Welcome back to town, The Ginger Man! Let's celebrate with a post all about this beloved watering hole in Las Colinas. If you frequent the Water Street district, you'll for sure be rejoicing that this lovely waterside dining establishment is back (with temporary hours). The patio sits right on Lake Carolyn offering great people-watching, sweet views of the Omni Las Colinas, and all water sports activities that float on by. You might have spent some time there enjoying an adult beverage, but let's talk about some food options that are takeout worthy. 

Give Taco Tuesday a siesta and try Tamale Tuesday! Tacos get a lot of love, but what about their cousin... the TAMALE! If you're anything like me, you've probably purchased a tamale or even a dozen from a complete stranger. Yep, guilty! I'm still not opposed to that idea, but in case you're wondering who has amazing tamales around Irving, keep on reading. Feel free to add your favorites in the comments. #TakeoutTuesday

It's National Root Beer Float Day and we know just where to go to quench your thirst. Big State Fountain Grill is the place to head. Of course we'd pick the 1950's diner, it was a given!

To help you best navigate dining out, we have updated our local restaurant list that will be serving patrons in their dining rooms. While dining rooms are now allowed to serve dine-in customers at 50% occupancy, please continue to order food for takeout/delivery or buy gift cards for future use. Thank you for eating locally and showing Irving restaurants some love!

Irving has something for everyone when it comes to being outdoors, including— picnicking, hiking/biking trails, sports of all kinds, fishing, swimming, recreation centers, canoeing and boating. Sometimes the kid in us just needs to get outdoors and soak up some sunshine. To that, we say, YES go for it! With July being #NationalPicnicMonth, there's no better time to grab some food from a nearby hot spot and explore our top five picks for picnicking in Irving and Las Colinas.

In need of a staycation, stat? Might we suggest Vegas, Dallas, New Orleans, Austin, nah Irving, Texas! 

Irving is the perfect spot to go for a fantastic vacay, baecay, staycay, lovecay (you get the point) with plenty of diverse dining, an assortment of live music, poolside retreats, and a walkable entertainment district. 

We've rounded up all the deals around town to help you find the best hotels to match your personality. Now is the time to get out of dodge for a few days and kick up your feet. How do you like to STAYcay? 

Summer is here and like many of us, our Summer plans and trips have had to be canceled or put on hold. But, after months of quarantine, you are probably starting to look for a fun destination that is driveable, a nice pillow to rest your head on, and a staycation that is beyond memorable. Well, let me introduce you to the Texican Court, located in the heart of Dallas/Fort Worth. 

When it comes to icy concoctions, there are plenty of options in Irving to keep you busy trying them all season long. Summertime equals snow cones in my book. Lucky for you, I'm very pregnant, VERY HOT, and craving those finely ground icy treats on the regular! So, enjoy this guide to Irving's snow cones.

French fries in all of their crispy, golden glory are delicious enough on their own, but these restaurants upgrade the classic snack by adding innovative toppings and delectable dipping sauces. 

Society is starting to open back up, and soon you might have to put on "real clothes." Now just might be the time to incorporate a salad into your daily food offerings. ;) I mean we can't wear stretchy pants forever, right? My husband calls salads “crispy water,” but I'm not talking about your Mom's iceberg recipe. Irving is quite up on their salad game and here are a few of my favorites around town that will fill you up and help you add a colorful variety to your diet.