• Restaurants + Bars
  • Entertainment
  • Arts
  • Society
  • City Life
  • Fashion + Beauty
  • Real Estate
  • Home + Design
  • Innovation
  • Travel
  • City Guide
  • Events
  • Charity Guide
  • Subscribe
  • Cities
  • Austin
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • San Antonio
  • Fort Worth
Cities
  • Austin
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • San Antonio
  • Fort Worth
culturemap logo
  • Restaurants + Bars

    THE LATEST

    Teresa Gubbins: Fresh new restaurant Atiìpico from Mexico makes U.S. debut in Dallas
    Mex-Mex News
    Fresh new restaurant Atiìpico from Mexico makes U.S. debut in Dallas
    By Teresa Gubbins
    Stephanie Allmon Merry: Dallas' best restaurant, chef, and more winners crowned at 2022 Tastemaker Awards
    Tastemaker Awards
    Dallas' best restaurant and top chef crowned at 2022 Tastemaker Awards
    By Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Teresa Gubbins: Buzzy restaurant The Beehive to open in cool downtown Dallas building
    Downtown News
    Buzzy restaurant The Beehive to open in cool downtown Dallas building
    By Teresa Gubbins

    SPONSORED BY

  • Entertainment

    THE LATEST

    Stephanie Allmon Merry: Death of Texas country music legend leads this week's 5 most-read Dallas stories
    This Week's Hot Headlines
    Death of country music legend leads week's 5 most-read Dallas stories
    By Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Alex Bentley: Dallas' summer movie season makes a big return with these 15 must-see films
    Summer movie preview
    Dallas summer movie season makes a big return with 15 must-see films
    By Alex Bentley
    Steven Devadanam: Hip-hop's lyrical genius Kendrick Lamar takes big step to Dallas on new tour
    damn, he's good
    Hip-hop's lyrical genius Kendrick Lamar steps to Dallas on new tour
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • Arts

    THE LATEST

    Chantal Rice: Wildly popular immersive arts venture Meow Wolf to open new 'portal' in Dallas-Fort Worth
    Imagination station
    Wildly popular immersive arts venture Meow Wolf to open new DFW portal
    By Chantal Rice
    Lindsey Wilson: Curtain up on Irving theater company's 2022-23 season of big names
    Season Announcement
    Curtain up on Irving theater company's 2022-23 season of big names
    By Lindsey Wilson
    Alex Bentley: Monet and Impressionists to envelop art lovers in new Dallas immersive exhibition
    Walk in the Water Lilies
    Monet & Impressionists envelop art lovers in Dallas immersive exhibit
    By Alex Bentley

    SPONSORED BY

  • Society

    THE LATEST

    Stephanie Allmon Merry: Dallas culinary superstars and food fans toast the 2022 Tastemaker Awards
    Tastemaker Awards
    Dallas culinary superstars and food fans toast 2022 Tastemaker Awards
    By Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Stephanie Allmon Merry: Dallas-Fort Worth gala-goers don their boots to help grant last wishes for moms
    boots and blessings
    DFW gala-goers don their boots to help grant last wishes for moms
    By Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Stephanie Allmon Merry: Dallas cancer-support nonprofit paints the town red at 20th anniversary gala
    Red Tie Gala
    Dallas cancer-support charity paints town red at 20th anniversary gala
    By Stephanie Allmon Merry

    SPONSORED BY

  • City Guide

    THE LATEST

    : Monica's Mex-Tex Cantina (Closed)
    Bars
    Monica's Mex-Tex Cantina (Closed)
    : Perry's Steakhouse
    Restaurants
    Perry's Steakhouse
    : Dream Cafe
    Restaurants
    Dream Cafe

    SPONSORED BY

  • Events

    THE LATEST

    : Leukemia & Lymphoma Society presents St. Valentine's Day Luncheon and Fashion Show
    5.16.22 | 10:00 am
    Leukemia & Lymphoma Society presents St. Valentine's Day Luncheon and Fashion Show
    : Immersive Van Gogh
    5.19.22 | 1:00 pm
    Immersive Van Gogh
    : Rainbow Vomit
    5.19.22 | 1:00 pm
    Rainbow Vomit

    SPONSORED BY

  • Subscribe
  • City Life

    THE LATEST

    Teresa Gubbins: KERA angles for city-owned classical music station and more Dallas news
    City News Roundup
    KERA angles for city's classical music station and more Dallas news
    By Teresa Gubbins
    Teresa Gubbins: Dallas City Council unanimously passes Humane Pet Store Ordinance
    Animal News
    Dallas City Council unanimously passes Humane Pet Store Ordinance
    By Teresa Gubbins
    John Egan: This Dallas neighbor fetches No. 1 ranking on new list of best parks in Texas
    Not just playing around
    Dallas neighbor fetches No. 1 ranking on new list of best Texas parks
    By John Egan

    SPONSORED BY

  • Fashion + Beauty

    THE LATEST

    Stephanie Allmon Merry: Where to shop in Dallas right now: 11 must-hit stores for Mother's Day and beyond in May
    Where to Shop now
    Where to shop in Dallas: 11 stores for Mother's Day and beyond in May
    By Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Teresa Gubbins: Galleria Dallas welcomes 6 new stores, one dedicated to artsy socks
    Shopping News
    Galleria Dallas welcomes 6 new stores, one dedicated to artsy socks
    By Teresa Gubbins
    Teresa Gubbins: Macy's debuts a special free-standing Backstage store in Grapevine
    Shopping News
    Macy's debuts a special free-standing Backstage store in Grapevine
    By Teresa Gubbins

    SPONSORED BY

  • Real Estate

    THE LATEST

    Teresa Gubbins: New luxury apartment project for baseball nuts to open in Arlington
    Baseball News
    New luxury apartment project for baseball nuts to open in Arlington
    By Teresa Gubbins
    John Egan: This $45 million lakeside mansion makes a splash as the most expensive home for sale in Texas
    Livin’ large
    $45M lakeside mansion makes a splash as Texas' priciest home for sale
    By John Egan
    John Egan: This is how much Dallas mortgage payments spiked last year, Zillow says
    Housing pain
    This is how much Dallas mortgages spiked last year, Zillow says
    By John Egan

    SPONSORED BY

  • Home + Design

    THE LATEST

    Teresa Gubbins: Curiosities antique shop leaves Lakewood for greener East Dallas pastures
    Shopping News
    Curiosities antique shop leaves Lakewood for greener East Dallas spot
    By Teresa Gubbins
    Teresa Gubbins: Dallas' Design District loses a little quirky with shutter of veteran shop
    Shopping News
    Dallas Design District loses a little quirky with veteran shop shutter
    By Teresa Gubbins
    Teresa Gubbins: HGTV's popular No Demo Reno seeks North Dallas homeowners ready for a re-do
    HGTV News
    HGTV's popular No Demo Reno seeks N. Dallas homeowners ready for re-do
    By Teresa Gubbins

    SPONSORED BY

  • Innovation

    THE LATEST

    John Egan: This Dallas suburb is one of Texas' top small cities to start a business, report says
    Best for business
    Dallas suburb is one of Texas' top small cities to start a business
    By John Egan
    Stephanie Allmon Merry: Dallas-based JSX hop-on jets will beam up to SpaceX's Starlink for free inflight Wi-Fi
    Surfing in the stars
    Dallas-based JSX jets beam up to SpaceX's Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi
    By Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Hannah J. Phillips: H-E-B's new brand of green products will benefit Texas Parks & Wildlife
    H-E-Being Green
    New H-E-B brand of green products will benefit Texas Parks & Wildlife
    By Hannah J. Phillips

    SPONSORED BY

  • Travel

    THE LATEST

    Teresa Gubbins: Dallas-based Southwest Airlines unrolls big suite of service upgrades
    Airplane News
    Dallas-based Southwest Airlines unrolls big suite of service upgrades
    By Teresa Gubbins
    Hannah J. Phillips: Ancient Roman treasure found at Goodwill now on display at Texas museum
    Rome or bust
    Ancient Roman treasure found at Goodwill now displayed at Texas museum
    By Hannah J. Phillips
    Hannah J. Phillips: ACL Fest 2022 lineup includes The Chicks, Kacey Musgraves, and more Texas favorites
    ACL News
    ACL Fest includes The Chicks, Kacey Musgraves + more Texas favorites
    By Hannah J. Phillips

    SPONSORED BY

  • Charity Guide
  • Tastemaker Awards
Briggs Neighborhood Guide Dallas
Promoted articles are produced by CultureMap sponsors and not by the editorial staff.
Home » Real Estate
Your Expert Guide
Northwest Dallas: A mix of home styles gives each community character
Your Expert Guide
The French Streets: A little joie de vivre in Highland Park
LATEST NEWS
New Champagne bar will open in Plano with bubbles and morning coffee
Your Expert Guide

Old Highland Park: Excellent schools and Rodeo Drive-worthy shopping

Old Highland Park: Excellent schools and Rodeo Drive-worthy shopping

By CultureMap Create
Enlarge
Slideshow
Photo_Ann Henry
Agent Ann Henry Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Photo_Ann Henry
3709 Lexington Ave. is believed to be the last house that Bud Oglesby designed. Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
4009 Gillon Ave. is another significant sale of Henry's. Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
The home sports high ceilings and lush views. Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
A large, stainless steel island can be found in the impressive kitchen. Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
There are several lovely formal rooms. Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
Clean lines run throughout the home. Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
The backyard boasts a spectacular pool. Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
Photo_Ann Henry
Photo_Ann Henry
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house
4009 Gillon Ave. Dallas house

There are so many great places to live in Dallas that it helps to have an expert on your side. The Neighborhood Guide presented by Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty gives you insider access from the agents who live and work there, providing in-the-know info about your possible new community.

---

Few know Highland Park, especially the area east of Preston Road that's locally known as Old Highland Park, better than real estate agent Ann Henry. Not only did she grow up there, but she also raised her children in the neighborhood and now helps buyers and sellers navigate the area's highly competitive market.

"I have been working in Highland Park all of my career," she says. "It's home to me. I went all the way through Highland Park schools and know the neighborhood like only a native could."

Those schools are within the Highland Park Independent School District and are a major draw for residents. Henry says they offer "beautiful campuses that include a planetarium, a natatorium, an academic program that produces National Merit Scholars who attend the most prestigious schools in the nation, and championship sports programs."

The neighborhood is also minutes from downtown Dallas, Uptown, SMU, NorthPark Center, and Highland Park Village.

Henry is part of a three-generation Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty family, with her mother, Kathleen Douglas, having worked for the company, and her daughter, Kathryn, currently in the ranks as well.

Henry offered up a few of her personal favorites about life in Old Highland Park. Here’s her guide to the area:

Where to eat & drink
"The Macho salad at The Honor Bar is the best," says Henry. “Cafe Pacific is a little slice of New York, and Bistro 31 is great for lunch and dinner."

Of course, she agrees, "You can't forget Mi Cocina for great Tex-Mex and the famous Mambo Taxi margaritas."

Where to play
There are eight public parks in Old Highland Park alone, Henry says, "along with 10 tennis/pickleball courts and a public pool that rivals any private club."

Henry also names Lakeside Park as a beautiful spot for strolling along Turtle Creek and feeding the ducks.

"The fashion boutiques in Highland Park Village are Dallas' answer to Rodeo Drive, with all the finest designers," Henry says. "It is absolutely the best people-watching in Dallas and the best place to get a tour of Highland Park's Christmas lights in a horse-drawn carriage."

What to see
For a cultural outing, the Meadows Museum on SMU's campus has one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain.

Where to live
"People are moving to Dallas from all over the country because there is something for everyone," Henry says. "We have traditional cottages built at the turn of the 20th century, large, contemporary new-builds, and everything in between."

One of Henry's most significant sales in the area is 3709 Lexington Ave., believed to be the last home designed by famed Dallas architect Bud Oglesby.

The magnificent, two-story, contemporary residence in Old Highland Park was built to showcase beauty, both inside and out. The home's exterior glass walls afford spectacular, so-close-you-can touch-them views of the grounds' lush greenery, while its museum-quality interior walls are perfect for displaying world-class art.

The four-bedroom, four-bath, 6,200-square-foot residence also boasts a state-of-the-art kitchen, an elevator, Lutron lighting, a beautiful pool with a spa and waterfall, and an attached air-conditioned garage that can accommodate eight cars. The home has been beautifully reimagined by Architectural Digest AD100 designer Michael Lee.

Another is 4009 Gillon Ave. with its clean lines, high ceilings, large rooms, and lush views from every window.

Set on nearly half an acre in a premier location that's just steps from Lakeside Drive, Highland Park Village, and Dallas Country Club, it offers two primary suites, lovely formals, and a backyard with a spectacular pool and yard decked out with Pennsylvanian stone, two dining areas, a fountain, and a commercial pizza oven.

The kitchen boasts two Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator-freezers, two dishwashers, two convection ovens, a large stainless island, and vaulted, beamed ceilings and marble floors.

---

Ann Henry works and plays in Old Highland Park. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email ahenry@briggsfreeman.com, or call 214-546-6712.

Read These Next
Lake Travis home
$45M lakeside mansion makes a splash as Texas' priciest home for sale
AAPI chefs
Central Market celebrates AAPI and Pride months with cooking classes
Lone Star Bash
Texas' top chefs take the stage with Stoney LaRue for all-out bash
Lake Travis home
$45M lakeside mansion makes a splash as Texas' priciest home for sale
AAPI chefs
Central Market celebrates AAPI and Pride months with cooking classes
Lone Star Bash
Texas' top chefs take the stage with Stoney LaRue for all-out bash
  • Latest News
  • Most Popular
  • The openings keep on coming in this roundup of Dallas restaurant news
  • New Dallas theater co. amplifies forgotten voices in inaugural season
  • These are the 8 best food and drink events in Dallas this week
  • New Champagne bar will open in Plano with bubbles and morning coffee
  • Affluent Dallas suburb makes bank as richest Texas county, report says
See All Latest News >
  • Affluent Dallas suburb makes bank as richest Texas county, report says
  • Death of country music legend leads week's 5 most-read Dallas stories
  • New Omni PGA Frisco Resort aims to be biggest golf destination ever
  • Fresh new restaurant Atiìpico from Mexico makes U.S. debut in Dallas
  • Dallas' best restaurant and top chef crowned at 2022 Tastemaker Awards
Vote Now
Dallas Tastemaker Awards 2022
5/13
Dallas culinary superstars and food fans toast 2022 Tastemaker Awards
5/12
Dallas' best restaurant and top chef crowned at 2022 Tastemaker Awards
5/9
The top 10 chefs in Dallas for 2022 give the city some culinary wow
Where to Eat
5/5
Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 hottest new restaurants for May
4/20
Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 hottest new restaurant openings
3/23
Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 Asian restaurant finds for March
Home | About Us | News Tips & Suggestions | Submit An Event | Submit A Charity | Advertise | Media Sponsorship | Jobs | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy
© 2022 CultureMap LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Be A CultureMap Insider
Get Our Emails
Sign Up

We will not share or sell your email address

Newsletters for exploring your city

Thank you for signing up Please verify your e-mail by following the link we just sent you.
Look for an e-mail from CultureMap <info@culturemap.com>