Weekend Itinerary

This Weekend in Irving

We’ve got another exciting weekend coming up in Irving, TX. Whether you are looking for concerts, happy hours, culinary or cultural events, look no further

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Lori Sermin
Author: Lori Sirmen

Marketer. Marathoner. Adventure Seeker. High Energy. Creative. Fun & Fun-loving. My Faves: food & wine, friends, fam, my sweet pup Bear, running & travel.

New Irving Eateries You Need To Know About

The Irvingdining scene is red hot right now as we start to navigate the post-pandemic age of eating. From genuine Nepalese Himalayan dishes to beautiful baked goods and everything in between, here are the best new restaurants in Irving worth checking out this month (and beyond). I hope you like chicken.  …

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I Dip, You Dip, We Sip - Poolside Cocktails

Nothing says summer staycay / vacay quite like pool time. Especially in Texas! And if there’s anything better than relaxing in the sun next to a sparkling body of water, it’s doing so while being spoiled with a frosty summer cocktail in hand. Five Las Colinas hotels get my vote for the best poolside drinking (and dining) in Irving this summer. Just how cool is each pool? Read on to choose your vibe…

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Six Standout Sushi Spots in Irving

Texas may be known for ribeyes, tacos and BBQ joints, and in Irving, those culinary traditions don’t disappoint. But in this city, rich with diversity and creativity, there are some sensational Japanese eateries where uber-fresh fish is the sought-after dish. Don’t worry, we’re not finding Nemo in the waterways of Las Colinas for your dining delight, but you might find Maki or Toro shipped straight from the ocean direct to your plate due to our landlocked locale in the Lone Star State…

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Get Your Om on in Irving

I am not a regular practicing yogi, but there are definitely things that I like about yoga - take, for example, the pants! Yoga pants are practical fashion for everyday wear, perfect for running errands, walking the dog and zooming from your home office. I also find that yoga helps me calm down from the agonizing stress of trying to get to yoga class on time and that I really enjoy the feeling of being heavily meditated after I’ve spent 45 minutes twisting into challenging poses and trying not to tumble over or giggle. And God knows I could do with more om and bit less nom…

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5 Splurge-worthy Dining Destinations in Irving

The food scene in Irving is an unexpected array of almost every cuisine, with chefs creating globally influenced dishes, Southern comfort and soul foods, quintessential Texas faves, haute cuisine, Cajun cooking, fusion-food mashups and good ole American fare, like a juicy cheeseburger with fries. However, today we’re exploring elevated dining experiences because, within this bounty of restaurant riche in Irving, some chefs create dishes and experiences that are so deliciousand so completely perfect and unforgettable, that they should be on every local and visitor’s wish list…

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Six Places Perfect to Post-Up & Plug-In in Las Colinas

Working remotely has been, for good or bad, a way ofpandemic life. On the bright side, you can sleep until 8:59 and still be at work on time. You can also snack your way through all 903 emails in your inbox. But there are those days when if you stay at home, you’ll just end up watching three seasons of "Property Brothers."…

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Rock Your Spring Break With An Irving Staycation

Break The Covid Groundhog Day Cycle Safely Do you feel like you’re caught in a time loop, living Groundhog Day or even Groundhog Year? Last year, Covid-19 crashed the spring break party. This year, Covid-19 is still an uninvited guest. Yes, a full year later, there is still a pandemic between us and the beach. But that doesn’t mean we have to cancel the festivities all together. One thing we’ve hopefully learned during these “rinse and repeat” days is to take the lemons, make the lemonade, then find a friend with vodka... at a hotel... with a…

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