One of the U.S.’ most populous cities, Dallas is a sprawling metropolis that embodies the maxim “everything’s bigger in Texas.” Outside state lines, the perception of The Big D aligns with the eponymous prime time soap opera saga, often mistaking the Stockyards as within city limits (much to neighboring Fort Worth’s dismay). Yes, you will still see police on horseback and hairstyles that reach to the heavens, but Dallas leans more modern than western. Among Texans, it’s known for flashy aesthetics, larger-than-life restaurants, and a perpetual cycle of new and grand places to strut your stuff. It’s easy to get lost in these conflicting mythologies, and the city has sometimes become a caricature of itself, where Vegas-esque showmanship puts on a cowboy hat and calls it a day. (We don’t like to talk about the Salt Bae- era of gold- encrusted Tomahawk steaks.) But underneath the glitz and glam the true soul of Dallas shines bright.…