Owner Andre Chreky has trimmed the locks of first ladies and area diplomats. But the rest of us can still lavish in hair care, posh pedicures, and upscale spa treatments.
In a word? Eggcellent. Scramble for Scandinavian dinnerware, sleek barware by Sagaform, friendly Stokke bedding for kids, and excellent gifts like Orla Kiely totes and wallets.
Beautify on a budget. Supervised student stylists and aestheticians administer mani/pedis, hair treatments, and waxing in a no-frills setting.
Futuristic Japanese restaurant has a big, sleek design to match its reputation. See-and-be-seen crowd sips swank cocktails, like a gingered shochu or a cilantro gimlet.
The Mansion is a Dallas icon, and dining there is like sharing a meal with a grande dame. The menu changes with the seasons, but tortilla soup is a year-round staple. The clubby bar is a treat of its own, with wine chats, live music on weekends, and the unshakable feeling that you might meet some rich someone who could sweep you off your feet (and take you upstairs to one of the fancy-pants rooms).
Cali chef Carol Wallack stuns with West Coast flavors and a dash of Asia and Hawaii. Menu changes seasonally (summer brings sweet cherry salad and bacon-wrapped cobia); brunch is a must.
Photo: Anthony Tahlier
This place is all about making you look good and ensuring that you can maintain that fresh-from-the-salon look at home. Get your hair cut and colored before heading to one of Avanti’s blow-drying lessons.
As the name implies, the Nuart’s specialty is what’s new in art house cinema, along with some of the best foreign films, documentaries, and restored classics. Check in for Q&A nights, Friday special events, and Rocky Horror Saturdays at midnight.
Locals flock the hidden shop for caffeine, luscious hot chocolate, and Ethiopian tea.
Sweat it out in one of Exhale’s yoga or Core Fusion classes and then relax with a spa treatment.