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DFW's Food & Drink Event Calendar

Dallas and Fort Worth's food scene is event-driven: Addison's annual Restaurant Week draws thousands for prix-fixe dining deals, the State Fair of Texas brings the region's best fried food innovations to Fair Park, and Bishop Arts District's seasonal block parties showcase Oak Cliff's independent restaurant culture. Year-round, DFW's farmers markets — Dallas State Fair Grounds on Sundays, Cowtown in Fort Worth on Saturdays — keep the local food event calendar active every weekend.

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FIFA and Puede Network are collaborating to build a new soccer plaza in Oak Cliff to help local youth enjoy the sport.FIFA is funding the soccer plaza in Oak Cliff, a community known for its family-oriented atmosphere and resilience. The project is a partnership with Puede Network, an organization that specializes in creating opportunities for kids to enjoy and participate in soccer. The new soccer plaza aims to support community engagement and sports development by including a pavilion, a food truck plaza, and five turf soccer fields. The total budget for the project is $3.5 million, with $2 million contributed by contractors. "Oak Cliff is my hood. It’s a place where people are resilient and have the kindest hearts," said Adan Gonzalez, the founder of Puede Network.He emphasizes the importance of hard work and opportunity, stating that people in the neighborhood are not asking for handouts; they’re asking for work."We don’t shy away from hard work," he said, reflecting on dreams and

FIFA to leave lasting mark in Dallas with new youth soccer facility — FOX 4 Dallas
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One England superfan checked off a Texas bucket list item on Monday when he tried Tex-Mex for the first time during his trip to Dallas for a World Cup match.First taste of Tex-Mex for England fans"We’ve heard a lot about the food. Looking forward to that. Looking forward to my brisket and my Tex-Mex and my frozen margaritas," Andy Milne, an England superfan, told FOX 4's Amelia Jones back in March.On Monday, he finally got his wish. Having traveled to Dallas for the upcoming England vs. Croatia match, Milne and his friend Stuart Kenyon enjoyed Tex-Mex for the first time at a local Mi Cocina.Milne enjoyed his first frozen margarita, although he did get a brain freeze from drinking it too fas.Neither of the Englishmen had tried queso before, and enjoyed their first taste. "Oh wow, that's lovely, that's amazing!"The ranch water that the two tried next wasn't as big of a hit, although both enjoyed the tajin around the drink's rim. "I always like to have what is in the local area, because

England superfan tries Tex-Mex for first time during World Cup trip to North Texas — FOX 4 Dallas
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A multi-layered emergency medical operation is underway in Arlington to protect visiting World Cup fans from heat exhaustion as temperatures soar ahead of Wednesday's highly anticipated match.Preparations for the matchThe current game in North Texas is beating the heat as soccer fans pack into air-conditioned spaces, including The Londoner restaurant located just a few blocks from Dallas Stadium. Many are in the area to catch Wednesday’s match-up between England and Croatia.To combat the effects of the soaring temperatures, Arlington officials are deploying a sprawling mobile emergency medical unit across the stadium footprint. The unit is designed to treat fans experiencing minor emergencies and to prevent area hospitals from becoming overburdened.Additionally, support units staffed by volunteers will be strategically placed along the routes to Dallas Stadium. While these are not full first-aid stations, volunteers will be actively distributing water and basic first-aid items like ban

World Cup fans 'beat the heat' in Arlington ahead of Wednesday's match — FOX 4 Dallas
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Visiting North Texas for the World Cup?Whether you're here for a match, a few days, or the entire tournament, FOX 4 has created the ultimate North Texas Bucket List Bingo Card featuring some of the most iconic experiences across Dallas-Fort Worth.From watching the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive and exploring the Stockyards to grabbing Texas barbecue, visiting Reunion Tower, riding the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, and experiencing local favorites that make North Texas unique, this card is designed to help visitors experience the best of our region.DownloadDownload and print the bingo card, check off experiences as you go, and see how many North Texas must-dos you can complete during your visit.ShareAlready crossed something off the list? We'd love to see it. Share your photos with FOX 4 using the submission form below for a chance to be featured in our gallery and on-air coverage throughout the tournament.Think you can get a bingo? Or maybe even complete the entire card? Download your Nort

North Texas Bucket List Bingo: 16 experiences every World Cup visitor should try while they're in DFW — FOX 4 Dallas
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England arrived in North Texas for their 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium.Team England’s arrivalThe team landed at Dallas-Love Field Airport around 4:30 p.m. after a morning training session at their home base in Kansas City. The players and coaches then boarded their bus to a hotel in Dallas.Meanwhile, English fans gathered at restaurants and pubs like Seven Doors Kitchen in The Colony, the Londoner Pub on Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, and City Tavern in Downtown Dallas to celebrate before the match."Singing, drinking, making noise, and being in good spirits," said John Tobin, who is from England near Manchester."There's nothing better than singing in unison with loads of England fans. I've done a lot of fun things in my life, but when you're around these lot, you just feel like one big family. It's unreal. It's great," added Brandon Potter, an England fan who lives near London.A few of the fans also commented on the Texas heat. They were glad to be indoors fo

England arrives in Dallas for World Cup match; fans gather at pubs to celebrate — FOX 4 Dallas
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The Swedish men's national soccer team visited Hutchins BBQ in Frisco on Tuesday, taking a brief detour from tournament preparation to sample some local Texas cuisine.The restaurant posted a photo to Instagram showing the team gathered outside the location. The squad is currently using North Texas as its official home base, conducting training sessions at Toyota Stadium in Frisco.The restaurant visit is part of a series of local outings for the team, which was also seen attending a Texas Rangers baseball game in Arlington last week.The local training regimen follows a successful start to the tournament for Sweden, which defeated Tunisia in its opening match in Mexico on Sunday. The team will next travel to Houston to play the Netherlands on Saturday before returning to the Metroplex to face Japan at Dallas Stadium on Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m.While team members confirmed they enjoyed the local barbecue, restaurant staff did not disclose whether the players attempted to eat a Texas Twi

Swedish national soccer team spotted at Frisco's Hutchins BBQ — FOX 4 Dallas
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Fans from Japan were seen on social media cleaning up the trash at Dallas Stadium after Sunday’s World Cup match against the Netherlands.Japan’s fans clean up the stadiumFOX 4’s Steven Dial posted a video clip of New York Giants QB Jameis Winston, who is working with FOX for World Cup coverage, helping several Japanese fans pick up trash.Fans of the ‘Samurai Blue’ went viral during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar because of their post-match tradition. This match was no different. Fans were seen picking up bottles and food wrappings left in the stands."Japanese sports fans at world events who clean up the stadium are behaving much the same way they did when they learned how to enjoy sports as school boys and girls," Koichi Nakano, who teaches politics and history at Sophia University, told The Associated Press.According to FOX Sports, there is a phrase in Japanese that explains it – "Tatsu tori ato wo nigosazu." In English, that means "return it the way you found it." It’s a lesson most peo

Japanese fans clean Dallas Stadium after World Cup opener against Netherlands — FOX 4 Dallas
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Japanese soccer fans are known for picking up trash in stadiums after their games. It seems the players are equally as tidy, leaving their Dallas Stadium locker room spotless after Sunday’s match.Japan’s locker room at Dallas StadiumPhotos captured the state of the team’s locker room after their 2-2 draw against the Netherlands.Chairs were stacked, trash was collected, and towels were left neatly folded in the center of the room.The pink and orange bibs that players and coaches wore to indicate their stadium clearance were stacked by the door.Japan’s fans clean up the stadiumFans of the "Samurai Blue" have gone viral on social media for their tradition of cleaning up trash after World Cup matches. Sunday’s World Cup match at Dallas Stadium was no different.Video clips shared by FOX 4 reporter Steven Dial showed fans picking up bottles and food wrappings left in the stands. One clip also showed New York Giants QB Jameis Winston, who is working with FOX for World Cup coverage, helping ou

Japan tidies Dallas Stadium locker room after World Cup match — FOX 4 Dallas
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Living in Fort Worth offers young professionals a vibrant lifestyle: trendy restaurants, live music, cultural events, and endless weekend adventures. But balancing all the perks of city life with smart financial habits can feel overwhelming. The good news is that with a little planning and intentional choices, it’s possible to enjoy Fort Worth experiences today […] The post Smart Ways to Make Your Money Work as You Enjoy City Life appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Almost every restaurant has some kind of art on the walls. But that’s only true for an expansive definition of “art”: IKEA prints, eccentric wallpapers, old concert posters, framed reviews. Very few establishments are daring enough to hang museum-quality work by major artists. Somebody will spill their wine on it, right? That’s what I asked … Continued The post How to Display Fine Art in Your Restaurant (Without Getting Spaghetti Sauce on It) appeared first on D Magazine.

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On Thursday, June 4, more than 300 members of Dallas’ design community gathered at Il Granito to celebrate the release of D Home’s 2026 Summer Issue. Designers, tastemakers, industry partners, and D Home staff came together for an evening of connection and celebration while enjoying curated bites, cocktails, and an energetic atmosphere. Guests had the … Continued The post Scenes from D Home’s Summer 2026 Issue Reveal Party appeared first on D Magazine.

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