Burger Schmurger, August Schmaugust
And the Olympics come to a close
Good morning, Dallas.
The Olympics have officially concluded.
You may now cancel your Peacock membership.
–Mathew Jerome
From My Week
Some nights are busy. You finish work later than expected. You have a few too many dirty dishes in the sink. And you have a hankering for a double smashed cheeseburger, complete with smoked bacon jam on an inverted butter-toasted bun. Oddly specific. So you pull out your phone and text the bartender from High Fives, who just so happens to be the Burger Schmurger point person.
What is Burger Schmurger, you ask? It’s not some flippant comment suggesting that just any burger will do. Rather, it’s a pop-up open Wednesday through Sunday, nested within High Fives. Definitely a ghost kitchen feel to it. Ordering over the phone is cumbersome, if I’m being completely honest. For best results, place an order in person and have Chase whet your whistle.
For more of a classic burger, get the Schmurger.
My personal favorite is the Maverick Burger (pictured below).
High Fives @ 1804 McMillan Ave, Dallas
Photo: Mathew Jerome/How to Dallas
Photo: High Fives
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Upcoming Events
Monday, August 12
Cousins Maine Lobster @ The Katy (Victory Park)
Bless your taste buds with a classic lobster roll. Or thwart social norms and try a lobster quesadilla. You do you. 5:00-8:00 PM. 3111 N Houston St, Dallas. Website.
Pop-Up Market Back 2 School Drive @ Shakertins Dallas Midtown
Donations support children in need, raffle every 30 minutes, DJ 10PM-2AM. Full kitchen until 1:45 AM. 9:00 PM-2:00 AM.
Tuesday, August 13
Painting with a View @ Canvas Hotel
Paint your very own Dallas skyline from a rooftop vantage point. Bring home a 16x20” masterpiece, all art supplies included. 7:00-9:00 PM. 1325 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas. Tickets $45.
Trivia Showdown @ Punch Bowl Social
Prizes include gift cards and merch. Oh, and the chips and salsa are free. 7:00-9:00 PM. 2600 Main St, Dallas. Free.
Wednesday, August 14
Cash Byers @ Truck Yard
Live blues music at a casual beer garden. Cool off with a local brew or mangonada. 6:00 PM. 5624 Sears St, Dallas. No Cover.
Funny Girl @ Music Hall at Fair Park
Bittersweet comedy musical about Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. 7:30 PM. 909 1st Ave, Dallas. Tickets $30+.
Thursday, August 15
Best of Big D 2024 @ Longhorn Ballroom
Celebrate 50 years of D Magazine and enjoy unlimited offerings from 15+ restaurants, this year’s Best of Big D food winners. 6:00-10:00 PM. 216 Corinth St, Dallas. Tickets $95.
Kris Schultz @ Opening Bell Coffee
Plus other artists in partnership with the Dallas Songwriters Association. 7:00 PM. 1409 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas. Pay What You Wish.
Friday, August 16
‘Til Midnight @ Nasher Sculpture Center
Local music, plus a screening of Mary Poppins (1964). Bar service, food, and snacks available for purchase. 6:00 PM-12:00 AM. 2001 Flora St, Dallas. Free.
Pat Green @ The Rustic
Live music from a Texas Country artist with 7 studio albums. 8:00 PM (Doors 5:30 PM). 3656 Howell St, Dallas. Tickets $27.
Saturday, August 17
The Underground Market @ Lower Greenville
Weekly pop-up market with local vendors. 11:00 AM-5:00 PM. Alta Ave & Greenville Ave, Dallas. Free.
Making-N-Mimosas Crafting and Cocktail Experience @ Upstairs Circus
Sip on bottomless mimosas and choose from 30+ DIY crafting projects. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. 2810 Main St, Dallas. Tickets $52.
Sunday, August 18
Open Studio: Kitchen Lithography @ Meadows Museum
Kid-friendly printmaking project. 1:00-4:00 PM. 5900 Bishop Blvd, Dallas. Free.
Read & Sip: A Book Swap @ The Wild Detectives
Meet some fellow book lovers. Every 2 books donated to swap gets you 1 book back. 4:00-6:00 PM. 314 W 8th St, Dallas. Details.
