Dallas Black Owned Restaurant Foodie AdvenTOUR

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Welcome Experience A welcome gift as you check-in meet your group and get settled on the bus.

   15 minutes

2. Stop 2 Pass by

   Pass by Klyde Warren Park, Dallas’ famous urban park built directly over a busy freeway! This 5-acre green space transformed the heart of the city, connected Downtown and Uptown, and became one of Dallas’ favorite gathering places. ️

3. Stop 3

   Visit Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, a popular Black-owned Dallas dining destination housed in a historic building dating back to 1888. Enjoy elevated Southern favorites while discovering fun facts and little-known stories about founder Kevin Kelley, how the restaurant came to be, its growth from Dallas to cities across the country, and the fascinating history of the 130+ year-old building it calls home. ️✨ Course 1: Appetizers Chef-inspired small plates such as deviled eggs, Cajun shrimp and more

   45 minutes

4. Stop 4 Pass by

   Hear about the John Neely Bryan Cabin and the humble beginnings of Dallas.

5. Stop 5 Pass by

   See the former Texas School Book Depository, now home to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The historic building overlooks Dealey Plaza and examines President Kennedy’s life, assassination, and lasting legacy.

6. Stop 6 Pass by

   Follow the route of President Kennedy’s motorcade through Dealey Plaza and see the two Xs on Elm Street marking where he was struck by shots fired by Lee Harvey Oswald from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository.

7. Stop 7 Pass by

   Explore one of the most famous and debated locations connected to the JFK assassination. See the Grassy Knoll and picket fence while learning about eyewitness accounts, investigations, and the questions that continue to surround that historic day.

8. Stop 8 Pass by

   Discover Martyrs Park, a little-known historic site tucked near Dealey Plaza and the Grassy Knoll. Learn the powerful story behind this memorial and the three men whose deaths during the turbulent summer of 1860 left a lasting mark on Dallas history.

9. Stop 9 Pass by

   Pass by Parkland Memorial Hospital, forever linked to the events of November 22, 1963. Hear about the dramatic race from Dealey Plaza to Parkland and the hospital’s pivotal role in one of the most consequential days in American history.

10. Stop 10

    Visit Smokey John's, a Black-owned Dallas barbecue institution serving the city since 1976. Enjoy Texas barbecue and Southern favorites while learning fun facts, family stories, and little-known secrets about founder “Smokey” John Reaves, the restaurant’s surprising name change, its Dallas Cowboys connections, State Fair legacy, and how his sons continue the family business today. Course 2: Main Course Signature soul food, BBQ, or Southern classics like chicken, mac & cheese, bake beans, cabbage or green beans

    45 minutes

11. Stop 11

    photo opportunity of the Dallas skyline

    15 minutes

12. Stop 12 Pass by

    Pass by Soirée Coffee Bar, a Black-owned coffee and culture concept in Trinity Groves. Learn fun facts about its founders, creative approach to coffee, and how this local business blends specialty drinks, community, music, and culture into a uniquely Dallas experience. ☕

13. Stop 13 Pass by

    Pass by Winsome Prime, an upscale Black-owned dining destination in Trinity Groves. Learn fun facts about its founders, concept, stylish atmosphere, and expansion from Houston to Dallas.

14. Stop 14 Pass by

    Walk by Bar Pangea, a Black-owned Trinity Groves dining destination known for globally inspired cuisine. Learn fun facts about its founder and the restaurant's beginning in Garland, Texas. ️ Note: we will visit their newest establishment, Bar Pangea, in Trinity Groves (not the Pacific Ave location).

15. Stop 15

    End your foodie journey in Trinity Groves, a vibrant dining and entertainment district in West Dallas overlooking the Downtown skyline. Once a warehouse and light-industrial area, Trinity Groves was transformed into a destination for innovative restaurants and local businesses. Enjoy your dessert while taking in the sunset and the amazing views of the iconic Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

    45 minutes

16. Stop 16 Pass by

    Pass by Pur Noire Urban Wineries, a Black-owned winery bringing the vineyard experience to the heart of Dallas. Learn fun facts about its founders, how their passion for wine became a family business, and the story behind creating an urban winery and tasting room in Downtown Dallas.

17. Stop 17 Pass by

    Pass by Velour, a stylish Black-owned restaurant and lounge in Dallas’ Victory Park. Learn fun facts about its owner, the inspiration behind the concept, and how this upscale destination brings food, cocktails, music, and nightlife together near the American Airlines Center. ️

18. Stop 18 Pass by

    Pass by American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

Meet us in the parking lot at the van w/ the Spencer Adventours logo.

Cancellation & confirmation