Entertainment

Step Into the Glow of the Season

Experience the magic of Highland Park Village as twinkling lights, holiday shopping, and festive cheer fill the air. Article by Lauren Stone Each winter, the unmistakable glow of 1.5 million twinkling lights transforms Highland Park Village into a magical holiday destination. The air hums with bells, shop windows shimmer with festive displays, and every corner feels touched by Christmas cheer. As Dallas’ most enchanting seasonal traditions, the Village invites visitors to shop, dine, and...

Event Planning + Services

Combining Festivity and History

Warwick Melrose- Dallas Hotel is among the area’s oldest and famous for its holiday events. Article by Kelsey Kosh With the same architect as Fair Park, the Dallas Municipal Building, and Dallas Country Club, the Warwick Melrose Hotel is at the heart of Dallas—both in location and historically. “The hotel opened in 1924, as the Melrose Court apartments,” says director of catering Ashley Grunska. It was converted into a hotel in the 1950s and purchased by Paris-based hospitality brand Warwick...

Fitness

Where Training Ends, and Lifestyle Begins

Duel Performance offers unique “in-home” personalized training and wellness services, plus valuable fitness and savvy culinary tips to consider during the holiday season. Article by David Muscari Sometimes the toughest part of staying healthy isn’t the workout itself. It’s finding the time to do it, says Duel Performance CEO and driving force, Wade Lewis. “That’s why our mission is to create time for clients by bringing premium personal training and wellness directly into their home and...

Entertainment

Gift Guide Goodness

Searching for something special for a special someone? Article by David Muscari Banner House at T Bar M  Looking for a next-generation private club that combines top-tier racquet sports with hospitality, wellness, cuisine, and culture? Welcome to Banner House at T Bar M. Opened in 2025, the facilities include outdoor hard courts with a stadium-style court, indoor hard courts, clay courts, pickleball, and a seasonal grass court, plus a fitness center, spa, lively social spaces, and fine...

Arts + Culture

A Legacy of Love

Megan and Keith Conlon lead the 42nd Annual St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show, honoring personal loss, community legacy, and the ongoing fight to end blood cancer. Article by Lauren Stone In a city where style and service often walk hand in hand, few events capture the spirit of both like the Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center will once again set the stage for this beloved Dallas tradition—a...

Life + Culture

For the Birds

Park Cities Quail Coalition has raised $19.5 million to preserve and protect Texas quail. Article by Kelsey Kosh Like the quail populations they raise money to preserve and protect, Park Cities Quail Coalition is small, but mighty. The group began in 2006 when founder Joe Crafton moved from Tennessee to Dallas, anxious to continue his quail hunting and conservation hobbies with a group of friends. “Back then, Quail Unlimited was a big national organization, kind of like Ducks Unlimited,” says...

Education

Connect. Commit. Contribute. Repeat.

The State Fair of Texas’ Historic Role in Strengthening Community Through Education and Philanthropy Article by David Muscari Last year, about 2.4 million people walked into Fair Park to enjoy the State Fair of Texas. What many may not know is that it operates as an impactful nonprofit with a mission that extends far beyond the fun. The Fair supports communities through an impressive range of charitable initiatives focused on education, economic development, and cultural enrichment. “What...

Food + Beverage

French Fare with A Bit of Flair

Vandelay Hospitality has partnered with Chef Eliott Azoulay for Snider Plaza’s Le Bistrot Bar Sardine. Article by Kelsey Kosh Dallas-based Vandelay Hospitality Group opened French concept Le Bistrot Bar Sardine in December 2024. The Parisian bistro-inspired venue is the company’s second inside Highland Park’s Snider Plaza: It opened New Orleans-style chophouse and bar Jack & Harry’s six months earlier. “Our vision for Bar Sardine was to create a space that encapsulates the essence of a...

Food + Beverage

Foodie Alert: Sample Some of Dallas’ Restaurant Favorites and Their Irresistible Creations

These Standout Spots In and Around the Park Cities Are Redefining the Local Cuisine Scene Article by David Muscari Evelyn 1201 Turtle Creek Blvd Reach Hospitality’s latest hotspot opened last March in the Dallas Design District. Known for its successful concepts (The Mexican, Pie Tap), co-owner Todd Istre is a Highland Park resident who understands the market. Evelyn brings a unique personality—confident, refined, and packed with fresh energy—that fills various rooms in the sprawling...

Food + Beverage

Making Meals Worth Gathering For

How Maegan Brown, aka The BakerMama, turned a love of cooking into a brand built on connection Article by Lauren Stone | Photography by Kelsey Foster Photography Most days, Maegan Brown’s kitchen is a lively scene: four kids hovering over bowls of pancake mix, taste-testing pizza toppings, or watching their mom arrange the next eye-catching food board. Known to hundreds of thousands online as The BakerMama, Brown is a best-selling cookbook author and Instagram-viral food board builder who has...