By Hannah Barricks
Beer Girl Makes Its Dallas Debut at Dudley’s
California-based low-ABV beer brand Beer Girl officially made its Dallas debut April 9 with a launch party at Dudley’s Sports Grill on Henderson Avenue. The early evening event introduced the Laguna Beach-born brand to a local crowd with live music, giveaways and plenty of its signature easy-drinking brews. Designed to feel more like a laid-back hangout than a formal rollout, the gathering leaned into Beer Girl’s playful, West Coast aesthetic while marking its expansion into the Texas market. Guests packed the patio and bar area for the two-hour celebration, offering a first taste of the brand’s presence in Dallas.
2929 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas
Al Biernat’s Continues Its Easter Brunch Tradition
A Dallas staple for more than two decades, Al Biernat’s once again hosted its annual Easter brunch April 5 at both its Oak Lawn and North locations, drawing families for one of the restaurant’s most anticipated traditions of the year. The holiday menu featured a mix of classic brunch dishes and signature steakhouse offerings, from brioche French toast and crawfish Benedict to filet and cowboy ribeye. Seasonal desserts, including the restaurant’s well-known coconut cream pie and carrot cake, rounded out the experience, while brunch cocktails like mimosas and rosé sangria complemented the menu. The annual event continued to serve as a gathering point for longtime guests marking the holiday together.
4217 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas; 5251 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, albiernats.com
Dallas’ Café Mirador Brings Daytime Dining to Fort Worth
Headington Companies expanded its hospitality footprint west with the March debut of Café Mirador inside the new Forty Five Ten boutique in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. The 33-seat café, designed as a more intimate counterpart to its Dallas namesake, offers a daytime menu built around light, modern American fare, including lobster rolls, ahi tuna cornettes and brunch staples like eggs Benedict and chia bowls. Open for weekday lunch and weekend brunch, the space pairs an easygoing atmosphere with a fashion-forward setting just steps from the Modern Art Museum. The concept marked the brand’s first Fort Worth location and introduced a new destination for leisurely daytime dining.
3220 W. Seventh St., Fort Worth, mirador-dallas.com
Delilah Dallas Reimagined Mother’s Day
Delilah Dallas is taking a different approach to Mother’s Day this year, transforming the traditional daytime celebration into a three-night supper club experience May 10–12. The Design District destination is pairing refined American cuisine with live entertainment and a high-energy atmosphere, offering an evening-focused alternative to the usual brunch format.
Executive Chef Scott Ruwart’s seasonal features include steelhead trout carpaccio, prime rib for two and a blackberry and peach cobbler, alongside Delilah’s signature cocktail program and immersive, performance-driven setting. Known for its Old Hollywood-inspired interiors and live music, the space leans into a full sensory experience where dining and entertainment unfold together throughout the night.
1616 Hi Line Drive, Dallas, delilahrestaurants.com