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Samantha Alexander |
February 14th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Single this Valentines Day? Sitting at home eating a box of chocolates you bought yourself, watching lame romantic comedies? Well stop it. Come out to Frankie’s Sports Bar instead and tell Valentines day to kiss off with other like minded individuals. What makes this Anti-Valentines day party so good for your spirit is the giant shredder that will be located outside Frankie’s where you can put any remains of a dying or dead love affair such as an exes picture, a break up letter or that stuffed bunny from last year’s Valentines, through the blades for a nice cathartic release. Plus Every everyone who puts something through the shredder get’s a free drink (one per guest, up to a $6.50 value).
How cool is that, a free drink in exchange for some healthy emotional purging. To top it all off it’ll be happy hour prices all night with bar tenders mixing up 4$ drinks with names like Love Stinks, Stupid Cupid, Bitter End, and Arrow Thru my Heart. The party started at 11am but it’s going until 2am , so collect those pictures, letters or whatever other items that symbolize your relationship baggage that might be lying around, and drink some drinks to Valentines day being lame.
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Posted by
Caitlin Clark |
December 17th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
It’s easy to get a little stir crazy in the days leading up to Christmas. Sometimes all you want to do is hang out with friends, drink a good beer, and maybe nibble on some cheese. Getting out of the living room or kitchen every now and then is key, so if you enjoy all the things listed above, here’s an easy going Monday night activity that will get you out of the house, put a beer in your hand, and help you save some of that hard-earned shopping money.
Blackfriar Pub’s annual Christmas Beer Tasting is back. Sample the best brews of 2012 for a mere $25 and enjoy an evening in Uptown’s casually cool pub. You’ll get an information pack that will tell you all you need to know about what you’re sipping as well as a cheese plate and logo glassware. Gratuity is included in the $25 and you are encouraged to make reservations (214.965.9926).
(event info and photo via)
Tags: $25, blackfriar pub, christmas beer tasting, december 17, monday night, uptown events
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Posted by
Caitlin Clark |
December 7th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
It’s hard to imagine that my go-to recommendation for anyone who wants to get a good drink is only a year old. Tate’s truly is one of my favorites. The neverending trips to Idle Rich and Renfields on a Friday night are fine, but when I get a chance to walk just a few more feet down to Tate’s, it’s always a welcome change. From the welcoming Zebra head to the top notch cocktails that aren’t too expensive, it’s no wonder this place has become a staple for nights when all you want to do is get a good drink with a friend.
Tate’s is celebrating their first birthday by serving up their signature drinks all day for only $5. Definitely try their most popular drink, the Blackbird Julep, or my personal favorite, the Aviation Cocktail. Happy Birthday, Tate’s!
(photo courtesy of Tate’s Facebook page)
Tags: blackbird julep, happy birthday, tate's, tate's turns one, Uptown
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Posted by
Caitlin Clark |
October 31st, 2012 at 4:15 pm
You’ve got some options…
The Nodding Donkey 
Ditch the candy corn and head to The Nodding Donkey in your most creative duds for a Halloween party complete with costume contest. Fishr Pryce will DJ your drink special-filled evening in one of the best bars in Uptown.
Cru Wine Bar
Here’s another excuse to bring out that cat costume for the 10th year in a row. Wear all black and receive %50 off of Cru Wine Bar’s new fall menu. They even brought out some especially spooky named wines like “The Velvet Devil”, “Poizon” Armida and Poggio Anima Asmodeus. If it’s in a wine glass, I’ll drink it.
The Londoner
If you get bored at The Nodding Donkey, just walk a few steps to The Londener for a live DJ, $3 Jameson and a costume party starting at 10 p.m. sharp.
Trophy Room
Uptown’s first bar with a mechanical bull is also the starting point for an epic pubcrawl starting at 5 p.m. More information here.
Avenu
If you prefer bottle service over a bar crawl, House of Horror at Avenu featuring DJ Scooter is for you. The party starts at 10 p.m. with a $10 cover charge for VIP.
The Old Monk
The Old Monk’s annual pumpkin carving contest is back in action. For $10 you get a pumpkin, a carving kit and a free pint of Guinness, Smithwicks or Black & Tan. The Old Monk will match that $10 and send the proceeds to the North Texas Food Bank.
Let your creative juices flow because they’re going on Facebook. The Old Monk will post the picture of your pumpkin on their page where you and your friends can vote for the best. First place gets $75, second gets $50 and third gets $25.
Tags: avenu, costume contest, cru wine bar, dj scooter, drink specials, fishr pryce, halloween, house of horror, live music, pubcrawl, pumpkin carving, the londoner, the nodding black, the old monk, trophy room, Uptown
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Posted by
Hilary Kennedy |
April 27th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
If you’re a dude and it’s your turn to plan date night, then may I suggest Defending the Caveman at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas. Starring local celeb actor John Venable (who you may recognize from Dallywood fame,) you’ll laugh yourself silly. And hey, when is the last time you made the effort to see live theater? At only $32 for floor seating and $27 for balcony seating, I’d say it’s a cheaper date than what you’d spend on drinks in Uptown.
Get brownie points with the ladies by taking them on a proper date that isn’t just another bland dinner and movie. Check out Defending the Caveman while you still can (and reap the benefits after the show).
Now through – May 19, 2012
Thursday through Saturday at 8pm
Sundays at 2p.m. & Some Additional performances on Saturday at 5pm
Fridays & Saturdays only in May
Contemporarytheatreofdallas.com for more information.
Tags: creative date ideas, dallas actors, dallas date ideas, dallywood, defending the caveman, hilary kennedy, hilary kennedy dallas, hillary kennedy, john venable, live theatre dallas
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Posted by
Laura Stillo |
January 19th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
If thirst were geographical, mine would be the Sahara desert. And water is the last thing that will quench my sand dune of a mouth. Even though it is the middle of the work week, all I can think about is alcohol: martinis to be specific. But not just run-of-the-mill, as-seen-on-Mad Men, what’s-hiding-in-your-Grandfather’s-liquor-cabinet martinis. Keith Thomas LaBonte, Molecular Mixologist, is the creator of the most innovative and delectable martinis. And they can be found at Four Lounge in Uptown.
Chances are you’ve walked by Four Lounge and had no idea. You’ve also probably Googled it, thought it sounded really cool, attempted to check it out, couldn’t find it, and ended up walking one block to TABC. I know this because I have encountered all of the above in my hunt for an alternative to my usual watering holes. (more…)
Tags: Cocktails, Dallas, Dallas Bar Scene, Dallas Bars, Dallas Drinks, Four Lounge, Keith Thomas LaBonte, Martinis, Uptown
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Posted by
Laura Stillo |
January 19th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Keith sits down with me, and in his undeniably rich Boston accent, divulges the essence of Four Lounge.
It’s kind of funny, everyone [says], “just make me up something”, and you never want to be rude to your clients, you always want to blow them away. But if you were to go to a fine dining restaurant, would you say, “hey, have the chef make me up something”? (more…)
Tags: Cocktails, Dallas, Dallas Bar Scene, Dallas Bars, Dallas Drinks, Four Lounge, Keith Thomas LaBonte, Martinis, Uptown
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Posted by
Laura Stillo |
January 19th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
Like, tonight. Keith Thomas LaBonte’s Four Lounge opens at 8pm, and there is an empty seat at his bar of delicious creativity. Provided that you can get there fast enough.
When one enters a bar with a Flip camera and starts chatting up the owner, most people will come up to said person and talk to them out of curiosity. Especially if said owner is making all of his coolest creations. Even more especially if said creations involve popcorn, whoopee pie, or bell pepper. But not together. Of the uniquely gregarious, and mostly curious dudes who chatted me up, recording device in hand, here is what they had to say about Four Lounge. (more…)
Tags: Cocktails, Dallas Bar Scene, Dallas Bars, Dallas Drinks, Four Lounge, Keith Thomas LaBonte, Martinis, Uptown
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