Rachel Urquhart

“Worth the hype” is the first thing that comes to mind with @quarteracredallas 🙌🏻 We knew going in there was an all-star cast, but little did we know the flavors *THE FLAVORS* 🤌🏻 would be this unreal! The tomatoes like 5 different ways… even in gel form?! Insane. The watermelon bite? I don’t even know where to begin. But the dessert… I would even just go back for the dessert. Isn’t that the best sign when you can’t even distinguish your favorite? Beyond the bites, the bar menu is inventive and intentional. The interior is just stunning. And the staff gave the absolute absolute best experience, while still being friendly & welcoming. If you have any special occasions coming up, or are just in the mood for a nice dinner— this is your spot!

I found my new summer drink, and LET ME TELL YOU… it will knock your fins off 🧜‍♀️🍹🍓 This strawberry spritz at @mermaidbardallas is refreshing, not too sweet, and dare I say… BETTER than my beloved aperol spritz?! 🤭 it’s a real patio pounder, which is EXACTLY what one needs while lounging at this gorgeous oasis in @bishopartsdistrict 😍

✨ Golden Hour and Late Night ✨ at @elephanteastdal 🐘🥢 from 5-7pm W, Th, Fri & Sun AND NOW 10pm-midnight Fri & Sat❗️you can enjoy the BEST specials at one of my favorite Dallas spots. Specials include: $3-5 appetizers 🥟🍤 $15 Pad Thai (amazing) & fried rice 🍚🍜 $6 cocktails & wine 🍷🍹 $3 beer 🍻 $7 sake 🍶 Need extra food? The Korean Fried Chicken & Banana cheesecake spring rolls are some of my faves off the regular menu!! 🤤

🌵 DRINK UP, Y’ALL 🍻 @tequilasocialdal is officially open!!! This new western Texas inspired concept by @harwoodhospitality is going to be THE new casual hangout spot— with seating for over 300, TV’s, fire pits, live music on weekends, AND a location just off the Katy Trail! Think Tex-Mex (omg @ the chimichanga) and margaritas galore🍹 We loved the Blueberry Basil Margarita & Blood Orange Coconut Margarita BUT cannot wait to come back & try the Smokey Piña Margarita & Frozen Creamsicle Margarita (right!? 🤤) Just as amazing as you’d expect. Can’t wait to see what this place holds!!

@saintanndallas has always been one of my favorites, but this past weekend was just perfection! 🤩 If you haven’t been in a minute, they released a NEW spring brunch menu— with everything from light salads & spring pea hummus 🫛 to the most delectable French toast & housemade donuts 🍩. I could not even tell you what was our favorite because everything was THAT good! They also serve CARAFES of espresso martinis (YES. carafes.), alongside the traditional brunch favorite cocktails. ☕️🍸🥂 I was certain we weren’t going to get to enjoy the beautiful patio with it being so hot… until we arrived and saw it was not only COVERED, but full of fans & misters to keep it cool!!! This was critical because the live music out there was everything 👏 Just an absolute 10/10 experience that you NEED!! Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday ☀️

Came for the flaming fajitas 🔥🔥 stayed for the hand crafted margaritas 🍹😏 🚨 newly debuted and limited time only, @unclejuliosmexican is featuring their signature fajitas— Steak, Chicken, Combo, Shrimp, Filet Mignon (!!!) OR Grilled Vegetable alongside a flaming skillet of house-made Shrimp and Mexican Cheese Fondue. The kind of dinner & a show I live for 👏 But let’s be real. The best part may or may not have been the DELICIOUS (and so so fresh) cocktails. We LOVED their current special, the watermelon margarita 🍉, as well as the pear 🍐 and pineapple 🍍margs! With that being said, if you’re needing some *flare* & a refreshing cocktail this week, you KNOW where to go 😉

Make the BEST at-home margaritas with mango sangria swirl margarita pops— now available through @oomikitchen delivery! 🥭🍹 Just dropped these bad boys by @encantopops in tajin-rimmed margs, and VOILA! So easy and so cute for summer hosting 🤩 And the best part… I didn’t even have to leave the house 💁🏼‍♀️ You can pick @oomikitchen up OR you can have it delivered for just $2. 🍹 as always, get $5 off your order of $15+ with code DALLASONTHEROCKS 🍹

Spring into the classics at @terradallas 🌸🌼🪻 I am just LOVING the seasonal twists on classic cocktails by @eatalydallas 🙌🏻 This Casanova 70 (a play off the Aperol Spritz) is made with rosé and hints of mango 🥭 while some of the other fan favorites brought out flavors of strawberry, chamomile, citrus, and elderflower. SO GOOD. It was the perfect spot for our girls brunch last weekend (followed by shopping, of course 😉) 🛍️ @northparkcenter

@rambleroomsniderplaza is now serving lunch & brunch, and THANK GOD because I had the best French Toast of my life 🚨🥹🙌🏻 But let’s not give the apple pie French toast *all* the attention, everything we had was perfection. The melon & prosciutto salad. The corned beef hash. The blackberry bramble!!! 🤌🏻 *chef’s kiss* Before it gets too hot, they even have the cutest little patio (always a must for me) ☀️ We’ll definitely be back because the WHOLE menu sounded amazing 🤩 save this one for later so you can check it out too, or get your reservation in now!

The newly added uptown location of @leelaswinebar at @mckinneyandolive is just 🤌🏻🤌🏻 !!! The aesthetic. The patio. The pizza. The Cocktails. The WINE. And PARKING!?? did I mention they also take reservations??! 🍕 🍷 🍸 🧀 the OG leela’s will always be a fan favorite… but y’all… I’ve already made my next reservation 🙌🏻 I’m obsessed. Head to resy and make yours now!

From the hospitality group behind @hgsplyco @herobyhg @leelaswinebar and @standardservice 🎉 welcome this new, intimate cocktail bar.. Tina’s Continental! @tinascontinental 🍸 The swanky new spot located in the historic Continental Gin Building was inspired by the Lincoln Continental Mark V, a luxury car that could be purchased one of two ways - ordered to your spec or designed by the great couture houses of the time such as Givenchy, Cartier, Pucci or Bill Blass 😍 Similarly, Tina’s martini menu is separated into two sections - the “custom build” where guests can select the ingredients for their custom martini OR “The Designer Series” with six martini options to choose from 🍸 Beyond martinis, I went all-in on the signature cocktails and did NOT look back 🙌🏻 but they also serve beer & wine. I could not even find this place on Apple Maps, so the exclusivity & “hidden gem” hype is very real. 💁🏼‍♀️ I kept thinking how perfect it would be for a date since most haven’t been or heard of it yet! Considering everything we had was AMAZING, it would be a total hit 😉 Be sure to check out @tinascontinental soon!

Live your best summer in the Hamptons at @thehenryrestaurant rooftop pop-up, available through July 2! ☀️🍹Featuring classic coastal bites & all the iconic summer sips, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. Pro tip: Select Specialty Cocktails are $5 off during HH mon-fri from 4-6pm! ⚓️ Reservations recommended

Celebrate NATIONAL WINE DAY this Thursday at @goldenboycoffeeco 🥂🍷🍾 This coffee shop & wine bar is the perfect spot to post up with a bottle & board— especially if you’re a sucker for string lights and waterfront views like I am 😏 raise a glass to one of the best days of the year!

On the weekends, do you like to siesta?? Or FIESTA?! 🎉💃🏼🍹🍾🍳 (rhetorical question, obviously) Get your fiesta on at @miriamcocinadallas — the cutest spot overlooking @klydewarrenpark & serving up some amaaaazing margaritas. They just had a menu refresh, as well 🙌🏻 so even if you’ve been before, it’s about that time to get back in there!

If you have not been to experience @baboushdallas - take this as your sign to go IMMEDIATELY! Truly one of the best meals we’ve had.. we may or may not have ordered it to go TWICE since these photos were taken 👀 If you order 2 items and nothing else (despite sorely missing out), you MUST get the Mezza Platter and the Baklava Bowl. THE FLAVORS 🤌🏻. The Mezza platter is probably what you expect but 100x better. But the baklava bowl…. 🤤🤤🤤Homemade baklava. Rose water honey. Crème anglaise. Turkish cotton candy (which is PERFECTION). Whipped mascarpone cheese. Vanilla ice cream. It is everything. You will NOT regret it 🤗 not a single bite.