Downtown’s The Statler is also home to a top- notch brunch: Overeasy is perfect for the morn- ing after a staycation at the mid-century mod- ern hotel, serving breakfast from 6:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Try the ricotta lemon zest pancakes, the chilaquiles, the short rib hash or the chicken and biscuits. And have you heard of the Kick Start? It’s a cold brew coffee…with Bulleit rye, Tempus Fugit crème de banane, Frangelico, and Fee Brothers Aztec choc- olate bitters. Sound like a lot? It is, but in the best possible way. White Rhino Coffee is a formidable entry in the Dallas brunch scene: the Bishop Arts location fea- tures all-day bites including Texas breakfast ta- cos, bagels, maple-glazed chicken biscuits, grilled cheese sammiches, and avocado toast—plus muf- fins, pasties and cinnamon rolls. Of course, you’re gonna need to wash any of the above down with a signature latte, coffee, or matcha tea. Paradiso’s lush dining room and gorgeous gar- den space is a picture-perfect brunch space. This Southern European-inspired destination offers brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and it’s a scene stealer. The grapefruit custard is delightfully different, and we love the rosemary ham hash with shaved ham, sweet po- tato and a poached egg. Drinks come in batch- es, and we reckon with the El Diablo every time: it’s four to six servings of a blend of lime, ginger syrup, blackberry conserva, tequila, mezcal and seltzer and it’s a stunner. After you’ve stuffed yourself with any one of these brunch options, you’re gonna need to burn it off: head west to Panther Island Pavil- ion in Fort Worth. The waterfront venue has out- door activities galore: from kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals to boat tours, bike share station, trail access and even a public beach. Saturday April 9th from 10am-5pm, celebrate Grapevine’s 30th Annual New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail! Enjoy wine tastings and food samples from each Grapevine Winery, explore the public Art Trail, Galleries, Studios and more! The City of Lewisville’s Colorpalooza is a great post-brunch outing on Saturday, April 23. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Old Town Lewisville, the fes- tival invites families to enjoy art, music, cultural performances, activities for kids and an artisan market in celebration of spring. The festival also highlights ways for families to become more en- vironmentally friendly in celebration of Earth Day. Another earth-friendly event to plan as a post brunch outing? The Earthx2022 from April 20 through the 24th is an environmental forum, expo, conference and festival at the Kay Bailey Hutchi- son Convention Center that features educational programs, exhibits and more to help raise aware- ness toward a more sustainable future. The Earth X Film Festival from May 12 through the 15th is a four-day experience packed with film, music and interactive environ- mental programs in the Dallas Arts District; media will focus on bringing awareness to environmental crises and solutions. Thinking about hosting your own brunch event (or happy hour for that matter)? Trust the pros at Elite Valet with your pri- vate event: they have years of experience with keeping your guests and their vehi- cles safe. They can also provide transpor- tation for your group to attend a bachelor- ette brunch in one of their luxury sedans or coach buses. Ojeda’s 18 DALLAS OBSERVER Happy Hour & brunch Guide 2022 And finally, brunch is nothing if not a place for good conversations. Here’s a good one to mull over with your crew: real estate. If you’re thinking of buying and selling, Fly- homes can help. Their “Buy Before You Sell” program can help you make a cash offer before you sell your current home, which is a huge advantage in the current market. You’ll be toasting your new home in no time!
