One of the best ways to experience Dallas is by leaning into its walkability, patio culture, and nonstop energy from a walk on the Katy Trail to a Dallas sporting event, this city knows how to show up and show out.

Outside of eating and drinking, there’s always something happening around the DFW Metroplex. Claire Does Next is where I keep track of my favorite things to do whether that’s a Saturday afternoon walk around White Rock Lake, a Cowboys game in Arlington, or putt putt in Grandscape.

Dallas-Fort Worth is constantly growing, which means there’s always a new restaurant opening, a patio calling my name, or a coffee shop I’ve been meaning to check out. Claire Eats Next is my running list of places I keep going back to, along with the spots at the top of my list to try next across the metroplex. From casual brunch to a trendy new dinner spot, here’s my running list of DFW hot spots.