Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week includes Plano cruising to the top of a national report and a social media star's hot takes on the State Fair of Texas food. Plus, a Michelin-starred taqueria pops up in town. Get the details on our most popular stories below, then visit this guide to plan your weekend.
1. Dallas suburb proclaimed 8th best U.S. city to drive in, per report. While Dallas roadways are no picnic, in one neighboring town, it's easy street.
2. Irish social media star takes on outrageous food at State Fair of Texas. Many a word has been written about the over-the-top food served at the annual State Fair of Texas, and the latest comes from Garron Noone, the Irish musician, comedian, and social media star who's become an international sensation for his witty posts and reviews on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
3. New taqueria rolls into ex-Velvet Taco space on Dallas' Henderson Ave. A Dallas taqueria has opened in a space with taco history. Taqueria La Ventana, the upscale fast-casual taqueria concept, has opened at 3012 N. Henderson Ave., better known as the former location of the original Velvet Taco, at the corner of US 75.
Taqueria La Ventana has a new location. Photo by Kathy Tran
4. Downtown Dallas restaurant debuts special Japanese-inspired doughnuts. Downtown Dallas restaurant Sandoitchi is debuting an exciting new addition to the menu.
5. Michelin-starred taqueria from Mexico City to do pop-up in Dallas. The legendary taqueria from Mexico City will come to Dallas in pop-up mode. El Califa de León will come to Texas for a limited-run 14-day, culinary pop-up this month.
