Go Shop View archives

• GRATITUDE VINTAGE CLOTHING

  Step into this Oak Lawn time machine for clothing and accessories from the 1800s to the early 1980s. From glamorous vintage prom dresses to silk button smoking jackets, this place is a haven for fans of one-of-a-kind clothing. (9/2011)

  3613 Fairmount St, Dallas
  214-522-2921

• THE GYPSY WAGON

  Stopping by this funky gift shop is like a visit to your crazy worldtraveling aunt’s house. Find Voluspa candles, 19th-century furniture, patchwork pillows, Old Gringo cowboy boots, vintage saris and handmade jewelry. (9/2011)

  5211 Bonita Ave, Dallas
  214-370-8010
  www.the-gypsy-wagon.com
  

• PUMPS

  Visit quaint downtown McKinney and rest your tootsies while you treat them to the finest in footwear styles by Kelsi, Pura Lopez, Chic Mihara and more. Find hats, jewelry and handbags, to boot. (9/2011)

  217 N Kentucky St, McKinney
  972-562-4555
  www.gottahavemypumps.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• BASS PERFORMANCE HALL

  You’ll be greeted by 48-foottall angels on the grand façade as you enter this opera house that occupies an entire city block. September events include The Planets: An HD Odyssey (Sept. 24), The Wizard of Oz (Sept. 30), and performances by pianist Louis Lortie (Sept. 13) and violinist Miguel Harth-Bedoya (Sept. 16-18). (9/2011)

  Fourth and Calhoun sts, Ft. Worth
  817-212-4200
  www.basshall.com
  

• FC Dallas

  Every Saturday in September, Dallas’ own professional soccer team shoots and scores big with local fans as they face the New England Revolution (Sept. 10), the New York Red Bulls (Sept. 17) and the Houston Dynamo (Sept. 24). (9/2011)

  At Pizza Hut Park 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco
  214- 705-6700
  fcdallas.com
  

• SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR

  Cool off at the largest water park in the Southwest. Ride the Sea Wolf and experience 830 feet of thrills, or lay back with the kids along the Lazy River. Weekends through end of Sept. (9/2011)

  1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington
  817-640-8900
  www.sixfl a...harbortexas
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• FIRESIDE PIES

  You can smell the pecan woodfired oven before you even get to the door of this beloved pizzeria. Handmade pizzas with natural and local ingredients create quality combinations whether you choose goat cheese, meatballs or Jimmy’s spicy Italian sausage. $$ (9/2011)

  7709 Inwood Rd, Dallas
  214-357-3800
  www.firesidepies.com
  

• Mi Chula’s Good Mexican

  The originator of popular Uncle Julio’s Mexican restaurant runs this upscale Mexican restaurant in Southlake. Order at the counter if you’re in a hurry, but don’t miss out on a prickly pear margarita and homemade sopapillas (fried puff pastries). $$$ (9/2011)

  1431 E Southlake Blvd, # 551
  817- 756-6920
  michulas.com
  

• RAILHEAD SMOKEHOUSE

  Located near Fort Worth, this smokehouse is the real deal. Get smoked meats (even salami) fresh from the pit and smothered in homemade sauce, with beans, potato salad or coleslaw. The “biggest acts in Texas music” keep the place hopping Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $$ (9/2011)

  120 S Ranch House Rd, Willow Park
  817-738-9808 /
  www.railheadbbq.net
  

 

Go Party View archives

• GLASS CACTUS

  This 39,000-square-foot mega club boasts lake views and multiple bars, a tequila selection the size of Texas, upscale appetizers like mini black angus burgers, VIP lounges and live local country bands on Thursdays. (9/2011)

  1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine
  817-778-2800
  www.glassca...ghtclub.com
  

• BARCADIA

  All your favorite arcade games like Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga and Space Invaders bleep and bloop here alongside oversized versions of Jenga and Connect 4. Just a seventh grader’s fantasy? Not with 24 different beers on tap, happy hour until 8pm and 1940s pin-up art on the walls. (9/2011)

  1917 N Henderson Ave, Dallas
  214-821-7300
  www.myspace...cadiadallas
  

• BAR 9

  DJ-mixed tunes pulse and cigar smoke swirls six nights a week at this street-level bar, where you can enjoy bottle service in curtained leather seating. On weekends, you have the run of the place: head downstairs for an underground club experience or upstairs for a more relaxed, conversational vibe. (9/2011)

  900 Houston St, Ft. Worth
  817-348-9991
  www.barninefw.com