10 DALLAS OBSERVER • HOLIDAY GUIDE Robert Earl Keen performs at House of Blues on Sun- day, December 15. And for a perfect end to the holiday season, Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents their “The Lost Christmas Eve” tour at 3 p.m. on December 28, 2024 in American Airlines Center. And no matter what event you’ve got planned, DART can help you get there and back safely: download the .................................................... trip in real time. DART offers connections throughout the Metroplex, including entertainment districts, the Trinity Railway Express, buses and more. Another great way to tap into that holiday cheer? Sharing a delicious meal with your loved ones. Hattie B’s Hot Chicken spices up your holiday with their fa- mous chicken sandwiches, and juicy tenders and crispy bone-in choices. Customize your heat level from North Pole-esque (no heat) to the chimney-steaming “Shut the Cluck Up” seasoning. Sides include their legendary pimento mac and cheese, bacon cheddar grits, red skin potato salad and creamy coleslaw. And you’re going to want to chase all that with their amazing banana pudding. Dine in at the new Lemmon Avenue location for a fun get-together or really turn up the heat at your holiday party with catering. Here’s the perfect venue for your seasonal celebrations: Frisco’s Sushi Marquee, located in the Frisco Star, is a glam restaurant boasting a deep sushi menu, small plates (like the eye-catching Sushi Tower), rice and noodle bowls, creative cocktails (a toast to the Fuji Sangria) and fabulous desserts. You can also book your private holiday parties at this hotspot. Cindi’s New York Deli and Bakery has four Metroplex locations, each cooking up authentic New York-style deli fare. Dig into their all-day breakfast (with a full ......................................................- tzes), a deli sandwich (including corned beef, pastrami and liver), or diner classics (chicken fried steak and meatloaf). Cindi’s also offers catering for your holiday ......................................Chubby’s, from their original Northwest Highway location, dishes out comfort food when you need it most (especially after ........................................................ including pancakes (including an outstanding banana nut pancake with strawberries), omelets, skillets, and more—lunch and dinner includes sandwiches, din- er-style faves and even Greek fare in honor of owner John Touris’ roots. 3 Eleven Kitchen has custom holiday party packag- es for that range from cozy to full-on soirees, not to mention a Monday through Friday Happy Hour with $8 classic cocktails, $4 domestics, $5 craft beers, $5 ..................................................... ................. St Pete’s Dancing Marlin is an ideal gathering spot— the welcoming Deep Ellum space offers up everything from pasta to seafood, plus pizzas, burgers and much more, all with that special St Pete’s touch. Order a hol- iday pie, schedule a private party, or order up catering services including the meatloaf buffet and burger bar. Chet’s Dallas, in Dallas’ West End, has a lush lounge and sectioned dining for corporate events and private parties, plus a crowd-pleasing menu with something for everyone, thanks to their rotating seasonal menu and a selection of Irish-American classics.