As a perpetual wanderer, foodie freak and wannabe chef, Ilene is always on the lookout for the best places to see, eat, drink and sleep. When she's not writing about the latest happenings in her hometown of Dallas, she's hanging out in Paris and road tripping around Europe. You can find Ilene's articles about her favorite hot spots and foodie finds at 10Best.com, CBSDFW.com and in TravelAge West magazine. You can also follow Ilene on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
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Ilene says, "Don't leave Dallas without tasting Texas style barbecue. Some of the best can be found at Pecan Lodge in Deep Ellum."
Got a sweet tooth? Hankering for a crusty baguette? Then you’re in luck. The Dallas area bakery scene has never been more exciting thanks to a new wave of bread and pastry makers who are turning out...
Can't eat gluten? No problem. In recent years, more and more Dallas restaurants have stepped up to the plate by offering menus filled with GF-friendly choices. In fact, gluten-averse diners no longer need to...
It's not difficult to see why Dallas is often referred to as Big D: It's a big sprawling metropolis filled with big attractions that you won't find anywhere else. For starters, Dallas has a burgeoning art scene...
If taking the family on an outing to the museum doesn’t elicit enthusiasm, never fear–the Dallas area boasts a range of kid-friendly museums with interactive, innovative and exciting exhibitions that are...
Arguably one of Dallas’ hottest entertainment districts, Deep Ellum is also known for being a neighborhood in perpetual motion, having reinvented itself several times over the last decade. The good news is that...
Given Dallas’ obsession with Tex-Mex, steak and barbecue, it may not be the first place you think of as a healthy dining haven. But truth is, more and more restaurants are joining the clean eating trend by...
