Dallas - August 14, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Feeling hot and heavy? Get a room.

STAY
Hot as Hell Package
What: Standard rooms at the Belmont Hotel are slashed to match the day’s highest temperature when you book via phone using code Itshotashellandiamgoingtodie.
Why: A $25 bar tab’s included.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Based on availability.
Where: 901 Fort Worth Ave. (214-393-2300).

PARTY
Sip. Shop. Stroll.
What: Victory Park serves free cocktails from the W Dallas while shoppers browse the center’s boutiques and enjoy live music.
Why: Fall merchandise has arrived.
When: Thurs. & Aug. 21, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Victory Park Ln. Info at 214-303-5535.

TOAST
Star Spangled Cosmo
What: Ra Sushi has created a limited-edition red, white, and blue martini in honor of the Olympics.
Why: You’re feeling patriotic.
When: Thru closing ceremonies.
Where: 7501 Lone Star Dr., The Shops at Legacy, Plano (469-467-7400).

TEST
Natural Recipes for Healthy Hair
What: Kiehl’s offers complimentary hair consultations and a recipe card with the best products for your tresses.
Why: Free samples.
When: Every Thurs.-Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 80 Highland Park Vil. (214-559-0700). Reservations required.

MEET
Geren Lockhart
What: The Geren Ford designer does Dallas to present her new fall collection.
Why: It’s tax-free weekend.
When: Fri, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Nordstrom, Via C, NorthPark Ctr. (214-231-3900).

TASTE
Jazz in Your Jammies
What: Dragonfly cooks up a New Orleans-inspired French-Creole brunch with live jazz and a pajama dress code.
Why: Try the jambalaya omelet.
When: Sun., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel ZaZa, 2332 Leonard St. (214-550-9500).