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(NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. Tel. 214-346-0010)
www.billyreid.com
Designer William Reid brings Southern sophistication and a youthful kick to luxury men's and women's clothing, including tailored suits, tuxedos and hand-loomed sweaters. Shop for handmade footwear and Italian leather goods, too.
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(NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. Tel. 214-346-0010)
www.billyreid.com
Designer William Reid adds a Southern kick to
luxury men’s and women’s clothing, including
tailored suits, corduroy jackets and handloomed
sweaters. Handmade footwear and signature
Italian leather goods are also available.
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(2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie. Tel. 972-647-2331)
www.tradersvillage.com
Halfway between Dallas and Ft. Worth, this
flea market attracts bargain-hunting pros.
Bring a sturdy stomach for the 35th annual
Prairie Dog Chili Cookoff and World Championship
of Pickled Quail Egg Eating. April 10.
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(2926 N Henderson Ave, Dallas. Tel. 214-824-0700)
www.needlessnecessities.com
Whether you really need them or not, you’ll
want the upscale home accessories in this
boutique, which include iron and wood
furniture, fine hostess gifts and tableware
by Casafina.
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(Main St in downtown Ft. Worth. Tel. 817-336-2787)
www.msfwaf.org
Check out the largest free outdoor arts festival
in the southwestern US. Tens of thousands
of visitors enjoy street performers, cart food,
concerts and a juried contemporary fine arts
and crafts fair. April 8-11.
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(1011 Dragon St, Dallas. Tel. 214-855-0779)
craigheadgreen.com
Located in the Design District, this serene gallery displays nationally and internationally recognized contemporary and abstract work from a catalogue that includes more than 40 accomplished artists. Look for art made out of maps by Norman Kary.
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(3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Ft. Worth. Tel. 817-871-7686)
fwbg.com
Take advantage of the cool early spring weather with a stroll through 109 acres of gardens. Regulars recommend the Japanese Garden and koi pond, the European rose gardens and the tropical plants in the conservatory.
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(3206 Winthrop Ave, Ft. Worth. Tel. 817-731-0711)
This small, family-run restaurant offers Italian
classics as well as standards with a modern
twist. Try the seafood ravioli in a peppery
shellfish broth. $$
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(310 Houston St, Ft. Worth. Tel. 817-336-1009)
reata.net
Although it has moved to a rooftop patio overlooking Sundance Square, the beloved Reata is still serving legendary Southwestern cuisine, including tenderloin tamales, wild boar ribs and a peerless banana pudding. $$$
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(4115 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. Tel. 214-521-1800)
Chef Julian Barsotti’s elegant Italian cuisine
focuses on sustainably harvested ingredients.
Look for thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas and
house-made sausages. $$$
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(At the Warwick Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. Tel. 214-224-3144)
www.warwickmelrosedallas.com
This cozy piano bar tucked inside a Europeanstyle
hotel from 1924 offers comfortable seating,
classic cocktails and an upscale bar menu.
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(4513 Travis St. Tel. 214-780-1900)
trecerestaurant.com
Fine design, Patrón shots hypercooled to 5 degrees and tequila on tap make this lounge seriously trendy. Salsa nights and live music add Latin soul to the scene.
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(30 miles south of Dallas • 5301 N I-45, Ennis. Tel. 972-875-5505)
www.galaxydriveintheatre.com
Movies are shown nightly here, one of the last
drive-in theaters in Texas. Check the website
for upcoming shows.
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Fun Fact!
The Sanger Building in Ft. Worth’s Sundance
Square was the first building west of the
Mississippi to feature air conditioning.