Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/top-stories en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 15:27:03 -0500 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:27:03 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/A-Vodka-Flavor-for-Every-Taste/151657605 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:17:32 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/flavoredvodkas051512_722x406_2235360740.jpg
Sweet, salty or spice -- there's probably vodka for you. Flavored vodkas are taking inspiration from bartender inventions that range from the sweet to the crunchy.

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Pianist Van Cliburn prepares to auction art, jewelry, furniture and silver from his private collection.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/food-drink/El-Fenix-to-Open-Winstar-Location-151586165.html Tue, 15 May 2012 14:25:58 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/El-Fenix-Exterior.jpg
Dallas-based El Fenix is making a gamble on its first expansion outside of the Lone Star State.

Photo Credit: flickr/flavorrelish

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/food-drink/Ol-South-Celebrates-50-Years-With-Free-Pancakes-151560115.html Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:32 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/nationalo+pancake+day.jpg
The Ol' South Pancake House is giving out free short stacks of buttermilk pancakes on May 15.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/7-Eleven-to-Introduce-Sugar-Free-Slurpee-151411815.html Mon, 14 May 2012 19:54:44 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/slurpeeEDIT.jpg
No Sugar? In a Slurpee? It's coming to a 7-Eleven near you.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Big-Tex-Big-Concert-Lineup-151416745.html Mon, 14 May 2012 15:48:30 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/big-tex-state-fair-722.jpg
State Fair of Texas releases partial concert lineup.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/food-drink/FEAST-EAT-DFW-Warm-Weather-Guide-121902319.html Mon, 14 May 2012 11:43:12 -0500 Best Cocktails: The Cedars Social. Nothing beats the heat like an old school cocktail crafted by barman Michael Martensen. ]]> http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/160*120/CedarsSocialPatio.JPG Best Cocktails: The Cedars Social. Nothing beats the heat like an old school cocktail crafted by barman Michael Martensen. ]]>
A look through Dallas' best patios.

Photo Credit: The Feast/Kellyn Curtis

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Canines-Compete-to-be-Top-Dog-151219485.html Sat, 12 May 2012 10:22:51 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Dog-Agility-051012.jpg
Canine athletes from around the world compete in Fort Worth.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

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Tourism and jobs are increasing in the city of Arlington because of amusement park and sports business.

Photo Credit: Six Flags Over Texas

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Fort-Worth-Drive-In-Theater-Delays-Opening-151125295.html Fri, 11 May 2012 10:28:34 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/TrinityRiverDrivein_722x406_2200020411.jpg
A new drive-in movie theater planned along the Trinity River in Fort Worth is pushing back their opening until July.

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Manske Library in Farmers Branch to host semi-annual Books for a Buck sale this weekend.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Roll-Up-For-Fort-Worths-Food-Truck-Festival-132065253.html Fri, 11 May 2012 16:09:22 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/the-wiener-man.jpg
Fort Worth hosts a food truck festival.

Photo Credit: The Wiener Man

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/food-drink/Running-Trail-Proves-to-Be-Wise-Investment-for-Dallas-Bar-151062345.html Fri, 11 May 2012 04:14:30 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/katy-trail-ice-house-051012.jpg
Two businesses along the Katy Trail in Dallas credit the trail for much of their success.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Agile-International-Dogs-Invade-Will-Rogers-151031865.html Thu, 10 May 2012 18:48:15 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Dog-Agility-051012.jpg
The IFCS Dog Agility World Championships is being held in Fort Worth.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/shopping/NorthPark-Center-Adds-Dress-Code-Teen-Curfew-150863685.html Thu, 10 May 2012 18:40:52 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/northpark-center-050912.jpg
NorthPark's new code of conduct requires adult supervision of minors after 6 p.m. and imposes a tough dress code.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Fort-Worth-Opera-Welcomes-Hunks-To-Production-150805935.html Wed, 09 May 2012 18:00:41 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/FW-Opera-050912.jpg
For the oldest continually performing opera company in the state, the Fort Worth Opera has assembled one of the youngest casts to perform this season.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/real-estate/Sundance-Square-Construction-Project-Set-to-Start-150751625.html Wed, 09 May 2012 19:04:23 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/SundanceSquare050912_722x406_2232786901.jpg
Civic and city leaders will break ground late Wednesday on a major construction project in Fort Worth's Sundance Square.

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We'd recommend not showing these five movies that revolve around moms.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/food-drink/City-Zoning-Preventing-Home-Bakeries-150667795.html Tue, 08 May 2012 18:35:40 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/homebaking050812_722x406_2232255516.jpg
The city of Frisco is enforcing zoning rules that prevent cottage food production operations.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Cowboy-Bartenders-Dress-in-Drag-for-Charity-150647275.html Tue, 08 May 2012 14:33:11 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/oscar-glenn.jpg
Round-Up Saloon hosts 18th annual drag show for charity.

Photo Credit: Glenn Price

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Chef-Cat-Cora-Goes-�Around-the-World-in-80-Plates�/150608655 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:28:55 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/around-the-world-in-80-plates-twitter-challenge-show.jpg
“Around the World in 80 Plates,” co-hosted by star chefs Cat Cora and Curtis Stone, combines culinary competition with travelogue. Twelve contestants embark on a journey across 10 countries to learn local cuisines as they participate in the...

Photo Credit: Bravo

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/real-estate/Richardson-Snags-Alamo-Drafthouse-Cinema-150453225.html Mon, 07 May 2012 12:15:49 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/alamo-drafthouse-richardson-render-722.jpg
A new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is coming to the Richardson Heights Shopping Center at Central Expressway and Beltline Rd.

Photo Credit: Alamo Drafthouse

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/food-drink/Dine-and-Dash-for-Charity-150459165.html Mon, 07 May 2012 13:24:48 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/food+truck+generic1.jpg
Food trucks from Dallas, Austin rally for food festival and 5K charity run.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/real-estate/Sundance-Readies-for-Groundbreaking-Construction-150513045.html Tue, 08 May 2012 08:22:30 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Sundance-Construction-05071.jpg
Sundance Square's long-awaited addition of new buildings and a plaza are closer to being built.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

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People can expect to see antique locomotives on BNSF lines as the Museum of the American Railroad relocates from Dallas to Frisco.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Fort-Worth-Zoo-Whodunit-150207915.html Fri, 04 May 2012 16:39:22 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/ftw-zoo-whodunit.jpg
Zoo debuts stage show featuring exotic and Texas-native animals.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Mothers-Day-Brunch-Events-in-Dallas-Fort-Worth-2012.html Wed, 02 May 2012 16:10:49 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/MomsDay10.jpg
Make sure to celebrate in a way she deserves by checking out our complete list of Mother's Day events and activities in DFW.

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Dallas' 20-plus member rock band is heading back to North Texas for a May 9 performance at Lola's Saloon.

Photo Credit: Chris Penn

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Mayfest-2012-Comes-to-Fort-Worth-150071835.html Thu, 03 May 2012 16:41:53 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/050511mayfest_722x406_1910932104.jpg
Fort Worth's 40th Annual Mayfest is kicking off Thursday at Trinity Park.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Worth-the-Drive-Chihuly-at-the-Dallas-Arboretum-149892425.html Fri, 04 May 2012 20:14:35 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/4pwxphoto042512_722x406_2227407328.jpg
From May 5 to November 5, 2012, the 55-acre space will be transformed into a dazzling display of crystallized Chihuly sculptures.

Photo Credit: Ed Charlton

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Country superstar and judge on NBC's "The Voice," Blake Shelton, will be the headline entertainer at the 2012 Cattle Baron’s Ball.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/shopping/Shoppers-Celebrate-Bloomingdales-Outlet-149923025.html Fri, 04 May 2012 00:01:23 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Bloomingdales2.jpg
Bloomingdale's Outlet makes its North Texas debut.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Getting-Blunt-Marching-for-the-Legalization-of-Marijuana-150197655.html Fri, 04 May 2012 17:57:51 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/WEEDgeneric.jpg
Party and march to help end prohibition of marijuana world-wide.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Kentucky-Derby-Guide-2012-150052745.html Fri, 04 May 2012 19:27:53 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/kentucky-derby-guide.jpg
All the facts and fun of America's most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Dallas-Dance-Company-Celebrates-Cinco-De-Mayo-150054025.html Thu, 03 May 2012 17:51:45 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/ballet+folklorico1.JPG
The Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico will perform "La Gran Fiesta" Friday and this weekend. The founder is the first Hispanic city council member in Dallas.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/DFW-Free-Comic-Books-Pow-Zing-150005575.html Thu, 03 May 2012 11:43:59 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/FreeComicBookDay2011.jpg
Look, you'll probably go to the comic book store on Saturday, anyway. Why not score a freebie?

Photo Credit: Darwyn Cooke

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Hats_Off_Daring_Derby_Fashions.html Sun, 06 May 2012 02:03:12 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/KY-Hats-P14.jpg
A day at the Derby isn't complete without a mint julep and tip of the hat.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/10-Foot-Hotdog-149679135.html Tue, 01 May 2012 12:42:29 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/hotdog001.jpg
Mercy for Animals stages protest in new national campaign in downtown Dallas.

Photo Credit: Mercy for Animals

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Dallas-Opera-makes-history-with-The-Magic-Flute-simulcast-at-Cowboys-Stadium-149536165.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:19:43 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/cowboys-stadium-opera.jpg
An estimated 15,000 thrill to the music of Mozart at the Dallas Opera Cowboys Stadium Simulcast.

Photo Credit: Luke McKenzie, Dallas Opera

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/food-drink/Fort-Worth-to-Get-Second-Food-Truck-Park-149309635.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:27:30 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/FoodTruckWar042712_722x406_2228029487.jpg
Fort Worth foodies will soon be able to choose between two food truck parks when the second opens May 17.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/food-drink/Sweet-Deal-Couple-Starts-Cupcake-Delivery-Service-149256055.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:32:31 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/CupcakesonBoard042712_722x406_2228005787.jpg
Hungry for sweets on the go? A North Texas mobile cupcake business pulls over for customers.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/NBC-5-Needs-Your-Vote-in-Readers-Poll--148719495.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:20:50 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/anchor-collage-d-magazine.jpg
Several NBC 5 personalities up for D Magazines' Best of Big D Readers' Choice Poll.

Photo Credit: NBC 5 News

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/shopping/Fort-Worth-Trader-Joes-to-Open-June-15-149093385.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:00:58 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/trader-joes-722.jpg
Trader Joe's location in Fort Worth will open on June 15 at 8 a.m., according to a company press release.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Whether you're a Broadway enthusiast or just want to enjoy a show with the family, this season's five unique series offer entertainment for all audiences.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/real-estate/Shells-of-Our-City-Superconducting-Super-Collider-148319105.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:30:12 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/wax-superconducting-super-collider-722.jpg
After almost 20 years of vacancy, the future of Waxahachie's unfinished Superconducting Super Collider remains unclear

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Bomazi

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/real-estate/Irving-Entertainment-Complex-Developer-Launches-Website-148759995.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:21:16 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/IrvingEntertainmentComple_722x406_2227152503.jpg
The developer of a $250 million Irving entertainment complex launches a website to educate the public on the controversial project.

Photo Credit: NBC 5

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/the-scene/events/Festival-Offers-Rodeo-Country-Music-Food-149287295.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:21:49 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/RealTexasFestivalPrep04_722x406_2228036525.jpg
Rodeo action, big country music, good food and a car show can all be found at the Real Texas Festival in Mesquite this weekend.

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