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DFW Airport BBQ?

I'm flying into DFW Airport on Saturday afternoon and have a 2-3 hour layover. I would love to get BBQ for the brief stop if at all possible. Is there anything in the airport even worth contemplating for this? I assume there are no alternatives outside it with how short of a layover it is and trying to drag luggage around.

Looks like Saltlick just permanently closed as a sidenote

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u/valdier — 6 hours ago
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Dive bars

Just moved here from Satx and I’m looking for some cool dive bars gonna be going alone idk if that’s weird trying to make new friends please lmk :)

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u/Character_Text — 8 hours ago
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Around The Aiport

My flight has changed and I am now spending a night and almost a full day in Dallas. I’ll stay at a hotel airport. Is there anywhere good to eat around the airport? Anything interesting to se? If not, is there anywhere I must see during my short time there? Any restaurants I must hit? I won’t be feeling Tex-Mex. I’ll be there from 5:30 PM on a Friday till around 2:30 the next day.

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u/chockfulloffeels — 15 hours ago
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Good Barbecue

Good Afternoon,

Will be visiting Dallas in September for work and im looking for some barbecue recommendations! Google is giving me all of the touristy spots but I wanna know where the locals actually like to eat. Thank yall

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u/TopSupermarket7573 — 20 hours ago
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Looking for My Dallas People

I’m 24M, and it’s been quite a while since I moved to Dallas, but honestly, making genuine friends here has been surprisingly difficult.

I’m a very social person. I’ve gone to plenty of events on my own, tried different communities and organizations, and made an effort to put myself out there, but I still haven’t really found my people. A lot of the time, it feels like everyone already has their own established circles.

I’m planning to attend the Walk & Talk Social this Friday, but after so many attempts, I’ll admit I’m going in with pretty low expectations.

I’m looking for people and communities where the crowd is more upscale, ambitious, social, and genuinely open to meeting new people, not necessarily a huge party scene, but people who enjoy good conversations, trying new places, networking, fashion, creativity, business, and having a good timer.

Ideally, I’m looking for free or low-cost ways to meet people around Dallas/DFW.

If you know of a community, recurring event, social club, or even just a group of people that fits this vibe, I’d genuinely appreciate a lead.

I’m happy to show up alone and meet people, I just need to find the right crowd.

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u/Funny-Stretch-3379 — 17 hours ago
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Looking for apartment for September 1 bed/1 bath?

Hello! I am looking for a new apartment for mid to end of September.

My budget is $1500-$1600 base rent, although I can go a little higher if needed. My specifications are that I would love somewhere walkable, plus has grocery stores nearby. I work in Richardson but don't mind a commute from anywhere. I'm currently considering the lower greenville/uptown/knox henderson/oak lawn and the addison/farmer's branch/carrollton. I would want to be in a safe place. Please give me specific apartment recs!

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u/Silly-Chart-669 — 16 hours ago
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Best Chocolate Cake in Dallas??

Looking for the richest, most decadent chocolate cake in Dallas. Like the cake from Matilda. I wanna feel like shit after eating it. Thank you in advance 🥰

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u/No-Lab2910 — 1 day ago
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Hotel with running options close to DFW?

I am going to be in Dallas for 3 days and wanted to book an hotel close to the airport which would allow for morning runs - maybe next to a park/ lake or similar? Or close to a running path? Any ideas?

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u/Select_Rip_8230 — 1 day ago
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TX Gun Range Recommendations?

I’m visiting TX from CA next month and I’m looking for range recommendations around DFW or Waco TX.

  1. My top priority is a range that does flat fee rentals. Somewhere where you pay $X for an hour and then can shoot as many firearms as you want during that time (paying for ammo obviously). I’ve heard these exist but have never found one in CA. If it matters, I’m primarily interested in testing a wide variety of pistols but some nicer AR options would be nice.

  2. A second range I’d like to find is something more tactical. I’m not really picky on this one. I’m just looking for somewhere I can practice moving around, quick reloading, shooting from awkward positions and behind barriers, etc. Finding a range that’s anything but lanes is pretty hard in CA.

Bonus: if anyone knows of a good company to do that helicopter hog hunting lemme know lol…

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u/NaturalAsleep2854 — 1 day ago
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Nice and quiet Fort Worth apartment complexes

Hello! I’m (44f) looking to possibly relocate to Fort Worth area. I’m single, no kids, no pets. I’m not an outdoorsy person. I don’t need biking or hiking trails. I do prefer bookstores and museums. I work from home as well. I also like shopping like Anthropologie.

I’ve been to fort worth twice and it’s always in the tourist spots.

I’d appreciate if someone can recommend me a nice apartment complex in a quiet area. I’m ok if it’s a 30-40 min drive to the city but what’s important to me are safety and a quiet neighborhood. Price is not an issue.

I would also like a parking garage but I think most complexes have that.

Edit: I am also looking for an apartment that does DNA dog waste management.

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u/vegas_lov3 — 1 day ago
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Weekend Rodeo Recommendation

First time in town next month for a long weekend of work and a bit of fun. Looking for a rodeo recommendation as a first time experience, and anything else that is mind-blowing amazing that only Dallas has. Likely going with a handful of friends / co-workers on a saturday night.

Thanks!

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u/Real-Confidence8209 — 1 day ago
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Independent mechanic shops that works on Volkswagens?

I live in Uptown in Dallas and my 2019 VW Jetta currently has a check engine light and says it’s either a wiring issue or emissions problem. Any recommendations for mechanic shops around that work on Volkswagens/European car brands that can check my car for me? Would prefer to not take it to a dealership.

Thanks

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u/CGraceB410 — 1 day ago
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Private landlords

This may be a long shot but we’re at our wits end. My husband and I are moving from Tennessee at the end of September. We have been looking and applying endlessly just to get denied or run into ridiculous fees, requirements and everything of the sort. These property mgmt places feel like a scam, and we’re cutting it close to find a rental, a pet friendly rental. His company is in Wilmer, but he’s willing to commute. Credit isn’t the best, but his income is well above the median for Wilmer and surrounding areas. Any advice on how to find a private landlord or a property mgmt company that isn’t asking for ridiculous requirements, would be very much appreciated 🥲

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u/Significant-Top-2104 — 2 days ago
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Texas Summer Heat AC Question

I just got a new apartment on the top floor of an older building in Dallas. It's like 100-102 degrees out during the hottest part of the day in the afternoon. I have my AC set to 71 and it will get up to 74-75 during the day because the unit can't keep up. Does that warrant a request to maintenance to look at and fix or just something that's expected to happen? I don't know anything about AC units, thanks!

Edit: I just shot into each of the air diffusers’ ducts with an Infrared Thermometer and the temperature across all of them was consistently 67. Not sure if that changes any opinions or not.

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u/LeopardSensitive1481 — 3 days ago
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Where can I find the Best WALNUT brownie in DFW?

Look y’all. I don’t want a regular brownie. I want a WALNUT brownie. Where can I find the best one DFW has to offer.

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u/Skay97 — 1 day ago
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What are some must see eat things in DFW?

Travelling to Dallas for work in a couple of weeks with quite a bit of downtime. Any recommendations for good food or just cool spots to see. Never been to TX and looking to see whatever I can.

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u/evokerule885 — 2 days ago
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Trying to figure out how much I realistically need to move in DFW.

I’m trying to quietly make a plan to move out of a difficult living situation, and I’m realizing I have no idea what a realistic “I can leave quickly if I need to” amount of savings actually is.

For someone looking for a modest 1 bedroom or possibly a room somewhere in the DFW area, how much would you want to have accessible before making the move? (I’m currently on a lease now, but I’m not gonna let that become between me and leaving when I feel unsafe, etc)

I’m thinking about first month’s rent, deposit, application/admin fees, utilities, moving/storage costs, etc. Also interested in any legitimate Dallas/DFW resources that help people get into housing when they’re trying to leave a difficult situation.

Not looking for anything fancy, just trying to figure out what number I should be working toward so I can actually have an exit plan. (I have 2 cats and myself, and maybe 14 boxes.)

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u/xoxollie_ — 3 days ago
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Downtown Dallas w/ puppy

I’ve got a 4 month old puppy and she’s finally cleared to walk on public ground/grass (yayyy!)

We live on right in the center on Main st in downtown (ugh) and it sucks there isn’t grass directly outside our apartment. I know we’ll need to walk to a spot where we can enjoy a park or a bit more grassy space. Any city dog owners have recommendations for where to go to get some outdoor peace? Maybe a chill low traffic courtyard/garden type area? The known parks nearby seem to be overtaken by tweakers and as a solo women it’s just not always comfortable.

Pretty much daily, I plan to drive us to WRL and Reverchon/Katy trail but is there anything walking distance?

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u/anomisss — 2 days ago
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Looking for a florist who delivers!

Hi there!
Not from the area but trying to order birthday flowers for one of my best friends, I did last year but noticed that florist no longer has a website.

I’ve been looking around on social media business profiles for another one but I don’t love that a lot of these profiles post images and “DM to order” with no website, no official payment platform, no price list, no information on delivery area or fees, etc.

Anyone have any local flower recommendations? I’ll take recommendations for any budget, I would just like to actually be able to see what I’m getting for what price if possible!

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u/seacrow13 — 3 days ago
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Streetwear: Where to?

Brother-in-law is in town from Taiwan. He is big into streetwear culture; Kith, Supreme, Stussy, etc.

Where are some good shops, thrifts, places in general I should take him to look?

Thank you in advance.

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u/Tofu_n0w — 2 days ago