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modern urban sophistication at the likes
Chic and cheerful –
of Dallas’ swank Ghostbar (inside the
the view from the
W Dallas - Victory hotel) or downtown’s swanky Ghostbar
trendy Iron Cactus, the perfect spot to

sample 80 different tequilas! The ultra-chic
Rattlesnake Bar at the Ritz-Carlton,
Dallas in Uptown fi ts the bill for relaxed
hospitality.
Fort Worth’s affable style is exemplifi ed
at Flying Saucer, where the beer menu
is vast and the party continues until late.
At The Stockyards, cowboy culture is alive
and well at White Elephant Saloon, an
authentic watering hole straight out of the
Old West. Just across the street is Booger
Red’s, where those in-the-know saddle
up at the bar (literally) to unwind with a
Buffalo Butt Beer. Say ‘Yee Haw’ now! ■

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tex-Mex: Moderately spicy
fusion of Texan and Mexican
cuisines, a widespread favourite.
calf Fries: a local delicacy,
but not for the faint-hearted (for
fries, read ‘round objects’!)
Beef: Whether it’s a burger,
steak or lip-smackin’ rack of
ribs, Texas is renowned for
succulent, high-quality beef.
chicken Fried steak:
Tenderised cube steak coated
with seasoned fl our, then fried;
classic Texas Comfort Food.
Margaritas: ‘Nuff said
(try local variation Anita ’Rita at
Booger Red’s in The Stockyards
Shopping splendour –
– distinctly spicy!)
D/FW abounds with
high-quality choice
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