Dinner

Lucia

Lucia

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Diners at this new eatery in the Bishop Arts District can tuck into semolina gnocchi with mushrooms and house-cured salumi under a chandelier fashioned out of antique spoons. If space is limited, sidle up to the bar for the smoky spreadable sausage on crostini.
408 W. Eighth St., Ste. 101, 214-948-4998

Mr. Max Café Nippon 

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This is a tiny Japanese gem – four tables and a sushi bar – located in a hidden corner of the Irving Mall where jellyfish, flash-fried baby octopus and sashimi are served alongside a large helping of Japanese karaoke. (Patrons are asked to remove their shoes, so don’t forget to wear socks.)
3028 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving, 972-255-2969

Spa

The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa

The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa

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The landmark Art Deco hotel in Uptown has some of our favourite masseurs on hand, but it’s the treatments (like the ground cornmeal scrub with organic camomile flowers and the ice cream manicure/pedicure) that keep us coming back to the 5,200-square-foot space.
2927 Maple Ave., 800-921-8498

Grand Spa

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The raindrop treatment at this earth-toned spa means essential oils sprinkled along the spine, then rubbed into the back and feet to help realign the body for a week afterward. And on Saturdays after 4 p.m., the 80-minute facial and Swedish massage is discounted.
5100 Belt Line Rd., Suite 620, Addison, 972-392-9393

Happy Hour

Gloria's (Photo: Callaghan Photography)

The Meddlesome Moth

High
Surrounded by art galleries and slick storefronts, this Design District watering hole is hopping with more than a fancy crowd. With 40 beers on tap, we suggest ordering the Texas Flight of the Moth: five glasses of the Lone Star State’s finest local brews.
1621 Oak Lawn Ave., 214-628-7900

Gloria's

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Housed in a former fire station, this Salvadoran/Tex-Mex mainstay has spawned a popular Texan chain – but the original outpost is still the best. From Sunday to Thursday the margaritas and mojitos are $4 all day long. (And you’ll need them to wash down the complimentary black-bean dip.)
600 N. Bishop Ave., Oak Cliff, 214-942-183

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