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The Hot List

10 Dallas hot spots to see and be seen in 2014

Diana Oates
Jan 7, 2014 | 5:19 pm

My job — at times, anyway — is to people watch, to see who is there and who is not. So I've started to keep tabs on places around town where you are bound to run into someone. Or someone is bound to run into you.

Below are 10 Dallas hot spots — some new, some tried-and-true — that leave you feeling like you are in the right place at the right time all of the time:

Blushington
Dallas was an obvious next location for this West Hollywood-based beauty bar and lounge. Whether it's a full makeup application, lash extensions or brow shaping, Blushington has every local beauty junkie covered. It's also located next to Dry Bar, on the cusp of Highland Park, which makes it easy to get primped for a night on the town and gab with fellow style setters.

CBD Provisions
This stylish Texas brasserie, one of the best new restaurants in Dallas, is as hot as The Joule hotel in which it resides. Maybe it's executive chef Michael Sindoni's locally driven menu or the to-die-for treats prepared by expert baker Ruben Torano. The buzzy bar — a prime spot to watch the show in the dining room and the kitchen — lures you right in off the street. You may also spot a celeb, like those in town for the recent Chanel Metiers d'Art.

Chapter Two
Brian Bolke's Forty Five Ten and T Room on McKinney Avenue continue to attract the most fashionable and high-profile clients from here and elsewhere, but now they have a new place to hang: Chapter Two bookstore in Highland Park Village. It's not just any bookstore, however; browse only the best and most beautiful titles to grace a coffee table. Once you've picked up a tome for yourself or someone equally fabulous, grab a light lunch or fresh pressed juice at next-door Number One. Bolke has really thought of it all.

Dallas Contemporary
This non-collecting museum is far from stuffy. In addition to its own events — like the chic annual Bespoke fundraiser or the two-day 35th anniversary extravaganza — the Contemporary hosts some of the sexiest parties in town. What about the art, you ask? Last year saw shows from Brooklyn-based collective Faile and designer Walter Van Beirendonck. In April 2014, the Contemporary brings Playboy Marfa to Dallas as part of the Richard Phillips exhibit. Oh, the anticipation.

Hair By Charlie
Charlie Price hit a stylish home run with his Design District salon. Expect skins, skulls and exposed brick in this rustic yet chic studio; you feel more fashionable just by walking into the place. Price heads to New York fashion week every year and has trained his staff to turn tired tresses into luxurious locks. You want to be noticed while on the Dallas scene? It's all about the hair, baby.

Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park does all the right things to bring Dallasites downtown. Whether dining at the amazing glass-walled Savor, walking around the park with your dog, or checking out a show or band or fitness class of some sort, you always run into someone you know — or want to know.

Lounge 31
Lounge 31 is the hipper, younger sibling of Bistro 31, the Lombardi restaurant in Highland Park Village. As you walk up the steps, you may wonder if you're really in the right place, because there is no sign. However, one step inside, and you know you've arrived. The Palm Springs-esque space is often filled with attractive young professionals — or, ahem, more mature ones — looking to unwind after work and share a drink and some sushi.

Terlingo Cycle
Have you noticed that Dallas' elite look gorgeous even when they're exercising? If you don't believe me, head to Terlingo Cycle, the boutique fitness studio from longtime trainer and man-about-town John Terlingo. In addition to working out with high-profile clients, Terlingo tore up the social scene in 2013; I suspect that kind of energy is one benefit of his hardcore classes.

Trader Joe's
TJ's anchors this stretch of newly revitalized (read: trendy) Greenville Avenue — the most surprising foodie neighborhood in Dallas — so it shouldn't come as a surprise that twenty- and thirtysomethings like to pick up more than just a few groceries after work. Besides, who doesn't like complimentary wine samples while shopping for weekly meals? We predict a similar fate for the upcoming outpost at Inwood Village.

Truck Yard
Speaking of Greenville Avenue, Truck Yard — one of our picks for best new bars — is where you take out-of-town friends who claim to prefer Austin because it's more "laid back" (or whatever excuse they have). The food truck park is as unpretentious as it comes, and sometimes you need a place to hang but don't want to dress to the nines. Plus, cool features — like drinking in a tree house — ensure repeat visits.

Work up a sweat with John Terlingo (pictured here with Charlotte Jones Anderson) at his boutique cycle studio off Oak Lawn.

John Terlingo, Charlotte Jones Anderson at Terlingo Cycle grand opening
Photo by Jonathan Zizzo
Work up a sweat with John Terlingo (pictured here with Charlotte Jones Anderson) at his boutique cycle studio off Oak Lawn.
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Sprouts supermarket in Dallas' Lakewood neighborhood has an opening date

Teresa Gubbins
Nov 8, 2022 | 1:20 pm
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Sprouts Farmers Market

Their produce selection is mighty fine.

In the latest supermarket news, there's an opening date for the newest Sprouts Farmers Market coming to Dallas.

Located in the Lakewood-ish area at the Hillside Village center at 6465 E. Mockingbird Ln. #322, it's opening on November 18. A release says that they'll host a ribbon-cutting on Friday morning at 6:45 am. Oooh, that's a tad early.

But there'll be opening-themed events all weekend. To wit:

  • Friday, the first 250 shoppers will receive a reusable goodie bag filled with product samples from featured brands.
  • Saturday, beginning at 7 am, the first 200 guests will receive a golden envelope filled with coupons.
  • A caramel apple charcuterie demo from Thyme & Date with samplings will be available all weekend.

Throughout the weekend, they'll distribute samples from pioneering brands at the Vendor Village, with kids’ games, a DJ, and more.

From November 18-20, customers who text “DALLAS” to 777-688 will receive 20 percent off their purchase when they scan their account barcode at checkout. Through the app, shoppers can view the Sprouts’ weekly ad and save more than $100 with digital coupons on grocery staples and new items every month.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Sprouts is one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic food in the U.S., with approximately 380 stores in 23 states.

The new store, which is going into what used to be a Stein Mart, will feature locally produced products, including fruits and vegetables from Chip Berry Produce, South Tex Organics, and True Harvest Farms.

Additionally, through Sprouts’ Food Rescue program, the new store will donate groceries that are no longer fit for sale but remain edible and nutrient rich to the North Texas Food Bank.

The intersection is not without supermarket presence: There's a Tom Thumb directly across Abrams Road. However, the Albertson's that used to be across Mockingbird Lane is no longer there.

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Merry & bright

Where to see the most spectacular Christmas lights dazzling Dallas-Fort Worth in 2022

Stephanie Allmon Merry
Nov 8, 2022 | 11:45 am
Where to see the most spectacular Christmas lights dazzling Dallas-Fort Worth in 2022
Photo courtesy of Enchant
Enchant powers up in Dallas on Friday, November 25.

Tis barely the season for Dallas-Fort Worth to light up, merry and bright, for the 2022 holidays — from towering trees that twinkle and shine to dazzling drive-thru displays and immersive walk-thru experiences.

Yes, believe it or not, we're barely past Halloween, but some big light displays are already flipping the switch.

Here's our 2022 guide to the biggest, brightest, most spectacular Christmas light displays in the area, listed by start date. Bookmark and check back often because it'll grow and grow as more places deck their halls in coming weeks.

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Enchant powers up in Dallas on Friday, November 25.

Make plans now to pour the hot chocolate, load up the car, turn on the holiday tunes, and enjoy these illuminated wonderlands.

Immersive experiences and choreographed shows

Holiday at the Arboretum, November 10-December 31
One of the centerpieces of the Dallas Arboretum's magical holiday wonderland is the Dazzling Musical Tree, a 50-foot-tall tree animated with more than 42,000 lights and merry tunes, presented on the hour and every half hour of the day and evening. Guests can also visit the twinkling European-style Christmas Village and its 23-foot Marilyn and Ben Weber Family Christmas Pyramid, decorated with lighting and character movement on every level. Of course the beloved "12 Days of Christmas" Gazebos return, too. There are artistry displays, yuletide treats, shows - and special evening hours. Tickets, $10-$25, are here.

Christmas at Gaylord Texan, November 11-January 1
Part of the Gaylord's Texas-sized Christmas extravaganza, the signature ICE! Experience is back for 2022 with 2 million pounds of ice carbed into The Polar Express-themed sculptures. Other Gaylord holiday highlights include a sparkling array of larger- than-life holiday décor and state-of-the-art light element, snow tubing, gingerbread decorating, holiday shows, and more. For a complete rundown of events, scheduling, tickets, and more, visit the website.

Dallas Zoo Lights, Dallas Zoo, November 17-January 1
Dallas Zoo returns as a walk-thru event this year. Highlights include more than 1 million lights across most of the zoo; new larger-than-life animal lanterns, elaborate displays, and lighted photo opps; visits to Santa’s Workshop; concessions; musical performances, and more. Tickets run $14-$17, with discounts for zoo members; more information and tickets here.

Radiance! featuring Frozen in Frisco, Riders Field, Frisco, November 18 -December 31
Back after two smash-hit years, Radiance! featuring Frozen in Frisco will be a walk-through event in 2022. The all-new ‘walk at your leisure’ layout will take guests through an immersive holiday wonderland of 3 million dazzling lights. The Frozen in Frisco portion features two-story, eight lane Mount Frisco Ice Tubing, plus an outdoor ice skating rink, snowball tosses, build-your-own snowman area, axe-throwing, and more. Ticket bundles start at $34.99.Christmas Christmas

Extravaganza at The Star, Frisco, November 18-December 17
The Cowboys' sixth annual Christmas at The Star includes Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza powered by Reliant, a must-see 20-minute show that electrifies The Star with light shows synchronized to music and pyrotechnics, and much more, on Tostitos Championship Plaza. Kicking off with the lighting of The Star’s 67-foot Christmas tree by a Dallas Cowboys alumni, Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza then leads into a holiday performance showcasing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit the website.

Lightscape, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, November 18-January 8
Making its North Texas debut, Lightscape illuminates the Fort Worth Botanic Garden with a one-mile-long path with suspended strands and tunnels of light, a fire garden, undulating wave of bluebonnets, singing trees, treetop sculptures, and and artistic installations. Guests can toast marshmallows over a fire and drink hot chocolate at stations along the trail. Timed tickets, $18-$28 (along with $20 on-site parking passes), are available here.

Six Flags Holiday in the Park, Arlington, November 19-January 1
Six Flags Over Texas will transform once again into a winter wonderland featuring more than 2 million twinkling lights, all-new shows, Santa’s Village, the Holly Jolly parade, a new light show area, concessions, and much more. For ticket pricing and schedule, visit the event website.

Enchant Christmas, Fair Park, November 25-January 1
Returning this year to Fair Park, Enchant will present the new interactive light-maze adventure “The Mischievous Elf.” The 2022 edition - touted as the world's largest holiday-themed lights event - will feature an immersive walk-thru light maze created from over 4 million sparkling lights, a 100-foot-tall Christmas tree, an ice-skating trail, live entertainment, Santa visits, and a Hallmark Channel-branded “Hallmark Cozy Christmas” lounge with festive beverages and more. For tickets ($20-$34), schedule, and more information, visit https://enchantchristmas.com/.

Lights on the Farm at Heritage Farmstead Museum, Plano, November 25-December 30
Heritage Farmstead Museum in Plano will be bedazzled with more than one million twinkling holiday lights and filled with animated yuletide displays as part of the venue’s 2022 Lights on the Farm holiday event. Visitors can walk a quarter-mile trail through the historic property showcasing holiday light creations and animated displays. There will also be a 20-foot Christmas tree, refreshments, and a chance for the youngest guests to visit with Santa. Tickets are $7-$15 and more information is here.

Drive-thru displays

The Light Park, Arlington, November 7-January 1
The Light Park is a mile-long, drive-thru spectacular in the parking lot of Hurricane Harbor waterpark. Guests will witness millions of lights synchronized to a mix of music by DJ Polar Ice. Priced per vehicle starting at $29, the drive-thru light display takes visitors through the longest light tunnel in the world, they say, while rocking out to the coolest tunes that help celebrate the holiday season. More information is https://www.thelightpark.com/arlington.

Radiance at the Ranch, Weatherford, November 18- December 31
Radiance! becomes a theme park-style ride in a vehicle that guides guests through the show at Parker County Sheriff's Posse. Visitors can expect a mile-long light trail of over 3 million lights, animated to favorite holiday tunes. VIP tickets include access to a VIP entrance lane for faster access, hot chocolate for every member of the family, and Magic Light Glasses and treats for the kids. Tickets, $31-$50, are available here.

Prairie Lights, Grand Prairie, November 24-December 31
At Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie, visitors will be dazzled with 4 million lights set along two miles of path. Hundreds of displays in shapes of all kinds line and arch over the roads. This year's event will feature brand new displays and concessions in the Holiday Village. At the halfway point, guests can exit their vehicle to enjoy photos with Santa, a magical walk-thru forest, and more. The second half of the drive ends with an always popular light tunnel. $50-$200 per vehicle, more information and tickets here.

Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, November 24-January 1
Texas Motor Speedway will once again open its gates to the public for the annual Gift of Lights drive-thru holiday lighting spectacular around the track. The lights experience will include over two miles of light displays, with almost 3 million lights, while visitors get to stay in their warm cars. Note that there is no Santa’s Village this year, and no radio synchronization; guests are encouraged to tune in to their favorite holiday music. Tickets start at $35, depending on size of vehicle and may be purchased online or at the gate. Check the website for information and tickets.

Commercial displays and special events

The Modern Lights, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, November 1-February 5
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth kicked off the holiday season earlier than just about anyone in town by illuminating their trees with festive lights. Passersby can experience a stunning display, and guests can also visit the museum galleries for free until 8 pm on Fridays. A special First Friday at the Modern event takes place every first Friday of the month.

Parade of Lights, downtown Fort Worth, November 20
The 40th annual GM Financial Parade of Lights, with the theme of “Lights, Camera… Christmas," will will bring more than 100 illuminated floats, thousands of sparkling lights, festive performers, holiday decor, and live music - along with Santa and Mrs. Claus - to downtown Fort Worth. The parade kicks off at 6 pm with former veteran, politician, and humanitarian John Sharp as grand marshal. Arrive early for the best viewing spots along the 1.59-mile route. More information is here.

Galleria Dallas Grand Tree Lightings, November 25-26
The 95-foot Galleria Christmas tree will be standing tall in the ice rink by November 10, but it comes to life in all its dazzling glory the day after Thanksgiving. At 12 pm November 25 and 6 pm November 26, international figure staking stars and a backflipping Santa will help illuminate the tree in special free events. Then, through January 1, shoppers watch Illumination Celebrations, when the 450,000 LED lights on the tree “dance” in time to specially orchestrated music. The entire shopping center is bedecked with Christmas trees and palm trees adorned with thousands of lights, inside and out. New this year, 35-white flocked trees will form an Alley Forest people can use as a backdrop when it "snows" daily. More information is here.

Reliant Lights Your Holidays, Dallas Arts District, December 3
Reliant Lights Your Holidays 2022 will feature the illumination of hundreds of thousands of dazzling LED lights in the Arts District (which will stay on through the holiday season), plus live performances by Selena tribute band Bidi Bidi Banda, and Vinyl Countdown: A Tribute To Arena Rock. There will also be a Christmas-themed drone show, a wintery snow playground, kids craft area, photos with Santa, and miniature golf on the Reliant Putting Green. The free event starts at 5:30 pm at Sammons Park.

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Crafty cafe brings in veteran chef for new opening near Galleria Dallas

Teresa Gubbins
Nov 8, 2022 | 10:03 am
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Nest Cafe

The food at Nest Cafe is fresh and good.

A popular breakfast-and-lunch cafe in Frisco is about to get a bigger sibling: The Nest Cafe, known for its waffles, benedicts, and careful coffee program, will open a location across from Galleria Dallas, where it will reprise its fresh renditions of breakfast and brunch, along with something extra: dinner and a full bar, as well.

Called The Nest Craft, it will open at 5217 Alpha Rd. #155, part of a newly divided space in what used to be, many eons ago, a location of Restoration Hardware. Founder Andrew Jin is planning a soft opening this week, starting with breakfast and lunch on November 10, then adding dinner service from 5-9 pm on November 11.

As part of the expansion, Jin has brought on veteran chef Tony Gardizi, a native of Sicily who's been on the Dallas scene for decades at restaurants such as Stephan Pyles, The Riviera, Decanter, Capriccio, the Lombardi group, Veuve, Vino & Basso, restaurants in Dallas' history that many people likely don't know of or remember.

"My first vision was to have a cafe, coffee roaster, and dinner place," Jin says. "Dinner is different from breakfast and lunch, and I felt like I needed a good chef to create a dinner menu. Tony has a lot of experience and has opened many restaurants with bigger names - I feel lucky to have him in the family."

Jin had a corporate background but wanted to create a place that served the community and had a positive spirit. He opened the firest Nest in 2017, and has earned a dedicated following with its fresh ingredients, attentive service, and friendly atmosphere - helping them to survive the pandemic, which Jin modestly credits entirely to his customers and staff.

"Our customers supported us to keep us going, and my staff stuck with me during hard times," he says.

It was his staff that served as the motivation to expand.

"I realized that if I had a second location, it would give my staff a place to grow," he says. "We're a small company and I hoped to provide them with more opportunity."

Their menu leans towards healthy with bowls and a big selection of eight toasts including their bestseller avocado toast with choice of ricotta or beet hummus, topped with arugula, poached egg, and radish on multigrain bread.

Other toasts include a veggie toast with mushrooms, spinach, asparagus, bell pepper, and tomato; and a loaded Nutella French toast with banana, strawberry, blueberry, and almonds.

Sandwiches include grilled cheese, Philly cheesesteak, croque Madame, and a "pink Lady" with smoked salmon, eggs, arugula, and avocado. Their most expensive item is $13.25.

They also have wraps, salads, waffles, and pancakes, plus smoothies and a big coffee program with espresso drinks, teas, chai latte, and a popular matcha latte.

At Nest Craft, they'll reprise their core menu of breakfast and lunch favorites, but with new dinner options such as blackened salmon, fisherman's stew, brisket tacos, and tenderloin steak. It's an eclectic, almost tapas-style menu featuring "kofte" meatballs, Mediterranean sliders, a green-and-white asparagus salad, with most dishes in the highly affordable $10 range -- as well as cocktails and craft beer.

"That was part of the idea for the name -- 'Craft' for craft cocktails and beer," Jin says.

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