Annual Wine Sale at Jimmy's

20% Off Wine Sale
October 27-29, 2011
Thursday, Friday, Saturday all wine in the store is 20% off.
ALL WINE!
No minimum - No maximum
Sales applies to wine in store NOW 

For those not entirely In The Know, Jimmy's is at Fitzhugh and Bryan. While you're there, grab any of their fabulous Italian specialties or a sandwich. Yes, this sale sounds like a good reason to go on a wine run for lunch and get a great sandwich. You'll thank me.

Another Great Weekend Option: Free Halloween Party at One Arts Plaza

West Village & The Friends of The Katy Trail Dog Trot Event: October 30, 2011

On Sunday, October 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. West Village will host the Fourth Annual Dog Trot & Treat benefiting The Friends of The Katy Trail, an event geared for our furry friends and the people they own. Pooches and their owners will parade in costume through West Village gathering treats at various boutiques along the way. When their bags are full, guests are invited to enjoy live entertainment, nibbles from Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Pinkberry, and sips from Cork Wines.

Canines will also be entered into a costume contest, where the top three winners will take away a doggie bag full of goodies. Register today!

Vendors will be on hand offering everything from pet portraits to samples of all natural baked food for dogs. 

Cirque Discount - Enjoy Cirque Musica and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for Less!

Excite your senses with $19 tickets to "Cirque Musica" with Dallas Symphony Orchestra. This concert features the best acts from Cirque du Soleil and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performing to a classical and pops soundtrack from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

The 50% off discount is available for performances on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, at 8 p.m. at Meyerson Symphony Center, in the following sections:

• Grand Tier ... $19-$19.50 (reg. $38-$39)
• Dress Circle ... $41-$42 (reg. $82-$84)
• Orchestra ... $42.50-$50 (reg. $85-$100)


Click here for all the details.

Wine & Cheese Chat at the Grape Tuesday

Zio Cecio is Now Open

Or at least that's what their FB page says. Can't wait to check this one out. See you there: 4615 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209. http://www.ziocecio.com/

Season Ticket Deal on The Only Basketball You Might See This Season

The Texas Legends, in partnership with 97.5 KLAK are proud to announce an exclusive Season Ticket offer of $97.50 to reward listeners of the family friendly station in North Dallas. This offer will expire two weeks from today and availability is limited. Legends management expect the tickets to run out within a few days.

"97.5 KLAK is a proud partner of the Legends and as a 'tip-off' to our partnership they wanted to offer an affordable offer for the fans that listen to them on a regular basis" commented Donnie Nelson, GM of the World Champion Dallas Mavericks and Owner of the Texas Legends. "I'm very excited about the opportunity to reward 97.5 KLAK listeners and provide this unique price-point to our fans."

This unique limited-time, limited-availability offer presents season tickets (24 games) for $97.50. The Legends season consists of 24 home games from November through April. Fans who are interested in this offer should call 214-469-0822 or email info@TexLegends.com immediately

Dallas Tomato Battle Discount

After decades of complacency, Americans are taking to the streets. The battle is on and already the ground runs red with the blood of the ruling class -- no, wait... that's tomato pulp. And with today's deal for admission to the Tomato Battle, it'll be occupying every inch of you. For $30 (regularly $60), get out and fight the good (food) fight at this year's battle, slated for November 12 at the State Fairgrounds, where more than 2,000 gleefully messy people will sling, hurl, and heave crushed tomatoes at each other out of sheer juicy joy. Click here to take advantage of this deal and throw tomatoes at your friends and strangers. 

It's Like One of Those Mud Runs, But Better. You Don't Have to Run.

From the genius minds that brought the first Tomato Battle to Dallas, comes the next installment in the long history of epic battles, the Dirty Battle. If you've ever wondered what would happen if you placed thousands of Texans in a massive mud pit and removed all their inhibitions, find out on Sunday, November 13 at the Dirty Battle. Featuring plenty of live entertainment, contests and, like any good mud-slinging event, plenty of booze, Dallas' first Dirty Battle is shaping up to be the most intense yet. Channel your inner child and have fun with mud again with today's deal of a $50 admission ticket to the Dirty Battle for just $25. Check out all the deals and get your deal here.

Mary Chapin Carpenter Tickets for Half Price!

 Mary Chapin Carpenter, one of America's most accomplished musicians and winner of four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performances, is coming to the Allen Event Center on October 22nd and we've got your tickets right here at a great price. Click here for all your details

Happy Anniversary to the Donkey and You Get Free Food!

Donuts are Good, Super Cheap Donuts are Better

Free Tequila at Jorges on Sunday

Sure, you might have too much tequila on Saturday, so you know what you need on Sunday? More tequila. Particularly of the free variety(but it's better than the kind they give you at the jewelry stores in Cozumel, that's a different story.)Your favorite Tex-Mex spot in One Arts, Jorge’s, is celebrating its third birthday with a mariachi band, gratis tequila tastings and their own salsa team. Yes, that’s a team dedicated to bringing you different salsas. No word on if the queso squad will show up.

Hang Out on a Ducati for a Cause on Saturday

Tickets for the Dallas Opera for Only $25!

Enjoy the Opera for less with this great deal for a ticket to the Dallas Opera's Lucia Di Lammermoor. $25 will get you a $60 voucher for this incredible show at the Winspear Opera House. Click here for all the details and to get your tickets!

Your Thursday Night Plans: Go Out and Give Back

It's Thursday, it's like the new Friday. Here are two great choices for your evening plans. 

DiningDallas - Katie and Clayton are great and so is the cause.
What: The local charity that hosts monthly foodie events to raise money for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) sets up table on the rooftop of budding Lower Greenville resto Rohst.
Why: Barbecue pork ribs, grilled shrimp salad, lettuce wraps, and Korean tacos.
When: Thurs., 7-10 p.m.
Where: 2817 Greenville Ave. (214-823-8730).

Sit Down to Stand Up for Kids- um, decorated cool tiny chairs, because tiny is in
What: A silent auction of tiny handmade chairs decorated by twenty-plus Etsy Dallas artists alongside free food, drinks, and music.
Why: All proceeds benefit Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, a nonprofit agency serving abused kids.
When: Thurs., 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar St., Blue Room.

Yelp Gets Cultured or At Least Helps You Try to Be Cultured

So, I'm a few days late on posting this, but just found out about it from my new amiga over at Yelp. Yes, they're actually normal people. Well, unless you upset them and they unleash 5,000 angry Yelpers on you, so that's to be avoided. Enough about that, here's the skinny on Yelp Gets Cultured:


From October 1 through the 31st, Yelp gets cultured: No, we're not talking lab coats and petri dishes. We're talking cul-cha, darling!

Through free or majorly discounted events, tours, concerts, and events - we're excited to showcase the best of the arts, entertainment, theater, dance, live music,  and basically, all sorts of cultural enrichment in Dallas. Some participating Art Organizations include, The Kessler Theater, The Trammell Crow Collection of Art, House of Blues, Heroine Addiction Improv, The Dallas Contemporary, and many more!


Get all the deets and schedule here.

Demi Lovato Presale Password (There is Not a Chance I'd Ever Go to This)

This is totally another one of those presale passwords that I know someone will be looking for, but, honestly, unless you're planning on taking a small child to this concert, you really shouldn't buy tickets for this one.

Demi Lovato Saturday, November 26 Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie On Sale Friday @ 10am PRESALE BEGINS: October 13 @ 10am ENDS: October 13 @ 10pm PASSWORD: UNBROKEN BUY YOUR TICKETS: CLICK HERE: AEGLive.com

Watch the Other Football Because We're Tired of the Cowboys Losing

No plans this Saturday night? How about watching Major League Soccer live with 1 Sideline Ticket, Hot Dog, and Soda for $20 as FC Dallas takes on the Vancouver Whitecaps.

On Saturday October, 15th at 7:30 p.m. soccer fanatics of Dallas will find much to delight over as they root for up-and-coming stars like Brek Shea and Jeremy Hall assist their team in taking on Vancouver. With seats near the sidelines, fans catch all of the fast and furious soccer action from the best spot in the house. Between cheering on their team and taking in the sights, soccer buffs can refuel their energy storage with the included Hot Dog and Soda. Get your deal here. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!

Galveston Moody Gardens Hotel Getaway for Less!

Snagged this one and sharing it with you thanks to the Cut & Paste via LivingSocial Division:

You feel thankful for the good things in life—especially for getaways to the Gulf Coast of Texas for half the price. Escape to the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Centerand experience a lush, vibrant oasis where you can completely unwind and have a yam-tastic time.

Get into the holiday spirit (and forgo the Black Friday frenzy) with a two-day Escape for two in a king or queen room between November 24 and November 26, including VIP passes for the Holiday Gift Show, tickets for the Festival of Lights, and a holiday welcome amenity upon arrival ($245).

Gobble up all the holiday sparkle you can handle and watch more than one million lights twinkle as you twirl around the area's only outdoor ice rink. Find a cornucopia of snacks and beverages in the VIP lounge, before snuggling up with your sweetie to watch a holiday flick in the MG 3D, 4D Special FX, or Ridefilm theater.

If you can't ditch the in-laws on Turkey Day, opt for a two-night stay for two in November, December, or January and receive two-day attraction passes ($265). You'll also receive fruit, wine, and cheese upon arrival. Feast your eyes on the exhibits in the Rainforest Pyramid or watch the penguins and seals play at theAquarium Pyramid, followed by a cruise around Offatts Bayou on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat.

Get this one now!

Watch the Rangers at the American Airlines Center for Free!

I don't know what excuse you're going to have to use to get out of work this afternoon. Sick kid, lonely dog, car repairs because some little girl from out of town who still has a vertical license hit your car this weekend and now you have to take it into the shop to be repaired, whatever. The important thing is that the Rangers are going the BEAT THE TIGERS starting at 3:19 p.m. today! 

The game will be shown on the giant outdoor screens at AT&T Plaza on the south side of the AAC. Pets, coolers and outside food and drink are not allowed (but they'll be selling them, of course.) So, schedule that out of office meeting today for 3 p.m. and hope for sunshine. Go Rangers!

Kidd's Kids Day at McKinney Avenue Tavern

It doesn't even matter if you like the music they play on KISS FM. The cool thing is that Kidd Kraddick and his team take terminally ill and Chronically disabled kids AND their families to Disneyworld. You've got to do lunch, happy hour or dinner somwhere today, so make it the MAT. If you're lucky, or not lucky, Al might hit on you. Have fun!

Party on the Street: On Knox Street

Brian Regan Presale Password

Brian Regan Saturday, January 7 Music Hall at Fair Park Presale starts: Wed, Oct 12 at 10am Presale ends: Thu, Oct 13 at 10pm Use Password: energyPublic Onsale: Fri, Oct 14 at 10am

$5 Happy Hour Alert at One Arts Plaza

Just saw this from D Magazine Nightlife: 
‎$5 HAPPY HOUR ALERT: One Arts Plaza in Dallas Arts District is the place to be for happy hour on Five Dollar Tuesdays. Fedora Restaurant & Lounge serves up $5 individual pizzas today during happy hour in the bar or on the patio. (We vote patio.) Need a cocktail to go with your pie? Try $5 signature cocktails, $5 wells, $7 house wines, and $1 off all brewskies. If the Italian scene isn't your gig, try Tei-An. Order $5 saki sangria and $5 Kirin with free edamame. At Jorges TexMex Cafe, you can choose from a menu of $5 entrees (including molitos and mini tacos), $3 sides (salsa trio, please), and $5 drinks, which include a flavored house margarita of the day, Palomita (tequila and grapefruit soda, yum), and wines of the day. Give Screendoor and The Commissary - Dallas a try, too, for MORE $5 drinks and snacks. We love Tuesdays.

Free Food from Carl Jr's

I totally stole this from the City of Ate Blog. Go check out their site if you want to see the pic of the star mascot.


​Carl's Jr. seems extremely exited to be opening its 50th restaurant in Texas this Saturday at550 W. I-30 in Garland. To commemorate the occasion they are deploying a food truck, which will hit this city over the next few days with free samples of burgers, fries and drinks.

Below are the time and location coordinates, in case you want to hurt your insides with some Ranch-soaked criss-cut fries (they better have Ranch, anyway):

• Wednesday at 6501 Hillcrest from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 


• Thursday in Uptown at 3418 McKinney from 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.

• Final stop, Friday at The Granada Theatre from 10:00 p.m. - midnight.

In addition to the samples in the roving Star Diner, the first 50 customers at their new location in Garland will receive a coupon for a free burger on their next visit. As a bonus, the chain's mascot Happy Star will be on hand at all the events with his "Wheel-of-Awesome" to give away t-shirts and coupons. Boy, their marketing team totally nailed it by sending Happy Star and his "Wheel" to The Granada on a Friday night. The free burgers and fries will at least do well.

Free Wine Tasting at One2One

Look, after you've sat in traffic going up the tollway, you're going to need a glass of wine. It might as well be free. Check out this deal from One2One:

Complimentary Wine Tasting From your friends at One2One Restaurant and Bar

Join Us Every Tuesday In October For A Complimentary Wine Tasting Tuesday October 11th 5:30pm-6:30pm Come Taste and Learn About Cabernets Hess Allomi Vineyard, Hogue Cellars Reserve, Simi 'Landslide', and Merryvale

How the Edge Stole Christmas Presale Password

102.1 the Edge presents: How the Edge Stole Christmas at Verizon Theatre
Friday December 2, 2011
Doors: 5pm 
On Sale Friday October, 14 at 10am.
HTESC ticket pre-sale happening Thursday 10a - 10p. Password is: SANTA

Nosh at Nosh for 50% Off

I'm a big fan of Nosh. So big, in fact, that hte Sig-O and I are thinking that's where we'll have the parental units take us for brunch on Sunday. (Crap, now the paparazzi will follow us!) Here's the deal from Living Social:

If you live in Big D, you've likely heard big talk of chef Avner Samuel and his cuisine. Now the name behind Oak Lawn's Nosh Euro Bistrois dishing up not only bold flavors but also a bold deal: For just $15, get $30 to spend on Nosh-ables and non-alcoholic drinks during lunch or Sunday brunch. Neither the OpenTable.com Diners' Choice 2010 Winner nor celebrity chef Samuel are messing around when it comes to hearty entrées like beef tenderloin Benedict or Mediterranean-style "Big Fish" for two. Consider yourself warned: Choosing is difficult, but there are no wrong orders. Even light fare is a joy on the tongue with watermelon and heirloom tomato salad and tuna tartare. And at 50% off, this deal will deliver the perfect bite without taking one out of your wallet.

Get this deal. You'll thank me. Nosh is one of the best restaurants in town and now you'll get to enjoy it for half off!

Your Dog Will Get you $1 Beer Today/Tonight

From Red Fork's FB Feed: ‎$1 Dog Night! Bring your pup and come support the RANGERS - $1 BL/ML drafts - dogs drink free!


Glad the pup drinks free. We all know how Rowser gets when he drinks. http://www.redforkdallas.com/

I'll Miss Alma

Word on the street (and their voicemail) is that Alma on Henderson (in the old Cuba Libre space) has closed. Bummer. I had a blast when the Sig-O had my birthday dinner there. I'll miss the yummy cocktails and great food. We'll see what happens next in that space.

Be a Food Truck VIP for Half Price!

We all know I'm a huge fan of food trucks. I think today's Living Social Deal might have been designed for me. It's VIP, it's cheap (relatively) and it's benefiting a good cause. Check it ou:


It has indeed been drier all summer than a slab of Texas toast with no butter, but other parts of the world are facing an even drier spell. Today's deal for a VIP ticket from Ten for 10: Water for Africa is a unique way to give the world water crisis a kick in the pants while sampling some of Dallas's finest fare. Just $50 gets you a VIP ticket to the Food Truck Smackdown at Sunset Lounge on Friday, October 21, where a caravan's worth of local cuisine goes head to head to gain your favor (a $100 value). With your ticket, you'll enjoy a private happy hour, a goody bag full of treats, a preview of the night's events, a sampling of each food truck's dishes, live musical entertainment, and the chance to vote for your favorite truck. Get swept up in this flood of foodie fun and philanthropy before it dries up.


Get your deal here!

Your Getaway Golf and Spa Deal on Texoma

You're dreaming of a day at the spa, while your other half prefers a day on the golf course. Compromise is unnecessary. You can have that blissed-out feeling of hitting a stellar tee-shot, as well as a massage that will leave you rubber-legged, with this week's Escape to Texomaland.

Spend one night at Tanglewood Resort & Conference Center, nestled in a quiet cove on the Texas side of Lake Texoma. The country's 12th largest inland lake, straddling the Texas-Oklahoma border, is surrounded by the scenic rolling hills of state parks and wildlife refuges—the perfect setting for a round of golf.

After checking in to your king or queen lake-view room ($166), head to the Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole championship Tanglewood Golf Course, where you and your partner will get a bucket of range balls and a round of golf for two, cart included.

After a day on the course, unwind with 25 percent off any spa service atTranquility Spa & Salon. Pamper yourself from head to toe with the most popular massage package, which includes a massage, facial, and pedicure. Or choose from an à la carte menu of hair, massage, and body treatments.

End the day using your $25 gift card for dinner at the resort. Spend it on a Chicago-style meal at Barnacles Sports Bar and Pizzeria with a Chicago-style pizza, and catch the game on the big screen.

Or put it toward a romantic dinner in The Commodore Room, boasting a refined menu of made-from-scratch dishes. Spice up the night with the chef's signature pepper steak, or channel romance with Chateaubriand for two.

Escape to the peace and quiet of Lake Texoma by March 31—just before spring-breakers take over. Click here to get this great deal.

New Food Truck in Town & They're Giving You FREE stuff: The Butcher's Son

Grand opening festivities and first locations for customers include:

· Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in The Dallas Arts District
**First 25 people receive a free menu item and wristbands for weekly specials, such as free Cake Pops, BOGO offers and monthly deals for life!

**Second 25 people receive half-price menu items
· Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Preston Commons
· Thursday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. at Sigel’s Greenville
**Bring a Friend Day – Every person who brings a friend receives a free sandwich, while supplies last
· Friday, Oct. 7, from 7 to 10 a.m. in The Dallas Arts District
**Free Breakfast Friday – First hour free, while supplies last
· Friday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Dallas Arts District
**Free Cake Pops, while supplies last
· Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Sunflower Farmers Market
**College Game Day - First 25 people in college gear get a free Bratwurst

Details on the truck’s location, as well as for more information on featured specials, can be found on Twitter, @TheButchersSon and on Facebook, www.facebook.com/TheButchersSon.

About The Butcher’s Son

The Butcher’s Son, a Dallas-Fort Worth area food truck, brings local food enthusiasts street food with a gourmet twist flavored by world-famous Johnsonville Sausage and Pool’s Restaurant Group. Mixing fresh, high-quality ingredients and unique fl avors, The Butcher’s Son was created to bring high-quality meals without compromising taste and value. The Butcher’s Son travels seven days a week throughout the Dallas area, providing food to consumers in areas such as universities, businesses and festivals.

For details on the truck’s location, as well as for more information on featured specials, follow the truck on Twitter, @TheButchersSon and “like” the truck on Facebook, www.facebook.com/TheButchersSon.

Les Miserables Presale Password for Dallas

Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES will go on sale Monday, October 10 at 10AM
to the general public, but you can purchase tickets NOW!

PROMO CODE: DREAM

BUY PRESALE TICKETS

or call the Box Office at 214-880-0202

LES MISÉRABLES
December 20 - January 2, 2012
Winspear Opera House