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    The Summer Hot List

    10 Dallas hot spots to see and be seen in summer 2014

    Diana Oates
    Jun 27, 2014 | 11:50 am

    I am back again with a new roundup of places to see and be seen. This list got the series going but, naturally, with a change in season comes a necessary change in scenery.

    Yes, the Dallas social swells have been frequenting a slew of new places, and, yes, I'm all over it. Here's a fresh batch of places to frequent this summer. See you out there, boys and girls.

    Coyote Drive-in
    With movies during the week, live music on the weekends, and a fancy concession stand serving good beer (think Revolver Blood & Honey) and wine, owners Brady and Brandt Wood have found a formula that works to lure all the right people to Cowtown. The Wood brothers, in partnership with Austin-based C3 Presents, also convinced Jimmy Buffett to kick off a cool new concert series, further solidifying the drive-in's cool factor. The date-night-at-the-movies game done changed.

    Decks in the Park
    There is no shortage of action at Klyde Warren Park. But the park is never more vibrant than during Decks in the Park. Inspired by MoMA PS1's Warm Up, Jeff Mitchell launched this monthly summer music series last year, and it shows no signs of slowing. Gorgeous young scenesters, families and everyone in between spread out on the lawn to listen to a variety of cool beats from Dallas' top DJs. There are only four dance parties left, happening through October, and you shouldn't dare miss them.

    Era Salon
    This spot is so new that you have probably blown right past it while driving down Oak Lawn Avenue, unaware of the beauty that lies within. At her glam new salon, owner Maleiah Rogers offers high-quality cuts and color, waxing and the all-important airbrush tan, among other services. Plus, you never know what Dallas hot shot will be reading a magazine and sipping champagne in the salon chair next to you.

    The Establishment
    This oyster-and-cocktail joint on the Travis Street strip has finally arrived, and the scenesters have taken notice. Yes, there was a big breakup between the partners, and the place opened a long year and a half after it was announced, but that just adds to the allure, right? Settle in for some small plates and a few well-shaken cocktails and soak in the scene. Cool and confident Uptown foodies pack the place on weekends, and you never know who might roll up in a Rolls to dine across the street at Le Bilboquet.

    The Eye at The Joule
    Tony Tasset's eye-opening installation arrived on the Main Street scene last August and has since become a funky setting for everything from exclusive soirees to public yoga classes. If you have a party to throw, the venue accepts bookings through The Joule. It boasts an 11,000-square-feet expanse of pristine AstroTurf and the ever-gazing Eye, of course. At 30 feet tall, the sculpture is one of the most memorable photo ops in town. We can't wait to see what happens there next and which celebs will be spotted standing next to it.

    The Gem
    The move from Inwood Road to Preston Center was the right one. Owners Mary Kathryn Bass and Leslie Needleman have a loyal following who frequent their shop for fresh-pressed juices and smoothies — which every socialite requires the morning after a night on the town. Light snacks and lunches — such as quinoa, chopped veggie or kale salad — provide guilt-free lunch options, and cleanses get everyone back on track after indulgent summer beach vacations.

    HG Sply Co.
    The whole of Greenville Avenue is hopping these days, but the rooftop bar at HG Sply Co. is a scene unlike any other in Dallas. Sure, this is still a hot spot for hipsters, but they co-exist quite nicely with the Dallas social elite who hit this joint for frozen Moscow Mules in cool copper cups. If you've yet to experience an HG Sply Co. sunset, you're missing out — not only for the view, but also for the people watching.

    Milk & Honey Boutique
    This adorable boutique on Henderson Avenue has been on our radar for a while, but it has hit its stride as of late, attracting Dallas fashion bloggers and young professional women who want to look the part without breaking the bank. Owner Brittany Thomas stocks her shop with on-trend pieces, and store manager Shannon Yoachum helps every customer put them all together. You are also bound to spy some well-dressed twentysomething Instagramming her cute finds for the world to see.

    Speedflex
    With so much to do on a daily basis, no one in Dallas has time for a lengthy workout. Those in the know have been flocking to this new workout facility that promises to burn 300 percent more calories than steady-state exercise such as treadmills, elliptical machines or stationary bikes. Plus it has a prime location at Preston Center. Fans include Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Tiffany Cuban and Larry North.

    True Food Kitchen
    One of the latest "healthy" chains to invade Dallas, True Food Kitchen could not have picked a better spot to plant Dallas roots: Preston Center. (Are you sensing a theme here?) At lunch, pretty Park Cities moms frequent True Food Kitchen to sip antioxidant teas and nosh on big bowls of vegetables; in the evening they return sans kids for girls night our or date night with the hubs. But it's also the place to take your single persnickety foodie friends who claim to like everything but really want gluten-free, Paleo or something on the South Beach Diet.

    Tony Tasset's Eye at The Joule has become an attraction in its own right, as well as the setting for many special events.

    The Joule, The Eyeball, Dallas Art Fair
    Photo by Billy Farrell
    Tony Tasset's Eye at The Joule has become an attraction in its own right, as well as the setting for many special events.
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    Hottest Headlines of 2025

    Dallas readers RSVP'd 'yes' to the top 10 society stories of 2025

    Lindsey Wilson
    Dec 23, 2025 | 2:15 pm
    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Marissa Phillips, Braden Leschber wedding, Tuscany
    Photo by Kseniya Palchi via Facebook/Marissa Phillips and People magazine.
    Marissa Phillips and Braden Leschber wed on June 3, 2025 in Italy.

    Editor's note: As we look back at the most-read society stories of 2025, we see that the love for America's Sweethearts — and their weddings — has not wained. Readers delighted in knowing all the details about two Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' nuptials, as well as the myriad events surrounding the debut of the newest Dallas debutantes. Of course, all the celebrities who showed their support for worthy causes at glamorous gala after lavish luncheon were a big hit, too.

    Here are the 10 hottest society stories of 2025 in Dallas:

    1. Dallas opening of NY Mediterranean restaurant Avra draws society set. An unusually high-wattage crowd of more than 500 turned out on September 18 for the VIP opening of Avra Estiatorio, a Mediterranean restaurant concept founded in New York by restaurateurs Nick Tsoulos and Nick Pashalis, who were inspired by seaside tavernas across Greece.

    2. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders star marries sweetheart on New Year's Eve. A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders alum whose proposal was featured on the Netflix series America's Sweethearts married her own sweetheart on New Year's Eve: Kelcey Wetterberg wed Nate Crnkovich in a dreamy, two-day affair on December 30 and 31, 2024, in their hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.

    Kelcey Wetterberg, Nate Crnkovich, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders wedding Kelcey Wetterberg and Nate Crnkovich were married in a two-day extravaganza, December 30 and 31, 2024. Photo by DGass Photography via People magazine.

    3. 42 new Dallas Symphony debutantes begin 2026 Presentation Ball prep. The end of the school year brought the beginning of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutante year for 42 local young women. Just a few months after last year's DSOL debs "Texas dipped" into society (and raised big bucks for the symphony), the organization introduced a new class during Announcement Weekend festivities in Dallas.

    4. Christie Brinkley helps bid farewell to beloved Dallas awards luncheon. After nearly three decades of honoring extraordinary leaders and uplifting survivors, The Family Place brought the curtain down on the Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon October 10 at The Fairmont Dallas. Keynote speaker Christie Brinkley proved that resilience and charm never go out of style.

    The Family Place Texas Trailblazer Awards 2025 Christie Brinkley, Gloria Campos. Photo by Tamytha Cameron

    5. Dallas Cowboys cheerleader ties the knot in dreamy wedding in Tuscany. Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Marissa Phillips married her college sweetheart, Braden Leschber, in a picture-perfect wedding under the Tuscan sun of Italy on June 3, 2025.

    6. Ultimate guide to Dallas' best black-tie balls and bashes of fall 2025. Dallas was in for a star-studded social season this fall. Music legends, Broadway luminaries, and A-list actors all walked red carpets, presented awards, and delivered keynote addresses at the city's most glamorous galas and lavish luncheons.

    7. Dallas Cattle Baron’s Ball '25 fires on all cylinders with Post Malone. A weekend deluge tried its best to bring the 2025 Dallas Cattle Baron’s Ball to a screeching halt. But co-chairs Nina Sachse, Courtney Derderian, and their pit crew of hundreds had been working with the theme “All Cylinders” for over a year. Rain didn't dare slow them down.

    Post Malone, Cattle Baron's Ball 2025 Post Malone performed at Cattle Baron's Ball. Photo by Adam Degross

    8. Charitable chefs orchestrate fundraising feast for Dallas nonprofit KidLinks. Dallas music therapy nonprofit KidLinks annually composes a foodie-fundraiser unlike any other: Symphony of Chefs sees an impressive ensemble of Dallas chefs prepare a multi-course meal, tableside, for guests. The 15th annual edition took place at the new Astoria Event Venue on Monday, February 24.

    9. Dallas Crystal Charity Ball 2025 takes elegant expedition to South of France. Attendees of the 2025 Crystal Charity Ball were promised an Expedition d’ Elegance, and indeed, Dallas’ grand dame gala delivered a night of globe-trotting glamour. Doormen in white tie and top hats greeted 1,540 guests as they strolled into the Hilton Anatole on Saturday, December 6.

    Crystal Charity Ball 2025 Laura Pierson (in Lela Rose), Francis Harrison (in St. John) Julianne Santarosa (in Terry John), Bailey Harrison (in Sue Gragg), Sharon Lee Clark (in Ese Azenabor), Caroline Harrison (in Sue Gragg) Photo by Ashley Gongora

    10. Dreamy DIFFA Dallas gala invites glammed-up guests into surreal soiree. We're always in favor of a gala where you can turn up wearing pajamas, but when that gala is House of DIFFA, those PJs had better be glam. The 2025 theme combined the eerie with the ethereal: Dreamstate, which DIFFA described as "a surreal realm where the power of dreams fuels transformation and fantasy gives way to fearless impact."

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