With its sprawling metroplex of more than 7.5 million residents, Dallas is home to a slew of fantastic businesses, hotels, restaurants and attractions. Here, Worth is bringing you some of the most interesting places to visit next time you’re in town.
Business
DALLAS ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION
This nonprofit promotes awareness of local arts by organizing gallery walks and educational events and by offering scholarships to local art students. [email protected], 214.697.3517, dallasartdealers.org
DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT
In addition to supporting local galleries and parks, this nonprofit behind the revitalized downtown neighborhood fosters emerging artists and cultural groups outside of the district with grants programs. 750 N. St. Paul St., Suite 1630, Lily Cabatu Weiss, executive director, [email protected], 214.744.6639, dallasartsdistrict.org
MTV RE:DEFINE
Hosted by the Goss-Michael Foundation, this glamorous annual art exhibition and auction allows bidders to vie for works by heavyweights such as Marc Quinn and Chris Levine. Proceeds benefit the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, a global HIV/ AIDS charity. mtvredefine.com
Hotels
THE FAIRMONT DALLAS
Along with elegant rooms and gold-level perks, this Arts District hotel features an artist-in-residence program that allows artists with local ties to stay on the property for three months, work in a glass-front studio and interact with guests. 1717 N. Akard St., [email protected], 214.720.2020, fairmont.com/dallas
THE JOULE
This hotel in downtown’s revitalized Main Street houses chic rooms, upscale boutiques and dining, along with a Taschen library and blue-chip art everywhere you turn. 1530 Main St., [email protected], 214.748.1300, thejouledallas.com
ROSEWOOD MANSION ON TURTLE CREEK
This former 1920s mansion became a luxury hotel in 1981 and remains one of the most elegant places to stay in the city. Set near the business and arts districts, it offers complimentary Lexus sedan service for travel within five miles of the hotel. 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., [email protected], 214.559.2100, rosewoodhotels.com
Restaurants
HOMEWOOD
Get a taste of the season’s best at Homewood, where they are serving up local ingredients that highlight what the Lone Star State has to offer in any given season. 4002 Oak Lawn Ave., [email protected], 214.434.1244, homewooddallas.com
JOSÉ
Headed by chef Anastacia Quinoñes, José features modern Mexican cuisine with a focus on Jalisco-style dishes, such as avocado gazpacho, ceviche la panga and soft-shell crab tacos. 4931 W. Lovers Ln., [email protected], 214.891.5673, jose.mx
LUCIA
Scoring a table at this quaint 36-seat, five-star trattoria, owned by chef David Uygur and his wife, Jennifer, is the toughest reservation in town. Or come early and try to snag one of the four coveted seats at the bar, which are for walk-ins only. 408 W. 8th St., Suite 101, [email protected], 214.948.4998, luciadallas.com
Experiences
DALLAS CONTEMPORARY
This non-collecting museum regularly showcases new works from around the world along with a program of lectures and events. 161 Glass St., [email protected], 214.821.2522, dallascontemporary.org
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
One of the largest museums in the country, this institution’s permanent collection of more than 24,000 artworks spans 5,000 years. 1717 N. Harwood, 214.922.1200, dma.org
THE GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION
Home to more than 500 works by over 100 British artists, this contemporary art collection recently relocated to a new, more intimate space within the Dallas Arts District. The foundation supports many fundraising events and a competitive residency program. 1305 Wycliff Ave., Suite 120, Joyce Goss, executive director, [email protected], 214.696.0555, g-mf.org
