“Dallas fashion designer Venny Etienne draws from both the strong and soft aspects of femininity in his work—look no further than the custom blazer he made for Beyoncé to wear in her Black Is King visual album, which was released this summer. ”
“Think heavy beading, full skirts, lace appliqués, and structured lines. From a blazer-style dress to two-in-one pieces for optimal reception partying, her latest collection is perfect for the strong woman who still wants to feel whimsical and light on her wedding day.”
“ Go Easy, a women-focused store aimed at alleviating the anxieties of life, will open in the buzzy, mixed-use M-K-T Heights in June, the company announced.”
“Remember the birthday parties of your youth, where you’d tie-dye a sweatshirt or paint a ceramic mug? Dallas Silk Art is the grown-up version of that. ”
“The designation by the commission is an opportunity for the district to advance economic development for local businesses in the neighborhood — including venues, art galleries and restaurants — which have all faced financial setbacks this year due to the growing COVID-19 pandemic.”
““I wanted to connect the strong woman, which is the woman I design for, and still show some kind of femininity. When I saw they wanted bright colors and florals, I thought we could still give a strong look with a soft palette,” says Etienne. “I think people will know it’s mine because it looks like a strong piece. It’s always a structured, tailored, clean-lined piece. So, I’m glad it’s something that could be identifiable.” ”
“For 16 years, Dallas resident Kim Finch has had her eye on the old filling station across the street from her dive bar, The Double Wide in Deep Ellum. It’s a funky building, built in 1922 on a diamond-shaped piece of property at Commerce Street and Second Avenue. ”
“You don’t have to spend much money at Jia to feel like you’re having a special meal: The Chinese red and lacquer finishes could come across as cliches, but they don’t really, they just add a Zen soothingness. And Dallas, ever in need of quality Chinese food, benefits from its authentic Szechuan dishes, including the signature kung pao chicken and silken tofu dishes.”
“With cash from institutional investors and developers like Granite Properties, Crescent Real Estate, Spear Street Capital and Wildcat Management flowing through the West End these past five years, the area is rising to rival Uptown Dallas in its design aesthetics but at a much more appealing price point for tenants.”
“This new bar will open in the spring in a 62-year-old gas station as the third bar brought to us by the owners of Double Wide and Single Wide. Formerly Bowls and Tacos, the space feels retro, and, according to a press release, the “bar concept will have signature vintage gas station vibes since the building used to originally house the beloved family-owned and community-fed service station, Riegel’s.”
“After working in restaurants in Highland Park & Preston Hollow for eight years, Jia Huang is opening her own restaurant in Dallas, with her name on it.”
“As for her community involvement, Ragan has an interesting role of ‘mediator’ between the developers & the community. ‘Nobody else is in this role,’ she says. ‘I understand both sides.’ Although not a glamorous position to be in the middle all of the time, Ragan is very passionate about downtown Dallas.”
“Most holiday cocktails walk you one step closer to diabetes, with Old Fashioneds that have imbibed gingerbread and martinis wearing peppermint stick garnishes. With extensive research (and a good dose of insulin), we’ve found the best holiday cocktails that can help you become your favorite reindeer, whether that be Dancer, Vixen, or Blitzen.”
“Its next transformation is planned for the spring of next year, as Thunderbird Station. A soft opening could happen as early as February. Standing against all odds in both commercial development and neighborhood upheaval, 3400 Commerce will contribute once again to its district, 62 years and counting.”
“This beloved lifestyle boutique recently relocated across the street, to 1915 Greenville Ave., in the former Transit Bike Shop location. Shoppers can expect the same on-trend and affordable fashions, in addition to the home decor that has kept Dallas designer Kathy Fielder feeling like Greenville Avenue is home for her brand.”
“This two-story restaurant from namesake chef Jia Huang showcases her passion for high-quality Chinese food, which traces back to her childhood when she and her sisters helped their father cook in the family’s small restaurant and work their small farm in China. ”
“To warm us up now that it’s finally chilly (again), for the first time they’re offering five of ‘Mama’s Hot Mixes,’ warm cocktails to get us heated up from the inside out. Look for a warm version of their famous Yoohoo Yeehaw along with four new offerings — Thin Mint, Irish Coffee, G & Tea and the Hot Apple Pie.”
