At least we used to think that way until we met Gabe Sanchez, owner of Black Swan Saloon ... of dance-floor square footage to distance from Dallas, Billy Bob's is practically in your backyard ...

And that’s great news because Gabe Sanchez’s beloved Deep ... go to one of Sanchez’s bars. Sanchez tells Eater Dallas to expect a dark, small vibe and the return of the Clint Eastwood ...

But for those nights when you want a real bar experience, seek out veteran barman and owner of Deep Ellum's Black Swan Saloon, Gabe Sanchez. If his perfectly shaken daiquiri doesn't get you ...