Jason Boso quit the corporate rat race to pursue his culinary passion. Connecting with Quincy Hart at cooking school, they found themselves coming up with restaurant concepts and business ideas. Putting their plans in perspective and haute-cuisine skills behind, the timeless American burger is the focus at their venture, Twisted Root Burger Co. Today the franchise boasts locations across Texas. They serve up a scrumptious array of burgers and sides in an unpretentious and unapologetic environment. Entrust your beverage needs to Steve Thompson; his freshly-made custard shake and ice cream in original flavors will not disappoint.

McFadden's is a fun and lively bar and restaurant located in Addison. The restaurant serves traditional American pub food, with the obligatory nods to Ireland like Shepherd's Pie and Irish Nachos. The full bar is great for happy hours and large gatherings. McFadden's features multiple large patios to enjoy the fresh air, a pool room for the game players and a dance floor. McFadden's also has large rooms for private events.

This is a permanent exhibition of the tragic events leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The museum was opened in 1989, and is located in the Texas School Book Depository building, the site from where Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly shot the President. Displays include a moving overview of the time period, and the life and accomplishments of the 35th President of the United States. Enlarged police photographs, news footage, and audio tools allow visitors to re-visit the tragic events of November 22, 1963.

Curiosities, a quirky store boasting of a diverse collection of folk art, antiques and mid century articles. One can spot skeletons, deer heads to jukeboxes or any thing random. This is a shop to explore, as it really does live up to its name.

For those looking for a hangout place with lots of activities, head to the Barcadia. Located north of the city center, this lively venue is a cross between an old-school arcade parlor and a modern bar. Be it the video arcades or excellent bar food or beer on tap, this bar has everything that one could ask for. A great haunt for the young and the restless.

Dallas Zoo encompasses 106-acres of exotic and traditional zoo animals. Visitors are greeted at the entrance by one of the tallest statue in Texas - a 67.5 foot (20.5 meters) giraffe. The Wilds of Africa attraction includes the chimpanzee forest, the gorilla center and an aviary on a quarter-mile nature trail where six natural habitats are featured: forest, mountain, woodland, river, desert and brush. A 20-minute monorail ride runs the course of the attraction and costs an additional fee. The ZooNorth attraction includes a bird and reptile building, children's zoo with touchable animals, cheetah exhibit, elephants, giraffes, flamingos and other traditional animals.

With two levels and extensive outdoor seating, Texas offers plenty of seating options. Whether you're there for business, romance, or just a good steak, you'll love what they have to offer. The interior is decorated with beautiful lights hanging from the high ceiling and brick accents. Must-try items on the menu include the sweet potato fries, filet mignon, quail, and a Texas cheeseburger. For dessert, definitely indulge in the bread pudding.   

Sprawling over acres of Texas prairie on the southern edge of Plano lies the Collin Creek Mall. With several surrounding strip malls and numerous freestanding shops, the complex offers almost every item a shopper could imagine. Inside the mall are 150 stores and five anchors—Foley's, Dillard's, Sears, Mervyn's and J. C. Penney. Most unique about Collin Creek is the free services offered to shoppers, strollers, wheelchairs and the complimentary Premier Shopper Club, to name just a few.

Lemon Bar is located in Dallas' Lower Greenville area. This popular neighborhood bar has a bit of a double life. On weekend mornings, Lemon Bar serves up one of the city's favorite brunches featuring dishes like migas, PB&J French Toast and steak and eggs. Another favorite aspect of their brunch are their shockingly affordable pitchers of Mimosas and Bellini's. At night, Lemon Bar hosts live music or DJs turning it into a hot nightlife spot in the area.

Bawarchi Biryani Point opened up less than 2 years ago in Richardson. Their menu is specially prepared based on the local interests by infusing the chef's own creativity and inspiration, while keeping Bawarchi's vision and tradition thriving. With an ever changing mix of seasonal favorites, you will enjoy Bawarchi.