature cocktails keep things flowing, and the kitchen whips up some wonderful nouveau dishes with a kick, but incendiary spicy.  The seafood dishes are particularly notworthy.

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City thought about Cuba Libre Café

For a list of upcoming events at Cuba Libre Café, click here

Has anybody been to Cuba Libre Café recently?

Venue Review: Purgatory- Dallas

Purgatory
2208 Main St, Ste 10
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 749 5665

Purgatory stands out as one of best and hottest spots in Dallas.  With five levels, ten bars, and ultra-modern amenities like multiple plasma flatscreen TVs, and a sushi restaurant, it’s easy to see how Dalllas nightlife has taken to this new uber-club.  Start your way at the bottom level, “Hell,” with some of the strongest DJs in Dallas setting the vibe on the expansive dance floor.  As you work your way up through Purgatory, you might make it to “Heaven” and “Upper Heaven” where the vibe gets more trancey and euphoric.  The upper levels also serve as the VIP areas. 

Here’s what Digital City had to say about Purgatory

For a list of upcoming events at Purgatory, click here

All religious puns aside, has anybody been to Purgatory recently?

Venue Review: Velvet Hookah - Dallas

Velvet Hookah
2712 Main St (at Crowdus)
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 747 6700

Smoking-friendly bars may be getting scarce, but this Deep Ellum lounge offers up a relaxed middle-eastern spin on lighting up.  Patrons rent hookas at the bar and bring them to low positioned tabled amidst loads of cushions.  There’s a wide variety of tobacco blends.  Toss in some tapas-sized dishes along with some bangin’ tunes and a few drinks, and it’s not hard to see why The Velvet Hookah draws smokers into its lush, exotic atmosphere. 

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City had to say about Velvet Hookah

For a list of upcoming events at Velvet Hookah, click here

Has anybody been by here lately?

Venue Review: Medici Lounge - Dallas

Medici Lounge
2404 Cedar Springs Rd
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 871-7444
website

Medici counters the prevalent aesthetic in most lounges.  Instead of steel, plastics, and pastel shades, Medici presents its patrons with an old-world charm of dark, rich earth tones, wood, and marble. Keep in mind that this is a semi-private venue.  To get in, you have to either navigate past the velvet rope, or been invited by the management (having just eaten at Nick & Sam’s, their next door high-end steakhouse).  Once inside, the lounge offers custom leather couches, a rotating list of top flight DJs, and a respectable cocktail menu.

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City thought about Medici Lounge

For a list of upcoming events at Medici, click here

Has anybody been by here recently?

Venue Review: Blue - Dallas

Blue
1930 Pacific Ave
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 880-0888

Blue hopes to be the biggest downtown nightlife draw.  A massive main dance floor, top-flight sound and lighting systems and other nifty touches like loads of plasma flat screens fill this uber-club.  Even when Blue fills up, there’s never that much of a wait for drinks with 6 bars throughout multiple levels.  Check ahead for the schedule as Blue offers up a different theme night towards the tail end of the week.

Here’s what Citysearch and Digital City thought about Blue.

For a list of upcoming events at Blue, click here

Has anybody been to Blue lately?

Venue Review: 8.0 Restaurant & Bar - Dallas

8.0 Restaurant & Bar
111 E. Third St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 336-0880

8.0 relies on it's casual nature to draw in people hungry for elegance, but not so hungry for attitude.  The menu offers everything from standard bar fare to inventive Southwestern-tinged dishes.  Live music, a couple of plush smoking-friendly lounges and an expansive outdoors patio round out a very hip spot.  Well worth the trip.

Here’s what Digital City had to say about 8.0.

For a list of upcoming events at 8.0, click here

Has anybody been here recently?

Venue Review: Village Station & Rose Room - Dallas

Village Station & Rose Room
3911 Cedar Springs Rd (at Oak Lawn Ave)
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 526-7171

Clubs don’t get much more easygoing than Oak Lawn, and it has a Texas-sized dance floor to beat out most clubs nationwide. There are a handful of design influences playing off each other in this dance mecca, and it is proudly one of the biggest gay-friendly clubs in the area. The Rose Room drag show is a particularly strong draw here.

Here's what Citysearch and Digital City thought about Village Station.

For a list of upcoming events at the Village Station, click here.

Anybody been here lately?

Venue review: Iron Cactus Grill and Bar - Dallas

Iron Cactus Grill and Bar
1520 Main St
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 749-4766
website

Getting a table at Iron Cactus is not something you want to play off the cuff. The décor is hip, loungey,
and inviting without being terribly pretentious. The view is pretty tasty, but the menu and service is the
main draw. With loads of respectable Tex-Mex mainstays, there are also lots of inventive spins on
tapas favorites in addition to tasty southwestern treats.

Here's what Citysearch and Digital City thought about Iron Cactus.

For a list of upcoming events at the Iron Cactus, click here.

Anybody been here lately?

Venue Review: Slip Inn - Dallas

Slip Inn
1806 McMillan Ave (at North Henderson Ave)
Dallas, TX 75206-7102
(214) 370-5571

Slip Inn doesn’t hit you over the head with its presence, and it doesn’t exactly scream “posh lounge,” but it is a refreshing change with –gasp- cheaply priced drinks, not an overpowering amount of attitude, and a DJ spinning a gumbo of pop, trance, hip-hop, etc. And hey – there’s a pool table too!

For more info, here's what Citysearch and Digital City had to say about Slip Inn.

For a list of upcoming events at Slip Inn, click here.

Anybody been by Slip Inn recently?

Venue Review: Obar - Dallas

Obar
1602 Main St (at Stone St)
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 747-6227

Obar manages to be ultramodern, and yet not terribly brash. The house DJs get things started around 9-ish, and yeah, there is a dance floor, but this is more of a lounge with relaxation in mind. The inventive cocktail menu will surely be a big draw to this elegant hotspot.

Here's what Digital City and Citysearch had to say about Obar.

For a list of upcoming events at Obar, click here.

Has anybody been by here lately?

Venue Review: Minc Lounge - Dallas

Minc Lounge
813 Exposition Avenue
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 370-4077
website

A bunch of influences combine (or clash – depending upon your perspective) in the décor at Minc. Asian artifacts, the macabre door knockers, and the private lounge areas done up like little tropical huts. Then again there a wonderfully serene patio (complete with a fountain & pond) lined with bamboo. Whether you’re at the bar, chilling out, or grooving on the dance floor, you’re gonna have fun in this wonderfully escapist hot spot.

Here's what Digital City and Citysearch had to say about Minc Lounge.

For a list of upcoming events at Minc Lounge, click here.

Anybody come by Minc lately?

Venue Review: Lizard Lounge - Dallas

Lizard Lounge
2424 Swiss Ave (at Crowdus St)
Dallas, TX 75204-5834
(214) 826-4678
website

Make no mistake – The Lizard Lounge consistently offers up a wide variety of live music and in a given week you could see international DJs as well as local up & comers. While the performances have loads of gravity, this is more of an intimate acoustic friendly club than an uber-club, but it is a welcome change, and it’s kind of rare to have solid music and a conversation at the same time.

Here's what Citysearch and Digital City had to say about Lizard Lounge.

For a list of upcoming events at Lizard Lounge, click here.

Anybody check out Lizard Lounge lately?

Venue Review: Eight Lounge - Dallas

Eight Lounge
1906 Greenville Ave (at Oram St)
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 824-2888
website

While Lower Greenville has lots of impressive clubs and bars, Eight tries to go the extra mile with ultramodern décor, large plasma screen TVs , and a freestanding waterfall at the entrance. Private booths are there for those looking to shell out for bottle service and local DJs spin everything from retro funk to jungle. Check ahead for the schedule to see what theme it is the night you want to head on down.

Here's what Citysearch had to say about Eight Lounge.

For a list of upcoming events at Eight Lounge, click here.

Has anybody been by Eight Lounge lately?