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Joi Louviere
Joi Louviere is COURIER DFW’s senior newsletter editor. She’s a seventh-generation Texan and world traveler, passionate about college access, DIY projects, and trying out all the coffee shops in Dallas.

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Sweet and savory: Where to find the best kolaches in North Texas

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The Czech tradition of kolaches has long been adopted into Texas culture, but where can you taste the most authentic and the most creative flavors?
Joi Louviere - Courier Texas

7 quirky and unusual nightlife spots in the DFW

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As the sun gets lower, their vibes get higher; Consider adding these creative bars to your nightlife rotation.
Market cafes are a one-stop-shop for busy people.

4 DFW market cafes to try with the closing of Foxtrot

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In light of the closing of the beloved Foxtrot Market, check out these great alternatives with the same market cafe concept.
Foxtrot Market served as the cross between a cafe and a grocery store in their four Dallas locations.

Foxtrot Market announces bankruptcy, immediate closing of all 33 stores

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Foxtrot Market files bankruptcy less than a year after raising nearly $200 million. Four Dallas locations now closed.
The Queen of Sheba restaurant in Addison will transport you to Ethiopia with one bite.

8 DFW restaurants where you can travel the world on a budget

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Travel the world with just a tank of gas. Here are eight DFW restaurants serving international flavors.
The Bluebonnet is one plant that can withstand the Texas heat.

6 plants that can survive the Texas heat

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Looking around at dried up lawns and sad gardens on a typical July day in Dallas might have you believing that no plant can survive the Texas heat, but we've found some that live their best lives in full sun.