Area Attractions
Dining
Sambuca is located in the heart of Uptown Dallas across from The Ritz and Crescent Hotels. This rockin' dinner club features live music every night in an eclectic European design. The outdoor lounge is like a fishbowl, with great views of the band. Enjoy live music seven nights a week that is as diverse as the menu, from classic rock, sultry vocals, crooners, jazz, to top 40 hits.
Voted "Best Tasting Burger in the city of Dallas" by D Magazine, the Uptown Bar & Grill menu features the Mack-daddy Burger - a burger that starts with 1/2 pound patty fixed with mustard , pickles, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes. You'll find a lot of hands on dining with burgers, tacos and enchiladas.
Modern New York noodle House, dine-in, takeout or delivery. The perfect spot to meet friends for beer, wine, or sake and broth noodles or stir fry.
Opened in 1994, Bread Winners is the perfect combination of upscale dining and casual friendly atmosphere. In addition to breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and dinner, we also serve wine, cocktails, coffee and dessert. Or try The Quarter , our New Orleans style bar, open every night until 2 AM.
Creperie du Chateau brings a whole new concept to crepes with our specially prepared wheat recipe. Unlike the crepes you may be accustomed to, our crepes are full of flavor, savory crepes are made with organic wheat flour and able to maintain their consistency throughout your entire dining experience.
The fillings for our crepes are delicious enough to stand alone but when wrapped in our wonderful crepes, the flavors blend together to melt in our mouth. We created hundreds of recipes to arrive at our unique menu. You will find not only many different kinds of crepes, but salads, entrees, desserts and other hidden delights when you come to Crepere du Chateau. We serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and brunch on the weekend. We also have a child's menu. We invite you to try our crepes, an experience unlike any you have had before!
The delicious, unique TexAsian menu is artfully prepared by Executive Chef Robbie Lewis who has years of training and restaurant experience. If that's not enough, stick around as a DJ puts on the latest dance music in the lounge.
While some flit about the lounge, others land a table and satisfy their appetite for glamour and fabulous food. This is the world of Dragonfly, a Dallas, Texas restaurant and magnet for locals and Hotel ZaZa guests alike.
With an extensive 150-bottle wine list, Dragonfly restaurant is a connoisseurs delight and everybody's dining dream.
We are all about fresh seafood, juicy steaks, succulent crab and delicious wines. We are so committed to fresh crab, we have our fisheries in Naples, Florida on the Isle of Capri. Each week our chef updates the menu with the freshest seafood available and prepares them in cooking styles covering the globe.
Our upscale menu showcases always 100% guaranteed fresh Stone Crab. Amazingly prepared, done with a non-traditional twist. Tender, juicy, thick cut steaks are seasoned and grilled to perfection. We offer a daily shelf stock selection of fresh Florida stone crab,. Fresh North Atlantic Jonah Crab, Fresh Pacific Northwest Dungeness Crab, Alaskan Red King crab, fresh Australian Spanner Crab. Oysters from the Pacific Northwest and live lobster.
There is nothing more exciting than fresh delicious wine. At Truluck's, we are proud to offer up to 100 wines by the sampling, glass, and the bottle, along with a value filled cellar list. We encourage you to be adventurous. There are no rules when drinking wine at Truluck's. If you like it, drink it!
You are cordially invited to join us for an evening or afternoon of relaxed
elegance and exceptional cuisine. Our impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and the freshest seafood will ignite your culinary imagination as our award-winning wine list of more than 5,000 bottles awakens your inner sommelier. And as our gracious, knowledgeable servers delight you with their uncanny ability to anticipate your every need, you'll experience firsthand why American Culinary Federation recently bestowed upon us their "Achievement of Excellence Award."
Rich African mahogany paneling and warm lighting from one-of-a-kind art deco chandeliers set the tone for a comfortably elegant evening (unless it's a lively, social atmosphere you seek, in which case our sophisticated bar might be your
destination). Join us, won't you, for an amiable lunch, an intimate dinner or a grand soiree in one of our private dining rooms. And let the dazzling commence.
Theaters
The Magnolia is located in the vibrant West Village Development in Uptown Dallas. It was named "Best Theater in Dallas" by the Dallas Observer and D Magazine. The highly acclaimed theater design has been profiled in numerous publications, including the American Airlines Magazine. Exuding the beauty and warmth of an upscale restaurant, the theatre attracts a mixture of sophisticated, intelligent, upscale and adults seeking an alternative to megaplex madhouse. The Magnolia Bar is the contemporary and stylish suite attached to the Magnolia Theatre. It's modern and sleek design compliment the theatre in every aspect. It is the ultimate watering hole. Our expert bartenders can concoct your every desire. Feel free to take your
spirits into the theatre with you.
The Angelika Film Center & Cafe is Dallas' most impressive, dynamic cinema devoted to independent and specialty film. Built in 2001, the Angelika Dallas is a state-of-the-art eight screen complex located in the heart of Mockingbird Station. The theater features luxury stadium designed seating, digital sound and wall-to-wall screens. A cafe/lounge area with comfortable couches and chairs is the perfect place to chat with friends or share an espresso and a delicious treat before or after a film. With its stylish decor and superior quality of film, the Angelika Dallas is an obvious favorite for moviegoers across the Dallas area.
The Dallas Museum of Art recently celebrated one hundred years of connecting art and people. Established in 1903, the Museum features an outstanding collection of more than 23,000 works of art from around the world, from ancient to modern times. The Museum also has a long history of providing varied and dynamic programs, events and exhibitions to engage our visitors more fully with the art. You are also free to shop the online Museum Store or join the Museum. If you are a member of the Museum, we thank you and invite you to visit the members' section to learn more about exclusive member activities and benefits.
The Dallas Museum of Art offers hundreds of experiences. We invite you to have many of your own.
The Dallas Symphony, led by President and CEO Doug Adams, and directed by Jaap van Zweden, has a mission to Entertain, Inspire, and Change Lives
through Musical Excellence . Our objective is to ensure artistic success and feels a sense of ownership for the Orchestra. The Dallas Symphony is further dedicated to becoming a catalyst for community collaborations and for lifelong learning, using technology and other means to broaden the musical
experiences of current and future audiences. The President's Office is where that vision begins to come to life.
The award winning Dallas Symphony Orchestra makes its home in the Morton H. Meyerson Center - designed by world renowned architect I.M. Pei.
Venues
American Airlines Center is home to the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars and Dallas Desperados. It was designed by David M. Schwarz/Architectural Services, Inc. and HKS, Inc. The team combined architecture and technology to give Dallas a beautiful fan friendly venue with lots of hi-tech touches. From its sweeping signature arches to the retractable seating, American Airlines Center's unique features single it out as a the premier sports and entertainment venue in the country. Catch the latest concert or a live professional sports game in Dallas premiere sports facility.
American Airlines Center anchors the 72-acre Victory Park - Dallas' most vibrant urban gathering space.
House of Blues is known worldwide for their venues. Enjoy a great meal before a concert from one of your favorite bands.
Ad-Libs Improvisational Comedy Troupe has taken cutting edge, fast-paced humor to the next level. Since 1986, Ad-Libs has entertained and amazed crowds, at its own club in Dallas and across the country, with a unique blend of 100 percent improvisational comedy, audience participation and fast-paced competition.
What is improvisational comedy? Simply put, it is comedy without a script. Each Ad-Libs show is completely different, unrehearsed and performed for the first time. The comedy is fresh, energized and nothing like anything you've ever seen before. Ad-Libs bases its award-wining show on a series of improvisational skills, scenes and songs performed by two teams of professional comedians. The comedy's subject matter comes directly from the audience, creating interactive entertainment that allows the crowd to become part of the show and feed on
the frenzied Mardi Gras atmosphere. The comedy is quick, clean and unforgettable.
One of the busiest comedy troupes in the country, Ad-Libs performs more than 300 shows a year at its own club in Dallas and tours nationally to colleges, businesses and special events. high
in demand, Ad-Libs has created a loyal college and business following that has led the troupe to be consistently named "Best Comedy Troupe."
Bend Studio is an incredibly unique, wonderfully intimate, barefoot and non-smoking listening room in Dallas, Texas. Yoga studio by day, we offer a sacred space for artists and music lovers alike. All of our musicians are extraordinary individuals who work hard to stay independent and create. Don't miss the opportunity to see them in this rare setting. Our venue seats only 80-85 people, so space is extremely limited, and advanced ticket purchase is usually required.
Selected "best comedy club" by D Magazine and Dallas Observer, The Backdoor is Dallas'
longest running stand-up comedy showcase. The club has been putting on weekly shows for over 15 years. Named "one of the region's pre-eminent comedy venues" by Where Magazine, The Backdoor features the hottest comics in North Texas with credits from Last Comic Standing, BET, and Comedy Central. The eclectic lineup features eight or more comedians each night, consisting of local pros and nationally touring comics. If you are a fan of stand-up comedy, you'll love the intimate settings of the Backdoor. So, check us out for a fun night of
laughs.
Experience nature's adventure at The Dallas World Aquarium. The facility is home to a unique display of flora and fauna from five continents, 14 countries, three oceans, numerous seas and rivers.
The Dallas Farmers Market is one of the largest open air markets in the United States and is recognized as a true farmers market where farmers sell their crops. Located downtown, it provides a unique opportunity to shop for local fresh meats, seafood, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and flowers in an urban setting. Its
location makes it a prime shopping spot for office workers, as well as local consumers and tourists.
Schools
The Dallas ISD is one of six districts nationwide to be selected by the Center for Reform of School Systems to participate in a two-year training program for school boards and superintendents. The training helps school district leaders forge a functional team ready to apply key lessons learned from major reform efforts at other school districts to boost student achievement.