Strawberry butter forever

Neiman Marcus Bridal Salon and Zodiac Room live on at NorthPark Dallas

Rendering of the new Neiman Marcus Bridal Salon at NorthPark.

Rendering courtesy of Neiman Marcus and Arcadis Inc.

The Neiman Marcus flagship store in downtown Dallas closed its doors for good on September 30, and some longtime customers were so bereft, they dressed in black and laid flowers at the food of the entrance. Many took to social media to share memories of shopping for bridal gowns, dining at The Zodiac Room, and visiting with Santa at Christmas time.

Now there's a ray of light for those mourning the loss: Some of the most most beloved "downtown Neiman's" traditions are getting a second life at NorthPark.

The day after the downtown closure, Neiman Marcus revealed that The Zodiac Room, Bridal Salon, and Santa would move to the NorthPark store.

According to a statement from parent company Exemplar Luxury Group, the additions are part of planned enhancements to the NorthPark store designed to build on Neiman Marcus' history while creating new experiences for customers.

“As we close an important chapter in our history, we do so with immense gratitude for the generations of associates and customers who made our Downtown store so special," the company says. "We are excited to enhance our NorthPark store by infusing new elements that celebrate our storied history, continuing to evolve the experience where our customers prefer to shop.”

Rendering of The Zodiac Room entrance at NorthPark.Rendering courtesy of Neiman Marcus and Arcadis Inc.

The Zodiac Room popovers live on
One eagerly anticipated arrival is The Zodiac Room, which will open November 20 in the former NM Café space at NorthPark.

"The existing space will be transformed with key design elements from the Downtown Zodiac Room including the turquoise walls, plush banquets, and one-of-a-kind art," the company says.

The menu will be filled with the Zodiac's longtime favorites, including its signature chicken broth, popovers with strawberry butter, Stanley Marcus pot roast, and mandarin orange soufflé - alongside some newly created dishes.

The restaurant will serve a special holiday 2026 feast from November 20-January 2, giving Dallas diners a chance to continue a seasonal tradition that dates back decades. Reservations are now available through OpenTable. (Per a store representative, the restaurant is still listed as NM Cafe NorthPark in OpenTable and will change soon.)

Rendering of The Zodiac Room at NorthPark.Rendering courtesy of Neiman Marcus and Arcadis Inc.

The Zodiac's move had been teased at the September 17 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show and Luncheon, the final event held at the downtown store. Mary McGreevy, chief stores officer for Exemplar Luxury Group, told the audience, "As we look forward to our future and continuing our legacy of Neiman Marcus at NorthPark, we will celebrate more events, we will celebrate with elevated shopping experiences, and our newly reimagined Zodiac Room, which will be opening right before the holidays."

Now they confirm it will open the week before Thanksgiving.

Here comes the Bridal Salon
In white-hot bridal news, the Neiman Marcus Bridal Salon will also make the move to NorthPark, relocating to the lower level of the store and "offering an intimate space for one of life’s most meaningful experiences," Exemplar says in the statement.

"It was important for the company to continue this tradition as many customers have generations of family members that are Neiman’s brides," they say. "The company will continue to service existing brides with their alterations and fittings at the NorthPark store while the new space is under construction."

Neiman Marcus NorthPark Bridal Salon rendering.Rendering courtesy of Neiman Marcus and Arcadis Inc.

It also fulfills a longtime need for a bridal salon at NorthPark Center in general.

The Neiman Marcus Bridal Salon is scheduled to open in early December. Customers can make new bridal salon appointments via their sales associate or by calling the store.

Santa Claus is coming to NorthPark
One downtown fixture will make the move in person (plug your ears, kids): Felix Estridge, the store's longtime Santa, will bring his Christmas cheer to NorthPark after Thanksgiving. According to the company, he'll continue traditions including photos with Santa and Breakfast with Santa, along with Storytime with Santa and Dine with Santa.

Tickets for the holiday events are now available online.

Neiman Marcus Santa Santa's ready to visit with kiddies at Neiman Marcus NorthPark.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Downtown art will live on
The downtown store's art collection won't be kept entirely in Dallas.

According to Exemplar, historic art pieces from the flagship will find new homes throughout the Neiman Marcus portfolio, allowing customers around the country to experience pieces of the company's history.

The original Neiman Marcus opened in Dallas in 1914. After years of uncertainty surrounding the downtown location, the company announced in June 2026 that it would close the flagship and concentrate its Dallas presence at NorthPark.

The downtown store's September 30 closing ended a long saga over its future. Neiman Marcus had originally planned to close the location in 2025, then kept it open through the holiday season while exploring options for the store. Six months later, the closure was announced.

"For more than a century, this store has held a cherished place in our history and in the lives of our customers, helping shape Neiman Marcus into the iconic luxury retailer it is today," Exemplar says. "The spirit of innovation, exceptional service and deep customer relationships that defined our Downtown store will continue to guide us as we honor our rich heritage and embrace our bright future. Dallas remains an incredibly important market for the Neiman Marcus brand."

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Go Pink

Dallas' eco-friendly Pink Pedi polishes up new Bishop Arts nail salon

Photo courtesy of Pink Pedi

Oak Cliff's clean green Pink Pedi will host grand opening party this month.

A popular place for procuring pastel fingers and toes has quietly moved its flagship store into Oak Cliff's Bishop Arts District: Pink Pedi, a nail salon known for its ecologically sound “dazzle dry” gel-polish alternative, has moved into 250 N. Bishop Ave. 150, formerly Le Fruit salon.

The salon, which soft opened over the summer, will host a grand opening on Saturday, October 10. The celebration will also honor the company’s 10-year anniversary.

Dallas local Lucy Dang founded the first Pink Pedi in 2017 at the Sylvan 30 complex at I-30 and Sylvan. Promoting itself as one of Dallas’ greenest and cleanest salons, Pink Pedi operates free of ammonia, formaldehyde, and other harsh chemicals that give nail salons that distinctive and potent smell. Instead, its polishes and other products are made from scratch using essential oils and food-grade ingredients, making the store a safe space for pregnant women or anyone sensitive to stringent scents.

The relocation of the flagship store from Sylvan to Bishop Arts represents both growth as a business and a personal homecoming, Dang says in a press release.

"This neighborhood has been woven into some of the most meaningful moments of my life," she notes. "My husband Brandon and I had our first date at Eno's, and years later, we were married at Emporium Pies. I've always been drawn to the creativity, energy, and entrepreneurial spirit of this community. It feels like home, and bringing Pink Pedi here feels like exactly where we're meant to be."

Lucy Dang Pink Pedi Dang opened a salon on Bishop Avenue, a few doors down from the pie shop where she and her husband were married. Photo courtesy Pink Pedi

Dang has gained a loyal client list by placing top priority on elevated and personal service and healthier practices, from the tool-cleaning process to ingredients used in polishes. She opened a second location at 3510 Ross Avenue, Suite 120 in East Dallas in 2023.

"What I want new customers to understand is that we care about people far beyond skin deep. We've never viewed our relationships as transactional," Dang says in the release. "Hospitality, genuine connection, and long-term care have always been at the center of everything we do."

She adds that Pink Pedi has become a place where women meet, interact, and build friendships; because they're all pampering their feet, she calls it a "sole sisterhood." In addition to manicures and pedicures, Dang is building her Lucy Dang Beauty brand of products — including fragrance, press-on nails, and a number of items she's still developing — which will be sold in her shops.

Principals at Exxir Hospitality, the real estate development and design group that owns much of the property along North Bishop, say in a release that Pink Pedi is a natural addition to the street's assortment of "meaningful destinations."

"Lucy Dang has built one of Dallas' most respected beauty brands and helped lead the conversation around clean beauty long before it became mainstream," Exxir Vice President Brandon Bell says.

Guests at the free grand opening and anniversary event are encouraged to wear pink — and their favorite open-toed shoes. Dang will serve up homemade pastries baked with ingredients in line with Pedi Pink's promise to keep things clean.

The Sole Sisters Decade in Pink celebration is 6:30-9 pm October 10 at the new Bishop Arts location.

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