FROM CULINARY CONCEPTS APLENTY TO SOLAR ECLIPSE SOIREES, THIS CITY IS ABLAZE WITH EXCITEMENT.
SHODO PHOTO BY KAYLA ENRIGHT
Japanese cuisine comes to life at Shodo, the newly opened eatery nestled in the heart of the Design District. Helmed by Route 62 Hospitality, who brought some of the city’s palate-pleasers, including PakPao and El Bolero, this sushi concept delights with traditional dishes and an extensive sake and Japanese whisky program all set within a buzzy ambiance. 1628 Oak Lawn Ave., shododallas.com
LITTLE DAISY PHOTO BY BRITTANY CONERLY
Francophiles, rejoice! Little Daisy has just set up a shop downtown in luxe hotel Thompson Dallas. This scrumptious new eatery boasts decadent French fare with hints of the ever-alluring feeling of je ne sais quoi we all seek. The Parisian-style cafe hosts a bevy of mouthwatering dishes, including Oysters Rockefeller and King Crab Louie, and an extensive selection of spirits such as Champagne and its signature Little Daisy Rita. Let’s also mention the restaurant’s daily martini happy hour. All we can say is, “oui, oui!”. 1401 Elm St., littledaisy.com
PHOTO courtesy of Jack & Harry's
Southern hospitality summons at newly opened Jack & Harry’s. Tucked in the heart of Snider Plaza, this steakhouse touts a New Orleans-style flare with mouthwatering offerings in buzzy environs. Delight in Cajun offerings including gumbo and Étouffée while enjoying the vibrant space that Vandelay Hospitality is most notable for. Ladies and gents, laissez les bons temps roulette. 6833 Snider Plaza, thejackandharrys.com
EYEBORETUM PHOTO BY BECKLEY & CO.
Ready to sing “total eclipse of the heart?” … us too. Ladies and gentleman, the highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse is set to take place April 8. Luckily, The Eyeboretum has set the perfect stage for the momentous spectacle. Guests can delight in the wondrous event al fresco in the sprawling space adjacent to Forty Five Ten. Take in the fantasy garden experience whimsically presented by Headington Companies. Curtain call is at 11am however the big show takes place at the eclipse’s peak at 1:40pm. 1601 Main St., theeyeballdallas.com
LOVE AND ROCKETS IMAGE BY THE HERNANDEZ BROTHERS
Literature, music, comics and film collide later this month as literary magazine Southwest Review debuts a festival unlike any other. Introducing Frontera—a celebration of Latin American culture. Making its gran debut April 12, the two day festival will have Bishop Arts District abuzz with an electrifying roster of programming. One of the highlights will be festival headliner, Barry Gifford which will include a tête-à-tête with the author and feature a screening of David Lynch’s adaptation of Gifford’s novel Wild at Heart. southwestreview.com
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