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Diners at Winsome Prime in Trinity Groves can enjoy live music in the lounge.<\/p>\n

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If you hear the words \u201cdinner and a show\u201d and immediately think of dinner and a movie, well, think again. Think bigger. Think \u201cdinner and an unforgettable experience.\u201d Think: supper clubs. But not the supper clubs of yesteryear \u2014 rather, this is a new evolution of supper clubs, ones that feature aerial performers, comedy shows, speakeasies within restaurants and more. It\u2019s dinner with a side of escapism.<\/p>\n

The concept of a supper club isn\u2019t new. The idea originated during Prohibition, when the desire to canoodle and drink alcohol in secret turned into all-night affairs full of music, dancing and dining. In North Texas, one of the first to debut was Grand Prairie\u2019s Bagdad Supper Club, which opened in 1928 with the largest dance floor in the Southwest. During its heyday, there was room for 450 diners, and the stage hosted numerous notable performers.<\/p>\n

Of course, the appeal of dinner and a show didn\u2019t end when the Bagdad closed. Dallas has been home to a variety of supper club-style spots over the years. You may remember Sambuca, a nightclub and restaurant that debuted in Deep Ellum in 1991, relocated to Uptown in 2004, and then eventually closed in 2018 after a mess of building issues and lawsuits were filed against the building\u2019s owners. A couple of other venues have also come and gone \u2014 most recently, downtown\u2019s Don\u2019t Tell Supper Club, and the Clover Club in Uptown. But what\u2019s old is new again, and there are several local establishments (already thriving or coming soon) that blur the lines between dining and entertainment for a longer, more interactive experience. And these spots are fully embracing the idea of go bold or go home.<\/p>\n

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Sand to the Beach is a popular cocktails at Winsome Prime.<\/p>\n

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Diners also love Winsome Prime’s chili-glazed shrimp appetizer.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur concept is predicated on several themes: dine, mingle and entertain,\u201d says Rob Wright, co-owner of the Trinity Groves restaurant-slash-club Winsome Prime. In addition to the main dining room, \u201cwe boast a private speakeasy and separate lounge with nightly live music and eclectic DJs, [where] patrons can dine and vibe in a relaxed setting.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Head to The Star District in Frisco for \u201celevated experiential dining\u201d at The Glen, complete with a wide-ranging menu.<\/p>\n

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The curated interiors feel luxurious, while the drinks, decor and music selections reference the post-Prohibition era. Black-and-white images of pop culture icons like Frank Sinatra feel at home next to images of Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog; cocktails boast names such as Bonnie & Clyde, A Star is Born and My Last Two Dollars (named for the hit song by blues artist Johnnie Taylor, a former resident of West Dallas). In the lounge, the full menu is served \u2014 options range from classic steaks and lobster tail to sushi and vegan dishes \u2014 and savored to the sounds of live jazz, neo soul and R&B. \u201cWe find our customer base prefers an all-in approach, where they may enjoy a nice dinner and take in entertainment simultaneously,\u201d Wright says.<\/p>\n

Post-meal, Winsome Prime\u2019s speakeasy beckons. The lighting is low, with an ambience enhanced by a fireplace, and plush seating invites guests to sip and stay awhile. For a late-night snack, order from the menu of small bites. A DJ spins on select nights; on other evenings, a specialty mix designed just for the speakeasy plays.<\/p>\n

Further north, in Frisco, The Glen brings big supper club-style energy to The Star, billing itself as \u201celevated experiential dining.\u201d That means an occasion that goes beyond a great meal, says Derek Simms, who co-owns the establishment with his wife, Sheree. \u201cIt\u2019s about crafting an atmosphere where people feel transported, like they\u2019ve stepped into something a little out of the ordinary,\u201d he notes. \u201cWe want guests to walk in and feel a shift in mood, in energy, in how they engage with the night. The lighting, the music, the food, the details on the plate \u2014 they all work together to create a full experience. It\u2019s not just dinner; it\u2019s something you remember.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Aerial artists perform high-flying entertainment at The Glen in Frisco.<\/p>\n

Courtesy The Glen<\/p>\n

To that end, The Glen is rich, moody, theatrical. The interior is full of lush textures, dramatic florals, ,deep jewel tones and statement lighting. And while the extravagant dishes are certainly a highlight (depending on when you dine, you can nosh on anything from garlic and herb lamb chops and lobster pasta, to oyster flights and lemon-ricotta pancakes), there\u2019s often even more on the menu: fire performers on the patio, aerialists suspended above the crowd, high-energy DJs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese moments are unexpected and thrilling,\u201d says Simms. \u201cIt\u2019s about layering in surprise and delight in a way that keeps guests fully immersed and present throughout the evening\u201d \u2014 or the afternoon; Cirque du Champagne Brunch is a Sunday staple at The Glen, which gets its name from the painting titled \u201cThe Monarch of the Glen.\u201d Simms shares, \u201cThere\u2019s something timeless and powerful about that image, and we loved the idea of drawing from it. A glen is an ethereal, tucked-away place. … That\u2019s the feeling we wanted the name to evoke.\u201d That painting also inspired the name of the on-site whiskey and cigar lounge, The Monarch Stag, which features a rare collection of whiskeys and bourbons.<\/p>\n

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The Glen’s champagne cocktail is as luxe to look at as the restaurant’s design.<\/p>\n

Courtesy The Glen<\/p>\n

There are also new dinner-and-a-show spots headed to Dallas. Delilah, a sexy supper club concept with locations in Las Vegas, West Hollywood and Miami, is opening a location in the Design District. The Roaring \u201920s, art deco-style venue will have three private rooms, a private wine cellar, and three stages that will host burlesque performers, live bands and more. The menu will include the restaurant\u2019s Famous Chicken Tenders as well as a large tomahawk steak (the 48-ounce cut at the Vegas restaurant is $350). Of note: Delilah enforces a no-photo policy for diners, so you needn\u2019t worry about social media influencers posing with their food. The restaurant was initially slated to open in 2024, but it\u2019s since been pushed to sometime this year.<\/p>\n

And in Uptown, The Oxford Rose was scheduled to open this past spring, but hasn\u2019t as of press time. The restaurant\u2019s website promises a variety of nightly entertainment options, from comedians to acoustic sets, along with dinner, creating an \u201cimmersive\u201d experience for each guest.<\/p>\n

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Pull up a chair at Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge on Lovers Lane for mahjong play and live music.<\/p>\n

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The menu at Nikki Greek Bistro & Bar has traditional Greek cuisine with a twist.<\/p>\n

Kathy Tran<\/p>\n

Rather than center an entire concept around the supper club model, several other Dallas-area establishments are experimenting with limited or one-night-only entertainment. The subterranean speakeasy Bourbon & Banter recently held a three-course dinner paired with a murder mystery, which was very much a dinner-and-a- show sort of event. Catbird, Asian Mint and Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge all have periodic dinners paired with mahjong lessons or open play. Nikki has also made entertainment part of the restaurant\u2019s concept from the beginning, offering live music sets for late-night diners.<\/p>\n

While the idea of blending dinner with entertainment isn\u2019t a new one, it\u2019s clearly making a comeback in the Dallas restaurant scene. Whether it\u2019s permanent or fleeting, only time will tell. Until then, though, when a little whimsy and escape from the everyday are on the table, we\u2019re here for it.<\/p>\n