Health + Wellness

REIMAGINED! Banner House at T Bar M

The next-generation private club is blending elite racquet sports with hospitality, wellness, cuisine and culture Article by David Muscari | Photography by Conner Key Texas tennis champions Jack Turpin, Tut Bartzen, and Clarence Mabry founded the legendary T Bar M camps and retreats around the state, opening the Dallas entry in 1972. Since then, it’s become Dallas’ most important destination for tennis and racquet sports, while cultivating a passionate, close-knit community in the process. ...

Beauty

Instilled With Humble Grit

Stanley Korshak owner Crawford Brock says its recent acquisition by Mitchells Stores will mean expanded inventory and ecommerce capabilities. Article by Kelsey J. Kosh | Photography by Carol Vig Longtime Stanley Korshak leader Crawford Brock references Pat Conroy’s novel The Great Santini when he describes the store culture and staff. “They’re Meechams,” he says, “They have humble grit.” That humble grit, he says, is integral to Stanley Korshak’s values and strategy—even as it enters a new...

Food + Beverage

Heartfelt Helpings: Ruthie’s feeds with a purpose

Ashlee Kleinert’s comfort foods are Dallas’ tastiest success story Article by David Muscari | Photography by Natalie Bell “Doing well while doing good” may be a cliché in philanthropic circles, but while many organizations merely talk the talk, Ruthie’s, a Dallas-based food business, is genuinely walking the walk. Ashlee Kleinert launched the 501(c)(3) food truck business in 2011 with a clear mission in mind. “Ruthie’s was always meant to be a ‘community truck,’ serving nonprofits and first...

Travel

Game Day, The Beeman Way

Why this chic hotel is the place to stay for SMU football season Article by Lauren Stone Fall in the Park Cities brings crisp mornings, changing leaves, and the return of one of the community’s most beloved traditions—SMU football. As alumni, students, and Mustang fans alike circle home game weekends on their calendars, one local hotel is redefining what it means to stay close to the action. Just minutes from campus, The Beeman Hotel offers more than convenience; it offers a celebratory...