Eat, drink, and be merry. Denton is a mecca for fine, fast, and fun dining.
Looking for a casual place to unwind with a few good friends and a great meal? Perhaps you’re planning a special evening out with someone special? Or, maybe you just want a fun, family-friendly spot with great food at good prices. From ice cream at an old fashioned soda fountain to fine dining in elegant surroundings, you’ll find it here. With so many choices in exotic cuisine to local Texas favorites such as Mexican food and barbecue, Denton’s got you covered! Click on the dining categories in the menu on the left to see listings for eating establishments in and around Denton.
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Denton Live Issue:
July-Dec 2017
When does the holiday season officially start? Is it the second the turkey hits room temperature? The moment Walmart’s doors open to throngs of Black Friday bargain hunters? The first shake of silver bells on the radio? For Denton, there’s no question that it’s the first Friday of December, marked by the Holiday Lighting Festival. […]
Denton Live Issue:
Featured, July-Dec 2017
It’s a relaxed Wednesday afternoon as people, conversations and craft beer make their way around Eastside. Some patrons mill about, sharing drinks with friends, while others try their luck at the dartboard in the corner. The line to belly up to the bar is full of people, but they don’t mind. Instead, they share drinks […]
Denton Live Issue:
July-Dec 2017
The quest for vegetarian and meat-loving edibles for every meal Denton is a city full of diversity. From the different storefronts on the Square to the people that walk about every day, the uniqueness of everything and everybody makes Denton original. One of Denton’s most tantalizing attractions is its food. From vegetarian burgers to bacon-centric breakfast options, […]
Denton Live Issue:
Jan-June 2017
“I was always around food. I learned to cook from my grandmother. I saw how happy they were all the time. It brings really good memories.” -Gricelda Samala, cook at La Estrella Mini Market La Estrella Mini Market, 602 E. McKinney La Estrella Mini Market may look like a common convenience store from the outside, […]
Denton Live Issue:
Jan-June 2017
Pieter and Petra Koeman’s Texas Tulips farm entices visitors every spring Immigrating to the United States to start their own tulip business might have been the Koemans’ best and most profitable idea yet. And they have the Ewing family from the TV show Dallas to thank for it. The towering skyscrapers, dynamic theme music and […]
Denton Live Issue:
Jan-June 2017
Discover Denton Welcome Center facilitates the art of Dentoning The breeze from the open doors wafts the comforting smell of coffee around the room. A bright blue mural by Denton artist Dan Black depicts famous sights of Denton like the Courthouse, the UNT eagle and the North Texas Horse Country Tours. Across from the mural, […]
Denton Live Issue:
July-December 2016
The Chestnut Tree finds its produce close to home It was springtime on a plate: red strawberries, orange cantaloupe, green kiwis, purple grapes. And on the other half, two slices of a freshly baked English muffin garnished with sautéed spinach, thinly-sliced pieces of spiced-baked ham, and a perfectly poached egg drizzled with hollandaise sauce. The […]
Denton Live Issue:
July-December 2016
The piano man sits off to the side in the mall’s center court, pounding the keyboard as his head swings from side to side and up and down to his music. His shoeless feet quickly move back-and-forth on the piano pedals, artfully forming the catchy melody. When he plays, his music fills the mall. Many […]
Denton Live Issue:
July-December 2016
Rows of empty beds line fallow fields waiting for the bountiful harvest to come. In the summer, these beds will overflow with freshly-grown cucumbers, melons, peppers, eggplants, and more. A hint of things to come are the arugula flowers basking in the sun next to a greenhouse, waiting to be picked. Leaves are just starting […]
Denton Live Issue:
July-December 2016
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