“Party” listings
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CRÚ: A WINE BAR
Although Crú serves a delicious roasted sea bass, most patrons would swim upstream to gaze at the floor-to-ceiling wine racks offering more than 300 selections, 50 of them by the glass. (11/2010)
3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas
214-526-9463
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DRAFT MEDIA SPORTS LOUNGE
Sports-lovers rejoice at the 21 flat-screen, high-def televisions in this 4,000-square-foot bar, which also features draft beers, pool tables, Nintendo Wii stations, free WiFi and private karaoke salons. (09/2010)
400 N Olive St, Dallas
214-777-6524
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TRECE MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILA LOUNGE
Fine design, Patrón shots hypercooled to 5 degrees and tequila on tap make this lounge seriously trendy. Salsa nights and live music add Latin soul to the scene. (03/2010)
4513 Travis St
214-780-1900
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ADDISON IMPROV
Addison Improv attracts national headliners such as Richard Lewis, Brian Posehn and Greg Behrendt (all in March), but local comics are the regular crowd-pleasers at this laugh factory. Make reservations for big-name performers. (03/2009)
4980 Belt Line Rd, Dallas
972-404-8501
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JOYCE CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE AND NIGHTCLUB
Sip some bubbly at one of two indoor bars or step out onto the terrace lit up by downtown Dallas. This is a place to see and be seen. Check the website for special events. (03/2009)
723 N Pearl St
214-922-9911
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TWENTY2
This new lounge is owned by the same guy who runs local faves Taco Diner and Mi Cocina. Look for killer mojitos and top-shelf margaritas paired with spicy appetizers, and enjoy live DJs spinning on weekends. (03/2009)
7201 Bishop Rd, Plano
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BALCONY CLUB
Hosting acoustic acts most nights from 5:30 to 8:30 and jazz from 9:30 until close, this intimate venue is perfect for a date-but don't sit too close to the band if you want to talk. (02/2009)
1825 Abrams Rd, Dallas
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CARSON'S LIVE
Fill a 5,400-square-foot space with three distinct dance clubs playing a mix of hip-hop, Top 40 and '80s hits, add a huge mass of twenty- and thirtysomethings, and you have Carson's. Party on! (02/2009)
17727 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas
972-931-9111
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BARCADIA
If you could combine all your favorite arcade games like Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga with skee-ball, 24 different beers on tap and 1940s pin-up art, would you? If yes, Barcadia is calling. (01/2009)
1917 N Henderson Ave, Dallas
214-821-7300
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GLASS CACTUS
Located at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, this 39,000-square-foot megaclub boasts several themed bars, a Texas-sized tequila selection, VIP lounge, DJs and live bands. (01/2009)
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine
817-778-2800
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STING
So you want a sports bar and she wants a hip ultralounge? No problem: Head to Sting, where you'll also find a restaurant, patio, karaoke room and live bands. (01/2009)
15240 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas
972-386-0888
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THOTH LOUNGE
Despite its difficult-to-pronounce name, it's easy to see why this sleek, Egyptianthemed lounge is so popular. A 50-foot bar, jumpin' dance floor and VIP lounge entice. (01/2009)
1301 Main St, Dallas
214-749-1233
www.thothlounge.com
