In an August 1984 edition of “Taste of the Town,” D Magazine referred to Joy Inn as “possibly the most popular Chinese restaurant in Dallas,” saying, “this place can seat…
1900s
Dragonflies of Dallas
Dragonflies of Dallas was a social and support group for gay Asians, Pacific Islanders (APIs), and friends in the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex. Their goal was “to bring together gay APIs in…
Oriental Cafe
The Oriental Cafe was located in Downtown Dallas at 1112 Main St. at Murphy. They served both Chinese and American-style food (including southern fried chicken). Bob Jen Kin, who “rose…
East Dallas Community and Market Garden
The East Dallas Community and Market Garden, a project of Gardeners in Community Development (GICD), is the oldest community garden in North Texas. It is located in an area that…
Sunny Ma Lov
Dallas Police Officer Sunny Ma Lov was the city’s only Cambodian police officer when he died at age 39 in November of 1990. He was struck and killed by a…
Veteran’s Day
Editor’s Note: This essay was originally written for publication on Veteran’s Day This day means a lot to so many people. It is a day to honor those who served…