“You have to see them.” It was my first month in Denton, and my friend was beside himself. “How could you not have seen them already? Have you been living under a rock?” In a way, yes. I was in grad school, which meant my days were consumed by papers — either my own, or those written by the students…
Read MoreThe Square means a lot to me. It’s the first place I visited in Denton. It’s the place where I got engaged. And, most importantly, it’s the place where I go for my mandatory, doctor-recommended mountain of garlic parmesan fries at LSA Burger. But the Square is home to much more than health food…
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We’ve explored Asian cuisine. We’ve blazed the burger trails. But no food blog would be complete without a thorough discussion of the most important meal of the day: Mimosa hour, known to some as “breakfast.” We way disagree on the correct term for this essential meal, but there’s no denying…
Read MoreIt may sound like a cool new Vin Diesel-Duff Goldman vehicle, but Off the Eaten Path is my new series on the food spots at which you must dine in Denton. I’m taking a break from my Love Guru ways to tell you where to find the hidden gems of Denton cuisine. We all know the classics and the staples…
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The turkeys have been eaten, the stockings have been hung and Christmas has officially begun. You know what that means: It’s time for wassail! Oh, and shopping, too. Okay, so maybe shopping should come before wassail. We’ll call shopping 1a, and wassail 1b. Luckily, Denton makes it easy to enjoy…
Read MoreThe Day of Love is upon us, which can strike fear, excitement, terror and joy into one’s heart (often all at once). But never fear, Tyler the Love Guru is here to provide you with the best date advice for Valentine’s Day. In fact, my dining and date recommendations are so good that hopefully you’ll…
Read MoreWe’re nearing the end of November, which means you are already desperately behind on your Christmas shopping. I’m (kinda) joking, of course, but if you’re like me and you want to get a head start before December hits, then you’re in luck: This week, there’s a way to hit the bricks and get all the…
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There’s something special about Homecoming week. It might be the pageantry, the traditions and the camaraderie you see. For some, it might even the football—if you haven't heard, our hometown Mean Green are doing pretty dang good this season. But for me, it’s the stories: The ones you hear from…
Read MoreEvery October for the last five years, Dentonites have flocked to Industrial Street and travelled back in time. More specifically, music lovers are invited to revel in the magic of 60s and 70s rock via the Industrial Street Pop Festival, aka Geezerpalooza, a one-day commemoration of the rock and pop…
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Ditch the Pumpkin Spice Lattes friends, because it’s time for what October is really about: The haunted places and spaces that make our city scary fun. Okay, fine, you can still bring the lattes to the haunted attractions, but don’t blame me if you spill it during a scare. Denton is home to a host…
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