Dating 101

Order the right drink on a first date or you could die alone

This woman is drinking a beer on a date. Statistically, she is not desirable.

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First dates are fraught with myriad speed bumps that could thwart a sequel to dinner and a movie. You can talk about yourself too much or bring up religion or even, god forbid, order the wrong drink.

According to a new nationwide study by Wist, an app that provides personalized food and drink recommendations, each sex has certain expectations about the other when ordering drinks. These are real numbers, so play the odds correctly.

The “dream woman” drinks wine according to 35 percent of fellas out there, while another 26 percent think that their date will drink a specialty cocktail like a mojito or margarita. From there, only 18 percent of guys see their date drinking a beer; 15 percent are down with a well drink like rum and Coke. Only 1 percent of guys think their dream woman does shots, but that’s because all of those guys listen to Toby Keith exclusively.

Only 1 percent of guys think their dream woman does shots, but that’s because all of those guys listen to Toby Keith exclusively.

As for the ladies, their “dream man” drinks a well drink like a gin and tonic 33 percent of the time and a beer 30 percent. It drops off after that to wine at just 19 percent and specialty cocktails at 12 percent. An impressive 4 percent of women are cool with their date knocking back shots.

Those numbers kind of back up the expected stereotypes about both sexes (real men drink beer! real women know things about wine!), but the survey of 1,000 Americans also looks at where the first date should take place and how the money should be split. Here, there men and women differ in their approach.

The ideal first-date location for 43 percent of dudes involves a fun and casual restaurant; 34 percent go for a fancy and expensive dinner, because those guys are suckers for overselling it. Only 22 percent were down with a home-cooked meal and staying in.

This is where things start to split. For women, 38 percent would prefer that home-cooked meal to 32 percent going out to that fun and casual restaurant that definitely isn’t Chili’s. Only 23 percent are up for going to a fancy restaurant with all those forks.

And when it comes time to pay, there’s also a chasm between the sexes on just how that ought to go down. About 57 percent of men think they should pay for the date, while only 36 percent of women agree. Ladies are just as much about allowing the person who initiated the date to pay (29 percent) or splitting it straight up (31 percent), while only 18 percent of guys think going Dutch is acceptable.

All of this proves, once again, that with all of the differences in expectations between men and women, it’s a freaking miracle that anyone ever makes it to a second date.

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Holiday dining

Master list of Dallas restaurants serving Easter brunch in 2026

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Easter 2026 falls on April 5.

Before brunch was the staple it is today, there was Easter brunch. (Although maybe in olden times, they called it lunch.) Whatever it was called, the migration to munch following Easter Sunday services is a tradition that dates back decades.

In more recent years, brunch has evolved into a weekly celebration — but the Easter Sunday brunch will always remain a standout brunch and thus deserves its own list.

In 2026, Easter falls slightly on the early side: April 5. That's less than a month away. Never too soon to get those reservations in.

Here's our list of restaurants serving Easter brunch in Dallas for 2026. Bookmark it and check back. We'll add more as restaurants reveal their menus.

Adolphus. The downtown Dallas hotel will host Easter brunch in the Grand Ballroom with omelets, seafood, carving stations, pastry, and Easter-themed sweets, plus a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. $140, or $50 for children 12 and under. 214-742-8200.

Asador. Renaissance Hotel restaurant will host buffet featuring chilled seafood, omelet and carving stations, spring salads, charcuterie, and desserts. Stop for photos at the spring floral arch in the lobby. 10 am-3 pm, last seating at 2:30 pm. $95, or $40 for 12 and under.

Blue Mesa Grill. Southwestern chain will serve brunch with beef tenderloin chimichurri, glazed ham, red chile salmon, a build-your-own street taco bar, omelets, huevos rancheros, and waffles with fried chicken. Dessert will feature flan, sopapilla cheesecake, and fruit cobblers. Mimosas included. $45, or $15 for 11 and under. 8 am-4 pm. Addison 972-934-0165, Plano 214-387-4407, Fort Worth 817-332-6372.

Commons Club. Virgin Dallas hotel restaurant will host a four-course feast featuring shareables, off-menu entrees, dessert station, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Seatings at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm. $65, or $35 for 12 and under. Note: The Easter menu is the only dining option available during brunch.

Dakota's Steakhouse. Chef-inspired three-course brunch featuring seasonal dishes including lobster omelet, steak & eggs, smashburger, carrot cupcakes, and stuffed French toast. $58, or $30 for 12 and under. 10:30 am-2 pm. At dinner, it's Prime Rib Sunday from 5-9 pm.

Dee Lincoln Prime. Frisco steakhouse will host a special Easter menu with crabcakes, Nutella stuffed French toast, eggs Benedict, and 14-oz Prime rib. Plus regular menu selections such as filet duo and lobster mac & cheese. 10:30 am-2:30 pm. Dinner 3-10 pm.

Dolce Riviera. Brunch buffet featuring Italian favorites and brunch classics including bruschetta bar, salads, omelets, carving station, pasta, dessert station, and brunch cocktails. From 12-2 pm, the Easter Bunny will be available for photos. 10 am-4 pm. $90, or $40 for 12 and under.

El Carlos Elegante. Three-course Easter brunch served family-style will include crab cake tostada & squash tetelita, plus choices from yellowfin ceviche with osetra caviar and aguachile, empanadas poblano with chicken, Torrejas tres leches with fruit, Prime beef carne asada with chilaquiles & eggs, halibut a la Veracruzana, or roasted shishitos with crème fraîche, plus guava cheesecake for dessert. 11 am-3 pm. $99.

Golden Corral. Grill-buffet chain has brought back its All-You-Can-Eat Butterfly Shrimp & Steak special in time for Easter, featuring sirloin and shrimp — adding a surf-and-turf experience for $19 to their regular buffet, which is $15 at lunch and $19 at dinner. Available through April 19, from 11 am-9 pm at all seven DFW locations in Arlington, Grapevine, Grand Prairie, Dallas, Fort Worth, Mesquite, and North Richland Hills.

Hôtel Swexan. Annual Easter Bunny Brunch in the Grand Ballroom will feature chef specialties, spring desserts, and full-service bar with cocktails, sparkling selections, and non-alcoholic options. Three seatings: 9:30 am, 12 pm, and 2:30 p.m. $105, or $50 for 12 and under.

Lombardi Cucina Italiana. Italian restaurant at the Star in Frisco will host Easter brunch or dinner with chef specials alongside regular menu of authentic Italian pastas and seafood. 11 am-3 pm, dinner until 10 pm.

Mercat Bistro. Three-course brunch with seasonal starters, entrees, dessert, and seasonal drinks, with seating in open-air gazebo or dining room. 10 am-4 pm. $85, or $35 for 12 and under.

Mister Charles. Luxurious three-course brunch will feature choices from oysters with French 75 granita, crabcake with kohlrabi salad, brioche French toast with bananas foster and chantilly, beef filet with sauce bordelaise, halibut with sauce vierge, peekeytoe crab eggs benedict with uni hollandaise, pistachio tiramisu, or chocolate gateau with caffe latte gelato. 11 am-3 pm. $125.

Night Rooster. Design District restaurant will host a special dim sum brunch. 10 am-3 pm. Dinner service at 5 pm.

Nuri Steakhouse. Award-winning steakhouse will host special Easter brunch — a rare daytime experience. 11 am-2 pm.

The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. Knife Steakhouse will host a lavish brunch with carving stations, raw bar, pastas swirled in a Parmesan wheel, wood-fired pizza, and a showstopping dessert display. Plus a family-friendly hands-on egg-decorating experience led by the pastry team.. $135, or $65 for 12 and under. 12-4 pm. 972-717-0700.

The Saint. Italian steakhouse in the Dallas Design District will host Italian-inspired brunch 10 am-3 pm, plus regular dinner service at 5 pm.

Saint Ann. Three-course brunch with refined interpretations of American brunch classics, and seasonal drink specials. The Easter Bunny will be available from 11 am-2 pm, and there'll be live music on the patio from 11 am-3 pm. 10 am-4 pm. $60, or $30 for 12 and under.

Sanjh. Upscale Indian restaurant will host Easter buffet with offerings that include kachumber & chickpea salad, deviled eggs, butter chicken, shahi paneer Makhana, and a chaat station with gol gappe and dahi bhalla papri. Plus desserts including mango cheesecake and gulab jamun. 11 am-3 pm. $65, or $32.50 for 12 and under.

SĒR Steak + Spirits. Brunch buffet with "egg hunt" station featuring lobster deviled eggs and egg dippers action station; carving spread with ham, pastrami pork belly porchetta, rotisserie chicken, and beef tomahawk; waffle & pancake station; pastries, macarons, panna cotta, flourless chocolate cake, and a chocolate fountain. 9 am-2 pm. $95, or $35 for 12 and under. Regular dinner menu also available.

Silver Fox Steakhouse. Richardson steakhouse will open early for a brunch with an Easter special: beef tenderloin benedict with asparagus and fingerling potatoes for $69. Brunch cocktails include bloody Mary with Tito’s Vodka, mimosa, and Southern Socialite with Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon, Aperol, Reàl Strawberry, bitters, and prosecco. 11 am-4 pm.

Sister. Greenville Avenue restaurant will host a three-course brunch with za’atar focaccia with chili olive tapenade, piquillo tahini dip with crudité & pita, smoked salmon carpaccio, cacio e pepe lumache, beef tenderloin with chimichurri, shakshuka in Vadouvan tomato sauce, bengali potatoes with currant & poblano chutney, and olive oil cake with raspberry ganache. 11 am-3 pm. $79. 214-888-8660.

III Forks. Steakhouse will open early for a special Sunday brunch featuring three Benedicts: beef tenderloin, crabcake, and lobster, served with asparagus and fingerling potatoes, $59 -$69. Brunch cocktails include bloody Mary with Tito’s Vodka, mimosa, and Southern Socialite with Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon, Aperol, Reàl Strawberry, bitters, and prosecco. 11 am-3 pm. Plus full menu 11 am-8 pm. Frisco 972-267-1776, Addison 945-299-1776.

Urban Italia. Brunch at Victory Park restaurant will feature Italian salumi & cheeses, Caprese and Caesar salad, crabcakes, shrimp cocktail, omelets, frittatas, penne vodka, meatballs, Atlantic salmon, Italian ricotta cheesecake, and tiramisu. April 5. 10 am-3 pm. $75 for adults, $38 for 12 and under.

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse. West End restaurant will offer a three-course meal with lobster bisque, chicken-fried quail, buffalo filet oscar, and pecan crusted trout. $68. 11 am-4 pm.

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