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Lit Kitchen & Lounge is a new steak and sushi restaurant in Downtown Dallas. The new establishment is not just another traditional restaurant. Head celebrity chef Jimmy Tessier calls it a “supper club.”
Jimmy Tessier, who has worked with the likes of chef Emeril Lagasse and Top Chef’s Carla Pellegrino, spoke with Dallas Culture Maps about his latest venture. “It’s a supper club feel but with a wow factor,” Tessier shared.
Lit Kitchen & Lounge has opened in the northeast corner of the Central ...

According to CultureMap, Casanova Karaoke Lounges has opened a hot new karaoke bar in Bishop Arts. The new location features several lounges decorated with Asian accents, pink hues, velvet couches, and more.
Each lounge is decked out with big-screen TVs, several microphones, adjustable vocals, and lots of beautiful lighting so singers can give their best performances. Song selections are carried out through an app with an expansive library of songs ranging from the top hits to classic to Span...

The New York-based poke chain, Pokeworks, has opened a new location in Uptown Dallas.
As pointed out by Dallas Culture Maps, Pokeworks has arrived just in time for poke fans; recently, Malibu Poke closed permanently.
Pokeworks has locations all over the United States, with the new property operated by Sam Fawal and Ali Ghandour. Pokeworks prides itself on serving Hawaiian-inspired bowls with fresh ingredients.
The chain first started in Manhattan with just nine founders.
“Ali and I have alway...

Denver-based fast-food chain Birdcall is bringing its delicious crispy chicken sandwiches to Dallas.
Birdcall comes from founders Peter Newlin and Jean-Philippe Failyau, who partnered up in 2016 in an effort to bring a better chicken sandwich to patrons while operating above-standard for your average fast-food location. The restaurant prides itself on its 100% all-natural chicken.
Birdcall is also big on supporting the communities they belong to, according to Dallas Culture Maps (DCM). The sm...

Cheerleaders that were involved with a rape and murder case in a small Texas town, River Oaks. | Image from Youtube via Culture Map Fort Worth
The rape and murder of several cheerleaders from a small Texas town of River Oaks will be explored in an upcoming episode of a crime series set to air on Investigation Discovery TV. Murder Under the Friday Night Lights will delve into the 1982 case involving the shocking crimes that shook a high school and community.
The true-crime series consists of s...

Exterior view of Kaufman High School. | Image from Kaufman ISD
The Kaufman High School in Kaufman, Texas, has canceled classes on Friday. The cancellation comes after a threat was made on social media on Wednesday.
Kaufman High School officials notified parents of the school’s cancellation in a letter. “The threat did not include a specific time but was specific to a date: December 17,” the letter shared. “This falls in line with a national TikTok trend threatening to coordinate violence at s...

A number of new venues opening in Texas are combining dinner with activities. For TOCA Social, the new venue plans to pair dinner and soccer.
From TOCA Football, Inc., the new venue will arrive in 2023 and is set to open in the Dallas’ Design District. This will be the company’s first location in the United States.
TOCA will welcome patrons to eat and drink while enjoying a variety of soccer themed activities and entertainment. You will not have to be a soccer pro to take part and have fun. E...

The Gas Monkey Bar & Grill in Northwest Dallas is set to finally reopen under new management and with a new name. The bar has cut ties with its co-founder Richard Rawlings and has been rebranded with a new name, Amplified.
Amplified will stay at its current location, 10261 Technology Blvd., but will have a new look to accompany its name change. Set to reopen this October, Amplified will feature a fresh new interior, a new sound, and a lighting system, along with a revamped outdoor area and a ...

After years of perfecting his love of European pastries and gelato, baker Andy Pham is bringing his talents to North Dallas. The twenty-two-year-old is set to open Le Rêve Gelato & Pâtisserie sometime this fall.
Le Rêve means “the dream”, and that is what Pham plans to offer patrons with a menu full of flavorful macarons, gelato, and other European-inspired pastries. The pastry shop will be located at the Preston Valley Shopping Center.
While speaking with CultureMap Dallas, Pham shared his l...

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With many New Yorkers unable to Get Out Their Vote early like other states, residents worry that long lines and broken machines could further delay casting their ballot on Election Day.
In anticipation of a large volume of New Yorkers turning out to the polls for the Midterm Elections, state officials have been preparing for the big day in advance by assessing voter machines and anticipating any possible risks for voter fraud.
"I think we have done everything in our power to be prepared for t...

Newton District Judge Shelley M. Joseph and other court personnel are under federal investigation following an April 2 District Court hearing for a suspect by the name of Jose Medina-Perez, who may have been assisted in evading an ICE agent in the courtroom.
According to the Boston Globe, Medina-Perez, who appeared in court after being arrested by Newton police on drug charges, was reportedly released out of a back door of the court and was able to evade the ICE agent there to detain him.
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