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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt’s about to get chilly in North Texas, so you can expect to find us sipping on a lavender oat milk latte in Full City Rooster’s cozy corners.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt’s about to get chilly in North Texas, so you can expect to find us sipping on a lavender oat milk latte in Full City Rooster’s cozy corners.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Aaren Prody<\/p>\n
As the thermostat finally dips<\/a> below \u201cfeels like: surface of the sun,\u201d around here, a new study has emerged to validate our sudden urge to trade patios for plush armchairs. The folks at PrivacyJournal<\/a> just released a ranking of America\u2019s coziest cities, and it seems the Lone Star State is a real softie, landing an impressive 14 spots among the list\u2019s top 100.<\/p>\n Researchers analyzed cities based on four pillars of peak coziness: walkability, comfort spots (like coffee shops and indie bookstores), home and hearth (think cozy lodging and a passion for interior design) and creative activities.<\/p>\n While Jersey City, of all places, snagged the top spot, our attention is firmly fixed on the local nooks. Seven North Texas cities made the cut, proving we\u2019re more than just big hair and even bigger highways. Leading the local charge was Garland, coming in at a respectable No. 38 overall. The study notes Garland, along with Houston, scored particularly high in the \u201cHome and Hearth\u201d category, which confirms what we already knew: our suburbs have a secret love affair with throw pillows and scented candles.<\/p>\n Following Garland in the North Texas snuggle-fest were Plano (No. 48), Dallas proper (No. 53), Frisco (No. 66), Irving (No. 73), Arlington (No. 84) and Fort Worth (No. 89).<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWill you step up to support Dallas Observer this year?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe\u2019re aiming to raise $30,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to you. If the\u00a0Dallas Observer\u00a0matters to you, please take action and contribute today, so when news happens, our reporters can be there.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Now, let\u2019s address the elephant in the room. Or rather, the smog-monster to our south. Houston ranked No. 45. That\u2019s eight spots cozier than Dallas. We\u2019ll pause for you to read that again. In what universe is a city built on a swamp, where the primary scent is \u201crefinery,\u201d considered cozier than Dallas? We demand a recount. Perhaps the humidity was mistaken for a warm hug? <\/p>\n While the methodology is questionable (we\u2019re not bitter, you\u2019re bitter), the study does get one thing right: Dallas has its cozy corners. If you\u2019re looking to challenge these rankings yourself, we\u2019ve got you covered. You could curl up with a new release at a top-tier indie bookshop like The Wild Detectives<\/a> or find a rare gem at the newly opened Bird\u2019s Books<\/a>. Maybe your idea of cozy involves a perfectly pulled espresso from one of the city\u2019s best coffee shops<\/a>, where the aroma of roasted beans is its own kind of comfort. <\/p>\n