Dallas loves its bubbles

Brandon Castillo
Jul 27, 2017 · 1 min read

It’s a wonder that this sprawling Metroplex really doesn’t know much about itself. At least this East Dallasite sticks to his respective neighborhood and that’s pretty much it. I know Uptown a bit and have a vague impression of Lovers and Greenville, but I couldn’t give you any information about the Bishop Arts District, for example. The thing is: the Jewel of the Flatlands does indeed have much to offer.

Did you know that Euless has a major Tongan population?

Koreatown is a big deal too!

The better you get to know Dallas, the better you understand why so many Asians are here.

Despite the richness of diversity in DFW, I have yet to eat chicken and waffles, happy hour in Addison, or spend a dime at Sundance Square, all of which are possible with an adventuresome spirit and a tolerance for highways. Nonetheless, what prevails is a sentiment of convenience and laziness that blocks me from stuff that’s really cool to do and see in this city.

In other words, I tend to stick to my bubble and I don’t think I’m the only one who feels this way. Perhaps this is true in other sprawl-towns as well. Still, I love Dallas, though it does seem to shoot itself in the foot at times.


Originally published at deepellummarket.blogspot.com on March 8, 2011.

Brandon Castillo

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Dallas ain't gonna find you. You gotta find Dallas.

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